Community and Passion Prevail at CCDC’s 2024 Nonprofit Forum

On November 27, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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clarke schools food pantry wins $5,000 donation from the CCDC

Each year, the CCDC hosts its Community Nonprofit Forum, bringing together local nonprofit organizations share successes and present plans for the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to enter to receive a $5,000 donation for their organization and a boost for the upcoming year.

This year, the Clarke Schools Food Pantry received the donation award! Click through to the latest feature to read about this year’s event and more…

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Meat, Dairy Shortages Raise Concerns at Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry

On November 20, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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With recent price hikes in meat and protein as well as some milk products, the Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry is concerned with meeting the demand for the upcoming holiday season.

With the help from local stores as well as businesses and community members, the vacant shelves could very well see a boost.

Click through to the latest feature to learn more and how you can help the pantry this holiday season.

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Clarke Schools Food Pantry Sees Overwhelming Support, Updated Holiday Hours

On December 16, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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The Holidays mean giving and helping those in need. The Clarke Schools Food Pantry has been recipients of overwhelming charity this season. With recent donations from local businesses and organizations as well as incredible support from the community, the pantry will be adding hours in the week before Christmas and hosting other opportunities for children and families to participate in.

Please take a minute to click through and read about their recent updates and how you can help the pantry’s more than 100 weekly families this holiday season and beyond…

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Through Veterans Day Honors, Clarke Strives to Build Leadership Skills

On November 7, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Friday, November 10th, the students at Clarke will be holding two special events focused on honoring Veterans for Veterans Day (November 11th). These events not only show the respect and support our military veterans deserve, but also instills the leadership skills the Clarke district is striving to teach their students al all levels.

Click through to read about Friday’s Veterans Day Honors and how they’ll be carried out by Clarke student leaders from elementary through high school…

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Join Clarke Schools and Community Partners for Back to School Wellness Fair

On August 10, 2021   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Schools will hold their 3rd annual Back to School Wellness Fair this Thursday, August 12, from 4-7pm in the Clarke Elementary Gym. This event is an opportunity for students and their families to learn about resources and services available, ranging from dental, vision, and hearing screenings

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Clarke Elementary Calling On Community for Playground Fundraising Help

On October 27, 2020   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Elementary School Playground

The Clarke Elementary School lower elementary playground allows the preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students a much-needed break during the school day. Unfortunately, the playground hasn’t been updated since 1995 and is in need of developmental and safety upgrades. That’s why the administration and a committee of

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VIDEO: Clarke Community Schools Kicks off 2020-21 With Virtual Tour of Renovations

On August 24, 2020   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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The Clarke Community School District is in the midst of finishing up some much-needed renovations and updates to the High School / Middle School campus as well as the Elementary School and Bus Barn locations. Because of restrictions on visitors due to COVID-19, much of the progress

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Clarke Elementary Renovations Create Change in Security and Traffic

On August 5, 2020   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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With the closure of schools in the spring of 2020, the Clarke district took advantage of the reduced traffic at the elementary building to kick off some much needed renovations. To improve security, the main office has moved from the south-central side of the building to the

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New Clarke Staff, Improved Systems Show Early Signs of Positive Change

On November 27, 2019   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Elementary School Administration Staff

Clarke Schools’ Superintendent Steve Seid was looking to make some considerable changes at the elementary school when interviewing for new staff over the summer. Through dozens of candidates and numerous interviews for administrative and specialty positions, a team was being formed that Seid says he couldn’t be

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Dedication of Henry Crossing Emphasizes Need for Back-to-School Safety Awareness

On August 20, 2019   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The City of Osceola is pleased to announce the completion and ribbon cutting for phase one of the school crossing at Highway 34 and Kossuth Street. The conclusion of this phase also provided an opportunity to celebrate Paul Henry, his resilience and his recovery by naming the

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Osceola’s Clarke Elementary Students Show Off Leadership and Confidence

On March 14, 2018   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Over 100 parents, business and community leaders, and others from around south-central Iowa filtered into the Clarke Community Schools Elementary gymnasium Friday morning. Waiting for them was an excited group of students prepared to give a presentation for their fourth annual Leader in Me Day. As the

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New Non-Profit Established to Build Osceola Rec Center

On April 6, 2017   /   Health & Wellness  
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A recreation center for the people of Osceola is quickly becoming a reality thanks to a new non-profit called “Operation Recreation.” In 2016, Clarke County was ranked 98 out of 99 Iowa counties when it comes to health, and Osceola’s Mayor Thomas Kedley is taking the initiative

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