Help the Friends of Ottawa Memorial Auditorium advance with a Levitt Foundation Music Series Grant! 30 seconds = years of free concerts!
✅ vote for OMA! Text "OTTAWA" to 1-877-409-5525
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The City of Ottawa has approved a Solicitor License for an employee of Vyve to be in our area today. If you have any concerns, please contact Ottawa Police Department. Photo of the authorized solicitor below. #OttawaKS
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
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
🚧 Road Work Alert: 14th Street 🚧
Starting Friday, July 11, Killough Construction will begin milling work on 14th Street from Main to Cedar.
🚗 Traffic will be limited during this time
#OttawaKS #RoadWork #TrafficAlert #PlanAhead #PublicWorks #14thStreetProject
🐥💛 30 Years of Quacktastic Support! 💛🐥
At the July 2nd City Commission Meeting, Mayor Emily Allen proudly accepted a Plaque of Appreciation from the Optimist Club on behalf of the City of Ottawa — recognizing 30 years of support for the annual Duck Race!
#OttawaKS #CommunityPride #duckrace
📢 Chiefs Fans… You NEED to hear this!
🎙️ Mitch Holthus — the voice of the Chiefs — is coming to Ottawa, KS!
www.ottawamemorialauditorium.com
🎯 Don’t miss out. Get your tickets NOW.
#ChiefsKingdom #GoChiefs #MitchHolthus #ArrowheadPride #RedAndGold #ChiefsFan #RunItBack #KansasCityChiefs
🎆Fireworks are not allowed in Ottawa city limits (Code Ch. 9, Art. 4). Celebrate safely at our free fireworks show & food trucks in Forest Park from 4–9PM on July 4! 🎇❤️
Info: ottawaks.citycode.net/index.html#!...
#OttawaKS #SafeCelebrating
4th of July Celebration in Forest Park!🎆
Join us in Forest Park, Ottawa, Kansas on Friday, July 4th from 4 PM – 9 PM for an evening full of fun, food, and fireworks — FREE ADMISSION!
#OttawaKS #4thofJuly #ForestParkFun #FamilyFun #FireworksInThePark
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Whether you're a lifelong resident or just visiting, there's no better time to get outside and explore the beautiful parks and trails right here in the City of Ottawa, KS!
Come discover why Ottawa is a hidden gem for outdoor lovers!
#ExploreOttawaKS #ParksAndTrails #VisitOttawaKS #KansasOutdoors
🚨 Project Alert – Pinoak Sewer Lift Station Installation 🚨
Today, June 24, Hickman Environmental will begin installing the new Pinoak Sewer Lift Station at 1048 W. 13th Street.
We appreciate your patience as we continue investing in critical infrastructure improvements! #OttawaKS #infrastructure
🚨 Now Hiring! The City of Ottawa, Kansas is looking for motivated individuals to join our team! 💼
We're currently accepting applications
Ready to make a difference in your community? 🌟
👉 Apply today at www.ottawaks.gov/employment
#ottawaks #NowHiring #CityJobs #JoinOurTeam
NOTICE: The Governing Body of the City of Ottawa will meet on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 pm for the City Commission Retreat at Ottawa City Hall, 101 S. Hickory St, with Consultant Andy Huckaba #ottawaks #localgovernment
🚧 Traffic Update – 15th & Main 🚧
Good news! The westbound and northbound lanes on the northeast corner of the 15th & Main intersection are now open.
Westbound traffic is no longer down to one lane—thank you for your patience as work continues!
#OttawaKS #TrafficUpdate #RoadWork #DriveSafe
At today’s Commission Meeting, Ottawa proudly proclaimed:
🖤 June 19 as #Juneteenth
🏘️ June as #SmallCitiesMonth
Honoring freedom, equity, and the vital role of small communities.
📸 Photos from the meeting below!
