New Non-Profit Established to Build Osceola Rec Center

New Non-Profit Established to Build Osceola Rec Center

A recreation center for the people of Osceola is quickly becoming a reality thanks to a new non-profit called “Operation Recreation.” In 2016, Clarke County was ranked 98 out of 99 Iowa counties when it comes to health, and Osceola’s Mayor Thomas Kedley is taking the initiative

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East Lake Park Shaping Up as Travel Destination For Southern Iowa

East Lake Park Shaping Up as Travel Destination For Southern Iowa

With the expansion of trails and the number of events being held at East Lake Park growing, the Clarke County Conservation Board is partnering with local leadership to put East Lake Park on the map of travel and tourism destinations in Southern Iowa. Scott Kent, Director of

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New Tech Advisory Board Helps Launch Career Academy Program

New Tech Advisory Board Helps Launch Career Academy Program

2017 marks the inaugural year for the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy tracks. School administration, instructors, and local businesses have set forth a program focused on helping local students build a deeper understanding of how their education is integrated into future career options as well as learning

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Clarke County Life Special Feature – Ms. Fern Undewood

Clarke County Life Special Feature – Ms. Fern Undewood

As a part of Clarke County Life and the efforts being made through our weekly publication, ClarkeCountyLife.com, the administrators decided to seek out special feature commentary from locals whom have unique perspectives on Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa. From young to old, the Clarke county community has

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New Bike Share Program Kicks Off This Spring In Osceola

New Bike Share Program Kicks Off This Spring In Osceola

Clarke County Public Health recently received a $10,000 grant from the Wellmark Foundation to develop and implement a new Bike Share program in the city of Osceola. The program, set to launch in the Spring of 2017, will give residents access to bicycles to rent for exercise

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City of Osceola Unveils New Website

City of Osceola Unveils New Website

The City of Osceola’s new website can be seen at: OsceolaIA.net The City of Osceola is excited to share the new and improved City website! Incorporating the new Osceola brand mark (logo) being utilized around the city, this new site is designed to be more user-friendly and

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Clarke County Hospital Foundation Recognizes CCDC for Funding and Support

Clarke County Hospital Foundation Recognizes CCDC for Funding and Support

During the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) January board meeting, Brian Evens, CEO of Clarke County Hospital, as representation of the Clarke County Hospital Foundation, presented the CCDC board a plaque recognizing CCDC’s support of the hospital. This honor not only provided recognition of the CCDC’s matching

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SICOG Revolving Loan Fund Helps Build Business in Clarke County

SICOG Revolving Loan Fund Helps Build Business in Clarke County

The Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) offers a revolving loan fund to assist businesses with financing necessary to retain or create jobs.  Established with grant funds from the US Economic Development Administration, this RLF was established in 1987 primarily directed toward industrial businesses to help existing,

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Trustee Education Certification Offers Assurance for a Happy, Healthy Clarke County Hospital

Trustee Education Certification Offers Assurance for a Happy, Healthy Clarke County Hospital

Clarke County Hospital has become one of the nation’s top-ranked rural emergency and patient care facilities. With recent renovations and expansions, Osceola and the surrounding communities will have the opportunity to experience services and efficiencies not offered in similar rural hospitals. While the physicians and staff at

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Clarke Superintendent Presents at Education Conference in China

Clarke Superintendent Presents at Education Conference in China

Steve Seid, Superintendent of Clarke Community Schools, recently had the great opportunity to present at the 2nd Annual Conference of Global K-12 Education Research Association held in Shijiazhuang, China. The education conference, focusing on Global Literacy, was held at the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School, a private school of

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We’re Checking “The Pulse” of Clarke County

We’re Checking “The Pulse” of Clarke County

Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is constantly striving to build a better place for the citizens they serve. Whether it’s finding industry to support the community or helping bring healthier and safer recreation solutions for local families, the CCDC wants the very best for the community. That’s

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Clarke County Hospital Unveils New Emergency Department

Clarke County Hospital Unveils New Emergency Department

As part of Clarke County Hospital’s recent renovations, those needing emergency services are now able to utilize the newly remodeled emergency department. The new department, with updated space and technology to better serve the community, is located just north of the original space on the hospital grounds.

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Clarke Superintendent to Speak at Education Conference in China

Clarke Superintendent to Speak at Education Conference in China

Clarke Community Schools Superintendent Steve Seid has been invited to speak at a global education conference in Shijiazhuang, China in October. Steve Seid, Superintendent of Clarke Schools, and Carol Seid, the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources for the West Des Moines School District, have both been invited to

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Osceola City Council Approves Special Vote for November

Osceola City Council Approves Special Vote for November

At the September 6 Osceola City Council meeting, a petition was passed approving a special vote to change the term length of the position of mayor. At the City Council meeting held on September 6, a petition was presented to the Council asking for a special vote to change the

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Join in Clarke Homecoming Activities!

Join in Clarke Homecoming Activities!

Clarke Community Schools has been celebrating Homecoming this week, with students -and staff – decorating hallways and cars, dressing in costume for theme days, and showing off their school spirit and pride! There’s still time for the community to show their support and to join in the

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