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...
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.
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.
Stem Cell Research Presentation
The Maize Lions Club will hold a community service program presentation on Stem Cell Research for citizens in the Maize area at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at the Maize Pizza Hut Bistro, 3960 N Maize Road.
ID Theft Presentation
Cases of Identity Theft are increasing by an alarming rate. Maize is not immune to these crimes as some of our residents have already become victimized. Do you know how to protect yourself? A presentation on ID Theft Prevention will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Maize Pizza Hut Bistro, 3960 N. Maize Road. The presentation is sponsored by the Maize Lions Club in service to the community.
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.
Can You BBQ? Contest for Special Olympics
The Maize Police Department and area businesses are
sponsoring a BBQ contest to support the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run and
Special Olympics on
May 30-31, 2008 at the WSU West Campus Parking Lot located at 37th and
Maize Road. A $35 entry fee applies.
Deadline for entry is 5:00 p.m. May 15. Meat for your BBQ can
be purchased at a reduced price from the Maize Butcher Block. Spectators
are welcome to purchase a sample box and sample the competitors' BBQ. A
silent auction will also be held for items donated by area businesses. All
proceeds benefit the Special Olympics.
Entry Form | Contest Rules & Highlights
For more information contact Maize Community Policing Officer Catherine Michealson at 722-1433.
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.