New Water Works Board Member and Staff Added to Represent Diverse Community

The Osceola Water Works Board spent time in selecting their next representative on the board as well as new staff positions. ztheir goal was to properly represent the growing Hispanic community in Osceola.
Check out the latest additions to Osceola Water Works and welcome Sandra and Maria to the team!

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SPECIAL EVENT: Lyle Persels Recognition Fly-In – Saturday, Aug. 19th

When you think of the Osceola Municipal Airport, you likely include Mr. Lyle Persels. On Saturday, August 19th there will be a “Fly-In” to celebrate Lyle and all he’s done for the community over his years with the airport.
Check out the latest Special Event update for full details on Saturday’s Fly-In event…

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Water Works Board Passes Section 2 Water Conservation Ordinance

Osceola Water Works board recently approved an increase the water conservation ordinance to Section 2, addressing ongoing drought conditions throughout the community. This ordinance means further conservation efforts will be required from all Osceola Water Works customers.
Click through to read more on the latest Water Works update and how it will affect your water usage…

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Osceola Water Works Launches EPA-Driven Research for Lead Water Lines

A recent EPA directive has started a research project by the team at Osceola Water Works, documenting lead water lines for future reduction. As data is gathered, strategies will be developed for the eventual replacement of lead water lines.
Click through to read more about the EPA’s request for research and how it is being handled by Osceola Water Works …

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Visioning Session Continues Impressive Community Response

Thursday night, at an open house at Revelton Distillery, local leadership and the community gathered to discuss and add more ideas for for the future development of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The event was very well attended and many exciting ideas were exchanged.

Take a look at the latest feature for more on the ideas proposed as well as next steps for the plan…

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Dry Spring Raises Osceola Water Concerns

With less-than-expected rainfall through this Spring and forecasts of a dry Summer ahead, the Osceola Water Works Board is concerned about the available water supply in West Lake. In their July meeting the board will be discussing the Water Conservation Plan and what will need to be done to assure safe and abundant water for the customers.
Click through to read the latest updates for Osceola water conservation…

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Water Works Board Lowers Conservation Restrictions; Voluntary Monitoring Necessary

Osceola Water Works board recently lowered the Water Conservation Level to Section 1, reducing water use restrictions for Osceola water customers.
Click through to the latest feature to read more about what the Water Works team is doing to help best utilize Osceola’s limited water source…

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Join the Conversation: City Encouraging Community Input on Comprehensive Plan 2045

JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The City of Osceola is embarking on the input and discovery phase in their comprehensive planning strategy. City leadership, business owners, and stakeholders across the city are looking to gather insights, information, and suggestions from the community to help focus the 2045 comprehensive plan via an online portal.
The City provided detailed information on how the community can come together to participate in the plan. Click through to read more and get involved…

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Updated Strategies to Increase Osceola Water Quality and Savings

Osceola Water Works recently changed out the carbon filter material in the water treatment plant in hopes of improving water quality and to increase savings on future treatment for the community.
Click through to the latest feature to read more about the updates and how they could impact your water bill…

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SPECIAL EVENT: Digital Services Town Hall Meeting to be Held at SWCC

How’s your internet speed? What could the State of Iowa do to help make it better? There will be an event Tuesday evening where you and others from the community can discuss just that!
The Iowa OCIO is holding a town hall style meeting to get feedback from the Osceola community on digital services, including broadband and more. Click through to the latest post to learn more….

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