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🚧 Traffic Alert – Crosswalk Painting Today

City crews will be painting intersection crosswalks today at:

📍 7th Street & Main Street
📍 5th Street & Main Street

Drivers should use caution when traveling through these areas and follow all posted signs and directions from crews. Traffic may be reduced to one lane while work is underway.

Please slow down, stay alert, and give our crews plenty of room to work. 🚦

Thank you for your patience as we continue improving pedestrian safety in Ottawa!

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City of Ottawa Provides Update on Recent Power Outages

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1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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Access Awareness Day Recognized in Ottawa

At last night's City of Ottawa Kansas Municipal Government meeting, a proclamation was presented recognizing Sunday, July 26, 2026, as Access Awareness Day in the City of Ottawa, Kansas.

The proclamation was accepted by members of the Accessibility Advisory Board, who continue to advocate for a community where everyone has equal access to opportunities, services, and public spaces.

Access Awareness Day is a reminder of the importance of removing barriers, promoting inclusion, and ensuring Ottawa is a welcoming community for residents and visitors of all abilities.

Thank you to the Accessibility Advisory Board for your dedication to making Ottawa a more accessible place for everyone.

#OttawaKS #accessawarenessday #accessibility #Inclusion #communityfirst

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

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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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2 months ago | [YT] | 0

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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.

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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 months 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 months 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

4 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

4 months ago | [YT] | 0

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🚧 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! 💧🛠️

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