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A couple of years ago, the City of Caldwell asked residents to complete a survey about the materials used in their water service lines—the pipes that connect homes and businesses to the City’s water main. The E.P.A. and K.D.H.E. require an annual pamphlet for anyone whose plumbing was listed as galvanized or unknown. The pamphlet explains the potential dangers of lead in water lines. Those who did not complete the survey were listed as unknown. -What does “unknown” mean? It m

The City Splash Pad and park bathrooms will be winterized the week of November 2 in anticipation of the cold weather. We'll likely begin experiencing that cold weather soon.

A Public Hearing to Petition to Vacate the Alley between N Young St and Delaware St between Avenue E and Avenue C will take place on November 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Commission Chambers, located at 113 S Main St. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and be heard concerning the petition. Written comments and objections may be submitted to the City Clerk at 14 W Central Ave, Caldwell, KS, 67022. An owner seeking to exercise statutory objection rights under K

Water service disconnections for non-payment are scheduled for October 22, 2026 around 9 a.m. If your utility account is past due, please pay your balance or call City Hall at 620-845-6514 to make payment arrangements as soon as possible before the scheduled disconnection time frame to avoid service disruption.

The public is invited to tour Caldwell’s current fire station. Our Fire Chief and several volunteers will be on site to answer questions, discuss the station’s current conditions and needs, and share the proposed expansion plans. Community feedback has identified fire station improvements and street improvements as two major priorities for potential funding if voters approve the proposed 1% sales tax on November 3, 2026. The proposed tax would remain in effect for 10 years be

Attention Residents on Main Street South of 4th Street Due to the road construction and closure of Main Street from 4th Street south to the city limits, Waste Connections may have difficulty accessing trash carts during Monday’s regularly scheduled collection. To help ensure your trash is collected: Residents on both the east and west sides of Main Street in the affected area are asked to move their trash carts to the designated collection area shown on the attached map. Pl

​CITY OF CALDWELL — MEETING NOTICE October 7, 2026 The Caldwell City Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting will begin at 12:00 noon at City Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The Commission plans to recess the noon meeting and reconvene at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building for a town hall regarding the proposed 1% local sales-tax ballot question appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The town hall will include information about the proposal and an opportunity for pub

The City of Caldwell Burn Site is open again for use. Please be advised that there are still some hot spots within the burn area. Users are urged to use caution when entering the site and when disposing of materials. Please do not disturb, walk through, or attempt to move any areas that may still be hot or smoldering. Exercise caution and remain alert while using the burn site. Thank you for helping us keep the burn site safe for everyone.

At this time, the Burn Site is closed until further notice. The City of Caldwell will post an update here and on Facebook when it is open again.

Public Works plans to flush fire hydrants starting the week of October 12, 2026. The process is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete. During this time, customers may experience discolored water and low water pressure between 7:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Residents should avoid washing white clothing if they notice discolored water, as manganese staining is nearly impossible to remove. Please note that schedule changes are possible if urgent issues arise. Additionally, whi

Drivers, please be aware of a few traffic control changes along Osage: 3rd Avenue & Osage Two STOP signs have been installed on Osage, creating a stop for traffic traveling both north and south on Osage at 3rd Avenue. The existing YIELD sign for traffic coming off 3rd Avenue has been removed. 6th Avenue & S. Osage The existing YIELD sign has also been removed at this intersection. These changes were heavily influenced by input and concerns from surrounding property owners who

Thanks to a Waste Tire Grant from KDHE and the Hedrick Family Trust, old tires are getting a new purpose right here in our community through the recycled rubber mulch recently installed at our playground! Small changes can make a big difference. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. And when it comes to tires—maintain them, extend their life, and dispose of them responsibly. A little less waste goes a long way

The City of Caldwell will be hosting a Town Hall on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Building, located at 119 E 1st Ave. Please join us to learn more about the upcoming 1% sales tax ballot question. To complete a survey before the Town Hall, please click on the link below: https://www.cityofcaldwellks.com/sales-tax-survey

The Caldwell City Commission will hold a Special Meeting tomorrow, Friday, September 11, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers, located at 113 S. Main St. Purpose of the Meeting: To consider an application to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant funds under the Urgent Need category. The requested funds would be used for the demolition of the buildings located at 7 S. Main St. and 9 S. Main St. No bind

THAT’S A WRAP! A Special Thank You to KDHE! The City of Caldwell would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Hedrick Family Trust for helping us make our park area safer, cleaner, and even more enjoyable through the Waste Tire Management Grant Program! Thanks to this grant, our wonderful City of Caldwell Public Works Department was able to remove the old sand beneath the playground equipment and replace it wi

The City of Caldwell will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the City Commission Meeting Room, located at 113 S. Main St. All persons interested in the hearing are welcome to attend.

On September 23, 2026, the Caldwell Planning Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers Room at 113 S. Main St. to consider a zoning application regarding the proposed change of a zoning district classification from R-1 Residential to I-1 Industrial. Persons interested in this zoning application are welcome to attend.

The City of Caldwell will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers Meeting Room, located at 113 S. Main Street, Caldwell, Kansas. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment regarding a proposed loan from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The proposed loan would be used to fund Phase 2 of the City’s Water Project. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and provide comments