Clarke Welcomes New Associate Principal for Middle / High School

Clarke Community Schools is proud to welcome Mr. Marcus Munoz as the new Associate Principal for both Clarke Middle School and Clarke High School. Munoz officially begins his role on July 1, 2025, bringing with him over a decade of classroom and leadership experience, a commitment to

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West Lake Exceeds Maximum Capacity for the First Time Since 2021

As of Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, West Lake’s spillway overflowed for the first time since May 2021. This is a significant milestone in the recent battle with ongoing drought conditions in the area.
The Osceola Water Works team remains cautious about future water needs emphasizes their focus on a future reservoir and sustainable water solutions for Osceola customers…

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Flowers to add vibrance to downtown Osceola

Osceola Chamber Main Street has been working on beautifying the downtown Osceola area through a series of phases that incorporate ambiance and bring curb appeal to the area. With the first phase of lighting mostly completed, the OCMS Design Committee is moving on to their next endeavor – flowers.
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Clarke County Hospital Honors Dory Bakley with the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce Dory Bakley, Infusion Nurse, as the recipient of the 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, compassion and a deep commitment to the well-being of their patients. Dory was nominated

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Clarke Community Schools Welcomes New Activities Director: Mr. Kelly Winter

Clarke Community Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Kelly Winter as the district’s new Activities Director. With over two decades of experience in education and coaching, Mr. Winter brings a deep commitment to student growth, community engagement, and a fresh perspective to Clarke’s robust

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Final Call: Submit Your Water Line Info Before It’s Too Late

Osceola Water Works is issuing a final request to all customers: if you haven’t yet submitted information about your property’s water service lines, please do so before May 20, 2025. The deadline to submit the EPA-mandated Lead Service Line Inventory is fast approaching, and once the report is finalized and submitted, no further properties can be added to the project list and could result in costs to homeowners.
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Main Street Closure and Washington Street Progress: What’s Happening Downtown

Significant progress is underway in downtown as infrastructure improvements continue to move forward along Washington Street. Crews have completed the installation of a new sanitary sewer main, along with business service hookups. Work is now focused on the storm sewer system, starting at the deepest point, 14

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