Don’t Forget Osceola Free Swim Night

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A few years ago, free family passes were given to families in the Osceola community so they could give their children the opportunity to experience the city’s pool. Many families were issued passes, but the guidelines to receive a pass left some without. A new twist to

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Clarke Community Schools loses Ridgely as curriculum director

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Clarke Community School District is looking for a new curriculum director. Lance Ridgely, the district’s curriculum director, accepted the position of East Union (EU) Community School District superintendent Tuesday, June 16. His resignation was approved during a Clarke Community School Board meeting Thursday, June 25. In a

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4th of July Activity Roundup in Osceola & Clarke County, Iowa

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If there’s something Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa can take pride in, it’s our exuberance in celebrating the 4th of July. From bands and fun runs to parades and fireworks, the activities surrounding the 4th in Osceola and the surrounding communities seem to be never-ending. To help

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Water Supply CALL TO ACTION

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The IA Legislature has turned its back on the welfare of the citizens of Osceola & Clarke County by passing legislation which will block the creation of our new drinking water supply. As we are now a net importer of water in Clarke County, this new water

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Applications Available for Preschool at The Village

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Clarke Preschool, located at The Village, is taking applications for children that are four years old by Sept. 15, 2015. Families may apply for transportation scholarships. Please stop by The Village to pick up a registration packet. You can choose from the morning session 8-11:00 or the

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9TH Grade Openings for Washington DC Trip

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Parents of incoming 9th graders at Clarke High School: GREAT NEWS! We have now opened up the Washington DC trip (July 11-15, 2016) to incoming 9th graders at Clarke (you can still sign up of you are going into 7th or 8th grade). For a $100 discount

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Clarke County Hospital Awarded for Excellence in Patient Care Third Year in a Row

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OSCEOLA, Iowa – Clarke County Hospital received the 2014 Excellence in Patient Care Award for outstanding results on the discharge section of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey. This is the third consecutive year Clarke County Hospital was selected for this

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Clarke County Hospital Tops Rural Hospitals in U.S. for Quality Healthcare

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OSCEOLA, Iowa (May 23, 2014) – Clarke County Hospital was named one of 20 U.S. critical access hospitals to receive national honors for best practices in quality. The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) designated hospitals based on Quality Index measures submitted to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

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CCH Now Offers Total Joint Replacements

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OSCEOLA, Iowa – Clarke County Hospital now offers total knee and hip replacements within the South Central Iowa community. The new service is offered by Kirk Green, D.O., orthopedic surgeon at Clarke County Hospital. “Dr. Green is a highly qualified and experienced orthopedic surgeon, who provides quality

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