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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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

July 26, 2025
July 26th Power Outage Statement

Full statement by Jeff Winkler, Power Plant Superintendent

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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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Downtown Baldwin City Closed to Through Traffic August 9-10
August 8, 2024

TRUCK ROUTE CLOSURE ALERT: High Street will be closed from 6th Street to 9th Street, and 8th Street will be closed from Grove Street to Indiana Street for Smoke on the Bricks.

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Localized Electric Outage August 8
August 8, 2024

A localized electric outage occurred this morning, August 8, near Highway 56 and Wesley Street.

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Utility bill rate increase on July 2024 usage
August 6, 2024

All electric usage per kilowatt hour rate categories are increased by 5% for usage beginning July 1, 2024, and again 5% on October 1, 2024 per City Council Ordinance.

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US 56 Chip & Seal Work Going West to US 59
July 25, 2024

US-56 from US-59 to Baldwin City chip and seal work started today and should finish by early next week.

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All City Offices Closed July 4th
July 2, 2024

This includes City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department.

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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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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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Help us make Baldwin City safer
February 23, 2024

Want to help make Baldwin City safer? Here's how you can.

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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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