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Municipal Court Activities Relocating

Construction Moves Court to Temporary Address

Due to upcoming construction activity at Memorial Hall as part of its multi-phase restoration, municipal court functions for the City of... more ››

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Water Leak Reported on Parker Avenue

City of Osawatomie utility crew members are responding to a water leak in the 1700 block of Parker Avenue on a 10-inch water line. Due to... more ››

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City Seeking Applicants for Community Development Director

The City of Osawatomie is seeking an experienced Community Development Director to lead our Community Development Department and serve as... more ››

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Annual Cold Weather Policy Reminder

The City of Osawatomie's regular Cold Weather Policy is in effect beginning tomorrow, November 1st, 2025.

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Understanding the Options for Osawatomie's Water Future

Conversations on Capacity, Reliability, and Long-Term Sustainability for Osawatomie

At the October 23, 2025, meeting of Osawatomie City Council, representatives from Miami County Rural Water District No. 2 (RWD 2) presented... more ››

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Free Chlorine Burnout 2025

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

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Downed Electrical Line Impacts Highway

On Thursday, September 11th, 2025, an electrical line across US 169 HWY was hit. City of Osawatomie electric crews have been dispatched for... more ››

Road Work Update

Main Street Closure Scheduled for Storm Sewer Replacement

Work Planned Week of September 8th, 2025

Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the City of Osawatomie Public Works Department will close Main Street... more ››

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Water Work Impacting West Osawatomie

City of Osawatomie Utility officials have announced unplanned water work that will impact western Osawatomie on Thursday, September 4th,... more ››

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Third Phase Announced of Fifth Street Terrace Utility Work

Third, Final Water Service Interruption for SE Osawatomie

City of Osawatomie Utility Officials have announced a third phase of water service impacts related to the utility work in the 5th Street... more ››

Court Canceled August 13, 2025

Court Canceled August 13th, 2025

All scheduled court activities on 8/13/25 have been canceled due to illness. Defendants that are scheduled to appear will be rescheduled,... more ››

Mosquito Fogging Notice

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 ››

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Mile Zero Trailhead Survey

In late 2024, the City of Osawatomie was awarded a third Planning Sustainable Places planning grant through Mid-America Regional... more ››

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Planned Power Outages for Voltage Conversion Project

What Residents Need to Know

UPDATED | 7/29/2025 9:41am

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Fifth Street Terrace Utility Work Continues

Water Service Interruption for SE Osawatomie

SECOND PHASE Announcement | 8/5/2025

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Partial Power Outage Reported

Crews Working to Resolve Issue

Updated Post | 8:04pm

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Fireworks Reminders for Independence Day Celebrations

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

Mosquito Fogging Notice

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 ››

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Miami County Appraiser's Office Begins Reinspections

Please see the following announcement from our government partners in the Miami County Appraiser's Office."Miami County Appraiser’... more ››

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Celebrating Public Works and Utilities During National Public Works Week

Recognizing the People, Purpose, and Presence of Public Works and Utilities

Each year, the American Public Works Association (APWA) sets aside a week in May to honor the professionals who make our communities... more ››

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