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Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching
September 29, 2025

One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.

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Notice of Sewer Line Repair and Upgrade Work
September 29, 2025

Sewer line repair and replacement upgrade scheduled for October 6-11 in the alley between Fremont, Grove, 9th, and 10th Streets.

Current & Relevant

September 19, 2025
Road Closure September 19th for Third Friday Market

Downtown is closed to parking and traffic from 6-9pm.

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September 18, 2025
New 4-way stop at 9th and Elm Street

New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets

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September 4, 2025
Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member

Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to apackard@baldwincity.gov.

September 2, 2025
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heartstone gets an early start on the intersection of 8th and High

The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.

August 27, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of 8th and High to close on Wednesday, September 3rd for renovation

Heartstone, Inc., will be in town to begin renovation of the intersection on September 3rd. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.

August 22, 2025
Electric Utility Rate Statement

A summary of recent changes to the electric utility rates approved by City Council.

All News by category

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Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching
September 29, 2025

One block of Washington Street closed to through traffic Tuesday, September 30 for asphalt patching.

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Notice of Sewer Line Repair and Upgrade Work
September 29, 2025

Sewer line repair and replacement upgrade scheduled for October 6-11 in the alley between Fremont, Grove, 9th, and 10th Streets.

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New 4-way stop at 9th and Elm Street
September 18, 2025

New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets

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Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member
September 4, 2025

Interested? Email a cover letter and resume to apackard@baldwincity.gov.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Heartstone gets an early start on the intersection of 8th and High
September 2, 2025

The intersection is now closed through the duration of the project, expected to take about 3 weeks.

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ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of 8th and High to close on Wednesday, September 3rd for renovation
August 27, 2025

Heartstone, Inc., will be in town to begin renovation of the intersection on September 3rd. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.

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Voters to Decide Sales Tax Initiative Designated for Infrastructure and Brick Street Repair
July 11, 2022

At the May 5th, 2022, Council Meeting, the City Council unanimously approved Phase I of a brick street restoration plan presented by Public Works Director Rob Culley. The plan designates fourteen blocks of brick streets deemed most important to preserve the character of the downtown area and the Baker University campus.

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New 4-way stop at 9th and Elm Street
September 18, 2025

New stop signs added at the intersection of 9th and Elm Streets

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Mental Health Situation Statement
September 16, 2025

A statement from the Baldwin City police chief.

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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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