Designed by a local artist from South Wichita, Cecil McAlister, it represents freedom, happiness, contentment and home.

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has made the unsubstantiated claim that it is a "Native American Hogan symbol [that] signifies 'permanent home.

From Cowtown to Doo Dah to the first claim of the world title: The Broomcorn Capital, left Wichita feeling outdated and out of touch with larger cities.

[2][3] With the varied aircraft industry and test center for aviation moving into town, Wichita was soon dubbed the "Air Capital of the World."

[2] On June 14, 1937, Mayor T. Walker Weaver announced the winning design and adopted it as the official flag of Wichita.