All city offices are closing at 11am on Friday, December 12th, for a staff event. This includes City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department.

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All city offices are closing at 11am on Friday, December 12th, for a staff event. This includes City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department.

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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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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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Winter Weather Closures & Schedule Changes
January 5, 2025

City offices are closed and trash pick up will not occur on Monday, January 6.

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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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City Lake Maintenance Work
April 15, 2025

Culverts under the road allowing access to the east side of the City Lake collapsed in March, necessitating culvert replacement.

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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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Call for Volunteers to Serve on City Lake Committee
March 24, 2025

Submissions are now closed for this committee.

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2025 City Council Election Information
March 4, 2025

Two Council seats and the Mayoral position are up for election in 2025.

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Baldwin City Library Seeks Two New Board Members
February 28, 2025

The Baldwin City Library is searching for two new board members.

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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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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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