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.
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Our friends at SIMCO Drilling Equipment, Inc.are seeking a skilled and motivated CNC Machinist / Machine Shop Technician to join our manufacturing team in Osceola, Iowa. the position is open and candidates can apply today to join a great team!
If you are or you know someone who is interested, please click through to the link for details…
SWCC is looking for passionate instructors to teach ESL and Adult Basic Education at the Osceola campus—helping adults improve job opportunities, earn high school equivalency, and strengthen our local workforce.
If you or someone you know is a retired or semi-retired teacher looking to make a meaningful impact, click through to learn more…
Team Blue Iowa representatives Mark Good and Bill Potts have continued their commitment to prostate cancer awareness and prevention in Clarke County with a new donation to Clarke County Hospital. On Wednesday, February 25, Team Blue Iowa met with Melanie Boyd, CEO of Clarke County Hospital; Chris
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At the February meeting of the Osceola Water Works Board of Trustees, the Board discussed uncertain weather patterns along with the Seasonal Precipitation and Seasonal Temperature Outlooks. That uncertainty is exactly why preparation is so important and how, by staying mindful of water usage now, Osceola can reduce the risk of future shortages.
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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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Osceola is experiencing abnormally dry weather conditions, and the lack of consistent moisture in the soil can contribute to ground movement and settlement, putting pressure on the water pipes, making them susceptible to cracks and fractures.
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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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