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

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

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

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

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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.

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May 7, 2025
Power Update for May 7th, 2025

Internal power generation used for over three hours during power outage.

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April 29, 2025
Power & Light Update: Tree on Main Line Into Town

A tree fell on the main power feed into town, necessitating removal from the external grid in order to safely cut the tree off of the line. Power was maintained for citizens via internal generation from the City powerplant.

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April 15, 2025
City Lake Maintenance Work

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

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April 9, 2025
Seeking: Artist(s) to Design Pole Banner Graphics with Community Input

This information is from the Chamber of Commerce website, originally posted March 19th, 2025.

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Updated Residential Trash Service Schedule to Begin January 29th
January 11, 2024

Beginning January 29th there will be some changes to your collection and schedule of trash, bulky waste, and recycle services.

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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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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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Maple Leaf Trail Phase I Nears Completion
November 15, 2024

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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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Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States, about 12 miles south of Lawrence and 15 miles west of Gardner. As of the 2020 census, the city population is 4,700. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.

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