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🌾 Dinks on the River

🌾 Dinks on the River

You dink, I dink, we dink

Landon Huslig
February 09, 2026

Together With

Good morning, Wichita!

Anyone have a favorite commercial from the ‘big game’ yesterday? I think the 67 degree weather might have been more exciting than most of the game itself.

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

News

Dinks on the River

Do you love pickleball? What about Riverfest?

What if I told you those two will become one?

You spoke, Riverfest listened.

The Dinks on the River Pickleball Tournament will be on Saturday, June 6th with cash prizes for the winning teams!

Together with Margaret McHenry Maids

This year, borrow the timeless traditions of excellence observed by those in domestic service in Great Britain a century ago. Margaret McHenry Maids offers a heightened level of service and a deep service menu that includes post-holiday cleaning and expanded en-residence services personalized to your needs and completed by selected, carefully trained maids.

Our traditional deep cleaning is performed in every home every time. Using a comprehensive checklist with 75 points of service attention, we thoroughly maintain your home so you're ready for any occasion and find it easier to slip away to do the things you love

Gift certificates available!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

SK Donuts (6th Wichita-area location) - 1920 W 21st St (former NAS Kitchen) - Now Open
Amazon Warehouse - Last-Mile Center now Open in Bel Aire - Employing 150 people + 130 drivers
Pizza Shuttle - WSU Campus at Braeburn Square - now open
Pinnacle Pizza (Arkansas-style) - 832 N Webb Rd
Tommy’s Apizza (New Haven Style) - 2330 E Douglas (formerly Varsity Barbershop) near East High - Opening in Mid-April

Closing

Lima Nation Peruvian Kitchen - Now Closed

Mammoth Clubhouse

The former All Star Adventures spot in East Wichita will become The Mammoth Clubhouse, opening in 2027 (some reports say this summer, others say 2027). It will include a putt-putt course, driving range, food, and drinks.

Fat Tuesday

It is time to plan ahead. Fat Tuesday is right around the corner and EB already has your list of Fat Tuesday Events ready to roll.

Driving Pursuits

If you are A. a woman and B. you like golf, then Driving Pursuits might be for you!

It is a new golf program to Wichita that offers sessions and lessons for women.

Together with The Date Maven

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to focus on what truly matters: connection, partnership, and building something meaningful with the right person.

For men who are active, successful, emotionally grounded, and genuinely open to partnership, we offer private, thoughtfully vetted introductions to kind, health-conscious women who are truly ready for a real relationship.

This isn’t app-based dating. No swiping, no public profiles, no awkward starts. Just discreet, personalized matchmaking that respects your time, values, and intentions. If this feels like the year to pursue something real, this might be the next chapter worth exploring.

CIVIL

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Kansas is $7.25 which is the same it has been since I was in high school.

There is a new bill being considered to raise the minimum wage to $16 per hour.

What do you think?

Free Rides on Election Day

There is a special election coming up on March 3rd.

Wichita Transit is offering free transportations (bus + paratransit rides) to make it a little easier to get out and vote.

A free online trip planner, along with bus route and schedule information is available here.

City of Wichita App Report

If you’re unfamiliar, you can report issues online at https://www.wichita.gov/1013/Report-an-Issue or on the app.

To summarize on a high-level some recent usage, there were 66 reported issues from 1/25 - 1/31. 10 potholes, 3 pruning trees, and various others.

Water Bill

Interested in cutting your water bill? Learn how to save some money via the water rebate program.

LOCAL

Chamber Honor Nights

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce just released their list of honorees for Chamber’s Honors Night 2026 in April.

Congrats to some of our friends like Wichita Festivals who is the nominee for the Spirit of Wichita Award and Empower who is the Keeper of the Plains award nominee.

I am also extremely humbled and honored to be the nominee for the Exceptional Young Leader Award.

Thank you to everyone who supported us and helped make this happen!

Virtual 5K

Mark your calendar for the first couple weeks of April to participate in the Every Child Deserves a Champion Virtual 5k.

The concept is simple: Pick your day. Pick your pace. Pick your place. Complete your 5K anywhere—your favorite local park, your neighborhood, or even on your treadmill, anytime between April 1-15th.

Register by March 13th to get a discounted rate, tshirt, racing bib, and medal! Get some exercise and help a great cause - the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Working Well 2026

The Working Well Conference is coming to Wichita on April 10th at the Drury Hotel. The theme is “Rooted in Strength: Thriving in Any Environment”. Learn more here!

Open Streets ICT

Mark your calendar for Open Streets ICT - WSU & Shocker Neighborhood on April 19th!

Tango Caliente

If you want a spicy date night, check out Tango Caliente by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on Valentine’s Day.

Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17th, but here is a list of where and how to celebrate.

Hamilton Middle School

Feel good stories make you feel good. S/O to the middle school kids at Hamilton for making 100 blankets for kids in need as part of a YMCA after-school program.

Local Audiobook

Wichita has no shortage of talented artists, authors, and more.

Timothy Moonlight has a new audiobook to share with you for his suspense novel, Waiting in the Night!

You can find Chapter 1 here.

ICT EXTRA

Job Board

Looking for a new job? 100+ new jobs were posted this week! Looking to hire? Post here for all to see!

Love Stinks

For the low price of $5, you can put a name that will be placed in a kitty litter box to raise money for the Kansas Humane Society!

John Tomblin

Congrats to the Dr. John Tomblin at WSU for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase last week.

Dinner Club

Our March Dinner Club sign-up is now open! Who wants to make a new friend (or 5)?