Osceola’s East Lake Shelter Offers New Event and Education Opportunities

On October 23, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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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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Are You Ready for the 2024 Nonprofit Community Forum?

On October 16, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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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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Volunteer Opportunities and Community Service Thrive at C.R.O.S.S. Ministries

On October 9, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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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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NRCS Leaders Show Commitment & Support At CCRC Meeting

On October 4, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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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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Deadline for Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project Set

On October 2, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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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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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

On September 25, 2024   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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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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City Takes Action to Extend Osceola’s Trail System Over I-35

On September 18, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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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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55 Years Later, CCDC Continues to Build Toward a Bright Future

On September 4, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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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CCDC Welcomes Andrew B. Clark as New Executive Director

On August 14, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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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Clarke County Reservoir Project Featured at Annual Water Conference

On August 7, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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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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CCRC Embarks on Development of Compensatory Wetlands Mitigation Plan

On July 17, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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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.

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New Recovery Grant Opportunities for Counties Under Federal Disaster Declarations

On July 15, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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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After Weather Delays, Osceola’s ORBIT Center Kicks Off Structural Start

On July 3, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Regional industry leaders, SWCC, the CCDC, and others have all been waiting patiently to see progress on Osceola’s new ORBIT Center being built on the southwest corner of the city. With recent weather delays, the new building materials have been delivered and the structural development for the technology center is underway.

The latest feature provides some insight to the ORBIT Center’s construction as well as expected curriculum to be starting as early as January!

Click through to see some of the latest activity as well as a full rendering and floor plan for the building…

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Osceola’s Clarke County Fairgrounds Hosts JunctionTown Showdown

On June 11, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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JUNCTIONTOWN SHOWDOWN TRUCK SHOW & TRACTOR PULL OSCEOLA IOWA

Get ready for the JunctionTown Showdown Truck Show and Tractor Pull, returning to the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa! This year, the event spans three exciting days: June 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2024.

Click through to check out their cool video and catch up on all that happening at this year’s event…

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CCDC Board Welcomes the Addition of Altec’s Nathan Grismore

On May 29, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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CCDC Board Welcomes the Addition of Altec’s Nathan Grismore

At the May CCDC board meeting, members and those in attendance welcomed Altec’s Nathan Grismore to the board. As a representative from one of Osceola’s largest employers, Nathan is looking to bring a fresh perspective to the CCDC and help them create positive change throughout the community.

Click through to the latest feature more information about Nathan and his new position with the board…

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