With CCDC Support, County Moves Forward with Records Digitization

On October 5, 2023   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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ith funding earmarked from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as well as a discretionary grant from the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), the Clarke County Supervisors decided to move forward with the completion of records digitization and archiving for both the Clarke County Recorder’s and the Clarke County Auditor’s offices.

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With a Chance for a $5000 Donation, Nonprofits Should Plan Now for November Event

On October 4, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The 2023 Clarke County Development Corporation’s Community Nonprofit Forum is upon us. With a chance to receive a donation of $5000, nonprofits should start planning for the November 13th event today!

Click through to the latest feature to see more details surrounding the annual event and how you can help the community…

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Local Support Pushes Clarke iJag Program to Success Beyond Expectations

On September 20, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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iJag students at Clarke High School in Osceola, Iowa

The iJag program that was implemented in the Clarke Community School district just last year has seen some spectacular results. With the support from local businesses and organizations, the fledgling startup program more than doubled their student enrollment and saw some spectacular results for program participants as well as those supporting businesses!

Check out the latest feature on how the new iJag program is inspiring local students to envision (and effectively pursue) brighter and more rewarding futures…

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East Lake Education Building Reaches Final County Supervisors’ Approval Stage

On August 11, 2023   /   Clarke County Supervisors, Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Just over the past handful of years, East Lake Park has undergone a facelift like no other recreational camping area in south central Iowa. Scott Kent, Director of Clarke County Conservation will be taking the next exciting development to the Clarke County Supervisors for a vote of support. The Education center is on the final stages for financial approval and community support will play a big part in making this development happen.

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Clarke County Hospital Uses Telligen Community Initiative Funding to Support Health Education for Local High School Students

On August 3, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County Hospital’s “Grow Your Own” initiative recently received some support and encouragement through a generous donation from The Telligen Group out of Des Moines. In partnership with SWCC, CCH developed the program to offer Health Occupations and Certified Nursing Assistant classes to CCSD students.

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June 30th – New Truck Show & Tractor Pull Coming to Osceola’s Clarke County Fairgrounds

On June 20, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Can you hear the engines roar? Well, wait until June 30th… The JunctionTown Showdown, a new tractor pull and truck show event for the whole family, will take place at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola Iowa. Event details and more on how you can see and participate are all in the latest feature…

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Osceola Foods Contributes to Clarke County Hospital Renovation Project

On June 16, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Osceola Foods - Hormel - donates to ongoing Clarke County Hospital Renovation and Construction Project

Osceola Foods recently made a generous donation to Clarke County Hospital providing funding for the “Enhance Our Patients’ Experience” campaign and construction / renovation project.

Check out the latest submission to read more about the donation…

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Supervisors Pass Resolution, KSOI – 91.9 FM Official Radio Station of Clarke County, Iowa

On June 14, 2023   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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KSOI Claeke County Iowa's Official Radio Station

EXCITING NEWS from the Clarke County Board of Supervisors: In a recent vote by the County Supervisors, a resolution was passed making KSOI 91.9 FM the Official Radio Station of Clarke County, Iowa!

You can read more about the resolution and learn more about KSOI in the latest feature…

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CCDC May Community Grants and Donations Exceed $100,000

On May 24, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In May’s Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) board meeting, a handful of non-profits and organizations from around the community took advantage of more than $100,000 of approved grants and donation support through the CCDC. Organizations throughout Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa look to the CCDC for support

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SPECIAL EVENT: Digital Services Town Hall Meeting to be Held at SWCC

On April 17, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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How’s your internet speed? What could the State of Iowa do to help make it better? There will be an event Tuesday evening where you and others from the community can discuss just that!

The Iowa OCIO is holding a town hall style meeting to get feedback from the Osceola community on digital services, including broadband and more. Click through to the latest post to learn more….

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SPECIAL EVENT – Grow Your Community’s Tree Canopy

On April 7, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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With the recent storms and Spring on the way, it’s really time to start thinking about your trees and, if damaged or in danger of pest infections, how to strengthen the community tree canopy. Osceola Master Gardeners recently reached out to Trees Forever to coordinate a special event to discuss exactly that.

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Let’s Celebrate! Week of the Young Child – April 1–7, 2023

On March 29, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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In a recent proclamation by Osceola’s Mayor, April 1st through April 7th, 2023 will be “Week of the Young Child,” celebrating those like The Village Early Childhood Center in Osceola, who provide services during some of the most important years in early childhood development. …. Click through to read more about The Week of the Young Child as well as see a celebratory video about early childhood education ….

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CCDC Grant Helps Increase Mental Health and Community Wellness Services

On March 15, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The CCDC recently provided a $3,320 discretionary grant to Crossroads Behavioral Health to help obtain CARF accreditation. Efforts like this help the organization fund much needed mental health programs for the community and provide services like substance abuse counseling and support as well as family counseling and more.

Click the link to read more about Crossroads and the valuable services they provide the community…

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Hospital, Fire Department Work Together to Procure Protective Gear

On March 13, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County Hospital EMS crews recently received new, advanced safety equipment in the form of armored chest plates, helmets, and emergency use kits. This came through the cooperative efforts of Clarke County Hospital, OVFD, and donations from a number of organizations across the county. This equipment will provide highly valuable safety advances for EMS as well as benefit the community…

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