This is where you will find ALL news from the ClarkeCountyLife.com Web site in chronological order.
With recent price hikes in meat and protein as well as some milk products, the Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry is concerned with meeting the demand for the upcoming holiday season.
With the help from local stores as well as businesses and community members, the vacant shelves could very well see a boost.
Click through to the latest feature to learn more and how you can help the pantry this holiday season.
A special education article from Clarke County Hospital covers the Medicare Open Enrollment and the pros and cons to each of the Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C).
This is valuable information for those navigating enrollment which started October 15th and goes through December 7th. Click through to read more…
The Clarke County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Auxiliary Bake Sale and Membership Drive on November 22 inside the Main Entrance of the Hospital. This year’s fundraiser will feature homemade cookies, breads, and an assortment of other delicious snacks for local families to enjoy this holiday
Over the past year, Osceola Water Works has gathered information to create an inventory of service lines and their materials in an effort to identify which ones may contain lead, in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Click through to read about what that means to Osceola’s water customers and what you can do next …
A recent progress tour of the new ORBIT Center is helping build excitement for local and regional businesses, manufacturers and educators for its 2025 opening. With 10,000 square feet of space, a majority of which will be dedicated to lab and hands-on educational curricula, the new facility will be a unique addition and draw to south-central Iowa.
Click though to see the latest photos and more on the programming slated to start in the center as early as January…
Recent rainfall, cooler fall temperatures, and a partnership with Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) have helped return the daily West Lake withdrawal rate to a safer capacity.
Click through to read more from Osceola Water Works…
After more than 18 years at the helm of the Clarke County Development Corporation, Bill Trickey has decided to retire. The journey to this day has been a long one and we’re pleased to have an opportunity to gather and recognize his commitment to our community and
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who is the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee announced her Small Business of the Week: Clarke County’s very own Revelton Distilling Company!
Click through to read the official release…
Team Blue Iowa representatives visited with Clarke County Hospital on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, to present a donation to be used to address prostate cancer awareness in the community and to provide patient support services.
Click through to read more about the generous donation and more from Clarke County Hospital…
Clarke County Hospital has collaborated with Clarke and Murray Community Schools to present a Student Art Exhibition, featuring the creative works of elementary, middle, and high school students from our local communities. This exhibition will be open to the public beginning November 25 and will showcase a
After the recent grand opening of the East Lake Education Center, the Clarke County Conservation Board is seeing an increase in activity and opportunities to hold events from educational workshops to corporate outings, reunions, quinceañeras, and more at the facility!
The new center is proving to be a gem for the community. Click through to the latest feature to learn more about the path the facility took and how you can utilize the space and its programming…
Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Highlight Your Non-profit!
Clarke County Development Corporation has reached out via email to past forum participants to ensure all organizations have the opportunity to sign up for this year’s event. As contact information may change from year to year, organizers are encouraged to update their details with CCDC.
Click through to get started today!
With no significant rain in the forecast, abnormally dry conditions will persist throughout Osceola, but there are easy steps residents can take to save water.
Click through to read more from Osceola Water Works…
C.R.O.S.S. Ministries is looking to local businesses and organizations for support and volunteers to help with their ever-growing community thrift store.
With chances for business to use Volunteer Time Off (VTO) or students to gain valuable Silver Cord hours, the opportunities with the organization are vast.
Check out the latest for details on how YOU can volunteer…
Starting on Monday, October 7, 2024 and continuing thru November 7, 2024, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in the disinfectant used in water treatment. Osceola’s annual switch from chloramines to free chlorine is a common practice in water treatment and OWW goes through the
