Osceola Summer Activities Start With Fern’s Free Swim Mondays!

Osceola Summer Activities Start With Fern’s Free Swim Mondays!

School is out, the temperatures are rising, and summer is in full swing! Summer in Osceola brings a lot of fun to the city, including baseball games, fair time, fishing, camping, and family fun. But one event that tops the list of activities for most families –

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$75,000 CCDC Grant Launches Murray Schools Tech Advancements

$75,000 CCDC Grant Launches Murray Schools Tech Advancements

Clarke County Development Corporation’s (CCDC) Board of Directors has awarded Murray Community School District a $75,000.00 Pillars Grant to help meet the district’s commitment to the integration of School Tech Advancements throughout the Murray district. Technology upgrades throughout the school district are essential to ensure Murray Schools

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Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Comes Home for Big Launch

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Comes Home for Big Launch

It seems like it was just yesterday we were cheering on Clarke County Iowa’s favorite daughter, Kim Reynolds, when she accepted the appointment of Governor of Iowa. Well, it was back in May of 2017 and there certainly has been a lot to look back on. When

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Reynolds & Ernst Help Celebrate Clarke County Community & Business

Reynolds & Ernst Help Celebrate Clarke County Community & Business

Last night, braving the cold temps and a biting wind, Osceola community members, business leaders, and guests gathered at Lakeside Casino’s Event Center to celebrate Osceola, the community, and the businesses that make Osceola and Clarke County Iowa residents feel there’s “No Place Like Home.”  With a

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Osceola Streetscape Project Gets Council Green Light

Osceola Streetscape Project Gets Council Green Light

Osceola City Council took action on the downtown street project plans at its meeting Jan. 2. With a 3-2 vote the council decided to go forward with two proposed plans for the Osceola downtown streets. The original plan drawn up in 2014 called for elimination of the

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CCDC/OCMS Annual Dinner 2018 Tickets Now Available!

CCDC/OCMS Annual Dinner 2018 Tickets Now Available!

Clarke County Development Corporation and Osceola Chamber Main Street are co-hosting an Annual Dinner to applaud a great 2017 with local businesses and leadership. Community members are invited to join in the celebration and learn what 2018 has in store for the community! The dinner and celebration

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A Passion for Clarke County Iowa Non-Profits

A Passion for Clarke County Iowa Non-Profits

It’s well known that the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) supports and promotes non-profits throughout the county and surrounding areas. From the Non-Profit forum hosted by the CCDC each November to donating and helping promote awareness for local non-profits, the development corporation makes sure those that need

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CCDC Commits Additional $45K To Boost Local Trail System

CCDC Commits Additional $45K To Boost Local Trail System

Osceola and Clarke County’s parks and trails have seen substantial improvements over the past year-and-a-half. With the submission of an additional $45,000 from the Clarke County Development Corporation, the final steps to completion of the Q-Pond park trail system are in the works. With the fantastic weather

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Osceola Businesses & SWCC Partner to Boost Adult Education & Job Skills

Osceola Businesses & SWCC Partner to Boost Adult Education & Job Skills

Southwestern Community College (SWCC), with the support of several Osceola, Iowa businesses and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is offering a free applied mathematics course for adults looking to advance their careers. Kim Oaks, Director of Business and Industry Workforce Preparation in the Continuing Education Department

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New Clarke County Bike Share Program Up & Running

New Clarke County Bike Share Program Up & Running

Clarke County Public Health is proud to announce their new Bike Share program is ready for Osceola and surrounding communities! Osceola boasts some beautiful parks and colorful scenery at this time of year, and Clarke County Public Health has made it easy for you to get out

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Clarke County Nonprofit Forum Deadline Quickly Approaching

Clarke County Nonprofit Forum Deadline Quickly Approaching

Each year, the Clarke County Development Corporation puts together a Community Development Forum for local nonprofit groups to network, share their successes and put forth their plans for the next year. It’s a great event that gives tremendous exposure to local charitable groups and the important work

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October Job Fair to Feature Regional Businesses and Job Opportunities

October Job Fair to Feature Regional Businesses and Job Opportunities

In recognition of October’s Manufacturer’s Month, businesses from Osceola and south-central Iowa will be taking part in a pair of unique, two-day job fair focused on manufacturing and regional employment opportunities. Thursday, October 5th at Lakeside Casino from 9:00am to 3:00pm, businesses will gather to meet with

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You Can “Walk the Block” With Osceola’s Sidewalk Assistance Program

You Can “Walk the Block” With Osceola’s Sidewalk Assistance Program

Osceola sidewalks and walkways need some TLC, but we can’t do it without YOU! It’s time to Walk the Block with your neighbors! Last year, Osceola City Council approved a new program called “Walk the Block” that will benefit Osceola and all of its residents. When residents

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Osceola Businesses Support Clarke’s Industrial Technology Program

Osceola Businesses Support Clarke’s Industrial Technology Program

With the cost of college on the rise and the saturation of many employment markets, Clarke Community Schools and local businesses have come together to help students discover and build career paths that provide better security as well as lower potential costs as they enter the workforce.

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CCDC Grants Continue to Impact County and Community

CCDC Grants Continue to Impact County and Community

For over four decades The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has worked to foster local improvement projects and spur opportunities to create a warm and welcoming community for Clarke County, its businesses, and citizens. Over the past few months, with the help of considerable grant opportunities, the

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