CCDC, SWCC Expand Regional Workforce Development Efforts

On August 5, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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CCDC, SWCC Expand Regional Workforce Development Efforts

Local employers know their workforce needs better than anyone, and now’s the time to help shape local training opportunities.

The CCDC, SWCC, and the Industrial Technology Advisory Board have launched a regional Workforce Training Survey to guide future leadership, technical, and continuing education programming at the ORBIT Center and SWCC Osceola Center. Take a few minutes to participate and help build a stronger workforce for Clarke County.

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Clarke Tech Housing Program Expands for 2026-27 School Year

On August 5, 2026   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Clarke Tech Housing Program Expands for 2026-27 School Year

The Clarke Tech Housing Program has secured two future home sites, creating a stronger foundation for years of hands-on learning and new housing in Osceola.

With new community partnerships investing back into the program, the future of student-built housing in Osceola has never been brighter.

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Coming July 2027: Group Workcamps

On July 22, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Coming July 2027: Group Workcamps

Hundreds of student volunteers will travel to Clarke County next summer to provide free home repairs for qualifying residents through the nationally recognized Workcamp program. Homeowners who may benefit from assistance are encouraged to apply now as organizers begin planning for the July 2027 service week.
 
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Hormel/Osceola Foods on the Made in Iowa Podcast

On July 8, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Hormel/Osceola Foods on the Made in Iowa Podcast

The Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast host Leisa Fox admits to John Kempen, Plant Manager at Osceola Foods (Hormel) her addiction to all things bacon and John helps explain the operation’s success and how Hormel and Osceola Foods is meeting the demand for meat products across the globe through systems engineering and advanced, predictive A.I. operations.

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Altec’s Osceola Body Plant on the Made in Iowa Podcast

On July 1, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Altec’s Osceola Body Plant on the Made in Iowa Podcast

the Des Moines Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast.

Podcast host Leisa Fox joins the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) at the ORBIT Center to welcome Nathan Grismore, HR Manager at Osceola’s Altec Body Plant.

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Clarke County’s Paul Mueller Company on the Made in Iowa Podcast

On June 24, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Clarke County’s Paul Mueller Company on the Made in Iowa Podcast

Clarke County, Iowa manufacturer, Paul Mueller Company, spends some time on the Des Moines Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast.

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CCDC Board Approves Nearly $240,000 in Community and Development Grants

On June 17, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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CCDC Board Approves Nearly $240,000 in Community and Development Grants

At its June meeting, the Clarke County Development Corporation Board approved nearly $240,000 in grant funding to support projects across Clarke County. From youth organizations and community infrastructure to continued housing development and emergency facility improvements, these investments reflect CCDC’s commitment to strengthening quality of life, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term growth across the region.

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SWCC Adds Electrical Workforce Training at Osceola’s ORBIT Center

On June 10, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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SWCC Adds Electrical Workforce Training at Osceola’s ORBIT Center

Southwestern Community College is offering an eight-week Electrical Workforce Training program at the ORBIT Center in Osceola from July 8 through August 26. The hybrid course combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab training to help workers and employers build in-demand electrical skills.

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City Council Approves New Three-Home Development Through O-HI Program

On May 27, 2026   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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City Council Approves New Three-Home Development Through O-HI Program

The Osceola City Council recently approved a new three-home development by Parson Creek Company, LLC through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program. The project brings the total number of homes approved through the program to seven since its launch in 2025 and highlights ongoing efforts to expand affordable new housing opportunities in Osceola.

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Osceola City Council Acts on Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Square

On May 13, 2026   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola City Council Acts on Mixed-Use Development for Downtown Square

A major mixed-use housing project proposed for Osceola’s town square was discussed at Osceola’s City Council meeting on the 5th. The project will bring much-needed 18–24 new residential units and new commercial space to the area. 

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CCDC Launches New Job Board Focused on Connecting Local Workforce and Employers

On May 6, 2026   /   CCDC, Your News  
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CCDC Launches New Job Board Focused on Connecting Local Workforce and Employers

The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has announced the launch of ClarkeCountyJobs.com, a free job board designed to connect local employers with Clarke County job seekers.

The platform, expected to be fully operational by May 8, was created in response to ongoing challenges employers face in hiring locally.

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Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Dedicated Individuals for Jailer Position

On May 6, 2026   /   Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Dedicated Individuals for Jailer Position

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual to step into a full-time Jailer role. This will be an opportunity that goes beyond a typical employment and places candidates at the center of maintaining safety and order within our County   “This is work

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Recent Rainfall Replenishes West Lake

On April 22, 2026   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Recent Rainfall Replenishes West Lake

Although many areas across Iowa have seen a reduction in varying degrees of drought conditions due to April’s above-average rainfall, it’s important that Osceola residents continue practicing smart water usage as we head into the warmer months of summer.

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Clarke County Reservoir Project Hits Key Federal Milestone

On April 15, 2026   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Clarke County Reservoir Project Hits Key Federal Milestone

After decades of persistence, planning, and partnership, the Clarke County Reservoir Project has reached a defining moment in its journey toward securing a sustainable water source for Osceola and Clarke County. Project leaders have received confirmation from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Environmental Protection

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