At last Wednesday’s board of director’s meeting, the CCDC voted to provide support to Families First, the organization founded by local children and families advocate, Fern Underwood. This vote continues more than 15 years of support for Fern’s legacy: ensuring children have access to activities and programming regardless of income level.
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Southwestern Iowa Chapter of SHRM Invites you to: Do’s and Don’ts of Documentation and Employee Terminations Thursday, May 21st 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Liberty Hall 113 West Montgomery St. Creston, Iowa 50801 With Featured Speaker: Ryan Stefani Attorney, Nyemaster Goode, P.C. As a member of the
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The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has announced the launch of ClarkeCountyJobs.com, a free job board designed to connect local employers with Clarke County job seekers.
The platform, expected to be fully operational by May 8, was created in response to ongoing challenges employers face in hiring locally.
Check out the latest tool for local job searches…
While no secret to us, Osceola, Iowa’s very own Revelton Distilling Company was just named on of the TOP TASTING ROOMS in the U.S. by The American Craft Spirits Association!
Check out the latest news and make sure you give Rob, Christi and the Revelton team a huge CONGRATULATIONS next time you see them!
SWCC Business & Community Development and the South-Central Iowa Small Business Development Center will host “How to Build a Sellable Business” Workshop details: Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: SWCC Creston Campus, Multipurpose Room in the SWCC Business & Community Development Building (co-located with
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Community. Service. Leadership.
At this year’s OCMS & CCDC Annual Celebration, Osceola came together to honor the individuals and organizations whose dedication continues to shape the future of our community.
Read more about the awards and the people behind them…
Clarke County Development Corporation and Osceola Chamber Main Street are co-hosting an Annual Dinner to applaud a great 2025 with local businesses and leadership. Community members are invited to join in the celebration and learn what 2026 has in store for the community!
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he CCDC is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Osceola and Clarke County areas. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to the area’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries.
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Clarke County Conservation is moving forward with development of the new Oakwood Pond, an approximately three-acre public fishing pond and natural habitat restoration project located just eight miles north of Osceola. The project will expand outdoor recreation opportunities, improve erosion control, and restore native prairie habitat through partnerships with CCDC and state and federal funding sources.
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Thanks to a $30,000 Grant from CCDC, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has placed a new fully equipped patrol vehicle into service after a cruiser was totaled in the line of duty. The investment helped cover the high cost of upfitting and critical equipment, ensuring deputies can continue protecting our community without interruption.
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