Drought Conditions Force Osceola Water Board To Increase Water Restrictions

In the Osceola Water Works Board meeting Thursday night, the water board voted unanimously to increase the conservation requirements from Section 2 – Water Warning, to Section 3 – Water Emergency, across all municipal water customers, residential, commercial, and industrial.
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With a Chance for a $5000 Donation, Nonprofits Should Plan Now for November Event

The 2023 Clarke County Development Corporation’s Community Nonprofit Forum is upon us. With a chance to receive a donation of $5000, nonprofits should start planning for the November 13th event today!
Click through to the latest feature to see more details surrounding the annual event and how you can help the community…

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With CCDC Support, County Moves Forward with County Records Digitization

ith funding earmarked from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as well as a discretionary grant from the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC), the Clarke County Supervisors decided to move forward with the completion of records digitization and archiving for both the Clarke County Recorder’s and the Clarke County Auditor’s offices.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about the County’s plans and the digitization project…

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New Special Ed Director Brings Systems-Oriented Focus to Clarke

With a systems-oriented approach, the new Director of Special Education and Special Services for Clarke Community Schools kicked off her first year in the role after more than 20 years with Green Hills Area Education Agency (AEA). Jennifer Adams-Potter has held leadership roles helping special education programs across the state with program development and more. Now she brings that focus to the Clarke district.
Check out the latest feature to learn more about Ms. Adams-Potter and her plans for the district’s special ed and special services programs…

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Local Support Pushes Clarke iJag Program to Success Beyond Expectations

iJag students at Clarke High School in Osceola, Iowa

The iJag program that was implemented in the Clarke Community School district just last year has seen some spectacular results. With the support from local businesses and organizations, the fledgling startup program more than doubled their student enrollment and saw some spectacular results for program participants as well as those supporting businesses!
Check out the latest feature on how the new iJag program is inspiring local students to envision (and effectively pursue) brighter and more rewarding futures…

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Water Board Asks for Conservation Diligence as Drought Conditions Worsen

The Osceola Water Works Board is looking to the community to help with water conservation measures during the recent drought impacting all of Iowa. Click through to the most recent feature to read about the latest drought numbers as well as see drone video of the drought conditions at West Lake.

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Osceola’s Infinity Health Dental Clinic Move Leads to Dental Care for More

Earlier this Summer, Infinity Health’s Dental Clinic relocated to Osceola’s historic square. With the help of a $50K Pillars Grant from the CCDC, the clinic is now offering dental care for those who may be under- or uninsured.
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Clarke Elementary Welcomes Associate Principal, Cory Wenthe

The Clarke Community School District continues to bring on new leadership for the 2023-24 school year. As elementary students prepare for their first days of the Fall semester, Mr. Cory Wenthe, will also be preparing for his first day with the district as Elementary Associate Principal.
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New Water Works Board Member and Staff Added to Represent Diverse Community

The Osceola Water Works Board spent time in selecting their next representative on the board as well as new staff positions. ztheir goal was to properly represent the growing Hispanic community in Osceola.
Check out the latest additions to Osceola Water Works and welcome Sandra and Maria to the team!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Clarke Schools Delay Start Date

In a special announcement made on August 18th, 2023, Clarke Community Schools’ Superintendent, Kurt DeVore, announced that the 2023-24 school-year start date for the district will be delayed.
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