Street Division>Snow Removal

The City of Oskaloosa provides snow and ice control in a safe and cost effective manner. A reasonable level of service for clearance of snow or ice and maintenance of the street system during the winter months is necessary for routine travel and emergency services.

With over 70 miles of City streets to treat and plow, our crews work around the clock to provide the best travel possible throughout the city. In order to accomplish this goal there are times when the City Manager may declare a snow emergency. This is done after careful consideration of the impact on residents and will be made as early as possible to property notify the public. Notifications will be made on KBOE Radio (740 AM or 104.9 FM), the Oskaloosa Herald, and Mediacom cable channel 12. When a snow emergency is declared there is no on-street parking until City crews have cleared the roadways. Vehicles left on the street are subject to towing at the owner's expense.

Emergency snow routes are designated by signs bearing the insignia of a white snowflake on a blue field. Emergency routes shall be given top priority in clearing accumulated snow. Parking is permitted only after removal of accumulated snow from the entire width of the street.

While snowplow operators attempt to minimize the amount of snow that gets plowed into driveways during snow removal, it is the responsibility of the property owner to clear their driveway opening.

We do ask your cooperation in clearing your sidewalk of snow and ice within a reasonable time after a snowfall. If you fail to remove the natural accumulations within a reasonable time, the City may remove the accumulation of snow and ice without notice to the property owner. The costs shall be assessed to the property.

Please have patience around City snow plows and City snow removal equipment. Snow plowing is a time consuming, laborious and stressful job. Do not follow plows too closely. During their operation they occasionally have to stop and back up. Please give the plows and equipment plenty of room to do a good job for everyone.

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Damage from Snow Plow

At times it is very difficult for snow plow operators to judge where curbs and other obstacles are located during a snow event. If damage occurs to your yard due to plowing operations, the City will repair the damage in the spring. If damage occurs to your mailbox due to plowing operations, the City will repair/replace your mailbox at a cost not to exceed $35. Call the Street Division at 673-6885 if you would like to report any damage.