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Road Work Update

Mill and Overlay Project Set to Begin in Osawatomie

The City of Osawatomie is launching another round of roadway improvements through a mill and overlay project targeting several high-traffic... more ››

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Solicitor Permit Reminder

UPDATED FOR 4/17/2025 | 5:38PMThank you to Justin, Mac, John, and Paris from Next Gen Restoration for stopping by City Hall and obtaining... more ››

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Northland Water Project Temporarily Impacting Neighborhoods

Updated 4/15/2025 | 9:43am

water leak notice

Water Leak Under Repair

Water Services Impacted on Brown Avenue

City of Osawatomie utility crew members are on scene in the 500 block of Brown Avenue addressing a reported water leak. Residents in the... more ››

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Winds Impact Osawatomie Electricity

Uh oh! Today's high winds are causing trouble!

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Arts Commission Announces Poet Laureate Competition

Adults and Youths Encouraged to Submit for Inaugural Competition

The Osawatomie Arts Commission is thrilled to announce the latest arts and culture project for the Osawatomie community: an official Poet... more ››

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Waste Management Service Impact

Winter Weather Delay

January 9, 2025Winter weather impacts a community in multiple ways, including our trash and recycling partners! While services were delayed... more ››

utility bill updates

Upcoming Bill Payment System Maintenance

Some Payment Methods Unavailable January 13, 2025

City Hall officials have announced upcoming system maintenance for the City of Osawatomie utility bill payment server, which will make some... more ››

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Cold Weather Policy Reminder

The City of Osawatomie’s Cold Weather Policy states that customers will NOT be disconnected for non-payment when temperatures are predicted... more ››

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Protecting 6th Street's New Concrete During Winter Storms

Best Practices for Ice Melt Use

Protecting 6th Street's New Concrete During Winter Storms

Road Work Update

6th Street Reconstruction Project Update

City Officials Announce 6th Street Reconstruction Project has hit 90% Completion

Public Works officials are excited to announce another significant milestone in the 6th Street Reconstruction Project. As of December 11,... more ››

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Public Service Vacancies

City Seeks Applicants for Appointed Boards/Commissions

City of Osawatomie officials are seeking qualified applicants to serve on four appointed boards within the organization: the Osawatomie... more ››

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Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy

City Seeks Applicants for Three-Year Term

The City of Osawatomie is seeking a dedicated and community-minded individual to fill an open seat on the Osawatomie Planning Commission.... more ››

Road Work Update

6th Street Reconstruction Updates

Public Works Officials Announce Construction Plans for November and December

Starting on November 21, 2024, the Parker Ave and 6th Street intersection will reopen, restoring northbound and southbound access from... more ››

6th Street Construction Update 80% Complete

6th Street Construction Update

Public Works Officials Announce that 6th Street Progress has hit 80%

We’re in the home stretch, Osawatomie! Here’s what the contractor has planned moving forward as we push toward completion:This week:

boil water advisory

LIFTED - Osawatomie and KDHE Issue City-Wide Boil Water Advisory

High Turbidity Triggered Advisory

Boil Water Advisory Lifted | November 9, 2024 - 12:30pm

Road Work Update

Lincoln Avenue Intersection Reopens

Westbound Overpass Access Returns

City of Osawatomie Public Works officials are excited to announce that westbound overpass access is now available via Lincoln Avenue!

Road Work Update

City of Osawatomie Announces Upcoming Mill and Overlay of Parker Avenue

Work Scheduled to Begin Wednesday, October 16, 2024

City of Osawatomie Public Works officials have announced the start of a mill and overlay project on Parker Avenue from 12th Street west to... more ››

Road Work Update

Concrete Work on 6th Street Announced

Public Works Officials Announce Temporary Road Closures for Concrete Work

As part of the ongoing 6th Street Reconstruction Project, officials have announced that 6th Street from the south side of Main Street to... more ››

Water Work Notice

Water Leak Reported

Utility Crews Working to Repair Water Leak at 6th and Kelly

Crews are responding to a reported water leak at 6th Street and Kelly Ave. Surrounding areas south of Walnut Ave and east of 6th Street... more ››

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