CCDC 2025 Strategic Planning: Shaping the Future of Clarke County

On December 18, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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The CCDC board, local businesses and community leaders took a day out of their schedule recently to focus on the future of Clarke County and discuss strategies for CCDC in 2025 and beyond. With key insights from IEDA’s Director, Debi Durham, and guidance from the team at Smart Solutions Group, the day resulted in some great goal setting and a collaborative vision for the future of the community.

Take a look at the latest feature to read more about the strategic sessions and some of the insights discussed…

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Applied engineering technology offerings in Osceola starting fall 2025

On December 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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SWCCs Fall 2025 semester is bringing changes to the applied engineering technology program. With the opening of the CCDC ORBIT Center in Osceola, Iowa, the coursework that was once held at the Creston, IA Campus will be moved to the new ORBIT Center.

Click through to the latest to read more about the updates at SWCC and the ORBIT Center…

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Community and Passion Prevail at CCDC’s 2024 Nonprofit Forum

On November 27, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Each year, the CCDC hosts its Community Nonprofit Forum, bringing together local nonprofit organizations share successes and present plans for the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to enter to receive a $5,000 donation for their organization and a boost for the upcoming year.

This year, the Clarke Schools Food Pantry received the donation award! Click through to the latest feature to read about this year’s event and more…

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Latest ORBIT Center Completion Dates Build Excitement for the New Year Courses

On November 6, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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…

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Are You Ready for the 2024 Nonprofit Community Forum?

On October 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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.

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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

On September 25, 2024   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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With recent capital improvements, the Clarke County Sheriff is looking to add to their team. If you or someone you know is looking for a great-paying stable career path in law enforcement, this would be a great place to start.

Check out the latest feature for full details on the job openings…

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Historical Society Preparing for 2nd Annual Clarke Co. Heritage Days Celebration – 2024

On September 24, 2024   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  

The 2nd Annual Heritage Days celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th and Sunday October 6th at the Clarke Co. Museum grounds…

Click on the link below to read about the celebration and the activities planned for the event…

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55 Years Later, CCDC Continues to Build Toward a Bright Future

On September 4, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In August of this year, the Clarke County Development Corporation celebrated it 55th anniversary. With a focus on community and economic development, the CCDC has been instrumental in much of Osceola and Clarke County’s growth and success.

Click through to the latest feature to read about some of the bigger milestones from CCDC’s first 55 years and a peek into their vision for the future…

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Osceola’s Miller Products Company Welcomes Lt. Governor for Tour and Talk

On August 27, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola’s Miller Products Company had a visit from Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg last week. The intention for his visit was to get an idea of how the manufacturing industry is faring across rural Iowa. The Miller team gave a tour and had some good discussions on what the industry is looking like and what they could use to make it better.

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CCDC Welcomes Andrew B. Clark as New Executive Director

On August 14, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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After an extensive search and interview process for the new Executive Director position at the Clarke County Development Corporation, the CCDC Board is happy to welcome Andrew B. Clark (no “e”) to the position starting September of 2024.

Click through to read about Andrew, his background with the community and local businesses, and his vision for the organization…

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New Recovery Grant Opportunities for Counties Under Federal Disaster Declarations

On July 15, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In the past few months, southern Iowa has seen more than expected extreme weather. From tornadoes and isolated rain straight-line winds to severe hail incidents, residents and businesses alike have been financially impacted by the damaging weather.

Federal grant programs for residents in Clarke Country are now available to help recover from the impact and costs of these storms. Those interested can click through to the latest feature to read more and to start their grant process.

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After Weather Delays, Osceola’s ORBIT Center Kicks Off Structural Start

On July 3, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Regional industry leaders, SWCC, the CCDC, and others have all been waiting patiently to see progress on Osceola’s new ORBIT Center being built on the southwest corner of the city. With recent weather delays, the new building materials have been delivered and the structural development for the technology center is underway.

The latest feature provides some insight to the ORBIT Center’s construction as well as expected curriculum to be starting as early as January!

Click through to see some of the latest activity as well as a full rendering and floor plan for the building…

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Standard Nutrition Company Introduces Passel Farms, Announces Acquisition Of Cactus Family Farms

On June 18, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Standard Nutrition Company (SNC) is pleased to announce the newly-formed Passel Farms, a reorganization of SNC’s investments, resources, and partnerships dedicated to pork production. Osceola’s Cactus Family Farms will become the latest addition to Passel Farms organization.

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