Osceola’s East Lake Shelter Offers New Event and Education Opportunities

On October 23, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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After the recent grand opening of the East Lake Education Center, the Clarke County Conservation Board is seeing an increase in activity and opportunities to hold events from educational workshops to corporate outings, reunions, quinceañeras, and more at the facility!

The new center is proving to be a gem for the community. Click through to the latest feature to learn more about the path the facility took and how you can utilize the space and its programming…

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Osceola’s Clarke County Fairgrounds Hosts JunctionTown Showdown

On June 11, 2024   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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JUNCTIONTOWN SHOWDOWN TRUCK SHOW & TRACTOR PULL OSCEOLA IOWA

Get ready for the JunctionTown Showdown Truck Show and Tractor Pull, returning to the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa! This year, the event spans three exciting days: June 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2024.

Click through to check out their cool video and catch up on all that happening at this year’s event…

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SPECIAL EVENT: Lyle Persels Recognition Fly-In – Saturday, Aug. 19th

On August 17, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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When you think of the Osceola Municipal Airport, you likely include Mr. Lyle Persels. On Saturday, August 19th there will be a “Fly-In” to celebrate Lyle and all he’s done for the community over his years with the airport.

Check out the latest Special Event update for full details on Saturday’s Fly-In event…

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East Lake Education Building Reaches Final County Supervisors’ Approval Stage

On August 11, 2023   /   Clarke County Supervisors, Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Just over the past handful of years, East Lake Park has undergone a facelift like no other recreational camping area in south central Iowa. Scott Kent, Director of Clarke County Conservation will be taking the next exciting development to the Clarke County Supervisors for a vote of support. The Education center is on the final stages for financial approval and community support will play a big part in making this development happen.

Click through to read how you can help make this Education Center become a reality for Clarke County and Osceola’s East Lake Park…

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June 30th – New Truck Show & Tractor Pull Coming to Osceola’s Clarke County Fairgrounds

On June 20, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Can you hear the engines roar? Well, wait until June 30th… The JunctionTown Showdown, a new tractor pull and truck show event for the whole family, will take place at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola Iowa. Event details and more on how you can see and participate are all in the latest feature…

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Revelton Distilling Company Puts Osceola on a Larger Geographic Stage

On August 15, 2022   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The beautiful copper roofs and 33 foot tall still of the Revelton Distilling Company catch the eye of travelers exiting Interstate 35 in Osceola. The exterior beauty of the building is the first indication that this place is something special. Revelton is putting Clarke County on the national and global stage. One look inside the property confirms that the Revelton Distilling Company is indeed special.

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Tuesday Nights In The Park Begin June 7th

On June 1, 2022   /   Your News  
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Thursday Night in the Park has been moved to Tuesday Night!  Come join us for a family friendly fun night on Tuesdays! Tuesday Nights in the Park will kick off on June 7th with Meet Your OCMS Members Night! The night includes food, entertainment, prizes, games and

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Students and Industry Collaborate to Create Bike Repair Stations

On May 3, 2022   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Clarke County Schools, Clarke County Supervisors, Health & Wellness, Your News  
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(OSCEOLA, IA May, 2, 2022) Clarke Community Schools’ students use their skills to design and manufacture bicycle repair stations in Osceola, Iowa. The students of the Clarke Community High School welding class is working with local manufacturers to create bicycle repair stations on the different trails around

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The 1st round of Lakeside Hotel Casino renovations is now complete, including the addition of Lakeside’s fully owned DRF Sportsbook.

On April 5, 2022   /   CCDC, Your News  
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(OSCEOLA, IA – March 31, 2022) Lakeside Hotel Casino recently underwent $4,000,000 in property enhancements including the introduction of DRF Sportsbook. If you haven’t been to Lakeside Hotel Casino in a while, it is time to make your return. Recent changes to the facility have brought not

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Changes for the Clarke County Fairgrounds Events Center Property

On November 24, 2021   /   CCDC, City of Osceola, Your News  
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(OSCEOLA, IA – November 15, 2021) The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) is hard at work on one of its goals…to help make Clarke County a great place to live, work and play. Improvements to community facilities is one way CCDC works towards this goal. Recently, during

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Spring Fever Hits & Outdoor Activities Abound in Clarke County

On March 11, 2020   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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According to the calendar it’s still winter, but with a few days of 65 degree weather, the recent announcement of camping and RV reservations opening, as well as the incredible recreational updates taking place all over Clarke County, the outdoor activity bug has officially bitten! Scott Kent,

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Big Changes “Brewing” At Osceola’s Honey Hill Event Center

On January 29, 2020   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In 2016, Iowa State Representative Rob Taylor and his wife, Dr. Christi Taylor, purchased the old winery across from Lakeside Casino, just east of I-35 on Clay Street. A southern Iowa native, and no strangers to Osceola, the Taylors saw the potential of the site – not

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Special Osceola Public Library Event: Downstairs at Downton

On September 10, 2019   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Join the Osceola Public Library for Downstairs at Downton WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2019, 5:00 pm Presented by Kathy Wilson {Click the image below to open/download/print an informational flyer} A professional historian and educator, Kathy Wilson believes learning about the past can be fun as well as

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American Veterans Traveling Tribute & Wall Coming to Lakeside Hotel & Casino

On September 6, 2019   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Veterans and active members of America’s armed services travel great distances and make great sacrifices to preserve and protect freedom and liberty, how far will you travel to honor their contribution? The American Veterans Traveling Tribute & Wall will visit Lakeside Hotel & Casino from September 26

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