Osceola Prepares to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mini-Pitch Facility

On September 24, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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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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Reservoir Draft Plan-EIS Gets Approval to Move on to Next Stage

On September 24, 2025   /   Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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The Clarke County Reservoir project took another big step forward when Scott Cagle, Assistant State Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), made a special trip to Osceola to officially sign the draft Plan-EIS agreement, marking a key milestone in moving the long-awaited project closer to final federal review.

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Clarke County Historical Society and Museum Honors CCDC for Support of Museum Improvements

On September 17, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The Clarke County Historical Society and Museum recently presented a plaque to the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) in recognition of its generous financial support for improvements at the Historical Museum, including critical heating and air conditioning upgrades.

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OCMS and CCDC Partner to Host Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop

On September 10, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) are teaming up with the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host a Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, September 17, from 3–5 p.m.

The session will provide business owners and community organizations with practical tools to protect employees, maintain operations, and recover quickly when disaster strikes. With nearly 40% of small businesses never reopening after major disruptions, this workshop is a timely opportunity to build resilience and ensure long-term stability.

Space is limited—local businesses and organizations are encouraged to register early.

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City of Murray Receives $1.75 Million Grant to Drive Community Revitalization

On August 20, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The City of Murray, Iowa has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Program—a significant investment for this rural Iowa community of just over 600 residents.

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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks New Team Member

On August 20, 2025   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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The Clarke County Sheriff has opened applications for a Dispatcher position. This new team member would work second shift and has very competitive starting wage and advancement potential — a great way to get your start in law enforcement! 

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Clarke County Reservoir Project Advances Toward Key Federal Steps

On August 13, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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The Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) is making steady progress and is entering a critical phase that will open the door to federal funding and take the CCRC closer to soliciting bids for a final reservoir design.

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

On July 23, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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.

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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.

Check out the latest updates and read the fascinating story of the historic Woodburn landmark…

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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!

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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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Clarke County Welcomes New Engineer in Regional Collaboration

On April 9, 2025   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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After an extensive review and interviews with numerous applicants, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Savage as the county’s new engineer. Through a unique agreement between Clarke and Decatur counties, Savage will address engineering needs across much of south-central Iowa.

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Clarke County Reservoir Project Reaches Significant Milestone

On April 2, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) has submitted the finalized Draft Plan-EIS to the National Water Management Center (NWMC) for review. This is a step that has been a long time in process and is an incredible milestone for the commission.

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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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