Over the past year, Osceola Water Works has gathered information to create an inventory of service lines and their materials in an effort to identify which ones may contain lead, in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
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Recent rainfall, cooler fall temperatures, and a partnership with Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) have helped return the daily West Lake withdrawal rate to a safer capacity.
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With no significant rain in the forecast, abnormally dry conditions will persist throughout Osceola, but there are easy steps residents can take to save water.
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Starting on Monday, October 7, 2024 and continuing thru November 7, 2024, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in the disinfectant used in water treatment. Osceola’s annual switch from chloramines to free chlorine is a common practice in water treatment and OWW goes through the
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Top officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) were on hand at the September 26th meeting of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission in a show of support for the project. Final plans are in the review stages and once complete, could mean final design stages in mid-2025.
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The office staff at Osceola Water Works continues to grow and build on an already strong foundation of quality and customer service. Two new Utility Office Associates were added to the team earlier this year, bringing considerable knowledge and experience with them.
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After more than a decade of debate, planning, and design, the Osceola City Council and Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) announced their targeted date for the completion of Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project
With improvements focused on infrastructure and safety, the City and OCMS are poised to have the project completed just in time for the City’s 175th anniversary celebration.
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The City has taken action on extending Osceola’s trails over the I-35 exit off of Clay street (exit 34). With the help of the CCDC and an application for a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, our trail network could reach as far as West Lake in the very near future.
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Osceola, Iowa’s annual Latino Festival was held Saturday, September 7th, bringing in the highest attendance this event has seen with hundreds of people swarming the historic courtyard in celebration. The day was filled with music, food, art, dance and activities showcasing and celebrating the Latino culture.
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The latest updates on Osceola Water Works’ 3-stage plan to help mitigate future water shortages has been completed with the addition of new infrastructure at SIRWA’s east water tower. This latest cooperative update will help reduce the draw on West Lake’s supply for customers across south central Iowa.
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Kading Properties is delighted to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of the Vesta Village workforce housing development. This event marks the culmination of city, community, and local employer efforts to bring affordable and quality housing to Osceola. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Vesta Village will
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The Clarke County reservoir project was recently featured at the 2024 Annual Water Treatment and Distribution Conference held in Ankeny, Iowa (July 15th-16th). The presentation, given by HDR, Inc. provided a comprehensive overview of the reservoir project as well as updates on timelines and expected milestones.
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With archeological research and compliance studies making good progress, the CCRC moved to expedite the next stage of the development through action on a Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation Plan required by the Clean Water Act. This stage will help the commission move closer to the design and construction bid process for the future reservoir.
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For those who don’t frequent the Osceola Sports Complex, the latest addition may come as a special surprise. In 2020, Osceola’s Rick Courcier passed from a long battle with cancer. In his memory, and to help carry his spirit and dedication to the community through to future generations, Rick’s friends and family as well as the City, Parks and Rec. Department and others, all came together to help memorialize him with “Rick’s Shelter.”
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In their June 20th meeting, The Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) board approved the launch of a new informational website. The new site will contain the vision and history of the CCRC as well as provide ongoing updates from the board and its members.
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