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Main Street Closure and Washinton Street Progress: What’... Significant progress is underway in downtown as infrastructure improvements continue to move forward along Washington Street. Crews have...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 4/25Date: April 25, 2025 Recent Weeks: Storm Sewer Installation Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Street Monday 4/28 to Friday 5/2 – Contractor...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 4/18Date: April 18, 2025 Recent Weeks: Storm Sewer Installation Sidewalk Installation ADA Accessible Ramps Poured Next Week: Phase 1A Washin...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 4/11Date: April 11, 2025 This Past Week: Storm Sewer Installation Sidewalk Installation Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Street Monday 4/14 to...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 4/4Date: April 4, 2025 Recent Weeks: Sanitary Sewer Installation Manhole Installation Pavement Removal Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Stree...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 3-28Recent Weeks: - Water main installation and water main services completed on Washington Street. -Sanitary sewer service installation Nex...
Washington Street Transformation: Major Infrastructure U... Progress continues downtown, with significant improvements already completed and more underway. The transformation of Washington Street ...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 3/21Recent Weeks: Water main and service installation. Light poles on Washington Street Removed. Washington Street watermain connected to Ma...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 3/7Date: March 7, 2025 Recent Weeks: Water Main Installation Pavement Removal Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Street Monday 3/10 – Contracto...
OCMS/CCDC Annual Celebration Honors Community ChampionsOn Friday, February 28 , Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) and Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) hosted the Annual Celebrati...
A Day of Sipping, Shopping & Supporting Local!What a fantastic day in historic downtown Osceola! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who came out to Sip + Shop , showing love for our local busin...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 2/21Recent Weeks: -No work week (2/17) due to low temperatures -Water Main Installation Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Street Monday 2/24 : ...
A Night to Remember: Snowflake Ball 2025On February 7 , the ballroom at Lakeside Hotel Casino was filled with excitement, laughter, and over 320 dads and daughters for a magica...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 2/7Recent Weeks: · Water Main Installation · Light poles to be removed · Connect new water line to both hydrants Next Week: · Mon-Wed testi...
Osceola Chamber Main Street Welcomes Five New Board MembersOsceola Chamber Main Street is excited to welcome five new board members, each bringing valuable experience, fresh perspectives, and a s...
Osceola Celebrates Completion of Downtown Façade ProjectThe highly anticipated façade renovation project in Osceola's historic commercial district has officially reached completion! Thanks to ...
Downtown Streetscape Water Main Work Begins January 14thOsceola’s historic downtown square streetscape project has been underway for less than a month. Partial lane closures along the north si...
DIGGIN' DOWNTOWN UPDATE - 1/3Recent Weeks: · General site set up and safety fence installation · Pavement removal · Existing utility investigation Next Week: Phase 1...
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Annual Commun... This prestigious award was initiated in 1950 by Osceola Rotary Chapter and Osceola Chamber - Main Street to recognize an individual with...
Shop Small, Win Big: Holiday Giveaway Supports Local Bus... The holiday season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by supporting local businesses and winning big? The Shop Smal...
Downtown Streetscape Construction Project Beginning MondayDate : December 13, 2024 Next Week: Phase 1A Washington Street Monday 12/16 – Washington Street will be closed for construction from the...
Christmas in the Park: A Magical Day in Downtown OsceolaSaturday, December 7, Downtown Osceola transformed into a Christmas wonderland as the annual Christmas in the Park event drew a packed c...
Osceola Receives $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge GrantFor more information, contact: Ashleigh Eckels Executive Director 641-342-4200 [email protected] Osceola Receives $100,000 Main Street ...
Exciting News: Ribbon Cutting Celebration Welcomes New B... A fresh addition to the local business scene, B & B's Variety Store is now open downtown at 111 E Washington Street. This new venture pr...
Tee-riffic Time at the Annual Chamber Main Street Golf T... Golfers took to the course September 13 for a 9 hole best shot scramble. Sixteen teams of four took the greens, made up of different loc...
Latino Festival "Uniting Neighbors" in Downtown OsceolaThe annual Latino Festival was held Saturday, September 7 bringing in the highest attendance this event has seen with hundreds of people...
