Osceola Water Works Response to Regional Water Restrictions

With recent questions from customers, the team at Osceola Water Works thought it would be good to address the water restrictions seen through many regional news outlets.
The restrictions issued by Central lowa Water Works (CIWW) are due to elevated nitrate levels in their primary water sources which are the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
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Clarke Welcomes New Associate Principal for Middle / High School

Clarke Community Schools is proud to welcome Mr. Marcus Munoz as the new Associate Principal for both Clarke Middle School and Clarke High School. Munoz officially begins his role on July 1, 2025, bringing with him over a decade of classroom and leadership experience, a commitment to

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Clarke Community Schools Welcomes New Activities Director: Mr. Kelly Winter

Clarke Community Schools is excited to announce the hiring of Mr. Kelly Winter as the district’s new Activities Director. With over two decades of experience in education and coaching, Mr. Winter brings a deep commitment to student growth, community engagement, and a fresh perspective to Clarke’s robust

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Final Call: Submit Your Water Line Info Before It’s Too Late

Osceola Water Works is issuing a final request to all customers: if you haven’t yet submitted information about your property’s water service lines, please do so before May 20, 2025. The deadline to submit the EPA-mandated Lead Service Line Inventory is fast approaching, and once the report is finalized and submitted, no further properties can be added to the project list and could result in costs to homeowners.
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Clarke Community Schools Calls for Volunteers to Mentor Students Through TeamMates Program

Osceola’s Clarke Community Schools is calling on community members to make a lasting impact in the lives of local students by becoming mentors through the TeamMates Mentoring Program. With a growing number of student applicants – with five girls and 18 boys on Clarke’s wait list –

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Clarke High School Welcomes Long Standing Leader for the District

Clarke Community Schools is welcoming a new High School Principal to the building. While no stranger to the district, Ruby Clyde will bring years of passion and love for her Clarke students to the new role, while also hoping to bring significant change to the position.
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Downtown Streetscape Water Main Work Begins January 14th

The latest updates to the Osceola Downtown Streetscape project will kick off on Tuesday the 14th. This stage of the development includes the updates to water main access and sub-street infrastructure. While some businesses and residents may see a water interruption, the City, engineers, and contractors are working to make sure the impact is minimized.
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Clarke County Sheriff Seeks Additional Team Members

With recent capital improvements, the Clarke County Sheriff is looking to add to their team. If you or someone you know is looking for a great-paying stable career path in law enforcement, this would be a great place to start.
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City Takes Action to Extend Osceola’s Trail System Over I-35

The City has taken action on extending Osceola’s trails over the I-35 exit off of Clay street (exit 34). With the help of the CCDC and an application for a Federal TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant, our trail network could reach as far as West Lake in the very near future.
Click through to the latest feature to read about what it took to make this happen the the vision for Osceola’s growing trail system…

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