Community Relations City Hall, 13th floor455 North MainWichita, KS 67202 Hours:8 AM-5 PMMonday-Friday : (316) 268-4351 : (316) 268-4519 Dale GoterGovernment Relations Director Van WilliamsPublic Information Officer Lauragail Locke Marketing Services Director View archived news releases by year: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Community Relations City Hall, 13th floor455 North MainWichita, KS 67202
Hours:8 AM-5 PMMonday-Friday
: (316) 268-4351 : (316) 268-4519
Dale GoterGovernment Relations Director
Van WilliamsPublic Information Officer
Lauragail Locke Marketing Services Director
View archived news releases by year:
2003 Wichita Headlines
Below are the archived City Events from 2003:
City Council to Participate in WorkshopPosted: 7/21/2003 9:46:03 AMOnly YOU can Prevent Forest Fires! Smokey The Bear Visits Girl Scout CampsPosted: 7/21/2003 9:43:15 AMFireworks ShootPosted: 7/21/2003 9:39:56 AM2nd Annual Law Enforcement Day Camp Slated for Area StudentsPosted: 7/21/2003 9:37:29 AMEnvironmental Health to Recognize Outstanding Family Child Care ProvidersPosted: 7/21/2003 9:33:52 AMCelebrate the Summer with a Family PicnicPosted: 7/21/2003 9:30:44 AMExhibit to Focus on Original Prints - Regional Printmakers to Display Their WorksPosted: 7/21/2003 9:26:13 AMHow to do Business With The Government SectorPosted: 7/21/2003 9:23:03 AMOutdoor Market Set to Open - Farm & Art Market Offers Wares on Saturday MorningsPosted: 7/21/2003 9:20:48 AMShadow Ridge Addition Site DedicationPosted: 7/21/2003 9:17:29 AMPress ConferencePosted: 7/21/2003 9:14:55 AMFireworks Task Force Committee MeetingPosted: 7/21/2003 9:12:05 AMPlane Crazy Fact SheetPosted: 7/21/2003 9:04:20 AMThe Artists & Their StoriesPosted: 7/21/2003 9:00:54 AMWichita Goes Plane Crazy!Posted: 7/21/2003 8:58:21 AMThe City is Giving Away Free SeedlingsPosted: 7/21/2003 8:54:33 AMLet's Clean the River!!!! - Wichita to Jump-start “Don’t Trash Wichita” EffortsPosted: 7/21/2003 8:50:33 AMDon’t Trash Wichita AnnouncementPosted: 7/21/2003 8:47:38 AMPaint Wichita 2003 Slated for May 3rdPosted: 7/21/2003 8:44:53 AMCity of Wichita to Participate in the 2003 Pet AdoptathonPosted: 7/21/2003 8:41:58 AMMeeting Announcement - Fireworks Task ForcePosted: 7/21/2003 8:37:16 AMFlood Mapping Website for Cowskin Creek Basin to be Unveiled by USGS, Congressman Tiahrt and Local OfficialsPosted: 7/21/2003 8:33:49 AMRegister Now for the City’s 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament - One of the 2003 Wichita River Festival EventsPosted: 7/21/2003 8:28:24 AMVillage School to Hold Workshop for Adults Interested in Returning to SchoolPosted: 7/21/2003 8:24:11 AMFire on the Water - Cool Party, Hot Food, Frosty Drinks, FireworksPosted: 7/18/2003 5:06:11 PMHigh Octane Moves to CityArts - Exhibit Celebrates Kustom Kulture, Edgy ArtPosted: 7/18/2003 5:03:18 PMSouth Seneca Parade Slated for SaturdayPosted: 7/17/2003 9:34:26 AMWichita Police Department to Run DUI Check LanePosted: 7/17/2003 9:31:54 AMThe Glory of GlassPosted: 7/17/2003 9:29:30 AMCome See One of the City’s New Fire Stations!Posted: 7/17/2003 9:23:18 AMCity to Host Park and Recreation Job FairPosted: 7/17/2003 9:20:34 AMThe Pack Returns to CityArtsPosted: 7/17/2003 9:17:05 AMPooches and People to Party TogetherPosted: 7/17/2003 9:13:15 AMDesignated Drivers to be Rewarded for Not Drinking Alcoholic BeveragesPosted: 7/17/2003 9:06:18 AMBotanica Celebrates Season Opening March 15Posted: 7/17/2003 9:03:45 AMAnnual Speech Given New Format - Mayor to Deliver State of the City Address Posted: 7/17/2003 9:01:33 AMArt for Lovers - CityArts presents Third Annual Valentine’s Show, SalePosted: 7/15/2003 2:21:25 PMPros, Amateurs Display Works - CityArts ProAm Photography Show Opens Jan. 31Posted: 7/15/2003 12:34:01 PMEconomic Response Initiative - Newman University Hosts Help for Laid-Off WorkersPosted: 7/14/2003 4:15:28 PMThe McAdams Plan Steering Committee of the 21st Century Coalition for Neighborhood RevitalizationPosted: 7/14/2003 3:57:34 PMStanley Neighborhood City Hall to Close TemporarilyPosted: 7/16/2003 12:04:56 PMWichita Tourism revisitedPosted: 12/3/2003 9:10:38 AMTaste and odor in the City’s waterPosted: 6/30/2003 9:31:26 AMSummer of Discovery Gets “Footloose”Posted: 6/26/2003 8:46:43 AMHealthy CompetitionPosted: 6/25/2003 9:58:11 AME-Government at the City of WichitaPosted: 6/25/2003 9:51:52 AMCity Participates in National Water Monitoring DayPosted: 11/17/2003 9:42:41 AMCity of Wichita Offers HOMEownership 80 ProgramPosted: 11/6/2003 11:11:09 AMMayor Mayans Named One of the Country’s Most Influential Latino PoliticiansPosted: 12/15/2003 8:44:31 AMBurn Ban Effective ImmediatelyPosted: 8/22/2003 4:52:57 PMBusiness is Thriving at Century IIPosted: 11/19/2003 3:11:04 PM2003 List of Approved FireworksPosted: 7/1/2003 4:13:54 PMWichita Police Department to Address Drunk Drivers this WeekendPosted: 8/13/2003 8:51:46 AMMayor Attends Harvard SeminarPosted: 11/19/2003 4:53:23 PMCity of Wichita Unveils Fair Fares to Great Places CampaignPosted: 1/13/2004 11:39:13 AMAttention Lawn Irrigation System Owners…Posted: 11/6/2003 2:39:24 PMSummer Fun is Here With PACKPosted: 7/18/2003 4:36:50 PMWater & Sewer Department Aims to Improve Service Through the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) SystemPosted: 9/15/2003 2:10:02 PMThose Who Speed Should Take HeedPosted: 8/21/2003 2:11:37 PMProperties for Sale List Now On-LinePosted: 7/15/2003 5:37:10 PMStatement from the City Manager’s OfficePosted: 11/7/2003 10:39:17 AMCity Receives More Historical DesignationsPosted: 12/15/2003 8:39:08 AMStorm Damage ResponsePosted: 8/11/2003 4:21:04 PMCity Hires New Housing DirectorPosted: 1/15/2004 3:08:29 PMWichita Police to Conduct DUI Check LanePosted: 10/29/2003 9:51:42 AMFireworks Patrol Puts Fire and Police TogetherPosted: 7/2/2003 3:03:24 PMCity Opens New Water Distribution FacilityPosted: 7/24/2003 4:10:49 PMTaylor Takes Kansas City Job - City Government Relations Director Leaving City HallPosted: 8/14/2003 9:47:13 AMLooking For a Lost Pet? Check the City’s Web Site!Posted: 7/18/2003 4:41:42 PMWichita Burn Ban LiftedPosted: 9/2/2003 3:56:26 PMMedia Advisory Concerning Inaccurate Information From Television StoryPosted: 9/9/2003 8:22:25 AMDevelopers May Now Apply For 20-Year Special Assessment FinancingPosted: 1/16/2004 12:37:13 PMWATER Center is Officially Open! Marks Completion of a Major Step in On-going Clean Up ProcessPosted: 10/16/2003 8:58:02 AMChlorine Leak at Water Treatment PlantPosted: 8/11/2003 4:27:25 PMZero TolerancePosted: 7/3/2003 4:18:34 PMAnti-Tethering Ordinance Passes - Enforcement Begins Monday, September 15Posted: 9/12/2003 1:23:13 PMK-15/Southeast Boulevard Lane ClosurePosted: 7/29/2003 4:48:25 PMTurn On the Furnace, It’s Getting Cold In HerePosted: 9/18/2003 11:14:19 AMChange Your Clock, Change Your BatteryPosted: 10/24/2003 3:56:39 PMFrench Delegation Coming To WichitaPosted: 12/15/2003 8:49:19 AMArts in the ParkPosted: 7/9/2003 8:26:58 AMIndependence Day Holiday ClosingsPosted: 7/3/2003 4:27:58 PMCowskin Creek Channel Improvements - Mayor's RemarksPosted: 11/17/2003 9:26:54 AMFederal Investigation Underway - City Housing Officials Uncover Alleged FraudPosted: 7/30/2003 10:15:48 AMPerson Wanted for Questioning in Robbery-Sexual Assault CasePosted: 10/1/2003 3:47:09 PMButterfly House Population Increases This Week - Just in Time for Labor Day Weekend VisitorsPosted: 8/27/2003 10:45:38 AMMayor Mayans to Break With Travel TraditionPosted: 11/21/2003 8:08:50 AMBe Good to Your PetPosted: 6/25/2003 9:49:35 AMSewer Crew Rescues Baby Kitten From Storm Sewer DrainPosted: 6/25/2003 