The CCDC and Clarke County community and business leaders recently came together for a day of collaboration, setting bold priorities for 2026 and beyond. By working through challenges and discussing pathways to success, the group prioritized and took a BIG step to making Clarke County a true destination to live, work, and play.
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The City of Osceola, in collaboration with Kick It Forward, Osceola Chamber Main Street, and Musco Lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Osceola Mini-Pitch Initiative. The first of its kind in Clarke County, the Osceola Mini Pitch initiative will offer the chance to play, connect, and grow in a facility that has the quality of a “mini-stadium,” yet the intimacy and accessibility suited for a growing community.
Check out the details surrounding the new initiative and how you can participate…
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Osceola Water Works is nearing completion of the first phase of a water main replacement project focused on replacing outdated water mains and improving the service reliability of Osceola’s water system.
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Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.
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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!
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The City of Osceola and Osceola Chamber Main Street have been diligently updating the progress on the streetscape project in Osceola’s Historic Downtown Square. With renovations along Washington Street to infrastructure and the replacement of some water mains that were decades old, the work will ensure the reliability of essential services for residents and businesses while improving the overall look and aesthetics of Osceola’s historic area.
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The latest updates to the Osceola Downtown Streetscape project will kick off on Tuesday the 14th. This stage of the development includes the updates to water main access and sub-street infrastructure. While some businesses and residents may see a water interruption, the City, engineers, and contractors are working to make sure the impact is minimized.
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After more than a decade of debate, planning, and design, the Osceola City Council and Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) announced their targeted date for the completion of Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project
With improvements focused on infrastructure and safety, the City and OCMS are poised to have the project completed just in time for the City’s 175th anniversary celebration.
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In August of this year, the Clarke County Development Corporation celebrated it 55th anniversary. With a focus on community and economic development, the CCDC has been instrumental in much of Osceola and Clarke County’s growth and success.
Click through to the latest feature to read about some of the bigger milestones from CCDC’s first 55 years and a peek into their vision for the future…
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Get ready for the JunctionTown Showdown Truck Show and Tractor Pull, returning to the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa! This year, the event spans three exciting days: June 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2024.
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The Clarke Co. Historical Society is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Clarke Co. Historical Museum on Sunday, May 5th from 1-5 pm! Click the image to view/download the promotional information. After receiving an outpouring of support from the local community, CCDC, OCMS, and many
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At the March 13th board meeting of the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), the grant committee reviewed and approved a discretionary grant request for up to $75,000 to help The City of Osceola cover the fees associated to keeping the City’s municipal recreational resources “Water Neutral.”
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In 2023, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) saw many long-term projects come to fruition. Additional workforce housing and amenities were topped the list.
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The team at Osceola Water Works would to thank everyone who participated in the State of Osceola’s Water Town Hall meeting on the 26th. There were a lot of great discussions and action items developed or reinforced from the event. Overall, it was a success and shows how the community can come together to discuss these issues.
In the most recent post, the Osceola Water Works team put together a summary of the meeting and the top action items taken from the evening’s conversations. They’ve also included the full, 2-hour video of the meeting for anyone who has missed it or would like to watch it again.
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The Osceola Water Works Team is bringing city officials and those who know the most current conditions of Osceola’s water supply together to have an open “Town Hall Discussion ” on the state of Osceola’s water. The special event information – Location, time, topic details, etc. – is in the recent post…
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