It may seem unusual to think of a museum as being brand new, but visitors to the Clarke County Museum will be amazed by the spectacular addition of historic stained-glass windows and refreshed museum exhibits at the complex on South Main Street in Osceola. — May 4 Marks 2025 Season Opening at Clarke County’s Historical Destination.
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After an extensive review and interviews with numerous applicants, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Savage as the county’s new engineer. Through a unique agreement between Clarke and Decatur counties, Savage will address engineering needs across much of south-central Iowa.
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Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) has submitted the finalized Draft Plan-EIS to the National Water Management Center (NWMC) for review. This is a step that has been a long time in process and is an incredible milestone for the commission.
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The Clarke County Reservoir Commission is focusing on a series of action items and legislative engagement to keep the project moving forward, in light of recent confusion surrounding federal grants and loans. On January 27th, a temporary freeze of federal grants and loans was issued. An administrative
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Clarke County Sheriff’s Deputy Wayne Keeler was presented with a life savers commendation award, given to him by the man he helped save last fall.
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Top officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) were on hand at the September 26th meeting of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission in a show of support for the project. Final plans are in the review stages and once complete, could mean final design stages in mid-2025.
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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.
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The 2nd Annual Heritage Days celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th and Sunday October 6th at the Clarke Co. Museum grounds…
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The Clarke County reservoir project was recently featured at the 2024 Annual Water Treatment and Distribution Conference held in Ankeny, Iowa (July 15th-16th). The presentation, given by HDR, Inc. provided a comprehensive overview of the reservoir project as well as updates on timelines and expected milestones.
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With archeological research and compliance studies making good progress, the CCRC moved to expedite the next stage of the development through action on a Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation Plan required by the Clean Water Act. This stage will help the commission move closer to the design and construction bid process for the future reservoir.
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In their June 20th meeting, The Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) board approved the launch of a new informational website. The new site will contain the vision and history of the CCRC as well as provide ongoing updates from the board and its members.
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ith funding earmarked from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as well as a discretionary grant from the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), the Clarke County Supervisors decided to move forward with the completion of records digitization and archiving for both the Clarke County Recorder’s and the Clarke County Auditor’s offices.
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Just over the past handful of years, East Lake Park has undergone a facelift like no other recreational camping area in south central Iowa. Scott Kent, Director of Clarke County Conservation will be taking the next exciting development to the Clarke County Supervisors for a vote of support. The Education center is on the final stages for financial approval and community support will play a big part in making this development happen.
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EXCITING NEWS from the Clarke County Board of Supervisors: In a recent vote by the County Supervisors, a resolution was passed making KSOI 91.9 FM the Official Radio Station of Clarke County, Iowa!
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish Workforce Training Center in Osceola, Iowa
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Clarke County Development Corporation, Osceola, Iowa, to support construction of a workforce training center in Osceola.
