The Village Childcare Center – Mentoring the Mentors

Early in 2024, team at The Village Early Childcare Center received a request from Iowa’s Health and Human Services (DHS) Licensing and Inspections representative, that took them by surprise — to be a “Mentor Facility” for other childcare operations across Iowa!
Click through to the latest feature to read about the request and how The Village qualified for such a rewarding honor…

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Community and Passion Prevail at CCDC’s 2024 Nonprofit Forum

Each year, the CCDC hosts its Community Nonprofit Forum, bringing together local nonprofit organizations share successes and present plans for the coming year. It also provides an opportunity to enter to receive a $5,000 donation for their organization and a boost for the upcoming year.
This year, the Clarke Schools Food Pantry received the donation award! Click through to the latest feature to read about this year’s event and more…

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Meat, Dairy Shortages Raise Concerns at Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry

With recent price hikes in meat and protein as well as some milk products, the Clarke Community Schools Food Pantry is concerned with meeting the demand for the upcoming holiday season.
With the help from local stores as well as businesses and community members, the vacant shelves could very well see a boost.
Click through to the latest feature to learn more and how you can help the pantry this holiday season.

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Employment Opportunity – Osceola Wastewater Lab Analyst / Technician

Performs a variety of laboratory analyses, including organic and inorganic chemical, and microbiological analyses of industrial and domestic wastewater, sludge, groundwater, well water, surface water, or potable water; develops techniques to improve laboratory analysis procedures; advises and assist other operations personnel in conducting routine lab work relating

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Medicare Open Enrollment: Understanding the Differences between Medicare and Medicare Advantage

A special education article from Clarke County Hospital covers the Medicare Open Enrollment and the pros and cons to each of the Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and Medicare Advantage (Part C).
This is valuable information for those navigating enrollment which started October 17th and goes through December 7th. Click through to read more…

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Osceola Water Works Customer Notification Regarding EPA Lead Service Line Inventory

Over the past year, Osceola Water Works has gathered information to create an inventory of service lines and their materials in an effort to identify which ones may contain lead, in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
Click through to read about what that means to Osceola’s water customers and what you can do next …

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Latest ORBIT Center Completion Dates Build Excitement for the New Year Courses

A recent progress tour of the new ORBIT Center is helping build excitement for local and regional businesses, manufacturers and educators for its 2025 opening. With 10,000 square feet of space, a majority of which will be dedicated to lab and hands-on educational curricula, the new facility will be a unique addition and draw to south-central Iowa.
Click though to see the latest photos and more on the programming slated to start in the center as early as January…

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