Clarke County has taken an important step toward becoming a designated Opportunity Zone, with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority approving Census Tract 9603 for Iowa’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 nomination.
The designation encompasses essentially all of Clarke County west of I-35 and could provide a new pathway for attracting private investment!
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A smart equipment purchase by the Friends of Clarke County Conservation, combined with a quick and flexible response from CCDC, is bringing new playground equipment to East Lake Park. CCDC has approved a NEXUS Spark Grant to help make the project happen.
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A major step forward has been announced for the proposed mixed-use development at 101 W. Washington Street in downtown Osceola. “The Washington,” a 22 unit new residential complex with ground-floor commercial space, has been awarded more than $700,000 in Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits, clearing an important hurdle toward making the project a reality.
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As part of the Annual Water Main Replacement Program to improve and modernize Osceola’s water infrastructure, Osceola Water Works is moving forward with plans to replace an aging water main located along the 100 and 200 blocks of North Lincoln Street. This area has experienced repeated water
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Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is expanding its welding training opportunities in Osceola with a new hands-on MIG welding course beginning throughout October. The 32-hour course will provide practical training in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), with applications in manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, agriculture and more.
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