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Utility Interruptions - 6th Street Reconstruction

Update | Monday, April 16, 2024

Road Closure Notice

Utility Work to Close 6th and Main Intersection

Another round of necessary utility work will close the intersection of 6th Street and Main Street beginning Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024,... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Closure Alert: Utility Work Crossing Main Street

As part of the ongoing reconstruction of 6th Street from Lincoln Avenue to Kelly Avenue, utility relocations along the corridor will be... more ››

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Osawatomie Golf Course Debuts 2024 Membership Rates

Osawatomie Golf Course Superintendent Eric Draper has announced changes in membership rates for the upcoming season, which begins April 1st... more ››

Water Leak Notice

Large Water Leak Identified, Repair in Progress

Update | February 13, 2024 - 4:03pm : Utilities Director Terry Upshaw has assessed the repair and determined it is complete; all water... more ››

6th Street Construction Progress

6th Street Reconstruction Officially Begins

Pre-Construction Activities Give Way to Road Work

City of Osawatomie Public Works Director Michele Silsbee has announced a series of construction updates to the full-depth reconstruction of... more ››

Scam Alert

Scam Alert - Be Aware of Fraud Calls

City of Osawatomie utility staff received notice from a resident of a fraud phone call attempt regarding utility billing today, January... more ››

Osawatomie Public Library

Osawatomie Public Library Receives Youth Financial Grant

Thinking Money for Kids Program Coming Spring 2024

Young people will have the opportunity to learn about financial topics — like earning, saving, spending, sharing and budgeting — in a way... more ››

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Water Leak Reported, Under Repair

Update | January 23, 2024 - 6:05pm : All water services should be returned to normal at this time. The leak has been repaired and... more ››

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Water Service Interruptions

Frigid Temps Cause Service Issues

Update | January 23, 2024 - 12:27pm: The bulk water machine is back in service. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we... more ››

planning and zoning

Now Seeking Applicants for Planning and Zoning

Commission Expanding to Nine Members

As the City of Osawatomie prepares to launch its first Comprehensive Plan in our history, the Planning and Zoning Commission is undergoing... more ››

winter weather updates

Winter Weather Impacts Operations

City Sees First Snow Event of the Season

Old Man Winter has finally arrived in Osawatomie and he's brought a number of service and operation disruptions alongside him! Please check... more ››

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[Press Release] City Announces Comprehensive Plan 2040

Osawatomie, KS ­(December 22, 2023) The City of Osawatomie is proud to announce the commencement of the Comprehensive Plan... more ››

Water Leak Notice

Water Leak Notice

700 Block of Pacific Avenue Impacted

A water leak has been identified near the 700 block of Pacific Avenue in Osawatomie today, Monday, December 18th, 2023. Crews are on-site... more ››

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City Finalizes Sale of Municipal Pound

Local Animal Rescue Now Sole Owner/Operator

Following the finalization of a sale agreement in late November, 2023, Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary is now the sole owner... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Intersection Improvements - Road Closed

Work Continues for Brown Avenue (7th St. - 12th St.)

City of Osawatomie Public Works officials have announced the temporary closure of the intersection of 7th Street and Brown Avenue. As part... more ››

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Brown Avenue Concrete Update

City of Osawatomie officials have confirmed that Phoenix Concrete crew members will be continuing concrete work on Brown Avenue between 7th... more ››

paving the way update

Paving the Way: November Progress

Program Adds Streets, Continues Rehabilitation

Mill and Overlay Work Announced for 2023City of Osawatomie Public Works officials have announced that four blocks across the community will... more ››

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Main Street Reopened, Brown Ave Work Continues

UPDATE - November 6th, 2023 | 3:10pmThe intersection of 12th Street and Brown Avenue will be closed temporarily... more ››

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Look Out for Leaves!

'Tis the season for clogged storm drains.

Spooky season might have ended, but there's still something a little scary lurking in neighborhoods... Fallen leaves! Though it's perfectly... more ››

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