Grainfield
KansasImagine a place where the serenity of the Kansas Plains and the majestic charm of the community are the essence of rural life. People are proud of an honest day’s work, and a handshake and a friendly smile are what you’re greeted with downtown. You don’t have to imagine. This place is Grainfield, Kansas. Children grow up in a safe, clean, and active community. Townspeople welcome the opportunity to share their neighborhood with new families. Come and see why many call Grainfield home. Centrally located between Kansas City, Denver, and Wichita, Grainfield cultivates thriving businesses both along Interstate 70 and in the busy downtown district. If you’d like to prosper and grow, just like the residents, businesses, and crops of this charming community, consider Grainfield, Kansas.
The name “Grainfield” was taken from a comment made by a young settler girl who said, “Oh, what a pretty green field!”. In June of 1879 the Kansas Pacific Railway Company plotted a town site, giving it the name “Town of Grainfield”. Just like the name Grainfield suggests, wheat grows right up to the town’s back door!
Honors
2015 1A State Volleyball Champs – Wheatland High School
Sportsmanship Award – Kansas State High School Activities Association recognized Wheatland/Grinnell cheerleaders, student-althetes, coaches and the entire Wheatland/Grinnell community during both the girls’ & boys’ basketball team qualifications of the State Tournament for 2015!
Blue Aces Softball – 2006 ASA 16U Silver Division Champs & 2009 ASA 16U Class C Division State Champs
Herbert F. Queen – National WEather Service Length of SErvice honoree (20 years)
Layton Kaiser – Wheatland High School teacher and coach (32 years of service)
- 2009 KSHSAA Hall of Fame inductee
- 1999 Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame inductee
Famous or Noteworthy People
Skip Yowell – Co-founder of JanSport and author of “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder & Other Mountains: How JanSport Makes It Happen”
George M Scott – American Legion Post 301 is named after George M Scott, the first WWI Veteran from Gove County to lose his life in the war.
Paul Heier – Entertainer/Comedian/Actor
Landmarks
Grainfield Opera House – Built in 1887, the only two of its kind with this type of facade manufactured by the Mesker Bros.
Founded: 1879
Population: 280
County: Gove
Zip Code: 67737
Elevation: 2,813 ft
Average Temperature:
Summer: 75.1″
Fall: 53.3″
Winter: 30.8″
Spring: 51.4″
Average Annual Rainfall: 22.28″
Days of Sunshine: 237 days
Location: Centrally located between Denver, CO and Kansas City, KS, on I-70 & HWY 23 in Western Kansas
Recycling Available:
Recycling Trailer
584 Oak
City Council Members:
Harvey Heier, Mayor
Mike Bainter
Cammie Heier
Alan Kaiser
Adam Brett Weber
Ken Wood
Churches
Methodist Church
PO Box 138
211 E. 3rd St.
Grainfield, KS 67737
785.673.4265
St. Agnes Church
266 Cedar
Grainfield, KS 67737
Fr. James Maruthukunnel
Sunday Mass: 8am
Tues & Thurs Mass: 8am
Parks
Grainfield City Park – Main St
Sand volleyball court, basketball courts, horse shoe pits, covereed picnic tables, bar-b-que facilities, benches, bathrooms, modern playground
Wheatland Elementry School Playground – 436 Elm St
Basketball courts, baseball field, soccer goals, large grassy play area, playground equipment with soft rock foundation
Beougher Field – 6th & Cedar
Baseball/softball field with practice areas, concession stands, picnic area and bathrooms
Clubs & Organizations
American Legion, SAL & Auxiliary
235 Main Street
Grainfield, KS 67737
785.673.4832
Stag/Stagette Supper: Every last Wed of month; 5:30-7:30pm
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts
Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Laura Shoaff
Hays Office
1.888.811.8832 Ext 4506
Grainfield Community Development Committee (GCDC)
PO Box 25
Grainfield, KS 67737
Grainfield Opera House
PO Box 116
Grainfield, KS 67737
To tour, rent or volunteer, call Diana Kaiser (785.938.4416) or for bookings call Herbert Queen (785.673.5585)
St. Agnes Ladies
St. Agnes Education Center – 785.673.5550
Community Services
Emergency: 911
Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911 or 785.754.2288
Sheriff: 911 or 785.938.2250
City Office:
220 Main St.
785.673.4759
Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri: 8am-12pm, 1-5pm
1st & 4th Sat: 9am-12pm
Post Office:
205 Main St.
Grainfield, KS 67737
785.673.4686
Library:
242 Main St.
Grainfield, KS 67737
785.673.4770
Cemetery:
Grainfield Cemetery
Harvey Heier: 785.673.
Golden Prairie District – K-State Research and Extension
Recreation
Blue Aces Machine Pitch
Blue Thunder Machine Pitch
Summer T-Ball
Summer Weight Lifting: Grades 5-12 @ WHS
Horse Shoes: City Park
Open Basketball: City Park
Mens Basketball: Wed Nights @ WHS
Sunday Open Gym (Fall/Winter): Shooting hoops @ WHS
Sand Volleyball: City Park
Area Attractions
Hays Regional Airport – 60 miles
Camping – 15 miles
Fishing – 30 miles
Hunting – Local
Movie Theaters – 20 minutes
Swimming – 20 minutes
Waterskiing – 60 minutes