Osceola Water Works is taking steps to counteract the effects of a seasonal West Lake event called turnover that is temporarily causing a change in the odor and taste of Osceola’s tap water.
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The City of Osceola has reached a major milestone in expanding its community trail system with the completion of design and planning for a new trail extension over the I-35 bridge along Clay Street. With all federal grant documents finalized and signed, the project is officially positioned to move into its next phase
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Iowa is once again facing a cold snap, with low temperatures that can create serious challenges for homeowners and renters alike. With daytime highs well below freezing and nighttime lows dipping to single digits, the risk of frozen pipes and the costly damage they can cause increases dramatically.
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At the October 2, 2025 Water Board meeting, a resolution was passed to order construction of Phase 1 of the Lead Service Line replacement project.
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During the month of October, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in disinfectant to Free Chlorine that will take place starting October 2nd, 2025 and continue through November 5th, 2025.
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The City of Osceola, in collaboration with Kick It Forward, Osceola Chamber Main Street, and Musco Lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Osceola Mini-Pitch Initiative. The first of its kind in Clarke County, the Osceola Mini Pitch initiative will offer the chance to play, connect, and grow in a facility that has the quality of a “mini-stadium,” yet the intimacy and accessibility suited for a growing community.
Check out the details surrounding the new initiative and how you can participate…
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Osceola Water Works is nearing completion of the first phase of a water main replacement project focused on replacing outdated water mains and improving the service reliability of Osceola’s water system.
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The Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) is making steady progress and is entering a critical phase that will open the door to federal funding and take the CCRC closer to soliciting bids for a final reservoir design.
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Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.
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With recent questions from customers, the team at Osceola Water Works thought it would be good to address the water restrictions seen through many regional news outlets.
The restrictions issued by Central lowa Water Works (CIWW) are due to elevated nitrate levels in their primary water sources which are the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
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The city of Osceola, in conjunction with the Clarke County Development Corporation, is launching a program to directly address the rising costs of new home construction and spur on new development across the area. Through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program, new home builders and homeowners can apply for 10% back on ALL construction costs for a newly built home.
I mean, what a great way to say “O… HI neighbors!” 😉
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As they continue through the Plan-EIS review process, the Clarke County Reservoir Commission has taken another step forward in its journey to bring a regional water source to South-Central Iowa.
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As of Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, West Lake’s spillway overflowed for the first time since May 2021. This is a significant milestone in the recent battle with ongoing drought conditions in the area.
The Osceola Water Works team remains cautious about future water needs emphasizes their focus on a future reservoir and sustainable water solutions for Osceola customers…
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Osceola Chamber Main Street has been working on beautifying the downtown Osceola area through a series of phases that incorporate ambiance and bring curb appeal to the area. With the first phase of lighting mostly completed, the OCMS Design Committee is moving on to their next endeavor – flowers.
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In a world filled with tempting drink options that range from frothy coffees to fizzy sodas, it can be easy to overlook the cheapest and healthiest beverage: water. Yet, when comparing health benefits and cost against other popular drink choices, water consistently rises to the top as
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