Be A Part of Clarke County, Iowa’s Future! | Model & Open Casting Call

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Clarke County, Iowa has a long history of community pride as well as a growing, diverse culture, and we’re looking for a few select individuals to help represent that story. From toddlers to retirees, mothers, fathers, farmers, and business professionals, the people that make up Clarke County

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Join In Celebration & Promotion of Clarke County Non-Profit Organizations

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2015 has been a great year for Clarke County and Osceola’s community organizations. With the support from local businesses and help from our ever-involved citizens, the non-profit groups and organizations our community depends on most have flourished and provided services beyond expectation. In celebration of their achievements,

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CCRC’s Response to Oversight Committee

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By Sandy Kale – Clarke County Reservoir Commission chair As citizens of the city of Osceola and Clarke County, you have likely seen recent letters about the development of the new water supply for Osceola and Clarke County. On behalf of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC),

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Your #ClarkePride Kicks Into High Gear

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It’s been a whirlwind of Clarke Community School activities this fall. All of the student body and community have really pulled together to support the Clarke activities and it’s showing great results! Last Saturday, the Clarke marching band receiving a “1” rating at State. The Cross Country

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Clarke Students Are Granted FREE Books

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Who can turn down an opportunity for FREE books? Through a partnership with the Molina Foundation and some hard work by Iowa State University Extension’s Jennifer Pollard and Clarke Community School’s very own Tenysa Wright, Clarke Middle School students have been granted access to hundreds of FREE

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Clarke County Hospital to Host Annual Haunted House Party

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Trick-or-treat and smell my feet… Okay, maybe not, but Halloween is creeping up on us and activities throughout Osceola are popping up all over town. On Thursday, October 29th, Clarke County Hospital’s Annual Children’s Haunted House Party will be from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Bring the kids out

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Clarke Food Nutrition Program Seeks Wellmark Grant to Continue Serving

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Early in September, Wellmark announced an opportunity for non-profit health and nutrition programs to receive a $10,000 grant to further develop and support ongoing education within their communities. With the recent history and successful growth of the Clarke Food Nutrition Program (FNP), a campaign was developed to

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Support Our Schools As Hiz Kids Kicks Off 2015

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Support for our schools starts strong with donations to Hiz Kids from local businesses and leadership. Hiz Kidz would like to thank the Clarke County Development Corporation and the Lakeside Casino and Resort for their generous gift of $500! Hiz Kidz was excited to use these funds

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County Supervisors Move On Stronger Financial Management Opportunities

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In an effort taken by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors to lower debt and reduce funds required to run the county, duties for road and bridge maintenance throughout Clarke County have seen a change. With these updates as well as capital investments made based on these

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Iowa Ag Sec. Northey Sees Business Standing Strong In Soft Ag Market

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey made a stop at Salford USA in Osceola, Iowa Wednesday afternoon. Taking time from his busy schedule, Secretary Northey wanted to make sure he continued his discussions with agribusiness professionals and hear, firsthand, the issues they face during the downturn in

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New Scoreboard Will Loom Large For Future Clarke Events!

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When Clarke’s football team takes the field at home against Saydel this Friday, it will be in the shadow of a new, high-tech scoreboard. The players and fans alike will now be able to track the Indians on a wireless scoreboard that includes animated graphics, 25-second clocks

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One Simple Energy Saving Idea Will Save Clarke County Thousands

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Clarke County projects thousands in energy savings this next year. Clarke County Courthouse is getting an upgrade, on that will save the county an estimated $5,663 a year and a total savings of just under $109,000 in reduced costs over the next 19 years. But, don’t look

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Osceola’s Clarke County Hospital Featured on WHOTV13

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Great things are happening at Clarke County Hospital. Not only are we seeing tremendous progress with the renovation project, but their focus on technology and medical advances to help Osceola and all of the residents in Clarke County is making headlines! If you missed it, on WHO

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Clarke County Labor Study Reveals Higher Income Potential

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(OSCEOLA, Iowa, August 4, 2015) – The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) recently released its “Scorecard on Jobs and Compensation Update for 2004 to 2014.” The report shows, over a the last decade, the average income level for manufacturing jobs in Clarke County consistently outpaced average county

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See The Renovations At Clarke County Hospital In Action!

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Our friends over at Clarke County Hospital will be gathering this week for a beam signing in celebration of the hospital’s latest renovations, adding more space and future services for our community. These improvements kicked off over a year ago and we’re starting to see real progress

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