Clarke County, Iowa manufacturer, Paul Mueller Company, spends some time on the Des Moines Business Record’s Made in Iowa Podcast.
Click through to watch/hear the podcast and the latest workforce innovations brought to Clarke County by the team at Paul Mueller!
Grant awards will be capped at a maximum of $4,000 per employee trained and $250,000 per employer.
More CCDC News →At its June meeting, the Clarke County Development Corporation Board approved nearly $240,000 in grant funding to support projects across Clarke County. From youth organizations and community infrastructure to continued housing development and emergency facility improvements, these investments reflect CCDC’s commitment to strengthening quality of life, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term growth across the region.
Read more about the organizations and initiatives receiving support this month…
Southwestern Community College is offering an eight-week Electrical Workforce Training program at the ORBIT Center in Osceola from July 8 through August 26. The hybrid course combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on lab training to help workers and employers build in-demand electrical skills.
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At last Wednesday’s board of director’s meeting, the CCDC voted to provide support to Families First, the organization founded by local children and families advocate, Fern Underwood. This vote continues more than 15 years of support for Fern’s legacy: ensuring children have access to activities and programming regardless of income level.
Click through to read more about the vote and how Fern’s efforts continue to impact local children and families






