The Police Department is unable to perform VIN inspections currently due to a state-wide system outage. They will resume as soon as the system is restored.

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The Police Department is unable to perform VIN inspections currently due to a state-wide system outage. They will resume as soon as the system is restored.

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Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park
December 17, 2025

Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War.

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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.

Current & Relevant

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

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

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.

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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 Wednesday, June 19
June 18, 2024

Closed for Juneteenth

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Baldwin City, Douglas County acquire historically significant Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park
December 17, 2025

Baldwin City and Douglas County have acquired Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a nationally significant site tied to the events of “Bleeding Kansas” and widely recognized as a precursor to the Civil War.

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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.

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

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

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Baldwin City Library Seeking New Board Member
November 26, 2025

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

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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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