he CCDC is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Osceola and Clarke County areas. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to the area’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries.
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The Clarke County Development Corporation is closing out 2025 with hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in local infrastructure, housing, workforce development, and quality-of-life projects. CCDC’s year-end review highlights major community partnerships and outlines momentum already underway for continued growth in 2026.
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CCDC’s 2026 Membership Drive is officially underway! Membership fuels the development work that supports local businesses, strengthens communities, and creates opportunity across Clarke County—while giving members a voting voice in our future.
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The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has officially launched the NEXUS Funding Program — a major update to its grant and funding structure, designed to make community investment more consistent and impactful. Replacing legacy programs like the Discretionary and Pillars Grants, NEXUS introduces four clear funding avenues for qualifying nonprofit organizations.
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The City of Osceola and Osceola Chamber Main Street have been diligently updating the progress on the streetscape project in Osceola’s Historic Downtown Square. With renovations along Washington Street to infrastructure and the replacement of some water mains that were decades old, the work will ensure the reliability of essential services for residents and businesses while improving the overall look and aesthetics of Osceola’s historic area.
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After more than a year of strategic planning and collaborative work with local business owners, City leadership, Osceola Chamber Main Street, the CCDC, and community members, the new Comprehensive Plan for Osceola is slated to be approved by City Council in February.
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