In the heart of scenic Northeast Iowa, Ossian is located in Winneshiek County .  Part of an agricultural community, Ossian has all the benefits of a small town.  It is a safe friendly place to live, where it's 845 residents have a commitment to their quality of life.

Trick-or-Treating for area children is held on Halloween (October 31st).  It typically begins around 5:30 pm, or when porch lights turn on, and ends when porch lights are no longer lit.

Have a  fun and safe Halloween!

On January 1, 2016 an Urban Revitalization Plan became effective in the City of Ossian. 

The purpose of the plan is to offer property tax relief to qualified residential, commercial or industrial owners who increase the actual value of their property by at least 15% with new construction or improvements to property within the city limits. 

Prior to starting a project, an application describing the improvement, cost, etc. must be filed with the Ossian City Council for their approval.  The application can be found under the Forms Tab on this web-site.

Property owners planning improvements to their property are encouraged to contact the city clerk for further information.

Click the link to access the Urban Revitalization Plan

The following report contains information regarding the quality of the Ossian's water system.  The source of the City's water is ground water.

Click here to see the report.