Starting October 6th and continuing for a period of 30 days, Osceola Water Works will begin its annual temporary switch in the disinfectant used in the city’s water system, and residents may notice a short-term change in their water’s taste or smell.
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A major step forward has been announced for the proposed mixed-use development at 101 W. Washington Street in downtown Osceola. “The Washington,” a 22 unit new residential complex with ground-floor commercial space, has been awarded more than $700,000 in Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits, clearing an important hurdle toward making the project a reality.
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As part of the Annual Water Main Replacement Program to improve and modernize Osceola’s water infrastructure, Osceola Water Works is moving forward with plans to replace an aging water main located along the 100 and 200 blocks of North Lincoln Street. This area has experienced repeated water
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During Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week, August 23–29, 2026, Osceola Water Works is proud to recognize the hardworking team of professionals who keep our water systems safe and reliable.
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The Clarke County Water Supply Project has reached another major milestone in its decades-long effort to secure a sufficient, long-term water solution for South-Central Iowa.
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Osceola Water Works is proud to recognize Water Treatment Plant Foreman Cory Gallup for obtaining the Grade IV Iowa DNR Water Treatment Operator license, the highest level of water treatment certification offered by the State of Iowa.
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In response to ongoing concerns surrounding water quality in the Des Moines area, the Osceola Water Board voted last week to reaffirm its commitment to providing customers with safe, high quality drinking water by increasing the frequency of nitrate sampling at the Osceola water treatment facility. Beginning
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Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project is nearing completion after delivering major infrastructure upgrades beneath the historic square, including modernized streets, parking, water, and wastewater systems. Discover how replacing century-old utilities is helping prepare downtown Osceola for the next generation of growth and revitalization.
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Thanks to a project replacing outdated and aging water meters, Osceola Water Works crew was alerted to an unusual spike in usage, and they were able to notify the customer who found and stopped a leak before damage could be done.
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The Osceola City Council recently approved a new three-home development by Parson Creek Company, LLC through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program. The project brings the total number of homes approved through the program to seven since its launch in 2025 and highlights ongoing efforts to expand affordable new housing opportunities in Osceola.
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