Community Businesses and Leadership Gather for a Galloping Good Time

On January 23, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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At the OCMS / CCDC Annual Dinner Friday night, there was plenty of celebration adding up to a “Galloping Good Time!” 😉
With area businesses, community members and local leadership coming together to celebrate the past year’s achievements and offer awards and recognition to those who made a significant impact to the community, the evening was full of warmth and joy (even with negative temperatures outside).
Click through to check out the latest feature to see a slew of photos, some video and more on the 2024 OCMS/CCDC Annual Dinner!

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Fletcher Honored With 75th Annual Community Service Award

On January 23, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Friday night was an evening of celebration at the OCMS and CCDC Annual Dinner. One celebration that stood out was the 75th Annual Community Service Award that went to Mr. Duayne Fletcher from Osceola, Iowa. With heart-felt nominations from the community and his family, a humble Mr. Fletcher received Friday Night’s award.
Click through to the most recent update to read about Duayne and his award-winning dedication to the community…

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Osceola’s Miller Products Company Kicks off New Year under New Ownership

On January 19, 2024   /   CCDC, Your News  
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Since moving to Osceola in 1964, Miller Products Company has been an integral part of the local manufacturing community. As they ring in a new year, the Miller team also celebrates new ownership with Kerry Richardson taking the helm.
Join us in celebrating with Miller Products and congratulating Kerry on his new role in Osceola!

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Clarke County Hospital Encourages Community-wide CHNA Survey Participation

On January 17, 2024   /   Health & Wellness, Your News  
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Clarke County Hospital continues to promote the importance of the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Survey to the citizens of Clarke County, Iowa. The information gathered through this survey will help health and safety organizations develop strategies and programming for the entire county.
Click through to the latest update to learn more about the assessment and to get started on your feedback today…

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Current Drought Conditions Can Cause Increase in Water Infrastructure Disruptions

On December 27, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Osceola Water Works has been aware of the recent rise in water main breaks throughout the city. With temps fluctuating and ground shifting from freezing and thawing, breaks seem to be more pervasive than in the past, but that isn’t actually the case.
The most recent update from Osceola Water Works discusses the conditions that lead to infrastructure disruptions, gives a little history on Osceola’s updates and how you can help report.
Click through to the most recent update to read more…

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Encouraging Osceola to Think of Bottled Water as Conservation Measure

On December 13, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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While recent community water conservation measures have shown daily water use averages down and the dropping levels in West Lake slowing, the Osceola Water Works Board, City, and Clarke County EMA are encouraging water customers to consider implementing a bottled water routine for their daily water consumption needs.
To read more, click through to the latest update …

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Toys for Christmas Awarded $5,000 at Community Nonprofit Forum

On December 6, 2023   /   CCDC, Your News  
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The recent Community Nonprofit Forum hosted by CCDC provided more than the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to present their platforms and missions to help the community. It also provided a huge boost to the lucky winner of a $5,000 donation drawn from names of those attending the event.
Just in time for the holidays, this year’s recipient was Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas organization.
Click through to the latest release to read more about the award and how Toys for Christmas will be using giving back to the community this season…

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Important Update RE: Lower Intake Project at West Lake: 11/19/23

On November 21, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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On 11/18/2023 and 11/19/2023 divers were onsite at West Lake.  By the end of the day on the 19th, the reconfigured intake extension was successfully installed and water works crews tested pulling water from that lower intake. Due to low lake levels, Water Works staff will begin

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Important Update Regarding Lower Intake Project at West Lake: 11/15/23

On November 15, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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Below is a schedule of activities pertaining to raising the lower intake: Nov 4 – 5 Dive team was onsite to install components to raise the lower intake 4 feet.  A large rock located in the intake area created challenges for the divers to effectively raise the

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Mayor and City Officials Gear Up for Osceola’s Comprehensive Plan 2045

On November 15, 2023   /   City of Osceola, Your News  
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The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Osceola is quickly approaching the next phase of the development process. After the data gathered from extensive community input as well as from city officials and business owners, the team at RDG Planning and Design are working diligently to finalize it all and bring the plan together. Mayor Kedley and others have been anticipating the results and some of the findings are certainly exciting.
Click through to read about how the community, local businesses and leadership have come together to help create an inspirational vision for the future of Osceola…

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