Community Businesses and Leadership Gather for a Galloping Good Time

On January 23, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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At the OCMS / CCDC Annual Dinner Friday night, there was plenty of celebration adding up to a “Galloping Good Time!” 😉

With area businesses, community members and local leadership coming together to celebrate the past year’s achievements and offer awards and recognition to those who made a significant impact to the community, the evening was full of warmth and joy (even with negative temperatures outside).

Click through to check out the latest feature to see a slew of photos, some video and more on the 2024 OCMS/CCDC Annual Dinner!

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Fletcher Honored With 75th Annual Community Service Award

On January 23, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Friday night was an evening of celebration at the OCMS and CCDC Annual Dinner. One celebration that stood out was the 75th Annual Community Service Award that went to Mr. Duayne Fletcher from Osceola, Iowa. With heart-felt nominations from the community and his family, a humble Mr. Fletcher received Friday Night’s award.

Click through to the most recent update to read about Duayne and his award-winning dedication to the community…

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Osceola’s Miller Products Company Kicks off New Year under New Ownership

On January 19, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola's Miller Products Company under new ownership.

Since moving to Osceola in 1964, Miller Products Company has been an integral part of the local manufacturing community. As they ring in a new year, the Miller team also celebrates new ownership with Kerry Richardson taking the helm.

Join us in celebrating with Miller Products and congratulating Kerry on his new role in Osceola!

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Development Corporation Tops 2023 Goals – Looks Forward to 2024

On January 17, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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housing in osceola iowa

In 2023, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) saw many long-term projects come to fruition. Additional workforce housing and amenities were topped the list.

Click through to read about the progress and what they have planned for 2024 and beyond…

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Clarke County Hospital Encourages Community-wide CHNA Survey Participation

On January 17, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County Health Needs Assessment

Clarke County Hospital continues to promote the importance of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Survey to the citizens of Clarke County, Iowa. The information gathered through this survey will help health and safety organizations develop strategies and programming for the entire county.

Click through to the latest update to learn more about the assessment and to get started on your feedback today…

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Collaborative Building Efforts Support Students, Community Growth

On January 10, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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video showing clarke community schools building trades students

In partnerships with the City of Osceola, SWCC, CCDC, local contractors and more, Students at Clarke Community School are participating in a renewed Building Trades program. With projects on campus as well an exciting new home just off Osceola’s historic square, the students are gaining real-life experience.

Check out the latest update for a fun video and more information about the program…

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Community-Wide Water Conservation Efforts Show Commitment

On January 10, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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osceola drought and water conservation

Since the water conservation ordinance was increased in October to Section 3 – Water Emergency, the Osceola Water Works team has been working with customers from their largest water users to residential customers to help conserve. In just two months, the results have been quite impressive.

Click through to their latest update to see how the community has come together to help conserve water…

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2024 Clarke County Health Needs Assessment Survey Launches

On December 27, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County HEalth Needs Assessmsnt

Clarke County Hospital, along with the City of Osceola and others have embarked on the 2024 Clarke County Health Needs Assessment. Similar to county assessments conducted in 2019 and 2015 this effort provides is a systematic, data-driven approach to determining the health status, behaviors and needs of all of the residents we serve.

The information you provide will go to determining how we better serve our community. Click the link to get started today!

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Current Drought Conditions Can Cause Increase in Water Infrastructure Disruptions

On December 27, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola Water Works has been aware of the recent rise in water main breaks throughout the city. With temps fluctuating and ground shifting from freezing and thawing, breaks seem to be more pervasive than in the past, but that isn’t actually the case.

The most recent update from Osceola Water Works discusses the conditions that lead to infrastructure disruptions, gives a little history on Osceola’s updates and how you can help report.

Click through to the most recent update to read more…

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Clarke Schools Food Pantry Sees Overwhelming Support, Updated Holiday Hours

On December 16, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Schools Food Pantry Osceola Iowa

The Holidays mean giving and helping those in need. The Clarke Schools Food Pantry has been recipients of overwhelming charity this season. With recent donations from local businesses and organizations as well as incredible support from the community, the pantry will be adding hours in the week before Christmas and hosting other opportunities for children and families to participate in.

Please take a minute to click through and read about their recent updates and how you can help the pantry’s more than 100 weekly families this holiday season and beyond…

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Encouraging Osceola to Think of Bottled Water as Conservation Measure

On December 13, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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While recent community water conservation measures have shown daily water use averages down and the dropping levels in West Lake slowing, the Osceola Water Works Board, City, and Clarke County EMA are encouraging water customers to consider implementing a bottled water routine for their daily water consumption needs.

To read more, click through to the latest update …

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Brian Evans, Clarke County Hospital CEO, Receives UnityPoint Health Influential Leader Award

On December 11, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  

OSCEOLA – Clarke County Hospital CEO, Brian Evans, is the 2023 recipient of the UnityPoint Health Influential Leader Award. This award was designed to honor a leader who promotes an organization’s mission, vision and values while being an extraordinary leader to the team. Brian was recognized as

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Lakeside Hotel Casino to Unveil Exciting Renovations with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

On December 6, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  

Lakeside Hotel Casino, a portfolio company of Affinity Interactive (“AI”), is proud to announce the completion of its extensive renovations, culminating in a grand ribbon cutting ceremony on December 1, 2023. The highly anticipated event marks a new chapter for the beloved establishment, which has been a

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Toys for Christmas Awarded $5,000 at Community Nonprofit Forum

On December 6, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Toys for Christmas Clarke County Iowa

The recent Community Nonprofit Forum hosted by CCDC provided more than the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to present their platforms and missions to help the community. It also provided a huge boost to the lucky winner of a $5,000 donation drawn from names of those attending the event.

Just in time for the holidays, this year’s recipient was Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas organization.

Click through to the latest release to read more about the award and how Toys for Christmas will be using giving back to the community this season…

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CCDC Finalizes Plans, Opens Bids for New ORBIT Tech Center

On November 29, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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osceola iowa ORBIT technology and education center

With the approval of the most recent plan updates to the ORBIT Tech Center, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has moved to the next phase of the project and has officially been approved by the CCDC Board to go to bid for construction.

Click through to the latest release to see the most recent updates and the next steps in the realization of the new education and training facility…

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