Iowa Workforce Development and the Clarke County Development Corporation are bringing local business owners, managers, HR professionals and industry leaders together for an Employer Listening Session on September 14.
This is an opportunity to share what you’re seeing in the workplace, from hiring and recruitment challenges to skills gaps, employee retention, and more.
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During Water and Wastewater Workers of Iowa Week, August 23–29, 2026, Osceola Water Works is proud to recognize the hardworking team of professionals who keep our water systems safe and reliable.
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The Osceola Mini-Pitch project is one step closer to becoming a reality. With more than $180,000 already raised, the Kick It Forward team has reached the final stretch of its fundraising campaign—and a $35,000 grant from CCDC will help push the project into construction.
The new facility will add another unique recreational and quality-of-life asset to Osceola, providing a dedicated space for soccer, youth athletics and community activities.
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The Clarke County Water Supply Project has reached another major milestone in its decades-long effort to secure a sufficient, long-term water solution for South-Central Iowa.
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Local employers know their workforce needs better than anyone, and now’s the time to help shape local training opportunities.
The CCDC, SWCC, and the Industrial Technology Advisory Board have launched a regional Workforce Training Survey to guide future leadership, technical, and continuing education programming at the ORBIT Center and SWCC Osceola Center. Take a few minutes to participate and help build a stronger workforce for Clarke County.
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