City of Osawatomie, KS

09/25/2026

Weekend Update - September 25th, 2026

We've got Osawatomie Porchfest 2026, Bikes, BBQ, and John Brown, city-wide yard waste pickup, and fresh sidewalks coming soon soon SOON! Learn more about what's happening in our hometown with this weekend's digital newsletter.

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09/25/2026

The recording of last night's city council meeting can be found here: https://youtu.be/szJkCIHrFCc

09/18/2026

City Council Agenda and packet for the September 24, 2026, meeting have been posted.

🚨 Please note that (at the time of this posting) our website provider, CivicPlus, is reporting widespread platform management issues. Some links and/or pages on our website are currently experiencing degraded performance and timed out connections. We hope CivicPlus is able to resolve these issues soon and reestablish normal function, and we apologize for the inconvenience.

➡ View the agenda packet here: https://shorturl.at/z6yS9 (amended 9/23/2026)
➡ Sign up for public comment period here: https://shorturl.at/smJr8
⚠️Our website may be experiencing delays, but fear not! Requests to speak can also be emailed: simply email your name, address, and request to [email protected] before 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23rd.
➡ Subscribe and receive council meeting agendas to your inbox here: https://www.osawatomieks.org/subscribe
➡ Watch previous City Council meeting recordings here: http://www.youtube.com/

09/18/2026

Construction begins September 28 on Osawatomie's Transportation Alternatives Trail Project! Work is scheduled to begin September 28, 2026, weather permitting, and is anticipated to continue through the week of December 14.

Work is planned to move through the following areas:
• John Brown Memorial Park: sidewalk and bridge improvements
• 9th Street: sidewalk improvements
• South Street: trail extension and improvements
• 14th Street & Pacific Avenue: new shared-use path extending south
• 12th Street: sidewalk improvements
• South levee: trail improvements along the top of the levee
• Pavement markings on Pacific Ave

Construction will occur in phases, so the location and type of work will change as the project progresses. Weather and construction conditions may affect the schedule. We will provide updates as work moves through the community.

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Construction on the City of Osawatomie's Transportation Alternatives (TA) Trail Project is scheduled to begin September 28, 2026, weather permitting. Construction is anticipated to continue throu

09/16/2026

The Melt Truck is popped up downtown today until 1:30pm!

09/15/2026

Notice to Utility Customers

We are aware that our online payment system is currently unavailable. Our software provider is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. To ensure customers are not affected by this outage, the utility bill due date has been extended to September 18, 2026.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. For more information, please contact City Hall at (913) 755-2146.

09/14/2026

🍂 FALL YARD WASTE CLEAN-UP IS COMING! 🍂

The City of Osawatomie will be conducting our fall curbside yard waste collection the week of October 12.

No sign-up is required!

Crews will collect yard waste by ward:

📅 Monday, October 12: Ward 1
📅 Tuesday, October 13: Ward 2
📅 Wednesday, October 14: Ward 3
📅 Thursday, October 15: Ward 4
📅 Friday, October 16: Rain Day/Catch-up day for any areas or eligible debris crews were unable to collect earlier in the week.

🌿 What will be collected?

• Leaves, grass clippings and small plant trimmings in compostable paper yard waste bags
• Limbs and brush that are less than 4 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long, securely tied in bundles with string or twine
• Bundles must weigh less than 50 pounds

📍 Where do I put it?

Place all yard waste at the curb, NOT in the alley.

🚫 What will NOT be collected?

• Sod
• Soil or dirt
• Landscaping rock
• Treated lumber, including fence posts and landscaping timbers
• Wood pallets
• Plastic or metal
• Other non-biodegradable materials

There is no sign-up required, but please make sure your yard waste is properly prepared and at the curb before your ward's collection day.

Have larger limbs or brush? Residents can use the City's free forestry disposal site located east of the Water Plant, behind John Brown Memorial Park.

More information and complete collection guidelines: https://www.osawatomieks.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/54

09/11/2026

The recording for last night's City Council meeting can be found here: https://youtu.be/r51doosEQFc

09/11/2026

Today's Weekend Update Newsletter is a simple one: we're highlighting the 2026 Freedom Festival! Hosted by John Brown Museum State Historic Site and the City of Osawatomie, this signature event is a unique opportunity to step back in time, right in your own backyard.

Get ready for a day of family fun, history, and entertainment -- this year’s festival takes place Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 10:00am to 9:00pm inside John Brown Memorial Park. The day will feature Bleeding Kansas reenactments with an amazing FOUR firing cannons, a Wild West show and shootout, live 1850s-era dramatic presentations, live folk music, an Indigenous American spirit dancer, games and activities for kids of all ages, special museum tours, a weapons display, crafts, storytelling, horse rides, camp tours, food trucks, and more!

There’s plenty to see and do for visitors of all ages in this special one-day-only event. Bring the whole family and spend the day experiencing Osawatomie’s history while enjoying some good old-fashioned fun. Mark your calendar for September 19th – we’ll see you at Freedom Festival!

09/10/2026

We're hiring for a Journeyman Lineman in our Electric Department!

🔧 Perform electrical distribution construction, maintenance, and repairs including overhead and underground systems, transformers, streetlights, and traffic signals.
⚡ Work safely on energized systems from 120V through 34KV and operate bucket trucks, diggers, and other specialized equipment.
🚨 Participate in on-call operations and respond to outages, electrical issues, and customer concerns.
📋 Requirements: Journeyman Lineman certification, valid CDL, bucket truck & pole-top rescue certification, CPR/First Aid, and commitment to safe work practices. This position also works standby (on-call) as needed and requires residency within 10 miles of Osawatomie City Hall.

For the full description, or to download an application, please visit us online: https://www.osawatomieks.org/207/Employment-Opportunities