SBDC is Open for Business

SBDC is Open for Business

(OSCEOLA, IA – February 3, 2022) The Small Business Development Center is here to help. Clarke County Development Corp, in association with Southwestern Community College and eight other counties, provides services through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to both existing and potential businesses. Jamie David is

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Dog Park Coming to Osceola

Dog Park Coming to Osceola

(OSCEOLA, IA – December 1, 2021) The City of Osceola is excited about a new park coming to town…a dog park. The dog park is under construction. It will be located at 801 E McLane Street and will eventually have a connection to the East Lake Trail.

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Clarke County Hospital Welcomes Pulmonologist

Clarke County Hospital Welcomes Pulmonologist Pulmonologist Megan Ng (ARNP) began providing services to Clarke County patients in October 2021. Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Megan is certified by the Iowa Board of Nursing and is an advanced Registered Nurse

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2020 Census Numbers Show Strong Local Growth and More Opportunity

2020 Census Numbers Show Strong Local Growth and More Opportunity

The 2020 Census numbers are in and, on the surface, the results for the nation seem to be right on line with expectations. Metropolitan populations outgrew rural areas. The Midwest and central U.S. saw a slight decline in population compared to the coasts. And the average age

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Come Play In The Spray At Public Safety Night

Come Play In The Spray At Public Safety Night

Osceola and surrounding communities are invited to don their swim wear and come out for Public Safety Night with OFD Splash Zone for Kids on July 29th. This week’s Thursday Night in the Park is an opportunity for the community to talk mental health with Clarke County

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America’s SBDC-Iowa Launches Rural Business Innovators™

America’s SBDC-Iowa Launches Rural Business Innovators™

AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce Rural Business Innovators™, a new initiative for technology and innovation entrepreneurs that live in rural Iowa. This is a start-up accelerator that helps individuals develop their innovative business ideas and connects them to resources, partners and

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NEW: February 17, 2021 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2021-1

NEW: February 17, 2021 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2021-1

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. We’re not through this pandemic yet and we cannot let down

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With Clarke County Unemployment Down, Local Manufacturers Get Creative to Hire

With Clarke County Unemployment Down, Local Manufacturers Get Creative to Hire

March of 2020 and the COVID-19 crisis hit the job market in Clarke County like a hammer. Many local businesses, who depend on the area’s deep workforce pool, were forced to reduce staff or shut down completely. This took the pre-COVID unemployment rate that had been hovering

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Summer Cleanup? Notes on Trash, Recycling Pick-up for Osceola, Iowa

Summer Cleanup? Notes on Trash, Recycling Pick-up for Osceola, Iowa

Whether it’s been an abundance of home improvements from those home during quarantine or that Summer tends to bring out the cleaning bug in Osceola, a lot of questions have been submitted to the city about trash and recycling pick-ups, their schedules, and what can and can

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NEW: May 27, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-7

NEW: May 27, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-7

The limits within are getting fewer and fewer, which is a good thing.  Park closures have ended, as have any limits on the golf course facilities.  The library continues to operate per State guidelines.  However, note under #4 that the aquatic center will be closed for the

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City Opens Applications for up to $30,000 in Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

City Opens Applications for up to $30,000 in Housing Rehabilitation Assistance

Partnering with the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) and the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG), The City of Osceola is opening the application process for the Owner-Occupied Housing Sustainability program. The program, developed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners looking to make repairs to their homes, is

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NEW: May 15, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-6

NEW: May 15, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-6

From Mayor Kedley: I am sincerely proud of how our community has stepped up to battle this invisible enemy! It’s not over yet and we must continue pushing forward for a safer tomorrow! I ask everyone to continue doing their part and leading where their strengths are.

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NEW: April 29, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-5

NEW: April 29, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-5

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns, and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. I am strongly encouraging all citizens to continue to stay home

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NEW: April 04, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-4

NEW: April 04, 2020 – City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-4

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns, and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. I am strongly encouraging all citizens to stay home except for

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City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-3

City of Osceola Emergency Proclamation – 2020-3

From Mayor Kedley: Due to the continued concerns and in an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I, Mayor Thomas J. Kedley, do hereby declare another Emergency Proclamation for the city of Osceola, IA. See full proclamation below. ### In cooperation with national, state, and

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