Osceola Prepares to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mini-Pitch Facility

On September 24, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News   /   Leave a comment
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Mini Pitch Soccer in Southern Iowa

The City of Osceola, in collaboration with Kick It Forward, Osceola Chamber Main Street, and Musco Lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Osceola Mini-Pitch Initiative. The first of its kind in Clarke County, the Osceola Mini Pitch initiative will offer the chance to play, connect, and grow in a facility that has the quality of a “mini-stadium,” yet the intimacy and accessibility suited for a growing community.

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Reservoir Draft Plan-EIS Gets Approval to Move on to Next Stage

On September 24, 2025   /   Clarke County Supervisors, Your News  
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The Clarke County Reservoir project took another big step forward when Scott Cagle, Assistant State Conservationist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), made a special trip to Osceola to officially sign the draft Plan-EIS agreement, marking a key milestone in moving the long-awaited project closer to final federal review.

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Clarke County Historical Society and Museum Honors CCDC for Support of Museum Improvements

On September 17, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The Clarke County Historical Society and Museum recently presented a plaque to the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) in recognition of its generous financial support for improvements at the Historical Museum, including critical heating and air conditioning upgrades.

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OCMS and CCDC Partner to Host Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop

On September 10, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) are teaming up with the Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to host a Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Wednesday, September 17, from 3–5 p.m.

The session will provide business owners and community organizations with practical tools to protect employees, maintain operations, and recover quickly when disaster strikes. With nearly 40% of small businesses never reopening after major disruptions, this workshop is a timely opportunity to build resilience and ensure long-term stability.

Space is limited—local businesses and organizations are encouraged to register early.

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First Phase of Osceola Water Works Water Main Replacement Program Nears Completion

On September 10, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola Water Works is nearing completion of the first phase of a water main replacement project focused on replacing outdated water mains and improving the service reliability of Osceola’s water system. 

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City of Murray Receives $1.75 Million Grant to Drive Community Revitalization

On August 20, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The City of Murray, Iowa has been awarded a $1.75 million grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Program—a significant investment for this rural Iowa community of just over 600 residents.

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Clarke Welcomes Dr. Sarah Kelly, New Middle School Principal

On July 30, 2025   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Dr. Sarah Kelly, Clarke Community Schools Middle School Principal

From singing opera to business finance to… Clarke Community Schools! Clarke Community Schools is excited to announce Dr. Sarah Kelly as the new Clarke Middle School Principal. With a unique blend of experiences in education, the arts, and business, Dr. Kelly brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach to leadership and a passion for building strong, inclusive school communities.

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Osceola Water Works Announces Water Main Replacement Program

On July 16, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.

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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown at Clarke County Fairgrounds

On June 30, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Can you hear the engines roar? Well, wait until July 3rd… The 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown truck and tractor pull is the perfect weekend event for the whole family. It kicks off at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa Thursday!

Click through to see event details and more on how you can make this part of your exciting 4th of July weekend activities!

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New ORBIT Center Hosts Statewide Economic Development Roundtable

On June 25, 2025   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Educators and Economic Development professionals, joined local industry leaders last week to hear about the latest activities at the ORBIT (Osceola Regional Business and Industry Training) Center. Through a collaborative roundtable discussion they saw how the center is taking shape, and the potential impact it will have on the future of south-central Iowa’s workforce.

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Just Say, ‘O-HI,’ City of Osceola Launches Exciting New Housing Incentive Program

On June 18, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The city of Osceola, in conjunction with the Clarke County Development Corporation, is launching a program to directly address the rising costs of new home construction and spur on new development across the area. Through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program, new home builders and homeowners can apply for 10% back on ALL construction costs for a newly built home.

I mean, what a great way to say “O… HI neighbors!” 😉

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Clarke Welcomes New Associate Principal for Middle / High School

On May 28, 2025   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Schools Middle School High School Associate Principal

Clarke Community Schools is proud to welcome Mr. Marcus Munoz as the new Associate Principal for both Clarke Middle School and Clarke High School. Munoz officially begins his role on July 1, 2025, bringing with him over a decade of classroom and leadership experience, a commitment to

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Clarke Community Schools Welcomes New Activities Director: Mr. Kelly Winter

On May 14, 2025   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Community Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Kelly Winter as the district’s new Activities Director. With over two decades of experience in education and coaching, Mr. Winter brings a deep commitment to student growth, community engagement, and a fresh perspective to Clarke’s robust

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Main Street Closure and Washington Street Progress: What’s Happening Downtown

On May 7, 2025   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Significant progress is underway in downtown as infrastructure improvements continue to move forward along Washington Street. Crews have completed the installation of a new sanitary sewer main, along with business service hookups. Work is now focused on the storm sewer system, starting at the deepest point, 14

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Clarke Community Schools Calls for Volunteers to Mentor Students Through TeamMates Program

On March 26, 2025   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Osceola’s Clarke Community Schools is calling on community members to make a lasting impact in the lives of local students by becoming mentors through the TeamMates Mentoring Program. With a growing number of student applicants – with five girls and 18 boys on Clarke’s wait list –

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