There is an active burn ban for June 20,2025, inside Baldwin City limits and in unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

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There is an active burn ban for June 20,2025, inside Baldwin City limits and in unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

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City Council Requests Citizen Input Regarding Brick Street Renovation
June 20, 2025

At the June 17th City Council meeting, three bids were presented to renovate the first section of brick streets in Baldwin City. City Council has requested input regarding whether to use new bricks or reuse the old ones.

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Got junk? There are options available for that in June!
May 29, 2025

Get the details on Citywide Yardsales, Thrift Store pickup, and Citywide Cleanup

Current & Relevant

May 23, 2025
Memorial Day Closures and Updates

City offices closed; Trash pickup is NORMAL; Opening day at the pool.

May 19, 2025
Severe Weather Information for 5/19/2025

Important information pertaining to severe weather on May 19, 2025.

May 9, 2025
Downtown Closed for Thunder on the Bricks Event May 10th

Downtown is closed for the Rec Commission's Thunder on the Bricks car show event on Saturday, May 10th.

May 7, 2025
Power Update for May 7th, 2025

Internal power generation used for over three hours during power outage.

April 29, 2025
Power & Light Update: Tree on Main Line Into Town

A tree fell on the main power feed into town, necessitating removal from the external grid in order to safely cut the tree off of the line. Power was maintained for citizens via internal generation from the City powerplant.

April 15, 2025
City Lake Maintenance Work

Culverts under the road allowing access to the east side of the City Lake collapsed in March, necessitating culvert replacement.

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All City Offices Closed Wednesday, June 19
June 18, 2024

Closed for Juneteenth

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Downed Tree Branch Pickup
May 21, 2024

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West Side Chip and Seal Work
May 14, 2024

Chip and seal road maintenance work moves into Phase IV in 2024, with the north and east sections of town finished and the west side left to do.

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Powering Baldwin City
May 31, 2024

Have you ever wondered how power gets to your house in Baldwin City? Here's a guide for you.

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May 21st Council Recap
May 30, 2024

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Community Center Renovation Update
May 29, 2024

A short summary of progress at the Community Center.

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Memorial Day Closures and Updates
May 23, 2025

City offices closed; Trash pickup is NORMAL; Opening day at the pool.

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Press Release: Dog Shooting Incident
April 1, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025

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Search Warrant Execution on Eisenhower Street
September 4, 2024

Details regarding a search warrant execution by the Topeka Police Department on Eisenhower Street.

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Burn Ban for Friday, March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, March 14th.

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