Thanks to a $30,000 Grant from CCDC, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office has placed a new fully equipped patrol vehicle into service after a cruiser was totaled in the line of duty. The investment helped cover the high cost of upfitting and critical equipment, ensuring deputies can continue protecting our community without interruption.
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CCDC moved swiftly last week, approving a $15,000 Flashpoint Fund grant to support Clarke Community Schools student-athletes impacted by the Alley Bowl fire. With a grant committee vote on Wednesday, the funding was unanimously approved and distributed before the end of the week, reinforcing our commitment to students and community resilience.
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The Clarke County Development Corporation is closing out 2025 with hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in local infrastructure, housing, workforce development, and quality-of-life projects. CCDC’s year-end review highlights major community partnerships and outlines momentum already underway for continued growth in 2026.
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As rural Iowa food banks face increased demand and reduced funding, the Clarke County Development Corporation has donated the remainder of its 2025 Community Donation budget to three local food banks.
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The City of Osceola has reached a major milestone in expanding its community trail system with the completion of design and planning for a new trail extension over the I-35 bridge along Clay Street. With all federal grant documents finalized and signed, the project is officially positioned to move into its next phase
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The CCDC and Clarke County community and business leaders recently came together for a day of collaboration, setting bold priorities for 2026 and beyond. By working through challenges and discussing pathways to success, the group prioritized and took a BIG step to making Clarke County a true destination to live, work, and play.
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The Clarke County Development Corporation and Southwestern Community College celebrated the grand opening of the new ORBIT Center — an advanced training hub designed to strengthen south-central Iowa’s workforce and prepare students and employees for high-demand manufacturing careers.
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The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has awarded a SPARK Grant for more than $23,000 to help the Osceola Big Chief FFA expand hands-on agricultural education at Clarke Community Schools. The funding will support the installation of a new 12’ x 32’ greenhouse, giving students real-world experience in plant science, sustainability, and agribusiness.
This project—supported through CCDC’s new NEXUS Funding Program will grow more than plants; it will cultivate future leaders, innovators, and community builders right here in Clarke County.
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Each fall, the Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) organizes and hosts the Community Non-Profit Forum, offering local organizations a platform to network, share their achievements, and outline their plans for the upcoming year. At this event, local nonprofits and community groups are invited to highlight their biggest
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The City of Osceola, in collaboration with Kick It Forward, Osceola Chamber Main Street, and Musco Lighting, is proud to announce the launch of the Osceola Mini-Pitch Initiative. The first of its kind in Clarke County, the Osceola Mini Pitch initiative will offer the chance to play, connect, and grow in a facility that has the quality of a “mini-stadium,” yet the intimacy and accessibility suited for a growing community.
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