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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.

Current & Relevant

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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Storm Debris Pickup Scheduled for Monday, January 22nd
January 17, 2024

City workers will be picking up limbs next week. Please have them to the curb by Monday, January 22nd.

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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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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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ROAD CLOSURE: Intersection of 8th and High to close on Wednesday, September 3rd for renovation
August 27, 2025

Heartstone, Inc., will be in town to begin renovation of the intersection on September 3rd. This project is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.

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Electric Utility Rate Statement
August 22, 2025

A summary of recent changes to the electric utility rates approved by City Council.

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

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

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

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

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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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The Baldwin Beacon

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