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When Clarke’s football team takes the field at home against Saydel this Friday, it will be in the shadow of a new, high-tech scoreboard. The players and fans alike will now be able to track the Indians on a wireless scoreboard that includes animated graphics, 25-second clocks
Monday began the 2015-2016 school year for Clarke Community Schools. Halls and classrooms are now filled with students who are back for another year of learning. After three months of sleeping in and relaxing, it’s time for students to not only adjust to early morning routines and
Clarke County projects thousands in energy savings this next year. Clarke County Courthouse is getting an upgrade, on that will save the county an estimated $5,663 a year and a total savings of just under $109,000 in reduced costs over the next 19 years. But, don’t look
Would you describe yourself as “Healthy?” Better yet, would you describe Clarke County, Iowa as “Healthy?” Think of it. Does your community provide the opportunity and encourage a good, healthy lifestyle? Do your personal choices make for a good, healthy living environment? These are serious questions and
Great things are happening at Clarke County Hospital. Not only are we seeing tremendous progress with the renovation project, but their focus on technology and medical advances to help Osceola and all of the residents in Clarke County is making headlines! If you missed it, on WHO
If you’re looking for some fun activities around Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa, you’ll have a hard time picking from this list! From festivals to parades, and even some recreational “grown-up” fun, local residents and visitors have the opportunity entertain themselves from morning through midnight and beyond.
(OSCEOLA, Iowa, August 4, 2015) – The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) recently released its “Scorecard on Jobs and Compensation Update for 2004 to 2014.” The report shows, over a the last decade, the average income level for manufacturing jobs in Clarke County consistently outpaced average county
Our friends over at Clarke County Hospital will be gathering this week for a beam signing in celebration of the hospital’s latest renovations, adding more space and future services for our community. These improvements kicked off over a year ago and we’re starting to see real progress
Clarke Schools Renovation Projects Kicked Off in 2015 and Look to Continue With Your Support. Clarke County has seen a recent population growth unmatched by any southern Iowa county for over the last decade and a half. With this growth comes more residents and more students. This
A city’s growth and continued development relies on up-to-date, effective wastewater treatment and regulation. This is always a priority for city administrators, managers, and their employees. How they manage the updates and costs associated with them is often a reflection of the care and commitment they have
We’ve spoken about Fern Underwood’s Free Swim night in a recent post. It’s a wonderful gift from a beautiful person, showing care, compassion, and acceptance for everyone in Osceola. At 100, there’s not a lot that Fern Underwood hasn’t heard, but this beautiful tribute from KCCI’s Eric Hanson
July 2, 2015 – White House announced the latest recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The 108 winners are selected from finalists nominated throughout the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense. One of
When do people start referring to a team in terms of “Dynasty,” two consecutive winning seasons, three? After the decidedly strong win over Saydel Monday, the Clarke Lady Indians softball team may be destined for the label. Even after losing valuable starters from last season, Clarke arrived
It’s been just shy of a decade since the recession hit. In 2007 and on into ’08 and ’09, employment rates plummeted across the nation, jobs disappeared taking their highly valued tax bases with them. Retail shops closed their doors. What seemed like long-standing, stable local businesses
If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s that summer means CLARKE COUNTY FAIR TIME! The Clarke County Fair begins Monday, the 13th of July, and we can barely contain our excitement. This year’s fair has so many activities, from animal and livestock exhibits to food and
