Tim VanLeiden For City Commissioner

04/24/2026

Good information if you still have storm debris to take care of.

Tree and Limb Debris Update: The final day for curbside limb and tree pick-up will be Friday, May 1, 2026. The free limb disposal site at the West parking lot of Orlis Cox Ball Fields remains open through 5 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026. As a reminder, this drop-off location is only for trees and limbs — no construction debris or trash allowed.

Construction Debris Update: The final day for City curbside debris pick-up will be this Friday, April 24, 2026. If you are setting out storm debris, please email [email protected] with your address to be added to the pick-up list.

Franklin County residents can dispose of household waste during the Free Disposal Days at the Franklin County Transfer Station from 8 am – 3 pm on Friday, April 24, and 8 am – 12:30 pm on Saturday, April 25.

04/21/2026

Here's the latest on Highland Cemetery

Multiple city crews, along with help from Franklin County, KS - Government Public Works have been working diligently to address the safety hazards in Highland Cemetery. We understand you want to check on your loved one’s resting place. Thank you for your patience as we clear the unsafe areas. We hope to have the area in a condition that would allow you to visit this weekend. We will keep you informed on our progress this afternoon. Thank you for your understanding.

04/14/2026

Stay home if you can, so city and emergency crews can work.

03/18/2026

Today's the day!

The traffic signal pole for 1st & Main was delivered! 🎉
⚠Repair work will begin on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, weather permitting. During this time the traffic signals will be temporarily out of service (not flashing). The intersection will operate as a four-way stop during the repair. 🛑The stop signs will remain in the center of the intersection and an Ottawa Police Department officer🚓 will be present at the start of the work to ensure the intersection operates safely. The Police Department will also deploy a notification board in advance of the repair to alert motorists of the temporary outage.

02/12/2026

Exciting news for Ottawa!

The Ottawa City Commission is pleased to announce their unanimous selection of Thatcher Moddie to be the next City Manager. Today’s announcement caps a months-long executive recruitment effort that initially produced a field of forty candidates from across the nation. Read more at https://www.ottawaks.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/25

01/27/2026

Shout out to all of the City Street crews for getting everything plowed as best as possible over the weekend! Also thanks to director Welsh for the video updates!

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01/09/2026

It's National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! THANK YOU!All who serve!

01/08/2026

Yesterday the City of Ottawa unveiled it's new updated web site! It's user friendly and easy to search and navigate. You can view the most recent as well as past Commission meeting agendas and if there is something you have any questions on, don't hesitate to reach out to me and I'll do my best to answer them. Check it out when you have a few minutes.

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12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported me and voted for me, I was officially sworn in last night as your new City Commissioner. I look forward to working for the citizens of Ottawa.