City of Ottawa Announces Christmas Tree Drop-Off Location The City of Ottawa, Kansas, is offering a convenient drop-off location for residents to properly dispose of their natural Christmas trees following the holiday season. Christmas trees may be dropped off at the City’s brush pile located on West 2nd Street, past Hope Cemetery, near the 2nd Street Dam. The site is open to the public, allowing residents to drop off their trees at a time that is convenient for them. Please

Work on the HVAC system at City Hall (101 S. Hickory St.) will begin December 15, 2025. The work will be completed in phases to cause the least amount of disruption to services for our community. Phase 1 will affect the second floor for approximately six weeks. Please see the departments to be relocated below and where you can reach each of them during this time. Please call to schedule an appointment before making a trip to their location to ensure they can meet with you at

On March 5, 2025, the City Commission approved a five-year plan for annual adjustments to electric utility rates. These adjustments will be effective annually through 2028.

GROUNDBREAKING AT PROXIMITY PARK City of Ottawa Authorizes Sale and Purchase Agreement with Lightfield Energy for Proximity Park...