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🚧 Street Repair Update 🚧
The City of Ottawa has completed chip seal repairs on 7th Street between Burroughs and Lincoln. Thank you for your patience while this work was underway.
Today, crews are moving to Liberty Street to continue chip seal repairs. Please note that the area of 7th andLiberty Street will be closed throughout the day as crews complete the work.
The roads are expected to reopen later this afternoon.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our streets.

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6 days ago | [YT] | 0

Ottawa Kansas Digital Media

Ottawa, KS - The Ottawa Municipal Pool will be closed for approximately three days beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Pool attendees may have noticed a cloudy appearance to the water this season. This cloudiness was initiated from substantial rainfall right before pool opening on May 24, 2026. Pool staff and city crews have attempted multiple corrective actions including chemical adjustments, clarifiers, and repeated filter backwashing, all without achieving desired results.

After consulting with multiple industry professionals, it was determined the best course of action is to drain the pool and clean the entire basin to remove any particles introduced by the extensive rainfall. We hope to have the pool reopened by Monday, June 15 at the latest.

We know this is disappointing for families and we appreciate your patience as we address this issue. It is always our goal to provide high quality of life amenities for our community. Thank you for your understanding as we work toward this goal.

Please visit our website, www.ottawaks.gov, or our social media accounts for the most up-to-date information regarding this issue.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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Our Utility crews are actively working throughout the City to restore power to areas still experiencing outages. We know these outages are frustrating, and we appreciate your patience as crews work as quickly and safely as possible to get service restored this evening. Thank you for your understanding and support while we continue restoration efforts. If you are still experiencing a loss of power call 785.229.3750 once again so staff can get an updated list.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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City Crews will continue picking up larger limbs this week from the storm last night and will make one pass completely through town starting on Monday, June15, 2026.

There will only be one pass made through town so please have your limbs to the curb before then.

Collection will be made from the curbside only at residencies.

Reminder: To make collection easier and to limit possible damage to yards, please stack the limbs parallel “the same direction of the curb” and as close to the curb as is possible.
Collections cannot be made in alleys due to space limitations for equipment and other risk factors.

The City also has a free collection site for citizens to haul their own brush/limbs located at:

•West 2nd Street (past Hope Cemetery) near the 2nd Street Dam
No items such as furniture, tires, etc. are accepted.
Thank you for your patience.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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🚧 Road Work Notice – Starting Thursday, April 30 🚧
The City of Ottawa Streets Department will be reducing traffic to one lane on 10th Street between Hanes Drive and Maple Street beginning Thursday, April 30, while crews investigate a storm drain issue in the area.
Our Utility Department will also be assisting with their vac truck to help complete the work safely and efficiently.
Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for crews and equipment, and allow for possible delays.
Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Ottawa’s infrastructure running smoothly! #OttawaKS #roadwork #PublicWorksDepartment #utilities

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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🚨🌳 Forest Park Update from the City of Ottawa Parks Department 🌳🚨
Good news, Ottawa! The Forest Park restrooms are now open for the season—just in time to enjoy the warmer weather and everything our parks have to offer! ☀️
We ask everyone to please help keep our facilities clean and safe for all visitors.
Let’s work together to keep Forest Park a great place for everyone to enjoy! 💚 #OttawaKS #parksandrecreation

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Ottawa Kansas Digital Media

🚧 Traffic Alert – Road Closure Notice 🚧

The City of Ottawa will have 15th Street westbound closed from Elm to Willow starting at 9:45 AM due to water main repairs.

Please plan ahead, use alternate routes, and allow extra travel time. We appreciate your patience as crews work to resolve the issue! 💧🛠️

#OttawaKS #TrafficAlert

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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City of Ottawa Announces Christmas Tree Drop-Off Location



The City of Ottawa, Kansas, is offering a convenient drop-off location for residents to properly dispose of their natural Christmas trees following the holiday season.




Christmas trees may be dropped off at the City’s brush pile located on West 2nd Street, past Hope Cemetery, near the 2nd Street Dam. The site is open to the public, allowing residents to drop off their trees at a time that is convenient for them.


Please note that this drop-off location is for naturally grown Christmas trees only. Artificial trees are not accepted. All trees must be completely stripped of decorations and free of plastic, tinsel, lights, stands, or other non-organic materials prior to drop-off.




For additional information or questions, please contact the City of Ottawa Public Works Department at 785-229-3630 or email: publicworks@ottawaks.gov.

6 months ago | [YT] | 0

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Starting July 9, crews will begin concrete work in the 2200 block of S. King St., just west of Club Car Wash. Work starts in the southbound lane and will shift to northbound once complete. Expect lane reductions and traffic delays over the next few weeks. #ottawaks #roadwork

11 months ago | [YT] | 1

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What matters most to you in Ottawa?
✅ Safer streets & sidewalks
✅ A new pool
✅ Better parks, trails & public safety
✅ Upgraded infrastructure

Tell us what you want to see prioritized 👉 www.ottawaks.gov/survey
#OttawaKS #CommunitySurvey

take the survey at www.ottawaks.gov/survey

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