Clarke County Development Corporation

Latest Business News from Clarke County, Iowa:

• Local Fabrication Training Set to Create New Career Pathways July 15, 2026
  A new hands-on fabrication course from Southwestern Community College is giving students and working professionals an opportunity to build valuable manufacturing skills without leaving Clarke County. Registration is now open for the fall semester beginning August 25. Click through to learn more about this great opportunity... CLICK THROUGH TO READ MORE -> […]
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• Emergency Cooling Relief Provided to Full Harvest Senior Housing Residents July 8, 2026
  When the air conditioning system at Full Harvest Senior Housing unexpectedly failed during one of the hottest stretches of the summer, a quick community-focused response helped ensure residents wouldn't have to endure dangerous indoor temperatures. Temporary portable air conditioning units, purchased by the CCDC, are now keeping residents cool while a n […]
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• Hormel/Osceola Foods on the Made in Iowa Podcast July 8, 2026
  The Business Record's Made in Iowa Podcast host Leisa Fox admits to John Kempen, Plant Manager at Osceola Foods (Hormel) her addiction to all things bacon and John helps explain the operation's success and how Hormel and Osceola Foods is meeting the demand for meat products across the globe through systems engineering and advanced, predictive A.I. […]
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• Altec’s Osceola Body Plant on the Made in Iowa Podcast July 1, 2026
  the Des Moines Business Record's Made in Iowa Podcast. Podcast host Leisa Fox joins the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) at the ORBIT Center to welcome Nathan Grismore, HR Manager at Osceola's Altec Body Plant. Click through to watc the most recent Clarke County manufacturing feature... CLICK THROUGH TO READ MORE -> The post Altec’s […]
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• Miller Celebrates Independence, Community, and 90 Years of Manufacturing July 1, 2026
  Miller Products Company celebrates Independence Day alongside America’s 250th anniversary, Osceola’s 175th year, and 90 years of American manufacturing. Click through to read more about this momentous milestone... CLICK THROUGH TO READ MORE -> The post Miller Celebrates Independence, Community, and 90 Years of Manufacturing appeared first on Clarke County […]
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About The Clarke County Development Corporation:

The Clarke County Development Corporation is dedicated to strengthening the economic development of southern Iowa through the growth of our existing business and industry, the addition of new industry to our communities and enhancing the quality of life enjoyed by our residents.

The Clarke County Development Corporation is a 501 (c)(6) non-profit that is committed to providing leadership and support for existing industry retention and expansion, new industrial/commercial development and an entrepreneurial business climate that will serve to benefit the residents of the Clarke County Iowa area.

Clarke County Development depends on the contribution of its members to continue its progress in Clarke County. Membership consists of both individuals and businesses/ industries.

More details about the Clarke County Development Corporation can be found on the CCDC Website.

About Business in Clarke County, Iowa:

Businesses in Clarke County are varied and as interesting as her citizens.  From our nationally recognized Clarke County Hospital,  Hormel Foods, Paul Mueller, and Valley of the Moon Poults, to Boyt Harness, Great Western Bank and Alliant Energy the companies that choose to call our southern Iowa county home are unique.  Clarke County offers an ideal location at the junction of US Highway 34 and Interstate 35 with rail yards, shipping and warehouse access from virtually anywhere in the county.

Whether you’re looking to do business, work or relocate to Clarke County, the business horizon here is bright. We look forward to having you.

Contact us today for more information on doing business in Clarke County, Iowa.