New Faces at Osceola Water Works

On October 1, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Newsletters  

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. In March of this year, OWW welcomed Ana Landeros Vasquez to their staff. Born in California, Ana moved with her family to Osceola nearly fifteen years ago and she and her husband still call the city home. After graduating from Clarke Schools, Ana continued her education at SWCC, earning her Business Administration and Associate of Arts degrees, as

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION

On September 17, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO ISSUE OSCEOLA WATERWORKS UTILITY REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 (WATER REVENUE) The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Osceola Waterworks (the “Waterworks Utility”) will meet on October 3, 2024, at the Waterworks Utility Offices, 208 W Jefferson Street, Osceola, Iowa, 50213, at 5:30 o’clock p.m., to consider the issuance of Waterworks Revenue Bonds (the “Revenue Bonds”), the proceeds of which will be used for the purposes of paying the cost, to that extent, of constructing water improvements and extensions to the municipal waterworks system of the

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SPECIAL NOTICE: Utility Payment Drop Box Location Change

On August 30, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

On Friday, August 30th, all utility bills will be processed and sent out for the month. On that same day, the rear drop box for utility payments will be relocated. Currently, the rear utility payment drop box is located in the parking lot behind the Osceola Water Works building and marked by yellow posts. (see photo). The new rear utility payment drop box will be located in the alleyway on the west side of the Osceola Water Works building off of Jefferson Street. The photo below illustrates where the drop box will be and is marked by the orange cones.

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SIRWA and Osceola Water Works Move Ahead on Intermediate Water Plan

On August 20, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
SIRWA and Osceola Water Works collaborate on water supply in southern iowa

In the Osceola Water Board of Trustees April 2024 meeting, a 3-stage plan to address water needs was approved, which included short, intermediate, and long-term plans. In July, work on the intermediate plan began by Osceola Water Works and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) working together to complete an infrastructure update and interconnection at the SIRWA water tower east of Osceola on Highway 34. The update included SIRWA installing 2,850 feet of 8” water main and necessary fittings to the front side of the SIRWA water tower east of Osceola.  This interconnection assures that, during a period of drought

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Osceola Water Works Exits Conservation Ordinance

On June 11, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
west lake levels chart

At the June 6th 2024 Osceola Water Works Board meeting, the board voted to exit Section 1 – Water Watch of the Osceola Water Conservation ordinance. This means Osceola water customers are not under a conservation ordinance after more than a year of community-wide conservation efforts.

Click through to the latest to read more about the levels in Osceola’s West Lake and the future of water for the community…

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING OSCEOLA WATER WORKS WATER RATES

On May 20, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  

You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held regarding the Water Rates for the Osceola Water Works, Osceola, IA 50213, on the 6th day of June, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at the Osceola Water Works, 208 W Jefferson, Osceola, IA 50213. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public of the Water Rates. All members of the public are invited to attend and may make statements concerning the matter of the Water Rates. In addition, comments may be submitted in writing at that time, or before and said comments shall be made a part of

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Resolution No: 2024-13

On May 16, 2024   /   General Water Works News  

Effective June 1, 2024 the following RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 2 WATER DEPOSITS OF THE OSCEOLA WATER WORKS RULES & REGULATIONS will go into effect for all Osceola Water Works customers. A.If you are renting or purchasing a home on contract you will be required to pay a $200 deposit before service is activated. B.In a rental or contract sale situation, service will remain in the property owner’s name until the renter or contract sale customer (herein after referred to as customer) applies for service and pays a deposit. If a customer moves out without notifying the Water Works, service will

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Recent Rains Ease Drought Concerns, But Water Works Encourages Continued Conservation

On May 13, 2024   /   General Water Works News, Important Water Works Updates  
osceola water conservation ordinace section 2 - water warning

With the recent rains, the relief felt at the May 9th Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees meeting was palpable. With a jump in lake levels of more than 3.75 feet, the board unanimously decided to exit Section 3 – Water Emergency of the Osceola Water Works Conservation Ordinance and enter into Section 2 – Water Warning. 

Click through to the latest update from the Osceola Water Works team and learn more about what Section 2 – Water Warning means to you and your water use…

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