Lakeside Announces Expanded Hours, Reopening of Table Games & Restaurant

Lakeside Announces Expanded Hours, Reopening of Table Games & Restaurant

OSCEOLA, IOWA and LAS VEGAS (JUNE 12, 2020) – Lakeside Hotel Casino, an Affinity Gaming property, today announced that it has expanded its casino hours of operation on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am – 4am, and Sundays – Thursdays, 10am – 2am. Table Games will reopen this

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NEW: May 27, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-7

NEW: May 27, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-7

The limits within are getting fewer and fewer, which is a good thing.  Park closures have ended, as have any limits on the golf course facilities.  The library continues to operate per State guidelines.  However, note under #4 that the aquatic center will be closed for the

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OCMS, Osceola Foods & 4th Of July Fireworks – The Show Must Go On!

OCMS, Osceola Foods & 4th Of July Fireworks – The Show Must Go On!

As the Governor moves the state to re-open, many scheduled events are still feeling the impact of social distancing and the COVID-19 crisis. Many budgets have become stressed from months of inactivity, dwindling sponsorships, or fear of a secondary surge. So, when Osceola Chamber Main Street announced

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Kading Supports Osceola with 50 Free Meals to its Residents

Kading Supports Osceola with 50 Free Meals to its Residents

Even as Iowa re-opens, people remain cautious and local businesses—especially locally-owned restaurants—remain challenged.  With 190 front doors in Osceola, family-owned Kading Property Management is helping many residents, helping a local restaurant, and encouraging other businesses to lend a hand. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, Kading will pay for

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City Opens Applications for up to $30,000 in Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

City Opens Applications for up to $30,000 in Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

Partnering with the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) and the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG), The City of Osceola is opening the application process for the Owner-Occupied Housing Sustainability program. The program, developed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners looking to make repairs to their homes, is

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Commercial Building Reopening Tips from CDC and Osceola Water Works

Commercial Building Reopening Tips from CDC and Osceola Water Works

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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NEW: May 15, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-6

NEW: May 15, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-6

From Mayor Kedley: I am sincerely proud of how our community has stepped up to battle this invisible enemy! It’s not over yet and we must continue pushing forward for a safer tomorrow! I ask everyone to continue doing their part and leading where their strengths are.

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Osceola Volunteer Fire Department Receives State approval to operate Basic Life Support Ambulance

Osceola Volunteer Fire Department Receives State approval to operate Basic Life Support Ambulance

The Osceola Fire Department received notification that they are cleared by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services to operate a basic life support ambulance. The Fire Department ambulance will run as a backup and support to Clarke County Ambulance Offering additional

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NEW: April 29, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-5

NEW: April 29, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-5

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns, and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. I am strongly encouraging all citizens to continue to stay home

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NEW: April 04, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-4

NEW: April 04, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-4

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns, and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. I am strongly encouraging all citizens to stay home except for

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City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-3

City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-3

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. See full proclamation below. ### In cooperation with national, state, and

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IMPORTANT NOTICE – Osceola Water Works Online Bill Paying Link Updates

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Osceola Water Works Online Bill Paying Link Updates

Due to recent updates with the Osceola Water Works online bill payment and processing system, there have been some changes to where online payments are received. Those changes have been made on the Osceola Water Works web site, but it has been brought to the attention of

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Osceola Water Works Payment Convenience Fee to Take Effect December 27th

Osceola Water Works Payment Convenience Fee to Take Effect December 27th

In an effort to continue providing bill paying services through online card processing, as well as to offset service fees of over $7,500 annually to the utility customers, Osceola Water Works will be instating a convenience fee of 2.65% for each customer making their water utility payment

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City Council Green Lights Contractor Bidding on New Wastewater Plant

City Council Green Lights Contractor Bidding on New Wastewater Plant

The Osceola City Council has approved a schedule for taking bids on construction of the updated wastewater treatment facility. A recent pre-bid meeting brought in a handful of interest, but with design and budgeting finalized, the City is now able to open the call for bids to

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Clarke County Supervisors Work Toward Solution for Rural Road Safety

Clarke County Supervisors Work Toward Solution for Rural Road Safety

The winter and spring thaw from the 2018-19 winter made rural road conditions throughout the Midwest terrible. In Iowa, from border to border, gravel roads and the spring thaw combined for a muddy, rutted mess that also raised concerns for vehicle safety and drivability for school busses

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