OCMS is HiringOsceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) is seeking an energetic, creative, motivated, and flexible professional for an Office & Events Coordi...
Hawkeye Medical Services & Bit of a Stretch Yoga Ribbon ... On Tuesday, July 30 OCMS celebrated with Joe Sciarrotta (Hawkeye Medical Services LLC/IV Infusion Therapy and Nicole Nichols (Bit of Str...
Greetings from Osceola!Greetings from Osceola, IA we are incredibly excited about our newest mural downtown, every aspect of it holds meanings and memories in ...
Kick Off the Summer With Us! Mark your calendars and kick off the summer with us for our Summer Block Party happening downtown May 31. The fun begins at 4:30pm with ...
Sweet Scoops is Now Open at Their New LocationOn Friday, April 26 Osceola Chamber Main Street joined Sweet Scoops owners, Brian and Evon Salle, for this ribbon cutting and grand open...
2024 Main Street Iowa Development Awards Honor Outstandi... April 19, 2024 (Des Moines) - Main Street Iowa hosted the annual Main Street Iowa Development Awards celebration Friday evening in Des M...
Families Find Fun at OCMS Easter Egg HuntEvery area has its own Easter traditions, and for some residents one has been the Bunny Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt held by Osceola Chamb...
DJ, Tawny Waske Celebrates 15 Years of Groovin' at the S... On February 23, over 375 dads and daughters filled the ballroom at Lakeside Hotel Casino. We contribute the success of this event to our...
CDBG-CV Facade Project Kicks Off in Downtown OsceolaCDBG-CV Facade Project Kicks Off in Downtown Osceola
11 Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season in OsceolaThe Osceola Eagles, Aerie 3495 will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner, Thanksgiving Day at 1pm. They will be providing the main dish, sid...
Looking For Businesses and Organizations to Participate ... Lakeside Hotel Casino and Osceola Chamber Main Street are once again partnering this year for the Holiday Giving Tree program. We are lo...
Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Annual Commun... This prestigious award was initiated in 1950 by Osceola Rotary Chapter and Osceola Chamber - Main Street to recognize an individual with...
Santa's Helpers Wanted For Christmas in the Park Osceola Chamber Main Street is looking for groups to help us with our Christmas in the Park event, December 2. What we need: - Sponsor a...
Downtown Spooktacular Offers Candy, Costumes, and CommunityThe weather Friday, October 27 didn't stop families from dressing up in costumes and gathering downtown. Businesses lined the sidewalks ...
Plenty of Spooky Halloween Fun Planned for All Ages in O... Head to Downtown Osceola for Osceola Chamber Main Street's Downtown Spooktacular! This event is our reimagined Trunk or Treat event FREE...
Join Us In Welcoming Iowa Home & Land Realty to Osceola!On Friday, October 6 Osceola Chamber Main Street joined Iowa Home & Land Realty for their ribbon cutting celebration! Stop by 231 South ...
Welcome Jeffreys Hotel to Osceola!On Thursday, September 28 Osceola Chamber Main Street celebrated with Alison, Kenton, and Winston Frank (Pictured Right) on their new ve...
OCMS Golf Tournament Draws 12 Teams and Perfect WeatherLast Friday, September 15,Osceola Chamber Main Street held their annual golf tournament at the Osceola Municipal Golf Course, 42 golfers...
Upcoming OCMS Events & Ways to ParticipateOCMS is gearing up for the annual Downtown Spooktacular event around the Square and in the alleys! It will be held on Friday, October 27...
16 Can't Miss Menu Items to Try During Osceola's Restaur... Treat your taste buds to an amazing adventure enjoying pumpkin the flavor of fall, this year's Restaurant Week key ingredient.
5 Things to Do, 1 August WeekendStop in Osceola, Iowa August 26 for a day full of things to do; shopping, dining, and experiences. Take a look - everything’s worth exp...
Have You Heard About GoClarkeTV?Coming this week, August 16, an online TV network dedicated to Osceola & Clarke County, GoClarkeTV. This online TV station will provide ...
5 Things to Do This Week in OsceolaLooking for something to do this week, look no further we have rounded up 5 things for you to do in Osceola this week.