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Clarke County Hospital Offers Heartsaver First Aid and CPR Class

Clarke County Hospital will be offering a Heartsaver First Aid and CPR Class designed for individuals with limited or no medical training. This course trains participants on first aid basics for common first aid emergencies and will be held on November 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00

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NRCS Leaders Show Commitment & Support At CCRC Meeting

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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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New Faces at Osceola Water Works

The office staff at Osceola Water Works continues to grow and build on an already strong foundation of quality and customer service. Two new Utility Office Associates were added to the team earlier this year, bringing considerable knowledge and experience with them.

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Deadline for Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project Set

Osceols Histoic Square streescape project deadline

After more than a decade of debate, planning, and design, the Osceola City Council and Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) announced their targeted date for the completion of Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project

With improvements focused on infrastructure and safety, the City and OCMS are poised to have the project completed just in time for the City’s 175th anniversary celebration.

Click through to read about the updates and what you can expect over the construction phases for the project…

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SPECIAL COMMUNITY WORKSHOP – Grow Your Community’s Tree Canopy

Osceola Master Gardeners has invited Trees Forever back to hold a workshop and discuss the health and welfare of our community’s trees and the beautiful tree canopy we enjoy every Fall.

Click through to the latest update to read about the October 16th event and get details on how you can attend…

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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

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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.

Check out the latest feature for full details on the job openings…

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Historical Society Preparing for 2nd Annual Clarke Co. Heritage Days Celebration – 2024

The 2nd Annual Heritage Days celebration is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th and Sunday October 6th at the Clarke Co. Museum grounds…

Click on the link below to read about the celebration and the activities planned for the event…

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Clarke County Hospital and Clarke County Public Health to Host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

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Clarke County Hospital and Clarke County Public Health have joined together for a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on the evening of October 10, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Click through to the read the full details of the event and to learn more.

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City Takes Action to Extend Osceola’s Trail System Over I-35

The City has taken action on extending Osceola’s trails over the I-35 exit off of Clay street (exit 34). With the help of the CCDC and an application for a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, our trail network could reach as far as West Lake in the very near future.

Click through to the latest feature to read about what it took to make this happen the the vision for Osceola’s growing trail system…

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Latino Festival “Uniting Neighbors” in Downtown Osceola

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Osceola, Iowa’s annual Latino Festival was held Saturday, September 7th, bringing in the highest attendance this event has seen with hundreds of people swarming the historic courtyard in celebration. The day was filled with music, food, art, dance and activities showcasing and celebrating the Latino culture. 

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55 Years Later, CCDC Continues to Build Toward a Bright Future

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In August of this year, the Clarke County Development Corporation celebrated it 55th anniversary. With a focus on community and economic development, the CCDC has been instrumental in much of Osceola and Clarke County’s growth and success.

Click through to the latest feature to read about some of the bigger milestones from CCDC’s first 55 years and a peek into their vision for the future…

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Clarke County Clinic Partners with Wal-Mart Foundation to Provide First Aid Kits to Local Families

With a generous grant through the Walmart Foundation, 75 first aid kits will be distributed to local families through Osceola’s Clarke County Clinic.

Click through to read about the grant and the plans to help out those in the community that may need them…

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Clarke Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Brown, Director of Teaching & Learning

Dr. Stephanie Brown Clarke Community Schools

Clarke Community Schools brought on a new Director of Teaching and Learning this year. Dr. Stephanie Brown, with more than 25-years of educational and administrative experience looks to bring a fresh approach to curriculum and programming to the teachers and staff at Clarke.

Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Brown, her journey to the Clarke district and her vision for the future of the district…

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Osceola’s Miller Products Company Welcomes Lt. Governor for Tour and Talk

Osceola’s Miller Products Company had a visit from Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg last week. The intention for his visit was to get an idea of how the manufacturing industry is faring across rural Iowa. The Miller team gave a tour and had some good discussions on what the industry is looking like and what they could use to make it better.

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SIRWA and Osceola Water Works Move Ahead on Intermediate Water Plan

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The latest updates on Osceola Water Works’ 3-stage plan to help mitigate future water shortages has been completed with the addition of new infrastructure at SIRWA’s east water tower. This latest cooperative update will help reduce the draw on West Lake’s supply for customers across south central Iowa.

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