X0201 42003-08-18 0001085707 NEXTEL PARTNERS INC NXTP 0001253821 ROWAN BARRY L 4500 CARILLON POINT KIRKLAND WA 98033 0100VP, CFO & TreasurerClass A Common Stock2003-08-182003-08-184A050000.01A50000DEmployee Stock Options (Right to Buy)8.652003-08-184A0500000A2013-08-18Class A Common Stock5000050000DRestricted Stock to be fully vested on August 1, 2007.The options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on August 18, 2004./s/ Donald J. Manning, attorney-in-fact for Barry L.Rowan2003-08-19