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City Property for Sale by Closed Bid
July 1, 2025

The City of Baldwin City, Kansas is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of property, situated at the intersection of Chapel Street, Highway 56, and First Street.

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Independence Day and Fireworks
June 24, 2025

Find out when fireworks are allowed, as well as when the local Independence Day Celebration takes place along with other relevant information.

Current & Relevant

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

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.

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

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

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.

All News by category

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City Property for Sale by Closed Bid
July 1, 2025

The City of Baldwin City, Kansas is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of property, situated at the intersection of Chapel Street, Highway 56, and First Street.

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Independence Day and Fireworks
June 24, 2025

Find out when fireworks are allowed, as well as when the local Independence Day Celebration takes place along with other relevant information.

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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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Memorial Day Closures and Updates
May 23, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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2024 Residential Decorating Contest | Baldwin City, Kansas
December 3, 2024

Due to the annual Festival of Lights Parade, the following road closures and temporary no parking will be in effect Saturday, December 7th.

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

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

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Governing Body Seeks Applicants for Vacancy on City Council
October 28, 2024

A vacancy has occurred on the Council for the City of Baldwin City, and the governing body is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy.

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Council Meetings Move to New Permanent Location October 1, 2024
September 27, 2024

City Council meets every first and third Tuesday at 7:00pm, and as of October 1st, the meetings will take place at a new address.

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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.

The Baldwin Beacon

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