WELCOME

to the

CITY OF OSKALOOSA, KS

[County Seat of Jefferson County]

GOVERNING BODY:

MAYOR:

     JOHN NORMAN

        785-806-3854

COUNCIL MEMBERS:

     KEN NEWELL, PRESIDENT

        785-393-2470

     MIKE SMITH

       785-764-7173​

    JOHN METZGER

      785-224-9534

     ARON BOYCE

      785-220-3141

     CHAUNCEY YOUNG

​     719-663-7352

 

NEW CURFEW ORDINANCE!!! (Effective 06/22/23)

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It shall be unlawful for any person under eighteen (18) years of age to loiter, lounge, wander, joyride or play in or upon any public street, alley, public park, square or municipal parking lot or any sidewalk appurtenant thereto within the City after the hour of 12:00 midnight and before the hour of 5:30 a.m.

Exceptions: The curfew restrictions set out in 12-302 shall not apply under the following circumstances:

  • City sponsored or approved events which occur during this timeframe;

  • When the person under the age of 18 is accompanied by his or her parent or guardian;

  • When the person under 18 years of age is attending a church or school function or other activity organized or sponsored by and under the supervision of a church or school or sponsored by parents or while returning home from any such function or activity by way of the most direct route;

  • When the person under 18 years of age is going to or from a place of lawful employment by way of the most direct route;

  • When the person under 18 years of age is engaged in normal travel through, to or from the City to another destination. 


CCR
The annual Consumer Confidence Report is now available on the Utilities Page. The report is there for your information on the water quality for the City of Oskaloosa. The report can also be found at www.krwa.net/ccr/Oskaloosa or you may contact City Hall for a copy.

We invite you to use our website to become acquainted with our City Government. This is where you stay up-to-date on City meetings, City services, and upcoming events in Oskaloosa. Feel free to contact us to learn more about our local government agency and why we consider this a great place to live and visit.

The City of Oskaloosa officially became the County Seat of Jefferson County, Kansas, in 1864. As County Seat, the City is home to the courthouse, law enforcement, ambulance, fire station, post office, various restaurants, variety stores, gas stations and medical offices. We invite you to take a look at our City through this site and the links.

Note that this site does not contain every detail of the City of Oskaloosa. For specific details it is always best to stop by City Hall at 212 W. Washington Street to gather any information you are needing or contact City Hall (785) 863-2651 or oskieclerk@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest in the City of Oskaloosa.

CITY HALL
City Hall is available for rent. Customers should contact the City Clerk's office for available dates and rates.

COVID-19 NOTICE:

OSKALOOSA CITY HALL IS OPEN TO WALK-IN TRAFFIC HOWEVER, IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE AND HEALTHY, RESIDENTS ARE STILL ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE TO MAKE WATER UTILITY PAYMENTS OR COURT PAYMENTS AS FOLLOWS:

ONLINE AT THIS SITE UNDER THE "PAYMENTS TAB
BY PHONE AT (785) 863-2651
BY MAIL AT PO BOX 446, OSKALOOSA KS 66066
BY DROP BOX AT CITY HALL, 212 W. WASHING STREET

WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS TIME!​​

CITY COUNCIL (NOTE:  NEW MONTHLY DATE: THIRD WEDNESDAY)
The next City Council meeting will be Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 7:00pm at City Hall, 212 W. Washington Street. See the "City Council Meetings" tab for a current agenda.


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  MUNICIPAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DROP BOX
The drop box is available at City Hall. The box is located on the front of the building on Washington Street. This box is monitored closely and emptied frequently.









CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am to 4:30pm

212 W. WASHINGTON STREET * PO BOX 446 * OSKALOOSA, KS 66066

785-863-2651 (phone) * 785-863-2363(fax)

www.cityofoskaloosaks.org

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

City Hall will be closed on the following holidays:​

NEW YEAR'S DAY --Monday, January 2, 2023

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY --Monday, January 16, 2023

MEMORIAL DAY --Monday, May 29, 2023***

INDEPENDENCE DAY --Tuesday, July 4, 2023***

LABOR DAY --Monday, September 4, 2023***

VETERAN'S DAY --Friday, November 10, 2023

THANKSGIVING DAY --Thursday, November 23, 2023

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING --Friday, November 24, 2023

CHRISTMAS EVE --Friday, December 22, 2023

CHRISTMAS DAY --Monday, December 25, 2023***

​***RESIDENTIAL TRASH SERVICE WILL RUN ONE DAY LATE DURING THE MARKED HOLIDAY WEEK***