Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is expanding its welding training opportunities in Osceola with a new hands-on MIG welding course beginning throughout October. The 32-hour course will provide practical training in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), with applications in manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, agriculture and more.
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Iowa Workforce Development and the Clarke County Development Corporation are bringing local business owners, managers, HR professionals and industry leaders together for an Employer Listening Session on September 14.
This is an opportunity to share what you’re seeing in the workplace, from hiring and recruitment challenges to skills gaps, employee retention, and more.
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The Osceola Mini-Pitch project is one step closer to becoming a reality. With more than $180,000 already raised, the Kick It Forward team has reached the final stretch of its fundraising campaign—and a $35,000 grant from CCDC will help push the project into construction.
The new facility will add another unique recreational and quality-of-life asset to Osceola, providing a dedicated space for soccer, youth athletics and community activities.
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Local employers know their workforce needs better than anyone, and now’s the time to help shape local training opportunities.
The CCDC, SWCC, and the Industrial Technology Advisory Board have launched a regional Workforce Training Survey to guide future leadership, technical, and continuing education programming at the ORBIT Center and SWCC Osceola Center. Take a few minutes to participate and help build a stronger workforce for Clarke County.
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Hundreds of student volunteers will travel to Clarke County next summer to provide free home repairs for qualifying residents through the nationally recognized Workcamp program. Homeowners who may benefit from assistance are encouraged to apply now as organizers begin planning for the July 2027 service week.
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A new hands-on fabrication course from Southwestern Community College is giving students and working professionals an opportunity to build valuable manufacturing skills without leaving Clarke County. Registration is now open for the fall semester beginning August 25.
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When the air conditioning system at Full Harvest Senior Housing unexpectedly failed during one of the hottest stretches of the summer, a quick community-focused response helped ensure residents wouldn’t have to endure dangerous indoor temperatures. Temporary portable air conditioning units, purchased by the CCDC, are now keeping residents cool while a new HVAC system is installed, demonstrating the power of local partnerships and a community that looks after its neighbors.
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The Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast host Leisa Fox admits to John Kempen, Plant Manager at Osceola Foods (Hormel) her addiction to all things bacon and John helps explain the operation’s success and how Hormel and Osceola Foods is meeting the demand for meat products across the globe through systems engineering and advanced, predictive A.I. operations.
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the Des Moines Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast.
Podcast host Leisa Fox joins the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) at the ORBIT Center to welcome Nathan Grismore, HR Manager at Osceola’s Altec Body Plant.
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Miller Products Company celebrates Independence Day alongside America’s 250th anniversary, Osceola’s 175th year, and 90 years of American manufacturing.
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Clarke County, Iowa manufacturer, Paul Mueller Company, spends some time on the Des Moines Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast.
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Grant awards will be capped at a maximum of $4,000 per employee trained and $250,000 per employer.
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At its June meeting, the Clarke County Development Corporation Board approved nearly $240,000 in grant funding to support projects across Clarke County. From youth organizations and community infrastructure to continued housing development and emergency facility improvements, these investments reflect CCDC’s commitment to strengthening quality of life, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term growth across the region.
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Southwestern Community College is offering an eight-week Electrical Workforce Training program at the ORBIT Center in Osceola from July 8 through August 26. The hybrid course combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab training to help workers and employers build in-demand electrical skills.
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At last Wednesday’s board of director’s meeting, the CCDC voted to provide support to Families First, the organization founded by local children and families advocate, Fern Underwood. This vote continues more than 15 years of support for Fern’s legacy: ensuring children have access to activities and programming regardless of income level.
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