Deadline for Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project Set

On October 2, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceols Histoic Square streescape project deadline

After more than a decade of debate, planning, and design, the Osceola City Council and Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) announced their targeted date for the completion of Osceola’s Downtown Streetscape Project

With improvements focused on infrastructure and safety, the City and OCMS are poised to have the project completed just in time for the City’s 175th anniversary celebration.

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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

On September 25, 2024   /   CCDC, Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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With recent capital improvements, the Clarke County Sheriff is looking to add to their team. If you or someone you know is looking for a great-paying stable career path in law enforcement, this would be a great place to start.

Check out the latest feature for full details on the job openings…

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City Takes Action to Extend Osceola’s Trail System Over I-35

On September 18, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The City has taken action on extending Osceola’s trails over the I-35 exit off of Clay street (exit 34). With the help of the CCDC and an application for a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, our trail network could reach as far as West Lake in the very near future.

Click through to the latest feature to read about what it took to make this happen the the vision for Osceola’s growing trail system…

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Clarke Welcomes Dr. Stephanie Brown, Director of Teaching & Learning

On August 28, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Dr. Stephanie Brown Clarke Community Schools

Clarke Community Schools brought on a new Director of Teaching and Learning this year. Dr. Stephanie Brown, with more than 25-years of educational and administrative experience looks to bring a fresh approach to curriculum and programming to the teachers and staff at Clarke.

Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Brown, her journey to the Clarke district and her vision for the future of the district…

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Osceola’s Miller Products Company Welcomes Lt. Governor for Tour and Talk

On August 27, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola’s Miller Products Company had a visit from Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg last week. The intention for his visit was to get an idea of how the manufacturing industry is faring across rural Iowa. The Miller team gave a tour and had some good discussions on what the industry is looking like and what they could use to make it better.

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Clarke Welcomes New Elementary Principal, Dr. Kevin Schlomer

On August 12, 2024   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Community Schools Elementary Principal, Dr. Kevin Schlomer

Clarke Community Schools has been bringing on new staff and filling positions to help make the 2024-25 school year the best yet. At the elementary building, a Dr. Kevin Schlomer will be stepping in as the new Principal and leader for students and teachers.

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New Recovery Grant Opportunities for Counties Under Federal Disaster Declarations

On July 15, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In the past few months, southern Iowa has seen more than expected extreme weather. From tornadoes and isolated rain straight-line winds to severe hail incidents, residents and businesses alike have been financially impacted by the damaging weather.

Federal grant programs for residents in Clarke Country are now available to help recover from the impact and costs of these storms. Those interested can click through to the latest feature to read more and to start their grant process.

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Murray Emergency Vehicle Finally Delivered with Help of 2020 CCDC Grant

On October 18, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Murray Volunteer Fire Department

After more than three years, the Murray Fire Department has their new emergency vehicle! After receiving a 2020 CCDC Pillars grant for more than $50K, the process of building and acquiring the equipment for the new vehicle was stalled out by COVID and increasing materials costs.

Click through to read about the long journey for the Murray Fire Department and how the new Emergency Vehicle will help to serve an expanding south-central Iowa community …

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New Special Ed Director Brings Systems-Oriented Focus to Clarke

On September 27, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Community Schools Special Education Director, Jennifer Adams-Potter

With a systems-oriented approach, the new Director of Special Education and Special Services for Clarke Community Schools kicked off her first year in the role after more than 20 years with Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA). Jennifer Adams-Potter has held leadership roles helping special education programs across the state with program development and more. Now she brings that focus to the Clarke district.

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Osceola’s Infinity Health Dental Clinic Move Leads to Dental Care for More

On September 13, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Earlier this Summer, Infinity Health’s Dental Clinic relocated to Osceola’s historic square. With the help of a $50K Pillars Grant from the CCDC, the clinic is now offering dental care for those who may be under- or uninsured.

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Clarke Elementary Welcomes Associate Principal, Cory Wenthe

On August 30, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Cory Wenthe, Clarke Community Schools Elementary Associate Principal

The Clarke Community School District continues to bring on new leadership for the 2023-24 school year. As elementary students prepare for their first days of the Fall semester, Mr. Cory Wenthe, will also be preparing for his first day with the district as Elementary Associate Principal.

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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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Visioning Session Continues Impressive Community Response

On July 25, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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osceola Iowa comprehensive planning visioning session

Thursday night, at an open house at Revelton Distillery, local leadership and the community gathered to discuss and add more ideas for for the future development of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The event was very well attended and many exciting ideas were exchanged.

Take a look at the latest feature for more on the ideas proposed as well as next steps for the plan…

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Discovery Leads to Next Steps on Comprehensive Plan: A Vision for Osceola

On June 29, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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After their initial discovery phase, the City of Osceola is embarking on the next stage in their comprehensive planning strategy. City leadership, business owners, and stakeholders across Osceola plan to come together in a public visioning session where they’ll review initial input and look to gather more suggestions from the community to help guide the 2045 comprehensive plan.

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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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