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Osawatomie Police Department News Release

OPD and Other Agencies Search, Find, Missing State Hospital Patient and Employee

The Osawatomie Police Department, with assistance from Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Johnson County Sheriff’s... more ››

Lem Sheppard

Public Library Welcomes Humanities Kansas Programming

Presentation Explores African American Musicians in Kansas

[From Humanities Kansas]

August Pave the Way Update

Street Repair Contracts Awarded

Council Approves Next Round of Paving the Way Program

On Thursday, August 25 2022, the Osawatomie City Council approved a resolution awarding the contract for the asphalt reconstruction of... more ››

flag questions

Fun with Flags

The Who/What/When/Where/Why of Locate Flags

It's been a busy summer in the City of Osawatomie and we're still going strong on a number of infrastructure projects. Residents will have... more ››

News Release

Brightspeed Announces Initial Fiber Build Markets for Kansas

Leading-Edge FTTP Network to Reach Over 10,000 Potential Customers in Kansas by End of 2023

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water work ahead

Water Work Ahead

Low to No Pressure in Affected Area

City of Osawatomie Utilities Director Terry Upshaw has issued a notice of water line work in the 1600 Block of Brown Avenue and in the... more ››

Mosquito Fogging

Mosquito Fogging Treatment Coming Soon

City Plans for Thursday Evening Route

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

Water Leak

Water Leak Notice

Affected Area Under Boil Water Advisory

News Bulletin – City Issues Boil Water Advisory for Affected AreaUpdate – 8:15am, 8/11/2022 – The leak has been repaired and residents... more ››

Wet Paint Truck

Wet Paint! Lane Line Work

Street crews are repainting the center lines across the City of Osawatomie’s main traffic corridor today, Tuesday August 9th, 2022. Crews... more ››

Press Release

City Announces Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Award Given to Eight-Member Consortium in Regional DOE Grant Program

Osawatomie, KS (August 4, 2022) – On November 8, 2021, the City of Osawatomie was in a consortium of eight businesses and... more ››

Road Closure Notice

Road Closure Notice

Due to a business’ ongoing sanitary sewer work in the area, 6th Street between Brown Avenue and Pacific Avenue will be closed on Thursday,... more ››

Forestry Site Burn & Clear

Brush Pile Burn Scheduled

The City of Osawatomie Public Works Department will be implementing a controlled burn of the Forestry Disposal Site on Tuesday, August 2nd... more ››

Osawatomie Completes Levee Certification

Osawatomie Completes Levee Certification

The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was pleased to announce they have accepted the... more ››

Hydrant Flushing Continues

Hydrant Flushing Continues

As part of the regularly scheduled Free Chlorine Burnout, members of the Osawatomie Water Plant staff are flushing hydrants through August... more ››

Pre-Construction Progress for Brown Ave Repairs

Pre-Construction Progress for Brown Ave Repairs

Update – 7/27/2022 – Construction for Brown Avenue has been delayed due to excessive rain in the area. Construction is now anticipated... more ››

Show Your Support: Phase II of Oz Commons Planning Process

Show Your Support: Phase II of Oz Commons Planning Process

The City of Osawatomie has applied for an Implementation grant through Mid-America Regional Council’s “Planning Sustainable Places” program.

Free Chlorine Burnout 2022

Free Chlorine Burnout 2022

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

Tire Collection Day 2022

Tire Collection Day 2022

The annual Tire Collection Day for the City of Osawatomie is rapidly approaching!Tire Collection Day is one of several annual or semi-... more ››

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