Clarke County Development Corporation Launches New NEXUS Funding Program to Streamline Community Investment

On July 23, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has officially launched the NEXUS Funding Program — a major update to its grant and funding structure, designed to make community investment more consistent and impactful. Replacing legacy programs like the Discretionary and Pillars Grants, NEXUS introduces four clear funding avenues for qualifying nonprofit organizations.

Click through to learn more about the program, view guidelines, and get updates on application availability…

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Preserving a piece of history – The Little White Church

On July 9, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Supporting the community through a Pillars Grant for foundation renovation, the CCDC recently helped the “Little White Church” in Woodburn, Iowa reclaim part of its history and spark a renewed vision for its future.

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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown at Clarke County Fairgrounds

On June 30, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Can you hear the engines roar? Well, wait until July 3rd… The 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown truck and tractor pull is the perfect weekend event for the whole family. It kicks off at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa Thursday!

Click through to see event details and more on how you can make this part of your exciting 4th of July weekend activities!

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New ORBIT Center Hosts Statewide Economic Development Roundtable

On June 25, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Educators and Economic Development professionals, joined local industry leaders last week to hear about the latest activities at the ORBIT (Osceola Regional Business and Industry Training) Center. Through a collaborative roundtable discussion they saw how the center is taking shape, and the potential impact it will have on the future of south-central Iowa’s workforce.

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Just Say, ‘O-HI,’ City of Osceola Launches Exciting New Housing Incentive Program

On June 18, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The city of Osceola, in conjunction with the Clarke County Development Corporation, is launching a program to directly address the rising costs of new home construction and spur on new development across the area. Through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program, new home builders and homeowners can apply for 10% back on ALL construction costs for a newly built home.

I mean, what a great way to say “O… HI neighbors!” 😉

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CCDC Pillars Grant Brings Innovative P.E. Technology to Murray Schools

On April 23, 2025   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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new technology-enhanced physical education system called Lü

Murray Community Schools recently received a grant from CCDC for the acquisition and implementation of an exciting new technology-based physical education system called Lü. With the integration of this new system, the Murray district hopes to increase the engagement of all their students beyond the gymnasium.

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ORBIT Center Quickly Changing the Osceola Landscape

On March 19, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The Highway 34 landscape on the western edge of Osceola is changing with the addition of the ORBIT (Osceola Regional Business and Industrial Technology Center), a $3.2 million project involving construction of an impressive 9,000 square foot training facility, made possible due to a partnership between the

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All-In on a Grand Night – Business and Community Leaders Gather to Celebrate

On March 5, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The OCMS / CCDC Annual dinner, held last Friday the 28th, was a celebration of business and community. With friends and neighbors gathering to recognize business successes as well as show appreciation for local community volunteers, the event is always a grand celebration.

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2024-25 CCDC Grant Activities Forecast Development Opportunities

On February 26, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The grant activity through the end of 2024 and early 2025 is showing to be a sign of good things to come. With more than 1.2 Million in funds awarded in 2024, the February meeting of the CCDC Board of Directors saw 2025 kick off with even more opportunities!

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Osceola Comprehensive Plan 2045 Slated for Council Approval

On January 29, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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After more than a year of strategic planning and collaborative work with local business owners, City leadership, Osceola Chamber Main Street, the CCDC, and community members, the new Comprehensive Plan for Osceola is slated to be approved by City Council in February.

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Applied engineering technology offerings in Osceola starting fall 2025

On December 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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SWCCs Fall 2025 semester is bringing changes to the applied engineering technology program. With the opening of the CCDC ORBIT Center in Osceola, Iowa, the coursework that was once held at the Creston, IA Campus will be moved to the new ORBIT Center.

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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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Latest ORBIT Center Completion Dates Build Excitement for the New Year Courses

On November 6, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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A recent progress tour of the new ORBIT Center is helping build excitement for local and regional businesses, manufacturers and educators for its 2025 opening. With 10,000 square feet of space, a majority of which will be dedicated to lab and hands-on educational curricula, the new facility will be a unique addition and draw to south-central Iowa.

Click though to see the latest photos and more on the programming slated to start in the center as early as January…

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Osceola’s East Lake Shelter Offers New Event and Education Opportunities

On October 23, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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After the recent grand opening of the East Lake Education Center, the Clarke County Conservation Board is seeing an increase in activity and opportunities to hold events from educational workshops to corporate outings, reunions, quinceañeras, and more at the facility!

The new center is proving to be a gem for the community. Click through to the latest feature to learn more about the path the facility took and how you can utilize the space and its programming…

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Are You Ready for the 2024 Nonprofit Community Forum?

On October 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Highlight Your Non-profit!

Clarke County Development Corporation has reached out via email to past forum participants to ensure all organizations have the opportunity to sign up for this year’s event. As contact information may change from year to year, organizers are encouraged to update their details with CCDC.

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