CCDC 2025 Strategic Planning: Shaping the Future of Clarke County

On December 18, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News   /   Leave a comment
IEDA Debi Durham strategic planning with Clarke County Development Corporation

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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The Village Childcare Center – Mentoring the Mentors

On December 4, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Early in 2024, team at The Village Early Childcare Center received a request from Iowa’s Health and Human Services (DHS) Licensing and Inspections representative, that took them by surprise — to be a “Mentor Facility” for other childcare operations across Iowa!

Click through to the latest feature to read about the request and how The Village qualified for such a rewarding honor…

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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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Meat, Dairy Shortages Raise Concerns at Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry

On November 20, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke County Iowa Food Pantry

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.

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Medicare Open Enrollment: Understanding the Differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage

On November 18, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  

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…

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CCH Auxiliary Bake Sale and Membership Drive

On November 18, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  

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

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Osceola Water Works Customer Notification Regarding EPA Lead Service Line Inventory

On November 13, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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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 …

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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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