🌾 The End of an Era

Will you miss Towne West?

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Landon Huslig
June 30, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Wichita!

Today is National Social Media Day. If you don’t follow us on social, we would love to have you!

Let's get to it!

- Landon

The End of an Era

Most of the remaining tenants at Towne West have to be out by the end of today.

Hundreds of people went by yesterday for a last walk through. Will you miss the west side mall?

Maybe we can get in for one last big game of hide and seek?

Together with Sedgwick County Zoo

If you don’t follow Sedgwick County Zoo on social or their email, you’re likely missing a near daily dose of cuteness and positivity.

They post milestones of their baby elephants, baby chimps, and updates on amazing events like Twiliight Tuesdays that happen every Tuesday in July.

Be sure to folow along on their site, on facebook, instagram, or wherever you prefer!

LOCAL BUSINESS

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Wichita Life Spotlight

We put out a form for you to recommend people doing special things in our community, so let’s keep it rolling!

Today we are recognizing Leah Ellis of… well a lot, she does it all!:

“Leah is the founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs. She helps kids learn about business and possibilities.

She also owns Nerdy Nuptials ICT and is a Girl Scout Service Unit and Troop Leader.

She raises four kids while doing all these things.” - Wichita Life Reader

Together with CBD Plus

The 4th of July is coming up quick and if there is one thing dogs hate more than the mail man, it is fireworks.

The best, natural solution to keep your dogs cool, calm, and collected can be found at CBD Plus or online at Talltreessociety.com

Use code Wichita20 to get a discount online!

CIVIL

Paid Parking

Paid parking kicks off downtown on Wednesday.

Drought Restrictions

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We are officially no longer in a drought (per the technical definition) as of June 17th.

After the 6th wettest June on record, Cheney Lake rose 7.5+ feet to bring it up to 97.5% full according to the US Army Corps of engineers. That being said, we’re still in Stage 2 of Drought Restrictions.

At the end of every month the city checks the % Cheney Lake is full and then calculates a 12-month moving average.

At the beginning of June, the average was 60.1%. Once it reaches 70%, the Stage 2 / once a week watering restrictions can be lifted.

Wichita School Board

There are 14 candidates vying for 4 seats on the Wichita school board.

LOCAL

Back to the Future Block Party

I had the guys from Cartridge and Quest on the podcast to chat all about their story and retro podcast.

Trav and Mike are hosting a Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Block Party to celebrate all things retro and 40 years TO THE DAY of when Back to the Future was released.

Come on out to The Regent Theater at 6pm on Thursday 7/3.

Teacher Appreciation Event

Nominate a teacher or help support local as Utopia Modern Salon Suites pulls together resources to treat our educators like the heroes they are.

Floatin’ on the River: Sunset Tour

Mark your calendar for July 12th at 6:45pm so you can come out and take in Wichita’s skyline like never before on this unforgettable sunset kayak tour!

You’ll take off at the Boathouse, head to the Keeper for sunset photos then head back to have some barbeque on the Boathouse Patio with live music.

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Fireworks

In case you aren’t aware of firework etiquette in Wichita.

ICT EXTRA

Golf Cart Rules

Are you aware of golf cart regulations in Wichita?

Local Languages

What are the most common languages spoken at home in the Wichita area?

Hint: Hola, numero Uno

$1.3 Million Penthouse

Ever wonder what an Old Town Penthouse in Wichita would look like?

Click the banner above to view the full event calendar

Monday 6/30

Tuesday 7/1

Wednesday 7/2

Thursday 7/3

Stay tuned for a full Independence Day & Firework schedule breakdown!

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

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That's it for today! Send this to someone who is ready for the weekend.

Thanks!

- Landon