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The Scouts will be leading this important tradition this year, with Tammie Smith at the helm. Please consider volunteering your time to help pay tribute to our Veterans and honor the service and sacrifice they have given to our country.

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall will be closed on May 25, 2026.

Sign-ups for Swimming Lessons are now open, and two sessions will be available starting June 1st and June 15th. Classes for advanced swimmers will begin on July 6th. Please click the link below to get your kids signed up today! https://forms.gle/D32QD52Va3RknDNv6

The City will conduct its annual sewer maintenance from May 20th through May 22nd, May 25th, and May 26th, with work performed by Mayer Specialties, a contracted service provider. Public Works employees will distribute door hangers in advance to notify residents of the approximate date work will take place in their area. Residents are also encouraged to review the maintenance map to determine if and when their property may be affected. Sewer lines can develop air pressure or

The City of Caldwell is excited to announce that we have been awarded a Waste Tire Grant from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and Keep it Clean Kansas to improve safety and accessibility at two of our playground areas! This project will allow the City to remove the existing sand beneath two playground structures and replace it with rubber mulch surfacing made from recycled tires. The new material will provide a cleaner, safer, and more accessible play surface fo

As mowing season ramps up, please remember: grass clippings, dirt, trash, and other debris do NOT belong in the street. When these materials end up in the roadway, they: Clog our storm drain systems Promote unwanted weed growth Create hazardous conditions for motorcycles and other drivers A quick sweep or blow back into your yard makes a big difference for the whole community. Continued issues may result in fines to the adjacent property owner in accordance with Ordinance

The City of Caldwell is proud to share that we have been awarded $425,650 in funding from the Kansas Water Office to support technical assistance for Phase 2 of our water improvement project: strategic water main replacement. This is an exciting step forward as we continue improving the reliability and longevity of our community’s water infrastructure. As part of this process, you may begin to notice small flags appearing in yards and along streets in the coming days. These f

Heads up, Caldwell! ADDITIONAL CLOSING BEGINNING MAY 1ST : The alley between Main and Chisholm and Central and 1st MAIN STREET NOTIFICATION - MAY 2ND Beginning just before 10:30 AM on May 2, all side streets leading to Main Street (Highway 81) will be flagged off in preparation for the cattle drive. As the herd moves through town, our awesome volunteers will begin removing the flags and reopening streets behind them. Please plan ahead, use caution, and enjoy a little taste of

The City of Caldwell Governing Body recently approved reducing residential speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph, unless otherwise posted. We’ve heard the feedback—and we want to take a moment to talk openly about it. Some residents have asked: “If speed limits aren’t heavily enforced now, what does this really change?” That’s a fair question. In practice, officers use reasonable discretion when enforcing speed limits, —recognizing factors like radar variance and focusing on mor

The Regular Commission Meeting in May has been changed from Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 to Friday, May 8th, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Caldwell City Hall will open late on Wednesday, April 8. Erin Smith will be away attending a Leadership Class, and Leah Sommerhoff will be speaking with Kansas PBS about Caldwell’s Turtle Project for the upcoming See, Taste, Do segment. The interview is expected to last around 30 minutes, but may run longer. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Caldwell's Annual City-Wide Clean-Up Day will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, for residents living within City Limits only. Gates will be taken down at 8 am on April 4th, with piles smashed every 2 hours until 4 pm or until the dumpsters are completely full. Please review the list of items that may be disposed of and the prohibited items. To schedule a tire disposal, contact Josh Vanek at 620-845-6676. For assistance, contact the Caldwell Clean Up Brigade on Facebook.

Located at City Hall, 14 W. Central Ave., Mar. 31 - Apr. 1, 2026 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.

The City of Caldwell is hiring for seasonal positions for both Public Works and the City Pool. Please head to the Employment tab to apply today!

Due to the weather, the clinic has been rescheduled to February 7th, 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. The clinic will still take place at Park Place (enter through the south doors), and dogs must be leashed. Please call City Hall at 620-845-6514 if you have any questions.