Toys for Christmas Awarded $5,000 at Community Nonprofit Forum

Toys for Christmas Clarke County Iowa

The recent Community Nonprofit Forum hosted by CCDC provided more than the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to present their platforms and missions to help the community. It also provided a huge boost to the lucky winner of a $5,000 donation drawn from names of those attending the event.

Just in time for the holidays, this year’s recipient was Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas organization.

Click through to the latest release to read more about the award and how Toys for Christmas will be using giving back to the community this season…

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CCDC Finalizes Plans, Opens Bids for New ORBIT Tech Center

osceola iowa ORBIT technology and education center

With the approval of the most recent plan updates to the ORBIT Tech Center, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has moved to the next phase of the project and has officially been approved by the CCDC Board to go to bid for construction.

Click through to the latest release to see the most recent updates and the next steps in the realization of the new education and training facility…

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Osceola Chamber Main Street Taps Clarke Creativity for Mural Project

Osceola Chamber Main Street has been working hard with updates and beautification projects on Osceola’s Historic square. The latest venture OCMS is taking on is a mural design partnership with students from the Clarke National Art Honor Society for a 7′ x 12 mural to be posted at 100 S Fillmore.

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Mayor and City Officials Gear Up for Osceola’s Comprehensive Plan 2045

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The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Osceola is quickly approaching the next phase of the development process. After the data gathered from extensive community input as well as from city officials and business owners, the team at RDG Planning and Design are working diligently to finalize it all and bring the plan together. Mayor Kedley and others have been anticipating the results and some of the findings are certainly exciting.

Click through to read about how the community, local businesses and leadership have come together to help create an inspirational vision for the future of Osceola…

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Through Veterans Day Honors, Clarke Strives to Build Leadership Skills

Clarke community schools elementary leadership

Friday, November 10th, the students at Clarke will be holding two special events focused on honoring Veterans for Veterans Day (November 11th). These events not only show the respect and support our military veterans deserve, but also instills the leadership skills the Clarke district is striving to teach their students al all levels.

Click through to read about Friday’s Veterans Day Honors and how they’ll be carried out by Clarke student leaders from elementary through high school…

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With CCDC Support, County Moves Forward with Records Digitization

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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.

Check out the latest feature to learn more about the County’s plans and the digitization project…

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

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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

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

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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.

Click through to read how you can help make this Education Center become a reality for Clarke County and Osceola’s East Lake Park…

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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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