In August of this year, the Clarke County Development Corporation celebrated it 55th anniversary. With a focus on community and economic development, the CCDC has been instrumental in much of Osceola and Clarke County’s growth and success.
Click through to the latest feature to read about some of the bigger milestones from CCDC’s first 55 years and a peek into their vision for the future…
With a generous grant through the Walmart Foundation, 75 first aid kits will be distributed to local families through Osceola’s Clarke County Clinic.
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Clarke Community Schools brought on a new Director of Teaching and Learning this year. Dr. Stephanie Brown, with more than 25-years of educational and administrative experience looks to bring a fresh approach to curriculum and programming to the teachers and staff at Clarke.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Brown, her journey to the Clarke district and her vision for the future of the district…
Osceola’s Miller Products Company had a visit from Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg last week. The intention for his visit was to get an idea of how the manufacturing industry is faring across rural Iowa. The Miller team gave a tour and had some good discussions on what the industry is looking like and what they could use to make it better.
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The latest updates on Osceola Water Works’ 3-stage plan to help mitigate future water shortages has been completed with the addition of new infrastructure at SIRWA’s east water tower. This latest cooperative update will help reduce the draw on West Lake’s supply for customers across south central Iowa.
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After an extensive search and interview process for the new Executive Director position at the Clarke County Development Corporation, the CCDC Board is happy to welcome Andrew B. Clark (no “e”) to the position starting September of 2024.
Click through to read about Andrew, his background with the community and local businesses, and his vision for the organization…
Kading Properties is delighted to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion of the Vesta Village workforce housing development. This event marks the culmination of city, community, and local employer efforts to bring affordable and quality housing to Osceola. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Vesta Village will
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Clarke Community Schools has been bringing on new staff and filling positions to help make the 2024-25 school year the best yet. At the elementary building, a Dr. Kevin Schlomer will be stepping in as the new Principal and leader for students and teachers.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Dr. Schlomer, his journey to the Clarke district and his vision for the new year…
The Clarke County reservoir project was recently featured at the 2024 Annual Water Treatment and Distribution Conference held in Ankeny, Iowa (July 15th-16th). The presentation, given by HDR, Inc. provided a comprehensive overview of the reservoir project as well as updates on timelines and expected milestones.
If you’d like to learn more about the project, click through to the latest feature…
Clarke County Hospital is committed to providing excellent, compassionate and personalized care to the people of South Central Iowa. We pride ourselves on continuing to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our local community. One of our latest additions is our new In-House MRI Suite. This
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