Osceola Manufacturing Interns See a Bright Future

Osceola Manufacturing Interns See a Bright Future

When it comes to helping a community grow, the future choices of its young workforce and their families makes a big difference. At Wednesday’s CEO Luncheon, sponsored by the Clarke County Development Corporation, over 35 professionals, including Paul Dunnwald from Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research

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CCRC Moves to Final Stages with Reservoir Project Finish Line In Sight

CCRC Moves to Final Stages with Reservoir Project Finish Line In Sight

After decades of planning, studies, and hard work, the Clarke County Reservoir project is on schedule and ready to move on to its next phase. In the mid 1990s, a study was commissioned to evaluate the viability of a new, larger reservoir to meet the growing needs

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Clarke Schools’ Graduating Class Bursts With Bright Futures

Clarke Schools’ Graduating Class Bursts With Bright Futures

Graduation is always a bittersweet time of year, saying goodbye to students as they branch out and make their own way in the world. Over the last several years, Clarke Community Schools has seen an upward trend in graduates, future planning, and overall academic and professional achievements.

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New Digital Updates Help Users Find Local Activities

New Digital Updates Help Users Find Local Activities

The latest updates to the Web site ClarkeCountyLife.com have been made to help users find Osceola and Clarke County’s local activities through a simple, mobile information portal. With the growth of the community and organized groups becoming more abundant, tracking and coordinating information for activities throughout the

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Clarke Welding Event Bolsters Student Community Connection

Clarke Welding Event Bolsters Student Community Connection

For the past three years, Clarke Community Schools and the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) have collaborated with local business leaders to create advisory boards that will help students participate in activities that could lead to future careers in Clarke County. Friday afternoon, the Industrial Tech Advisory

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IA Rep. Loebsack Talks Workforce and Tariffs With Miller Products Company

IA Rep. Loebsack Talks Workforce and Tariffs With Miller Products Company

On April 12th, 2019, Iowa Congressional Representative Dave Loebsack announced his decision to retire at the end of this current term. In 2020, after 15 years in the House, the seat representing Iowa’s 2nd District will be handed off to a new representative. That in no way

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CCDC and Clarke Students Focus on Future Skills and Future Careers

CCDC and Clarke Students Focus on Future Skills and Future Careers

For the last three years, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has been working with administrators, staff, and students at Osceola’s Clarke Community High School to build a stronger focus on career path planning and post-secondary school job opportunities. With manufacturing, hospitality, and medical fields being the

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Lakeside Casino Hires Local Talent as New Sales Manager

Lakeside Casino Hires Local Talent as New Sales Manager

Lakeside Casino in Osceola is seeing some big changes recently, and one of them is the addition of a new Sales Manager. Monika Davis was born and raised in Osceola, graduating from Clarke Schools in 1996. Until recently, she was the owner and director of the Wild

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CCDC Helps Clarke County Sheriff K-9 Unit Hit the Ground Running

CCDC Helps Clarke County Sheriff K-9 Unit Hit the Ground Running

The Clarke County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a grant from the CCDC to facilitate the purchase, training, and outfitting of a K-9 tactical unit. Deputy Brian Akers is in the process of securing a dual-purpose canine from Canine Tactical in Chariton, Iowa, to better serve the communities

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New Board Members Bring Diverse Perspectives to the CCDC

New Board Members Bring Diverse Perspectives to the CCDC

This year is starting out as one of transition for the Clarke County Development Corporation. With two board members departing in January to pursue personal and professional paths (Dave Walkup to spend more time closer to family and Ryan Lundquist to focus on growing his business), the

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