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2025 Residential Decorating Contest
December 1, 2025

Enter the Residential Decorating Contest by December 12th to win cash and utility bill credits.

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City of Baldwin City seeking advisory board members for Black Jack Battlefield & Nature Park
December 1, 2025

Email a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk by December 8th for consideration.

Current & Relevant

December 1, 2025
Season Ahead: How Are the Roads?

Winter weather has arrived, and here's what you should know.

November 26, 2025
Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member

The library is now seeking a new board member. Email the City Clerk by December 8th.

November 17, 2025
Emergency Water Main Repair Work in the area of 3rd & High

Beginning at approximately 1pm on Monday, November 17th, some Baldwin City water customers were shut off for emergency repairs to a main water line.

November 12, 2025
Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

September 29, 2025
Notice of Road Closure for Asphalt Patching

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

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Road Work Delayed Due to Weather; Crews in Town the Week of August 18
August 20, 2025

Work was delayed due to rain and storms; crews will be in town through the week of August 18th.

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New Electric Utility Rate beginning with July Usage
August 7, 2025

City Council passed Ordinance 1513 at the July 15 Council Meeting, revising electric rates effective July 1, 2025.

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Chip and seal work to begin in Baldwin City August 11th
August 5, 2025

Chip and seal work is set to begin on the streets west of 8th Street and north of High Street on Monday, August 11th. Work is expected to take a few days to complete. Door hangers will be placed in affected neighborhoods prior to any street closings.

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July 26th Power Outage Statement
July 26, 2025

Full statement by Jeff Winkler, Power Plant Superintendent

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Douglas County Begins Chip and Seal on 26.5 Miles of County Road Mid-July
July 10, 2025

Chip and seal work to begin on 26.5 miles of county roads beginning in mid-July, including some roads in and near Baldwin City. Work is expected to take three to four weeks.

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NOW CLOSED: Survey Open Now for Brick Street Leaf Insert at 8th and High Intersection
July 3, 2025

City Council requests resident input regarding a potential leaf motif to be inserted in the brick street renovation project at 8th and High intersection -- opinion poll open now!

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Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately
November 12, 2025

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

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

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

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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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Speed Limit to Decrease on Crimson Avenue, Effective Immediately
November 12, 2025

The speed limit on Crimson Avenue near one of our senior residential neighborhoods is decreasing from 30mph to 25mph, effective immediately.

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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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