#OttawaKS #CityCommission #CommunityMatters
🚧 Streets Update – Concrete Work Progress 🚧
14th Street concrete work is officially complete ✅
Next up: crews will begin concrete curb patches in the 1500 block of Main Street, focusing on areas near both Sonic driveways and in front of Short Stop.
#OttawaKS #StreetWork #RoadWorkAhead
🌊 Before & After: River Clean-Up Efforts 🌊
A huge THANK YOU to our dedicated city crews who put in 12-hour shifts clearing massive logs and debris from the Marais Des Cygnes River following the heavy rainstorm on June 3rd.
#OttawaKS #PublicWorksProud #MaraisDesCygnes #FloodPrevention
Want to know a way to make a difference in your community? Pick up after your pets! 🐕🦺🗑️ See the information below to help keep our waterways clean. 👇
www.ottawaks.gov/stormwater #stormwatermanagement #stormwater #ottawaks
Beginning Wednesday, June 11, Killough Construction will begin the 2025 Street Rehab project of Mill & Overlay on 7th Street from Cedar Street to Cherry Street. Traffic will be down to one lane during this project.
Weather permitting, the entire project is set to be complete on Friday, June 13th.
Please join City of Ottawa Kansas Municipal Government in welcoming 4 new employees to our staff. #NewHire #welcometothefamily #newemployee #enjoyottawa If you are interested in working for the City of Ottawa and giving back to the community you can apply today at www.ottawaks.gov/employment
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Ready to make a difference in your community?
Join #TeamOttawaKS and build a career with purpose 💼🌟
👷♂️👩💻👮♀️🌳🚒
We’ve got opportunities waiting for YOU!
📍Apply now at ottawaks.gov/employment
#NowHiring #OttawaKS #CityJobs #WorkWithPurpose #JoinOurTeam #KansasJobs #LocalGovJobs
IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!
💦 Splash Pad is OPEN! 🎉
Great news! The City Park splash pad in Ottawa is now open and functioning properly again. Thanks to quick collaboration with the manufacturer, we were able to make the necessary adjustments and get things back up and running.
#ottawaks #splashpad
🚧 Splash Pad Closed Until Further Notice 💦
The splash pad at City Park in Ottawa is currently closed due to a needed repair. Replacement parts have been ordered, but unfortunately, we do not have an estimated arrival time yet.
#ottawaks #citypark #splashpadupdate #CommunityNotice
Traffic Alert – Lane Reduction on 15th St. 🚧
Starting at 6:00 AM on Thursday, June 5, westbound 15th Street from Hickory to Main will be reduced to one lane as part of the Main Street Watermain Replacement Project.
Work is expected to last approximately one week.
#OttawaKS #TrafficUpdate #RoadWork
🚧 Trail Walking Bridge Closure Notice 🚧
Due to safety concerns and ongoing work to clear a log jam in the river caused by high water levels, the Public Works Department will be placing barricades at the north and south entries of the trail walking bridge.
#PublicWorks #SafetyFirst #TrailUpdate
📢 River Level Update – Marais Des Cygnes River
Due to yesterday's and overnight rainfall, water levels in the Marais Des Cygnes River have risen significantly. City crews are actively monitoring the situation.
#OttawaKS #RiverUpdate #MaraisDesCygnes #FloodWatch
A power outage has been reported in numerous locations on the south side of Ottawa. Crews are on location and assessing the situation to determine the cause and make necessary repairs. If you are experiencing an outage please contact 785-229-3750 with your location.
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Utilities crew will be at 635 S Main repairing a water service at 12:30 today (6-2-25). They will have the outside lane closed temporarily. Work is expected to be completed by 2:30pm. #OttawaKS #roadwork #utilities
📢 Memorial Day Cemetery Cleanup Reminder – Ottawa, KS
Cemetery cleanup will begin tomorrow for the Memorial Day holiday. This is in accordance with Municipal Code 7-108, which allows decorations outside of monuments only on Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Memorial Day.
