Early in 2024, team at The Village Early Childcare Center received a request from Iowa’s Health and Human Services (DHS) Licensing and Inspections representative, that took them by surprise — to be a “Mentor Facility” for other childcare operations across Iowa!
Click through to the latest feature to read about the request and how The Village qualified for such a rewarding honor…
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Each year, the CCDC hosts its Community Nonprofit Forum, bringing together local nonprofit organizations share successes and present plans for the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to enter to receive a $5,000 donation for their organization and a boost for the upcoming year.
This year, the Clarke Schools Food Pantry received the donation award! Click through to the latest feature to read about this year’s event and more…
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A recent progress tour of the new ORBIT Center is helping build excitement for local and regional businesses, manufacturers and educators for its 2025 opening. With 10,000 square feet of space, a majority of which will be dedicated to lab and hands-on educational curricula, the new facility will be a unique addition and draw to south-central Iowa.
Click though to see the latest photos and more on the programming slated to start in the center as early as January…
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After the recent grand opening of the East Lake Education Center, the Clarke County Conservation Board is seeing an increase in activity and opportunities to hold events from educational workshops to corporate outings, reunions, quinceañeras, and more at the facility!
The new center is proving to be a gem for the community. Click through to the latest feature to learn more about the path the facility took and how you can utilize the space and its programming…
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Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Highlight Your Non-profit!
Clarke County Development Corporation has reached out via email to past forum participants to ensure all organizations have the opportunity to sign up for this year’s event. As contact information may change from year to year, organizers are encouraged to update their details with CCDC.
Click through to get started today!
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C.R.O.S.S. Ministries is looking to local businesses and organizations for support and volunteers to help with their ever-growing community thrift store.
With chances for business to use Volunteer Time Off (VTO) or students to gain valuable Silver Cord hours, the opportunities with the organization are vast.
Check out the latest for details on how YOU can volunteer…
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Top officials from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) were on hand at the September 26th meeting of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission in a show of support for the project. Final plans are in the review stages and once complete, could mean final design stages in mid-2025.
Click through to the latest updates to read more from the CCRC…
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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.
Click through to read about the updates and what you can expect over the construction phases for the project…
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With recent capital improvements, the Clarke County Sheriff is looking to add to their team. If you or someone you know is looking for a great-paying stable career path in law enforcement, this would be a great place to start.
Check out the latest feature for full details on the job openings…
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The City has taken action on extending Osceola’s trails over the I-35 exit off of Clay street (exit 34). With the help of the CCDC and an application for a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, our trail network could reach as far as West Lake in the very near future.
Click through to the latest feature to read about what it took to make this happen the the vision for Osceola’s growing trail system…
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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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After an extensive search and interview process for the new Executive Director position at the Clarke County Development Corporation, the CCDC Board is happy to welcome Andrew B. Clark (no “e”) to the position starting September of 2024.
Click through to read about Andrew, his background with the community and local businesses, and his vision for the organization…
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The Clarke County reservoir project was recently featured at the 2024 Annual Water Treatment and Distribution Conference held in Ankeny, Iowa (July 15th-16th). The presentation, given by HDR, Inc. provided a comprehensive overview of the reservoir project as well as updates on timelines and expected milestones.
If you’d like to learn more about the project, click through to the latest feature…
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With archeological research and compliance studies making good progress, the CCRC moved to expedite the next stage of the development through action on a Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation Plan required by the Clean Water Act. This stage will help the commission move closer to the design and construction bid process for the future reservoir.
Check out the latest feature to learn more…
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In the past few months, southern Iowa has seen more than expected extreme weather. From tornadoes and isolated rain straight-line winds to severe hail incidents, residents and businesses alike have been financially impacted by the damaging weather.
Federal grant programs for residents in Clarke Country are now available to help recover from the impact and costs of these storms. Those interested can click through to the latest feature to read more and to start their grant process.
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