City of Oakland NE

06/18/2026

INFORMATIONAL POST ONLY:
Publication is hereby given that the Mayor and Council of the City of Oakland, Nebraska, at their meeting on May 18th, 2026 have passed and approved Ordinance 774 the title of which reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 774
SECTION 1. WATER RATES. The monthly usage and base rates for consumers of water supplied by the City shall be as follows:
$3.04 per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof; $23.10 water base rate
SECTION 2. SEWER RATES. The monthly usage and base rates for consumers of sewer supplied by the City shall be as follows:
$.68 per 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof; $25.20 sewer base rate
To be implemented / reflected on the July/August 2026 bills

06/17/2026

6-17-26 Office closed in the afternoon due to meeting.
Thank you ~

06/17/2026

Dear Oakland Residents,

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and support throughout the current water project, as well as for your cooperation with water restrictions over the past several years.

We are very close to transitioning to our new water system; however, we are still relying on the existing system for the time being. Because the new system is nearly ready to come online, the City Council chose not to implement water restrictions this year.

With the recent stretch of warm weather, our daily water usage has increased significantly and is approaching the capacity of our current system.

To help us bridge the gap until the new system is operational, I am respectfully asking residents to voluntarily reduce their water usage for the next three to four weeks. Your cooperation during this short period would be greatly appreciated and would help us tremendously.

This is simply a voluntary request as we work to get the city across the finish line with this important project. I sincerely thank each and every one of you for your continued support, understanding, and efforts.

I look forward to the day when the new system is fully online and we can provide the best possible water service to our community.

Thank you again, and please stay safe.
JJ Johansen
Councilperson in Charge of Water/Sewer

06/16/2026

🏊‍♀️ LAP SWIM & WATER AEROBICS ARE BACK! 🏊‍♂️

Starting June 15th, lap swim and water aerobics will be available Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Please note: There will not be an instructor leading water aerobics. The pool will simply be open during this time for those who would like to do water aerobics on their own or follow their own routines.

If anyone is interested in leading a class please contact the pool manager.

💦 Fitness Pass: $40
💦 Daily Pass: $5

Come get your workout in, stay active, and enjoy the pool this summer! We hope to see you there!

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the four amazing girls (Naomi Gahan, Brinley Eriksen, Lily Kopietz, and Ellinor Johnson) who poured their heart and soul into the Oakland Pool mural. Your creativity, dedication, and countless hours of hard work transformed a blank space into something beautiful and inspiring for our entire community. The color, energy, and spirit you brought to this project will be enjoyed by swimmers, families, and visitors for years to come.
Your talent shines through every detail, and your commitment to making Oakland a brighter place is truly appreciated. Thank you for sharing your gifts and leaving a lasting legacy that reflects the pride and vibrancy of our community.
With sincere gratitude
The City of Oakland 💙💛♥️💜🤍

06/11/2026

06/10/2026

Exciting things are happening at our Pool Bathhouse! 🎨☀️ A fresh, bright new look is on the way, thanks to the hard work and creativity of our OC graduates and seniors. We're proud to see these talented students sharing their skills and making a lasting impact in our community!

06/10/2026

OC graduate and WSC student Dawson Meyer created this beautiful woodworking piece, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you, Dawson, for sharing your talent and craftsmanship with the City of Oakland! 😃