Clarke County Hospital Receives Quality-Based Accreditation from DNV

On February 6, 2025   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  

Osceola’s Clarke County Hospital continues to receive accolades and accreditation based on their service to patients and focus on quality care. The most recent achievement for CCH is awarded Quality-Based ISO 9001 accreditation by DNV which is for facilities that meet or exceed patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Osceola Celebrates Completion of Downtown Façade Project

On January 31, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
Osceola Chamber Main Street Downtown Facade Grant Program

Thanks to collaborative efforts between building owners and businesses, the City of Osceola, Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS), Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG), and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), the highly anticipated façade renovation project in Osceola’s historic commercial district has officially reached completion!

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Osceola Comprehensive Plan 2045 Slated for Council Approval

On January 29, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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After more than a year of strategic planning and collaborative work with local business owners, City leadership, Osceola Chamber Main Street, the CCDC, and community members, the new Comprehensive Plan for Osceola is slated to be approved by City Council in February.

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Prevent Frozen Pipe Damage by Winterizing Your Home

On January 22, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Dangerously cold temperatures have settled across Iowa, bringing a host of other problems with them. One that we’re dealing with here in Osceola is frozen water pipes.
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Downtown Streetscape Water Main Work Begins January 14th

On January 10, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The latest updates to the Osceola Downtown Streetscape project will kick off on Tuesday the 14th. This stage of the development includes the updates to water main access and sub-street infrastructure. While some businesses and residents may see a water interruption, the City, engineers, and contractors are working to make sure the impact is minimized.

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Stepping into the Future: Clarke County Hospital Announces Leadership Changes

On January 7, 2025   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County Hospital (CCH) is excited to announce a series of upcoming leadership changes, marking an exciting new chapter in their journey of providing exceptional healthcare to their local community.

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Clarke County Reservoir Project Making Great Progress

On January 6, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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After decades of dedicated hard work, the Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) has made some true progress this year, and the finish line is in sight.

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Clarke County Hospital Offers Kimball Memorial Space

On December 23, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Dr. Jim and Mary Ellen Kimball Memorial

The loss of Dr. Jim and Mary Ellen Kimball has impacted the entire community. From Jim’s role as physician and local business leader to Mary Ellen’s tireless commitment to the arts and community groups, their passing will impact lives for years to come. Clarke County Hospital had dedicated a memorial space where friends and neighbors can gather to offer their thoughts and prayers for the Kimballs.

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CCDC 2025 Strategic Planning: Shaping the Future of Clarke County

On December 18, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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.

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Applied engineering technology offerings in Osceola starting fall 2025

On December 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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.

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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!

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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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