City of Oelwein

05/29/2026

🗳️ Iowa Primary Election – June 2, 2026
Election Day is Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voting is an important way to make your voice heard and help shape decisions at the local, state, and federal levels. Be sure to make a plan to vote and verify your polling location before Election Day. Find your polling place at the link below:

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05/28/2026

The City of Oelwein will begin its seal coat project on Monday, June 1. Please refer to the maps for the areas where seal coating operations will take place.

Parking Lot C (highlighted in red) will be closed beginning today through Monday, June 1. During this closure, residents may use Parking Lot B (highlighted in blue) for parking accommodations.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Public Works department at 319-283-1197. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this project.

https://www.cityofoelwein.org/publicworks/page/2026-seal-coat-project

05/25/2026

City Hall will be closed on May 25, 2026; in observance of Memorial Day. Normal office hours will resume the next business day. We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

05/22/2026

🎉🌊 Opening Day is Tomorrow! 🌊🎉

One more sleep until the Oelwein Family Aquatic Center opens for the season! ☀️🏖️

Get your swimsuits ready and we’ll see you tomorrow! 🩴😎💙

Information about rates, passes, swim lessons, pool rentals and hours can be found on our website as always:
www.oelweinparks.org/aquatics

05/15/2026

🚲♻️ Recycle Your Bicycle – May 11-31! ♻️🚲

May is Bike Month, and Fayette County is excited to bring back the “Recycle Your Bicycle” program! We will be accepting donated bicycles May 11–31. Last year, this amazing program collected over 200 donated bikes from across Northeast Iowa!

This program is all about:
🌎 Reducing waste
🚲 Giving bikes a second life
🤝 Helping community members exchange bicycles
🌿 Promoting cycling throughout Northeast Iowa

If you have a bike you no longer use, this is a great opportunity to get involved! Drop off by the blue recycling bins on the west side of the old city shop, corner of S. Walnut and Railroad Streets in West Union. For additional information, please call Fayette County Conservation a 563-422-5146.

05/13/2026

Big O Weekend 2026 Parade – Entries Welcome!

Join us on Saturday, July 11 at 10:30 A.M. as we celebrate America’s 250th and show off Oelwein pride! We’re inviting businesses, organizations, clubs, families, and community groups to be part of this year’s parade. Decorate your float, bring your community spirit, and help us fill the streets with pride!

📍 Downtown Oelwein
📅 July 11,2026
⏰ 10:30 A.M.

📧 For additional information and to register, please email: [email protected]

05/13/2026

Got a voice that deserves the spotlight? Big O Weekend 2026 is calling your name! Step on stage, sing your heart out, and compete for cash prizes, bragging rights, and your moment to shine.

05/13/2026

Mayor Brett DeVore (front left) presented the Poppy Day Memorial proclamation to Miss Poppy, Alice Varguson (front right). Julie Willingham (back left) and Kathy Weatherbee (back right) were also present in support of the proclamation.