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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.

Current & Relevant

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

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!

July 1, 2025
City Property for Sale

The City of Baldwin City, Kansas is selling a City-owned property, situated at the intersection of Chapel Street, Highway 56, and First Street.

June 24, 2025
Independence Day and Fireworks

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

June 20, 2025
NOW CLOSED: 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.

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Closings and Services Schedules for the Holidays
December 18, 2024

All City offices are closed December 23rd at noon; December 24 & 25 all day; and January 1.

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Temporary Water Outage Planned for Some Residents on Tuesday, December 17th
December 16, 2024

UPDATE: This water work has been cancelled until after Christmas. A contractor will be making the water line connection for the Trail View Subdivision installation.

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Road Closures and Temporary No Parking Scheduled for Festival of Lights Parade
December 5, 2024

Road closures for Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, December 7th

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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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3rd Street Closed at High Street on Tuesday, August 20th
August 20, 2024

3rd Street is closed at High Street for asphalt repair, after the sewer line installation earlier this summer. Public Works expects to have the road reopened by approximately 2pm today

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How are the roads: In town update
January 6, 2025

Our Public Works crew has been working all weekend to keep the roads as clear as possible.

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Trash Pickup Delay for the Week of January 6th
January 6, 2025

The winter weather has caused delays in trash pickup for the week of January 6th. Here's the adjusted schedule.

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Season Ahead: How Are the Roads?
January 2, 2025

It looks like winter weather is ahead, and here's what you should know.

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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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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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