Clarke County Reservoir Project Advances Toward Key Federal Steps

Clarke County Reservoir Project Advances Toward Key Federal Steps

The Clarke County Reservoir Commission (CCRC) is making steady progress and is entering a critical phase that will open the door to federal funding and take the CCRC closer to soliciting bids for a final reservoir design.
Click through to read more about the latest steps to realizing the reservoir in Clarke County, Iowa…

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Clarke Welcomes Dr. Sarah Kelly, New Middle School Principal

Clarke Welcomes Dr. Sarah Kelly, New Middle School Principal

From singing opera to business finance to… Clarke Community Schools! Clarke Community Schools is excited to announce Dr. Sarah Kelly as the new Clarke Middle School Principal. With a unique blend of experiences in education, the arts, and business, Dr. Kelly brings a thoughtful, student-centered approach to leadership and a passion for building strong, inclusive school communities.
Click through to learn more about Dr. Kelly and her unique journey to the Clarke district and her plans for the middle school starting this fall…

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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.
Click through to learn more about the program, view guidelines, and get updates on application availability…

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Clarke County Hospital Receives $5,000 Grant from Bras for the Cause to Offer Free Well-Woman Exams

Clarke County Hospital Receives $5,000 Grant from Bras for the Cause to Offer Free Well-Woman Exams

Clarke County Hospital has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bras for the Cause Foundation, supporting the hospital’s ongoing efforts to improve access to preventative health care for women in the region. With these funds, Clarke County Hospital will continue offering free well-woman exams to uninsured

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Osceola Water Works Announces Water Main Replacement Program

Osceola Water Works Announces Water Main Replacement Program

Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.
Click through to the latest to read more and what areas will be impacted by the updates….

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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!
Click through to see event details and more on how you can make this part of your exciting 4th of July weekend activities!

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Clarke County Hospital Now Offering Specialized Wound Care Services

Clarke County Hospital Now Offering Specialized Wound Care Services

Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce the addition of specialized Wound Care services for individuals with chronic or non-healing wounds. Led by Megan Kohler, ARNP, a certified wound care expert, this new service line is designed to help patients heal faster and…
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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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Osceola Water Works Response to Regional Water Restrictions

Osceola Water Works Response to Regional Water Restrictions

With recent questions from customers, the team at Osceola Water Works thought it would be good to address the water restrictions seen through many regional news outlets.
The restrictions issued by Central lowa Water Works (CIWW) are due to elevated nitrate levels in their primary water sources which are the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Click through read more about the restrictions and how it impacts Osceola customers…

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Just Say, ‘O-HI,’ City of Osceola Launches Exciting New Housing Incentive Program

Just Say, ‘O-HI,’ City of Osceola Launches Exciting New Housing Incentive Program

The city of Osceola, in conjunction with the Clarke County Development Corporation, is launching a program to directly address the rising costs of new home construction and spur on new development across the area. Through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program, new home builders and homeowners can apply for 10% back on ALL construction costs for a newly built home.
I mean, what a great way to say “O… HI neighbors!” 😉
Click the link to learn more about the O-HI Program and how it could kick off exciting new community growth…

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