Welcome to Maize, Kansas
Maize is a unique, progressive city enjoying metropolitan
status in a rural surrounding. We are a civic-minded community with numerous
citizens who volunteer their time for an array of activities. Our city officials
and city staff continue to strengthen the value of teamwork and civic loyalty,
as we provide essential services ensuring all citizens a secure environment in
which to live, work and play. Excellent schools, low crime rate and easy access
to the entire metro area makes Maize a unique place to live. Maize, where
community counts. We welcome you to Maize and invite you to visit our local
businesses.
Clair Donnelly, Mayor
What's Happening in Maize...
Tree
& Park Board Seeking Community Input on Maize Master Park Plan
The Maize Tree & Park Board invites the community to attend their meeting on August 14th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 10100 Grady Ave. The purpose is to help create a Master Park Plan for Maize parks. Please come and join us as we go through the planning process.
Event Postings
Does your organization have an event you'd like to have posted on our site and community calendar? Use our event submission form to send us the information. The City of Maize reserves the right to decline events submitted.
Community Survey
Share your Vision with Your City Government Officials
Public participation and input is an essential part of the planning process. We appreciate you taking time to share your thoughts as we begin to prioritize these items. The action plan will prioritize community projects, creating public-private partnerships to secure implementation funding. Creating a shared vision is usually accomplished by working through a variety of means to promote community consensus. Please download and complete our community survey and return it to City Hall.
Looking for Maize High School Graduates of the class of 1988
The reunion committee of the Maize High School class of 1988 is planning a 20 year reunion on September 27, 2008. Save the date and we will let you know more soon. Contact Teresa (Baughman) Claybrook at teresa_claybrook@yahoo.com or Kim (Sawyer)Yocum at kyocum33@yahoo.com with your contact information.
Crime Tip of the Month
DID YOU REMEMBER TO CLOSE YOUR GARAGE DOOR? Open garage doors are an invitation to thieves to gain easy and quick access to your home. West Wichita has recently seen an increase in aggravated residential burglaries. Thieves are entering open garages during the day while the residents are at home and stealing items from garages and vehicles.
Pay Your Traffic Tickets Online
While no one likes receiving a traffic ticket, the city of Maize Municipal Court now offers a convenient way to pay your ticket online by credit card. Click here to pay your traffic ticket online.
Maize Historical and Cultural Society
Have you ever wondered the when, where, or why The Maize Fall Festival came to be a yearly event? Are you curious about other historical events or sights in Maize? Then wonder no more. You can be a part of the group that is working toward preserving Maize history. Make a difference in your community and help preserve Maize History by joining the Maize Historical and Cultural Society. If you are interested in joining or would like more information call Dorothy Bigelow at 316-722-0641 or Gloria Koster at 316-722-6224.
Mission Statement of City of Maize
Through the integration of its population into every aspect of quality education, civic improvements, community appearance, commerce and recreation, Maize shall preserve its small town atmosphere and become the Best Small City in Kansas.
