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Brown Avenue Water Service Interruption

Necessary Relocation of Water Main

Officials within the City of Osawatomie's Utility Department have given notice of impending critical water line work for Brown Avenue... more ››

Water Leak

Water Leak Alert

Low to No Pressure in Affected Area

A water leak near the intersection of 12th Street and Parker Avenue is currently undergoing repair by City of Osawatomie Utility crews.... more ››

Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Treatment Notice

City Plans for Wednesday Evening Route

The City of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued notice of upcoming mosquito fogging treatment. This notice is being delivered via... more ››

Main Street Closed to Thru-Traffic

Main Street Sees Partial Re-Opening

First Section of Stormwater Improvements Finished

Main Street is now open between 9th Street and 12th Street, which includes access to Memorial Hall, John Brown Memorial Park, and the O-... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Current Road Closures and Notices

Paving the Way Sees Big Progress in August

Progress continues with our current Paving the Way road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects. These large-scale improvements are part... more ››

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Additional Road Closure Notice

7th Street Between Brown Ave. and Main Street

City of Osawatomie Public Works officials have delivered notice of an additional road closure related to the Brown Avenue reconstruction... more ››

FF Chalk Activity 2023

Folk-Art Painting and Sidewalk Chalk Gallery Added to Freedom Festival

The Osawatomie Arts Commission is working with the Freedom Festival on a fun new activity this year -- a Folk-Art Painting and Sidewalk... more ››

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City Preparing for Storm Cleanup

Crews Collecting Curbside Storm Waste

The City of Osawatomie Public Works department is preparing for curbside collections of storm debris on Wednesday, August 2nd and repeating... more ››

chlorine burnout

Free Chlorine Burnout 2023

As part of its regular maintenance program, the City is conducting a free chlorine burnout of its water distribution system beginning... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Notice of Street Closure for Main Street to ALL Traffic

Closure Impacts Main Street from 7th Street to 12th Street

Construction of storm sewer as part of the Brown Avenue, 7th Street to 12th Street Reconstruction Project will require the temporary... more ››

Water Leak Notice

Water Leak Notice

6th Street Leak Identified

City of Osawatomie utility crews are on-site repairing a water leak near the intersection of 6th Street and Chestnut Avenue. Residents in... more ››

Notice of Concrete Work

Notice of Concrete Work

Walnut Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street

Notice of Concrete WorkWalnut Avenue from 4th Street to 6th Street

Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Treatment Notice for Osawatomie City Lake

City Plans for Thursday Evening Route

As crews continue to prepare for the weekend's Lights on the Lake festival, the City of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued... more ››

fireworks

Fireworks Reminders for Upcoming Holiday Season

It's FIREWORKS season! While the City of Osawatomie permits the sale, staging, and lighting of fireworks within City limits, there are a... more ››

City Recognizes Juneteenth, Paid Holiday for Employees

City Offices Closed Monday for Juneteenth Holiday

All non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, June 19th, 2023 in honor of Juneteenth. Regular operations will resume Tuesday,... more ››

Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Treatment Notice

City Plans for Wednesday Evening Route

The City of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued notice of upcoming mosquito fogging treatment. This notice is being delivered via... more ››

john brown in 1856

Earthwork Events Planned

Public Invited to Open-House and Official Unveiling

City of Osawatomie officials are excited to announce two events in June that celebrate the City's partnership with legendary Kansas artist... more ››

water main break

[Resolved] Water Main Break

Parker, Between 16th and 17th

[Update June 8, 2023 at 11:40pm] Crews have repaired the break and the issue is considered resolved. Water pressure should be returned... more ››

water work ahead

Notice of Water Work

Low to No Pressure in Affected Area

Beginning Tuesday, June 7th, 2023, at 7:30am, the City of Osawatomie Water Distribution team will be working at 4th St and Walnut Ave to... more ››

plaza food truck

City Partners with Local Food Truck for Summer Schedule

Main Street Plaza + Bull Creek BBQ

City of Osawatomie officials are excited to announce a new partnership to benefit the downtown corridor.

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