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Exciting momentum continues in Clarke County! Murray just won the $5,000 CCDC Community Nonprofit Forum grant. Learn how this boost will help drive community growth in 2026.
Click through to read more about the latest nonprofit forum award …
The CCDC and Clarke County community and business leaders recently came together for a day of collaboration, setting bold priorities for 2026 and beyond. By working through challenges and discussing pathways to success, the group prioritized and took a BIG step to making Clarke County a true destination to live, work, and play.
Click through to learn more about the day’s exciting sessions and the future focus for the CCDC…
A new Horizon Grant from the CCDC is helping the City of Murray accelerate its vision for parks, housing, and safe community connections. With more than 90% of their project fundraising efforts complete, the Murray community will start seeing some BIG improvements.
Click through to read more about the latest grant and the updates to their projects…
The Clarke County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their Annual Auxiliary Bake Sale and Membership Drive on Friday, November 21 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
The Clarke County Development Corporation and Southwestern Community College celebrated the grand opening of the new ORBIT Center — an advanced training hub designed to strengthen south-central Iowa’s workforce and prepare students and employees for high-demand manufacturing careers.
Click through to read more about the event and how the ORBIT Center will impact the future of business in south-central Iowa…
The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has awarded a SPARK Grant for more than $23,000 to help the Osceola Big Chief FFA expand hands-on agricultural education at Clarke Community Schools. The funding will support the installation of a new 12’ x 32’ greenhouse, giving students real-world experience in plant science, sustainability, and agribusiness.
This project—supported through CCDC’s new NEXUS Funding Program will grow more than plants; it will cultivate future leaders, innovators, and community builders right here in Clarke County.
Click through to learn more about this exciting venture for Clarke’s students…
Each fall, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) organizes and hosts the Community Non-Profit Forum, offering local organizations a platform to network, share their achievements, and outline their plans for the upcoming year. At this event, local nonprofits and community groups are invited to highlight their biggest
At the October 8th meeting of the Clarke County Development Corporation board of directors a $50,000 grant was approved to support the Osceola Chamber Main Street Building Improvement Program, helping local business owners make vital repairs and upgrades to keep downtown thriving.
This marks the fourth year of partnership between CCDC and OCMS—fueling community growth, preserving historic character, and ensuring our business district continues to shine.
Learn more about this year’s projects and how the program continues to strengthen the heart of Osceola…
At the October 2, 2025 Water Board meeting, a resolution was passed to order construction of Phase 1 of the Lead Service Line replacement project.
Click through to read how this could affect your water lines…
During the month of October, Osceola Water Works will make a temporary change in disinfectant to Free Chlorine that will take place starting October 2nd, 2025 and continue through November 5th, 2025.
Click through to the latest feature to learn what that means for your drinking water…
The City of Osceola, in collaboration with Kick It Forward, Osceola Chamber Main Street, and Musco Lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Osceola Mini-Pitch Initiative. The first of its kind in Clarke County, the Osceola Mini Pitch initiative will offer the chance to play, connect, and grow in a facility that has the quality of a “mini-stadium,” yet the intimacy and accessibility suited for a growing community.
Check out the details surrounding the new initiative and how you can participate…
The Clarke County Reservoir project took another big step forward when Scott Cagle, Assistant State Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), made a special trip to Osceola to officially sign the draft Plan-EIS agreement, marking a key milestone in moving the long-awaited project closer to final federal review.
Click through to read about the latest progress and the next steps for the project…
The Clarke County Historical Society and Museum recently presented a plaque to the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) in recognition of its generous financial support for improvements at the Historical Museum, including critical heating and air conditioning upgrades.
Click through to read more about the award and the latest for Clarke County Historical Museum…
Clarke County Historical Museum’s Heritage Day will be on Sunday, September 28, (12-5 pm). It’s set to be jam packed with fun and games, crafts and prizes, museum tours and demonstrations, all pertaining to our past.
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In all, Iowa’s hospitals provided 141,708 jobs statewide. Last year, Clarke County Hospital generated 452 jobs that added $60.5 million to Clarke County’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association. The study also reports CCH provided $27.6 million in wages and delivered
