Bill Trickey Closes Out Long Career with CCDC

On February 14, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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After more than 18-years with the Clarke County Development Corporation, Bill Trickey is bidding farewell. His tenure saw an impressive collection of development successes including additions and improvements to local trail systems, new workforce housing, stronger connections with schools, students, and manufacturers as well as building and planning for the future of the region.

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CROSS Ministries Expanding Facilities with CCDC Grant

On October 18, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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C.R.O.S.S. Ministries is looking to expand its operations to offer additional opportunities for the public to be involved. The grant they received from CCDC for a new building is opening new opportunities for the community to get involved.

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Pulling for Pork – When Community Comes Together, Businesses Win

On April 14, 2021   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Timber Ridge Country Market’s experience with the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s Pulled Pork Madness showed what real community support could do. The businesses in Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa thrive on community support. From small, family-owned shops to big manufacturers, businesses of all sizes depend on the

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America’s SBDC-Iowa Launches Rural Business Innovators™

On March 30, 2021   /   CCDC, Your News  
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AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce Rural Business Innovators™, a new initiative for technology and innovation entrepreneurs that live in rural Iowa. This is a start-up accelerator that helps individuals develop their innovative business ideas and connects them to resources, partners and

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Commercial Building Reopening Tips from CDC and Osceola Water Works

On May 16, 2020   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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As the state of Iowa looks at reopening businesses after an extended COVID-19 shutdown, there are a number of preparation steps to be taken to ensure the safety of employees and customers. One thing that may not be top of mind for many people is the condition

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Mayberry’s Makes Local Business Better

On May 6, 2020   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola’s square touts some of the finest local businesses in the state. From floral shops to clothing stores and more the shopping on the square is unique and as personal as you’d expect from a rural Iowa town. But if you’re looking for a good… and by

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Osceola’s SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. Digs Into Tornado Safety

On November 12, 2018   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola, Iowa’s SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc. took steps last week to address the risks surrounding dangerous weather – specifically tornado incidents like those seen in Pella and the Vermeer plant recently. With over two dozen employees housed in a steel-frame building, along with tons of manufacturing equipment, you

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Osceola Streetscape Project Gets Council Green Light

On January 11, 2018   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola City Council took action on the downtown street project plans at its meeting Jan. 2. With a 3-2 vote the council decided to go forward with two proposed plans for the Osceola downtown streets. The original plan drawn up in 2014 called for elimination of the

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Osceola Businesses & SWCC Partner to Boost Adult Education & Job Skills

On October 30, 2017   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Southwestern Community College (SWCC), with the support of several Osceola, Iowa businesses and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering a free applied mathematics course for adults looking to advance their careers. Kim Oaks, Director of Business and Industry Workforce Preparation in the Continuing Education Department

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CCSB’s Nicole Jacobson Achieves Certificate From Iowa School of Banking

On June 14, 2017   /   CCDC  
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Nicole Jacobson Clarke County State Bank

Nicole Jacobson of Clarke County State Bank in Osceola successfully completed training and certification courses for the 2017 Iowa School of Banking held June 4-9, 2017 at the Marriott Hotel in Coralville. The one-week, two-year school, offered by the Iowa Bankers Association, provides a challenging, educational experience

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Osceola Growth Depends on the Clarke County Reservoir Project

On May 30, 2017   /   CCDC  
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In an effort to grow the city of Osceola and to draw more businesses and residents to Clarke County, the need for a safe, secure and sufficient water supply to sustain the area well into the future has become evident. With the current water supply, Osceola isn’t

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Saylor Realty to Celebrate 40 Years of Serving Osceola

On May 17, 2017   /   CCDC  
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Saylor Realty has been proudly serving Clarke County and surrounding areas for over 40 years and they want to share this milestone with you! Join Helen Saylor-Kimes and the whole Saylor Realty team for an Open House at 320 West McLane in Osceola Friday, May 19th, from 3-6

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Public Hearing on Clarke County Reservoir Wednesday, October 26th

On October 25, 2016   /   CCDC  
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The Clarke County Reservoir Commission is holding a public hearing on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30p.m at the Clarke County Fairgrounds. The public is invited to the open hearing to learn more about the project and its goals for serving Clarke County and the surrounding communities. According

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Quality Of Life in Osceola Continues to Bloom

On February 26, 2016   /   City of Osceola  
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As spring approaches and the winter frost (hopefully) begins to thaw, let’s take a look at some of the developments that are making Osceola a great place to live this spring. A great future starts with young people, and the kids at Clarke Community Schools are on

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