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Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Baldwin City Government, including important announcements, project developments, and community highlights.

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June 23, 2026
2026 Fireworks Rules & Recommendations

Fireworks information for 2026, with answers to questions we hear often.

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June 5, 2026
Douglas County, Kansas Public Servants Past & Present Tribute Gallery Submissions Due by June 20

In honor of America at 250, the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, the Watkins Museum of History, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County are partnering to celebrate the public servants who help our community thrive.

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All City Offices are closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.

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The midwest is full of small towns with rich historical anecdotes.

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66.9%

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Are burn permits required?

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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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