OCMS and CCDC Partner to Host Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop

OCMS and CCDC Partner to Host Small Business Emergency Preparedness Workshop

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

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

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 County Sheriff Seeks New Team Member

Clarke County Sheriff Seeks New Team Member

The Clarke County Sheriff has opened applications for a Dispatcher position. This new team member would work second shift and has very competitive starting wage and advancement potential — a great way to get your start in law enforcement! 
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Clarke County Development Corporation Launches New NEXUS Funding Program to Streamline Community Investment

Clarke County Development Corporation Launches New NEXUS Funding Program to Streamline Community Investment

The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has officially launched the NEXUS Funding Program — a major update to its grant and funding structure, designed to make community investment more consistent and impactful. Replacing legacy programs like the Discretionary and Pillars Grants, NEXUS introduces four clear funding avenues for qualifying nonprofit organizations.
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Get Ready for the 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown at Clarke County Fairgrounds

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

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!
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New ORBIT Center Hosts Statewide Economic Development Roundtable

New ORBIT Center Hosts Statewide Economic Development Roundtable

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. Though 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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Sunday is a ‘Day to Remember’ at Clarke County Museum

Sunday is a ‘Day to Remember’ at Clarke County Museum

It may seem unusual to think of a museum as being brand new, but visitors to the Clarke County Museum will be amazed by the spectacular addition of historic stained-glass windows and refreshed museum exhibits at the complex on South Main Street in Osceola. — May 4 Marks 2025 Season Opening at Clarke County’s Historical Destination.
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Clarke County Welcomes New Engineer in Regional Collaboration

Clarke County Welcomes New Engineer in Regional Collaboration

After an extensive review and interviews with numerous applicants, the Clarke County Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Savage as the county’s new engineer. Through a unique agreement between Clarke and Decatur counties, Savage will address engineering needs across much of south-central Iowa.

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ORBIT Center Quickly Changing the Osceola Landscape

ORBIT Center Quickly Changing the Osceola Landscape

The Highway 34 landscape on the western edge of Osceola is changing with the addition of the ORBIT (Osceola Regional Business and Industrial Technology Center), a $3.2 million project involving construction of an impressive 9,000 square foot training facility, made possible due to a partnership between the

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