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With the recent $2million funding announcement for the development of a new tech center in Osceola (next to SWCC’s Osceola campus), local leadership and industrial professionals alike looked to the experience of SWCC’s Dr. Welch for her insights on how to deliver a project that: A) addresses industrial CRT and continuing education needs and B) incorporates a growing student focus and student career path approach.
Click through to read how Dr’ Welch’s experience and insights are helping build student and industry success in southern Iowa…
In a recent proclamation by Osceola’s Mayor, April 1st through April 7th, 2023 will be “Week of the Young Child,” celebrating those like The Village Early Childhood Center in Osceola, who provide services during some of the most important years in early childhood development. …. Click through to read more about The Week of the Young Child as well as see a celebratory video about early childhood education ….
After years as Iowa Peace Officers Association Vice President, Osceola’s Chief Duffus was nominated and recently took the helm as the organization’s President. In the new role, Duffus is looking to increase law enforcement education and safety efforts throughout the community he’s served for decades. — Click the link to read more about this new position what it means to the community…
The CCDC recently provided a $3,320 discretionary grant to Crossroads Behavioral Health to help obtain CARF accreditation. Efforts like this help the organization fund much needed mental health programs for the community and provide services like substance abuse counseling and support as well as family counseling and more.
Click the link to read more about Crossroads and the valuable services they provide the community…
Clarke County Hospital EMS crews recently received new, advanced safety equipment in the form of armored chest plates, helmets, and emergency use kits. This came through the cooperative efforts of Clarke County Hospital, OVFD, and donations from a number of organizations across the county. This equipment will provide highly valuable safety advances for EMS as well as benefit the community…
Check out the latest feature on ClarkeCountyLife.com for the full release
SPECIAL COMMUNITY EDUCATION EVENT – MARCH 4th — Ever feel the common, courteous course of conversation has devolved to “Us and Them?” For many, what used to be simple disagreements and debates have broken down into contentious arguments or worse. If you want to learn how to see and manage these issues, this special community event is the place to start. Click through to read more and register for the event…
For the first time since the pandemic, the Clarke County Development Corporation held their annual CEO Luncheon. With a LOT to catch up on and special guest speaker Debi Durham from IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority, it was an afternoon filled with great insight for the future of the community.
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Iowa’s 3rd District Congressman, Zach Nunn, paid a visit to Clarke County Hospital on Tuesday to talk with staff about the 340B Drug Pricing Program… Click through to read more about the Congressman’s visit…
It’s been a fixture on the Osceola square since the late 1800’s. From elegant hotel to community gathering place and host of a number of local businesses, the larger-than-life building that dominates the southwest corner of Osceola’s city square is starting to see new life – life
Arbor Valley Lake celebrates 20-years this year! the team that dreamed of the wonders of “Lake Life” in Osceola, Iowa came together to help celebrate and tell the story of the lake’s development and what it means to the community. … click through to read the full story!
The Clarke Community School District Board of Education has named Kurt DeVore as the district’s next superintendent… click through to read more!
With the help from organizations like CCDC and DEKKO, the entire community stepped up, raising the final funds necessary to build out a modern concessions facility and complete the Murray Rec Complex. Click through to the article to read more…
What if we were to tell you that some of the highest quality, freshest, and healthiest seafood in the nation can be found in Osceola, Iowa? Check out Mayhew’s Market, Osceola’s (and the Midwest’s) source for seafood excellence! Click through to read more…
CCH was recognized at the CCDC and OCMS Annual Dinner for their part in retaining and growing the local workforce and their dedication to keeping our community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic… click through to the feature to read more!
It certainly was a Night of Celebration! On Tuesday night, more than 150 Osceola and Clarke County businesses, community leaders & volunteers gathered to highlight the past year’s achievements… click the link to read more, see some great photos and video!