9:42:00 AMCity Extends Golf Discount for Active MilitaryPosted: 6/25/2003 9:36:39 AM10 Things You Can Do to Protect Against West Nile VirusPosted: 6/25/2003 9:33:08 AM2003 Legislative ProgramPosted: 6/25/2003 9:17:30 AMCity Offers Loans for Affordable Housing ProjectsPosted: 6/25/2003 9:14:30 AMMemorial Day Holiday ObservancePosted: 7/17/2003 8:52:43 AMCity and County Hire New MAPD DirectorPosted: 7/17/2003 8:49:15 AMWichita Police Department Joins National Campaign to Encourage Teens to Buckle UpPosted: 7/17/2003 8:46:27 AMConstructionPosted: 7/17/2003 8:43:56 AMDon’t Trash Wichita News Conference - Remarks by Council Member Carl BrewerPosted: 7/17/2003 8:38:25 AMDon’t Trash Wichita! New Amendment to the Initiative Focuses on Inoperable VehiclesPosted: 7/17/2003 8:33:54 AM10 Things You Can Do to Protect Against West Nile Virus - Don't Trash Wichita Efforts Will Help Protect You!Posted: 7/17/2003 8:29:13 AMTraffic to be Shifted on West Kellogg During Next Construction PhasePosted: 7/17/2003 8:23:17 AMCity Offers Golf Discount for Active MilitaryPosted: 7/17/2003 8:20:06 AMCitizens Urged to Remain Clear of Central Riverside Park ConstructionPosted: 7/17/2003 8:15:54 AMLast Week to Nominate Public Employees for Service AwardPosted: 7/17/2003 8:13:08 AMWichita Police Officers to ride School BusesPosted: 7/17/2003 8:10:02 AMCowskin Creek Water Quality Reclamation Facility Dedication & Grand Opening - Remarks by Vice Mayor Bob MartzPosted: 7/16/2003 4:56:46 PMCowskin Creek Water Quality Reclamation Facility Dedication & Grand Opening - Remarks by Mayor Bob KnightPosted: 7/16/2003 4:54:00 PMCity Officials Officially Open Cowskin Creek Water Quality Reclamation FacilityPosted: 7/16/2003 4:12:57 PMWATER Center Dedication Ceremony - Remarks by Mayor Bob Knight Posted: 7/16/2003 3:57:11 PMMayor Knight, City Council Dedicate WATER Center - Event Marks Final Steps in Gilbert & Mosley Clean UpPosted: 7/16/2003 3:48:35 PMCity Council Tee’d Off - City of Wichita Officially Launches www.golfwichita.comPosted: 7/16/2003 3:44:53 PMCity to Conduct Flushing and Water Quality Testing on The First Phase of New Water Line to DerbyPosted: 7/16/2003 3:41:49 PMHomeland Defense Readiness Center Dedication Event - Remarks by City Council Member Carl BrewerPosted: 7/16/2003 3:22:00 PMHomeland Defense Readiness Center Dedication Event - Remarks by Mayor Bob KnightPosted: 7/16/2003 1:46:44 PMCity, County and Military Reserve Officials Designate Site and Declare Official Partnership for Homeland Defense Readiness CenterPosted: 7/16/2003 12:18:34 PMCity of Wichita Web Site Features Information - Homeland Security and What You Can DoPosted: 7/16/2003 12:13:56 PMNational Award Given for First Time - Mayor Bob Knight to be Presented Social Equity AwardPosted: 7/16/2003 12:09:39 PMCitizens Encouraged to Nominate Public Employees for Service AwardPosted: 7/16/2003 12:00:34 PMPolice to Address Drunk Drivers on Friday NightPosted: 7/16/2003 11:56:35 AMMayor Presents City Flag to Team McConnellPosted: 7/16/2003 11:53:16 AM2003 State of the City AddressPosted: 7/16/2003 11:48:52 AMPresident's Day Holiday ObservancePosted: 7/16/2003 11:45:18 AMNew Security CheckpointPosted: 7/16/2003 11:42:23 AMMuniNet Guide & Review Selects Wichita As "Top Pick"Posted: 7/16/2003 11:39:10 AMMartin Luther King, Jr. Holiday ClosingsPosted: 7/15/2003 12:29:19 PMIncome Tax Help for Low Income Citizens - Earned Income Tax Credit Can Save Working Families MoneyPosted: 7/15/2003 12:26:26 PMChange to AgendaPosted: 7/14/2003 3:51:38 PMSpace Still Available For Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Basketball LeaguesPosted: 7/14/2003 3:43:20 PMAmerican City and County Crown Community AwardsPosted: 7/14/2003 3:32:48 PMCity of Wichita Named One of America’s Crown CommunitiesPosted: 7/14/2003 3:24:21 PM