Join the Conversation: City Encouraging Community Input on Comprehensive Plan 2045

On May 5, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The City of Osceola is embarking on the input and discovery phase in their comprehensive planning strategy. City leadership, business owners, and stakeholders across the city are looking to gather insights, information, and suggestions from the community to help focus the 2045 comprehensive plan via an online portal.

The City provided detailed information on how the community can come together to participate in the plan. Click through to read more and get involved…

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SPECIAL EVENT – Grow Your Community’s Tree Canopy

On April 7, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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With the recent storms and Spring on the way, it’s really time to start thinking about your trees and, if damaged or in danger of pest infections, how to strengthen the community tree canopy. Osceola Master Gardeners recently reached out to Trees Forever to coordinate a special event to discuss exactly that.

Click through to learn more about the special April 10th event and how you can participate…

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SWCC’s Dr. Welch – Bringing a Dedicated Passion for Student and Tech Industry Success

On April 5, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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SWCC President, Dr. Marge Welch

With the recent $2million funding announcement for the development of a new tech center in Osceola (next to SWCC’s Osceola campus), local leadership and industrial professionals alike looked to the experience of SWCC’s Dr. Welch for her insights on how to deliver a project that: A) addresses industrial CRT and continuing education needs and B) incorporates a growing student focus and student career path approach.

Click through to read how Dr’ Welch’s experience and insights are helping build student and industry success in southern Iowa…

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CCDC Grant Helps Increase Mental Health and Community Wellness Services

On March 15, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The CCDC recently provided a $3,320 discretionary grant to Crossroads Behavioral Health to help obtain CARF accreditation. Efforts like this help the organization fund much needed mental health programs for the community and provide services like substance abuse counseling and support as well as family counseling and more.

Click the link to read more about Crossroads and the valuable services they provide the community…

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Murray Rec Complex Wins Through Community and Development Support

On February 1, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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With the help from organizations like CCDC and DEKKO, the entire community stepped up, raising the final funds necessary to build out a modern concessions facility and complete the Murray Rec Complex. Click through to the article to read more…

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Discovering Seafood Excellence With Deep Osceola Ties

On January 25, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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What if we were to tell you that some of the highest quality, freshest, and healthiest seafood in the nation can be found in Osceola, Iowa? Check out Mayhew’s Market, Osceola’s (and the Midwest’s) source for seafood excellence! Click through to read more…

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A Night of Celebration – Osceola, Clarke County Businesses Recognize Community-wide Achievements

On January 13, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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It certainly was a Night of Celebration! On Tuesday night, more than 150 Osceola and Clarke County businesses, community leaders & volunteers gathered to highlight the past year’s achievements… click the link to read more, see some great photos and video!

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Year End Discretionary Grants, Donations Make Big Impact

On December 13, 2022   /   CCDC, Your News  
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CCDC’s December board meeting produced an impressive tally of grant and donation approvals, bringing the end of the year to a close on a high note. With more than $30K of approved funds distributed to local groups and organizations, December truly proved to be a great month for giving.

You can read more about the distributions and get more information in the link…

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CCDC and Community Leaders Encourage Involvement in Comprehensive Planning

On November 23, 2022   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The CCDC, the City of Osceola, local businesses and developers met in a day-long planning session to discuss future comprehensive development strategies for Osceola and Clarke County. Some interesting takeaways came from it. Click through to the feature for details and how you can participate in the comprehensive planning!

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CROSS Ministries Expanding Facilities with CCDC Grant

On October 18, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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C.R.O.S.S. Ministries is looking to expand its operations to offer additional opportunities for the public to be involved. The grant they received from CCDC for a new building is opening new opportunities for the community to get involved.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish Workforce Regional Training Center in Osceola, Iowa

On September 6, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds to Establish Workforce Training Center in Osceola, Iowa
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to Clarke County Development Corporation, Osceola, Iowa, to support construction of a workforce training center in Osceola.

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Clarke County Historical Museum and Society Receives $500 Donation from CCDC

On September 6, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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The Clarke County Historical Museum is a 10 acre campus located at 1030 S Main street, just south of the 4-corners on Hwy 69. The museum is full of treasures from days gone by. The contents range from beautiful stain glassed windows from the Methodist church to a Civil War era wedding dress. Walking through the doors it is easy to see that Clarke County has a rich history. There is something there for everyone.

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LABORSHED STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED IN OSCEOLA

On August 30, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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Every year Iowa Workforce Development conducts Laborshed studies across the State. The purpose of this Laborshed study is to measure the availability and characteristics of Osceola area workers. The Surveys are being mailed to Clarke County residents.

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