Clarke County Reservoir Project Making Great Progress

After decades of dedicated hard work, the Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) has made some true progress this year, and the finish line is in sight.
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Clarke County Hospital Offers Kimball Memorial Space

The loss of Dr. Jim and Mary Ellen Kimball has impacted the entire community. From Jim’s role as physician and local business leader to Mary Ellen’s tireless commitment to the arts and community groups, their passing will impact lives for years to come. Clarke County Hospital had dedicated a memorial space where friends and neighbors can gather to offer their thoughts and prayers for the Kimballs.
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CCDC 2025 Strategic Planning: Shaping the Future of Clarke County

The CCDC board, local businesses and community leaders took a day out of their schedule recently to focus on the future of Clarke County and discuss strategies for CCDC in 2025 and beyond. With key insights from IEDA’s Director, Debi Durham, and guidance from the team at Smart Solutions Group, the day resulted in some great goal setting and a collaborative vision for the future of the community.
Take a look at the latest feature to read more about the strategic sessions and some of the insights discussed…

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Applied engineering technology offerings in Osceola starting fall 2025

SWCCs Fall 2025 semester is bringing changes to the applied engineering technology program. With the opening of the CCDC ORBIT Center in Osceola, Iowa, the coursework that was once held at the Creston, IA Campus will be moved to the new ORBIT Center.
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Community and Passion Prevail at CCDC’s 2024 Nonprofit Forum

Each year, the CCDC hosts its Community Nonprofit Forum, bringing together local nonprofit organizations share successes and present plans for the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to enter to receive a $5,000 donation for their organization and a boost for the upcoming year.
This year, the Clarke Schools Food Pantry received the donation award! Click through to the latest feature to read about this year’s event and more…

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Latest ORBIT Center Completion Dates Build Excitement for the New Year Courses

A recent progress tour of the new ORBIT Center is helping build excitement for local and regional businesses, manufacturers and educators for its 2025 opening. With 10,000 square feet of space, a majority of which will be dedicated to lab and hands-on educational curricula, the new facility will be a unique addition and draw to south-central Iowa.
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Are You Ready for the 2024 Nonprofit Community Forum?

Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Highlight Your Non-profit!
Clarke County Development Corporation has reached out via email to past forum participants to ensure all organizations have the opportunity to sign up for this year’s event. As contact information may change from year to year, organizers are encouraged to update their details with CCDC.
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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

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.
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