Planning For The Future, Osceola Wastewater Plant, City Move On Renovations

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A city’s growth and continued development relies on up-to-date, effective wastewater treatment and regulation. This is always a priority for city administrators, managers, and their employees. How they manage the updates and costs associated with them is often a reflection of the care and commitment they have

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“Fern is My Friend” A Beautiful Feature By KCCI

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We’ve spoken about Fern Underwood’s Free Swim night in a recent post. It’s a wonderful gift from a beautiful person, showing care, compassion, and acceptance for everyone in Osceola. At 100, there’s not a lot that Fern Underwood hasn’t heard, but this beautiful tribute from KCCI’s Eric Hanson

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Clarke Grad Recognized By President for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching

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July 2, 2015 – White House announced the latest recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The 108 winners are selected from finalists nominated throughout the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Department of Defense. One of

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Clarke County Job Opportunities Thrive After The Recession

It’s been just shy of a decade since the recession hit. In 2007 and on into ’08 and ’09, employment rates plummeted across the nation, jobs disappeared taking their highly valued tax bases with them. Retail shops closed their doors. What seemed like long-standing, stable local businesses

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Clarke County Fair Schedule of Events

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If there’s one thing we love about summer, it’s that summer means CLARKE COUNTY FAIR TIME! The Clarke County Fair begins Monday, the 13th of July, and we can barely contain our excitement.  This year’s fair has so many activities, from animal and livestock exhibits to food and

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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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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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NOTICE: Osceola Municipal Airport Announces DBE for ’16, ’17, and ’18

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The Osceola Municipal Airport hereby announces its fiscal years 2016, 2017, and 2018 goal of 2.41% for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) airport construction projects. The proposed goals and rationale is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the City Administrator’s Office,

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Safe Route to School Project Gets Underway!

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ATTENTION RESIDENTS: The Safe Route to School project which will be commencing June 2nd. The project entails the removal and replacement of existing 4’ sidewalk with concrete, reinforced 6’ sidewalk. All work will take place in existing city right-of-way. There will be no further easement acquisition or

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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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