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Mid-Year Update of City’s Financial Condition from the Mayor
June 3, 2026

A short update from the Baldwin City Mayor, Gerry Cullumber.

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Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect
May 1, 2026

A new council-approved project is launching on May 1st, to bring updates about utility outages and other information to residents.

Current & Relevant

November 18, 2024
Women's Bridge Park Bench Project Completed

The benches are an excellent addition to the Women's Bridge Park.

May 1, 2026
Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect

A new council-approved project is launching on May 1st, to bring updates about utility outages and other information to residents.

February 26, 2026
Utility Rate Changes effective February 1, 2026

All city-owned utilities will see changes in pricing on the bills that go out in March.

February 16, 2026
Power Outage Update for Sunday, February 16

On Sunday morning at approximately 9:07 a.m., the electric crew was notified of a single customer outage in the 1100 block of Dearborn Street and Chapel Street.

April 8, 2026
Press Release: Lyon County man arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual battery

Today the Baldwin City Police Department arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail a 44-year-old Lyon County man on suspicion of committing two counts of rape and one count of aggravated sexual battery.

February 23, 2026
US 56 Crosswalk Improvements

Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.

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

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

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Seeking: Artist(s) to Design Pole Banner Graphics with Community Input
April 9, 2025

This information is from the Chamber of Commerce website, originally posted March 19th, 2025.

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Burn Ban for Friday, March 14, 2025
March 13, 2025

Red Flag Warning issued for Friday, March 14th.

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Electric rates up 10% beginning with January 1st usage
February 13, 2025

An ordinance was passed at the January 21st City Council Meeting raising electric rates 10% with the January 1st usage.

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Weather Forces Trash Delay for Wednesday, February 12th
February 12, 2025

Ottawa Sanitation will pick up Wednesday trash and bulk pickup on Thursday, February 13th.

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All City Offices Closed on January 20th for MLK Day
January 16, 2025

All City offices are closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Mid-Year Update of City’s Financial Condition from the Mayor
June 3, 2026

A short update from the Baldwin City Mayor, Gerry Cullumber.

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Texting Tool for Utility Customers: What to Expect
May 1, 2026

A new council-approved project is launching on May 1st, to bring updates about utility outages and other information to residents.

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Power outage update Monday, April 27
April 27, 2026

A tree fell at the corner of Ames Street and Washington Street during Monday's morning storms, causing a power outage on the northeast side of town.

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Press Release: Large Police Presence Sunday Morning in the 200 Block of Eisenhower
April 26, 2026

Sunday morning, April 26th, the Baldwin City Police Department arrested and booked into the Douglas County Jail a 34-year-old Baldwin City woman for domestic criminal damage and aggravated assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.

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Utility Rate Changes effective February 1, 2026
February 26, 2026

All city-owned utilities will see changes in pricing on the bills that go out in March.

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US 56 Crosswalk Improvements
February 23, 2026

Two crosswalk projects are currently under construction inside Baldwin City limits.

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Baldwin City Police Department Joins Area Agencies to Implement Blue Envelope Program

A simple “Blue Envelope” may be a key to helping first responders better serve people in Douglas County who may require a more tailored experience during an emergency – in everything from routine traffic stops to more critical incidents..

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No VIN Inspections for Thursday afternoon, March 27th

Baldwin City Police Department will perform VIN Inspections from 9am-noon ONLY on March 27th.

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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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