Local government

Three vying to two open Baldwin City Council seats
March 27, 2013
First-time candidates fill slate
Douglas County severe weather symposium stresses preparedness
March 11, 2013
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week ended Saturday but Douglas County Emergency Management wants the community to continue to be prepared in case of severe weather.
Architect chosen for library expansion
March 8, 2013
Lawrence firm the designed Baker University’s Collin’s Library expansion selected
Baldwin City Council approves $7.17 million bond sale
March 6, 2013
City saves $180,000 in refinancing portions of bond package
Baldwin mayor praises storm response
March 5, 2013
City street crew has 22 hours of overtime removing snow from latest storm
New city clerk brings diverse background to Baldwin City
February 26, 2013
Newly hired city clerk to divide time as community development director
Douglas County officials wary of proposed property tax changes
February 25, 2013
Bill would eliminate property taxes on certain industrial properties
Baldwin City Council agenday for Feb. 18
February 15, 2013
First reading of authorization of long-promised bond sale to be on agenda.
Six in 10 Douglas County homes decline in value
February 7, 2013
Douglas County Appraiser’s Office to send out valuation notices Feb. 28
Baldwin City Council moves ahead with library expansion
February 6, 2013
The Baldwin City Council earned a round of applause Monday with approval of two measures that moved forward a $620,000 expansion of the Baldwin City Public Library.
City, partners seeking grant for historic depot upgrades
February 5, 2013
Partners help with required local match
Kansas House passed anti-public union bill
February 1, 2013
The Kansas National Education Association and public employee unions on Thursday suffered a blow as the House approved a bill that both sides agreed would hurt the labor groups.
Baldwin City legislators question governor’s proposed budget
January 29, 2013
At a town hall meeting Saturday at the Baldwin City Public Library, Sen. Tom Holland compared the state of the state to an ill-planned attack of the munchies.
Baldwin school board starts conversation on staff concealed carry, armed guards in schools
January 29, 2013
City approaches district about restarting school resource officer program