Clarke Elementary Calling On Community for Playground Fundraising Help

Clarke Elementary Calling On Community for Playground Fundraising Help

The Clarke Elementary School lower elementary playground allows the preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students a much-needed break during the school day. Unfortunately, the playground hasn’t been updated since back in 1995 and is in need of developmental and safety upgrades. That’s why the administration and a

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Clarke County Hospital Offering Free Well Woman Exams

Clarke County Hospital Offering Free Well Woman Exams

Utilizing funding awarded to the Hospital by Bras for the Cause, Clarke County Hospital is offering free Well Woman Exams beginning October 5, 2020. The exam includes: 3D Mammogram Screening and Image Reading Cervical Screening Lab Screening All women who would like to take advantage of this

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Clarke County Reservoir Project Engineering Reports Return with Added Costs

Clarke County Reservoir Project Engineering Reports Return with Added Costs

On September 17, the latest engineering report, including revised cost projections for the Clarke County Reservoir, was submitted to the Clarke County Reservoir Commission by HDR Engineering. With initial engineering and construction costs estimated in 2013 and after geotechnical research revealed numerous unforeseen challenges, the reservoir project

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OCMS, CCDC Partner with IASBDC for #IASBDCMOBILE Communities Free Event

OCMS, CCDC Partner with IASBDC for #IASBDCMOBILE Communities Free Event

On October 1st, local business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to a new #IASBDCMOBILE Community event from America’s SBDC Iowa. Held in partnership with Osceola Chamber Main Street and the Clarke County Development Corporation, business experts from around the area will be on hand to discuss unique

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Clarke County EMA, Osceola Fire Department Secure over $150K in Grants For Improvements

Clarke County EMA, Osceola Fire Department Secure over $150K in Grants For Improvements

The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have awarded a substantial grant to the Osceola Fire Department for necessary updates to the radio communications equipment. Chief Byron Jimmerson and Jeremy Rounds of the Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) worked together to write the grant proposal. The

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Clarke County Hospital Launches Website to Address Childhood Trauma

Clarke County Hospital Launches Website to Address Childhood Trauma

As a founding member of the Community Trauma Team serving Clarke and Decatur counties, Clarke County Hospital (CCH) has created a free resource center for the public and other communities in South-Central Iowa to support children living with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma. School districts, law

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VIDEO: Clarke Community Schools Kicks off 2020-21 With Virtual Tour of Renovations

VIDEO: Clarke Community Schools Kicks off 2020-21 With Virtual Tour of Renovations

The Clarke Community School District is in the midst of finishing up some much-needed renovations and updates to the High School / Middle School campus as well as the Elementary School and Bus Barn locations. Because of restrictions on visitors due to COVID-19, much of the progress

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New Osceola Housing Development To Meet Growing Demand

New Osceola Housing Development To Meet Growing Demand

Mortgage interest rates are rock-bottom right now, and potential homeowners, from young families to retirees, are looking to take advantage of the drop. Unfortunately, properties in Osceola and surrounding areas in the price range suitable for these buyers are scarce, leaving many buyers in limbo. According to

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Clarke Elementary Renovations Create Change in Security and Traffic

Clarke Elementary Renovations Create Change in Security and Traffic

With the closure of schools in the spring of 2020, the Clarke district took advantage of the reduced traffic at the elementary building to kick off some much needed renovations. To improve security, the main office has moved from the south-central side of the building to the

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Clarke Schools Prepares for 2020-21 With Return to Learn Plan

Clarke Schools Prepares for 2020-21 With Return to Learn Plan

The administrative team at Clarke Schools has been working tirelessly since March to have their Return-to-Learn plans ready to give students and staff the tools they need to continue learning safely in 2020 and beyond. Watch the video: Return To Learn Plan & Updates from Steve Seid,

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