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As of 12/01/2023, amendments to Chapter 92 - Water Rates and Chapter 99 - Sewer Service Charges are in effect. You will see the increases reflected on the bills mailed at the beginning of January 2024. Water rates were increased by 5% due to rising production costs. Sewer rates continue to increased significantly due to the DNR mandated wastewater lagoon expansion project. These funds will be used...
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The Fitness Center is located at the City Services Building and is 24/7 access, contact City Hall (712-482-6811) for membership information and to set up an orientation. Current Business: Some of the businesses and their services currently located in Oakland include: nursing home, insurance, farm services, gas transportation, meat processing, beauty salons, hardware store, lumber yard, flower shop...
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Due to dry conditions and high temperatures the City of Oakland has implemented Water Warning Tier II of the Water Conservation Plan, effective June 13, 2023. WATER WARNING - A Tier I or Tier II Water Warning may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a serious threat to the ability of the water or wastewater system to meet the needs of its customers currently or in the...
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Stop in to City Hall to get vouchers for the Recycling Center (City pays the fees) What can I bring?