Local Support Pushes Clarke iJag Program to Success Beyond Expectations

On September 20, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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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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Osceola’s Infinity Health Dental Clinic Move Leads to Dental Care for More

On September 13, 2023   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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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.
Click through to learn more about the Dental Clinic’s recent move and how its impacting dental care in the area …

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Visioning Session Continues Impressive Community Response

On July 25, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Thursday night, at an open house at Revelton Distillery, local leadership and the community gathered to discuss and add more ideas for for the future development of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The event was very well attended and many exciting ideas were exchanged.

Take a look at the latest feature for more on the ideas proposed as well as next steps for the plan…

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Discovery Leads to Next Steps on Comprehensive Plan: A Vision for Osceola

On June 29, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Osceola Special Announcements, Your News  
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After their initial discovery phase, the City of Osceola is embarking on the next stage in their comprehensive planning strategy. City leadership, business owners, and stakeholders across Osceola plan to come together in a public visioning session where they’ll review initial input and look to gather more suggestions from the community to help guide the 2045 comprehensive plan.
Click through to the latest feature to read more about the visioning session and how you can participate…

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SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference

On May 24, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Are you a Veteran? Are you looking to start, build or grow a business? … THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!
As a representative of Home Base Iowa and supporter of America’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the CCDC is encouraging all local Clarke County, Iowa Veterans interested in starting their own business or currently have a business to join some of the best minds in entrepreneurship at the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference.
Click through to the feature event listing for more information…

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CCDC May Community Grants and Donations Exceed $100,000

On May 24, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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In May’s Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) board meeting, a handful of non-profits and organizations from around the community took advantage of more than $100,000 of approved grants and donation support through the CCDC. Organizations throughout Osceola and Clarke County, Iowa look to the CCDC for support

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Clarke Industrial Tech Students Show Off Real-World Skills

On May 16, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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Clarke Industrial tech students came together with local manufacturing mentors to showcase student achievements in an annual welding event. The students teamed up with local experts to test skills and showcase talents on new projects for the city.
Click through to the latest feature to read more about the growing student participation and the skills they’re picking up for their futures…

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Join the Conversation: City Encouraging Community Input on Comprehensive Plan 2045

On May 5, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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JOIN THE CONVERSATION! The City of Osceola is embarking on the input and discovery phase in their comprehensive planning strategy. City leadership, business owners, and stakeholders across the city are looking to gather insights, information, and suggestions from the community to help focus the 2045 comprehensive plan via an online portal.
The City provided detailed information on how the community can come together to participate in the plan. Click through to read more and get involved…

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SPECIAL EVENT – Grow Your Community’s Tree Canopy

On April 7, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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With the recent storms and Spring on the way, it’s really time to start thinking about your trees and, if damaged or in danger of pest infections, how to strengthen the community tree canopy. Osceola Master Gardeners recently reached out to Trees Forever to coordinate a special event to discuss exactly that.

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SWCC’s Dr. Welch – Bringing a Dedicated Passion for Student and Tech Industry Success

On April 5, 2023   /   Clarke County Schools, Your News  
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With the recent $2million funding announcement for the development of a new tech center in Osceola (next to SWCC’s Osceola campus), local leadership and industrial professionals alike looked to the experience of SWCC’s Dr. Welch for her insights on how to deliver a project that: A) addresses industrial CRT and continuing education needs and B) incorporates a growing student focus and student career path approach.

Click through to read how Dr. Welch’s experience and insights are helping build student and industry success in southern Iowa…

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