Osceola, Iowa Police Department

09/05/2026

Amelia has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

09/01/2026

E. Webster Street, between N. Main and N. Park Streets will be closed today and remain closed for the next two weeks. Please use alternative routes.

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08/31/2026

Osceola and Clarke County will be dealing with excessive and prolonged heat this week. Many days will have a feels like temperature of 100 degrees or more. We are under a heat advisory today thru Wednesday which may be extended. Stay inside if possible, seek shad if outside, stay hydrated, check on your neighbors and bring pets indoors.

08/25/2026

The 100 block of N. Temple Street will be closed for sewer main repair for the next 2 days. Please use alternative routes.

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08/25/2026

The 300 blk. of S. Kossuth is now open to two way traffic.

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08/25/2026

The 300 block of S. Kossuth, between E. Cass and E. McLane, is closed to south bound traffic and will be one-way to north bound traffic. This is due to a water main break.

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08/21/2026

Again, Monday, August 24, 2026, is the first day of school. For those who are driving please see the following for instructions on what to do when approaching busses from the front or back. Essentially, the best practice is if the lights are flashing, stop. Violations are accompanied by a large fine and potential driver's suspension. Please, drive safely.

08/20/2026

Remember that Monday, August 24, 2026, is the first day of school. Lots of children will be walking or riding their bikes to school and most elementary children will arrive by vehicle or busses. Below is an image of the traffic pattern at the elementary school. School staff will be present to direct traffic.

The first day or two is always the worst. Families are happy to sending a child and want pictures. This causes tremendous headaches for motorists who want to just drop off or for others who also want pictures. To be frank, patience is the key here. That's what we ask of everyone. Patience. Then starting mid-week everyone has the routine down and things get back to normal.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun first day and year at school.

08/11/2026

The 100 block of N. Temple between W. Webster and W. Washington is closed for the day.

08/08/2026

Huge thanks to Pella Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for putting on a defensive tactics class for our department yesterday!