STAY IN TOUCH WITH CLARKE COUNTY
Ashleigh Eckels
Osceola Chamber Main Street
115 E. Washington St., Osceola, IA 50213
641-342-4200
[email protected]
EVENTS
Farmers Market
Osceola | June – October
Tuesday Afternoons and Saturday Mornings on the Courthouse Lawn
Clarke County Fair
Osceola
July 14 – July 22
May 30: Summer Block Party, Osceola
July 4-6: 4th of July Celebration, Osceola
Aug. 1-2: Jamboree, Murray
Sept. 6: Latino Festival, Osceola
Sept. 5-21: Restaurant Week, Osceola
Oct. 27: Downtown Spooktacular, Osceola
Oct. 31: Spooktacular, Osceola
Oct. TBD: Heritage Days, Osceola
Nov. 7: Wine Walk, Osceola
Dec. 6: Christmas in the Park, Osceola
Discover Osceola, Iowa:
Where History Meets Adventure
Located at the crossroads of I-35, Highway 34, and Highway 69, Osceola, Iowa, is a vibrant destination blending culture, history, and entertainment.
Start your visit at Revelton Distilling Company, where locally-sourced ingredients create award-winning spirits. Just west, Lakeside Hotel Casino offers gaming, concerts, dining, and scenic views. Historic Downtown beckons foodies and shoppers alike. Savor delicious bites at local eateries, grab a coffee from a cozy café, or indulge your sweet tooth with creamy ice cream. Explore boutique shops offering unique finds and handcrafted goods. With lively events like the Fourth of July celebration, Latino Festival, and Wine Walk, downtown is the heart of the community and a must-visit destination.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore over seven miles of walking and biking trails, visit Lauren’s Bark Park, Osceola Municipal Golf Course or enjoy East Lake Park’s amphitheater, campground, and educational programs.
Highway 34 is home to top shopping destinations like Harvest Barn Marketplace, Acquisitions, and Junction Creamery, perfect for a sweet treat or local treasure.
Step into history at the Clarke County Museum, showcasing vintage farm equipment, a schoolhouse, and military exhibits.
Whether you’re here for a weekend or just passing through, Osceola invites you to explore, unwind, and feel right at home.
Added Amenities
Osceola amenities continue to improve and expand. With over 7 miles of walking/biking trails throughout the community, there is so much to explore. Lauren’s Bark Park is a place for the furry, four-legged residents of Osceola to stretch their legs, run around and enjoy themselves. East Lake Park campgrounds, amphitheater and their newest addition to be added in 2024 an education building to hold, day camps, community programs, trainings and so much more; Osceola has a lot to explore!
Memories & Memorabilia at the Museum
Explore the Clarke County Museum Sunday afternoons, 1-4pm May through October, and learn about the local past and what life looked like in Clarke County.The museum went through big changes in 2023 and it’s a stop worth making. There’s so much to explore; walking through old farm equipment collections, the old Knox Township schoolhouse, a military section, clothing of years past and so much more to be discovered! There are many stories to be told of Historic Osceola’s past and you can find one yourself exploring the museum!
ATTRACTIONS
Becky Persels Skate Park
West Shaw
Osceola
Clarke County Historical Museum
Hwy. 69 South,
Osceola
641-342-4404
Disc Golf
Hwy. 69 North,
Osceola
Historic Depot & Amtrak Stop
Osceola Amtrak Station
B: Main & East Clay St.
Osceola
800-872-7245
Lakeside Casino & Hotel
777 Casino Dr.
Osceola
Mormon Trail
Throughout Clarke County
641-342-4404
Mormon Trail Ruts
2 miles west of Murray
641-342-4404
Municipal Golf Course
400 E. Fayette, Osceola
641-342-3717
Osceola Public Library
Carnegie Library 300 S. Fillmore
Osceola
Revelton Distilling Company
1400 W. Clay Street, Osceola
Restored Lyric Theater
118 S. Fillmore
Osceola
Warrior Osceola Statue
Hwy. 34 West
Osceola
641-342-4404
PLACES TO STAY
AmericInn Motel & Suites
111 Ariel Dr.
Osceola
641-342-9400
Blue Haven Motel
325 S. Main
Osceola
641-342-2115
Evergreen Inn Motel
221 W. McLane
Osceola
641-342-3162
Lakeside Hotel & Casino
777 Casino Dr.
Osceola
641-342-9511
Quality Inn
710 Warren Ave
Osceola
641-342-6666
Super 8 Motel
720 Warren Avenue
Osceola
641-342-6594
The Jefferys Hotel Extended Stay
1520 Jefferys Dr.
515-238-1594
PARKS/CAMPING
Grade Lake Park:
Lake Shore Drive
Lauren's Bark Park:
801 East McLane St.
East Clay Street Park:
601 East Clay Street
Seminole Park:
Country Club Drive.
Q-Pond Park and Walking Trail:
West Clay Street walking trail connects to East Lake Park.
Little Indian Park:
Corner of Temple and Jackson Street.
Warren Family Park:
Warren Avenue and Truman Road.
Hopeville Square Park:
Hopeville, Iowa
Mallory Park
Murray, Iowa
Murray Recreation Complex:
Murray, Iowa
East Lake Park:
Located 1 mile east of Osceola on Hwy. 34.
Liberty Park:
U.S. Hwy 69 north of Osceola, 2905 Walker St. Liberty, Iowa.
Coyote Canyon Wildlife Area:
Located 9 miles northwest of Osceola, directional signs from County Road R35 and Pacific Street to 180th Ave.
Green Pine Wildlife Area:
Located 8 1⁄2 miles northeast of Osceola on county road R50.
Turkey Ridge Wildlife Area:
5 miles south of Osceola on U.S. Highway 69, then 2 miles east on county road H45, and 3⁄4 miles south on 250th Avenue.
Stephens State Forest:
West on Hwy. 34, Woodburn, Iowa.
Clarke County Fairgrounds:
2070 Hwy. 34 West, Osceola
Lakeside Casino:
I-35 Exit 34 West, Osceola.
Revelton Distilling Company “Harvest Hosts”:
I-35 Exit 34 East, Osceola.
West Lake and Marina:
I-35 Exit 34 West, Osceola.
MUST DO ACTIVITIES IN CLARKE COUNTY
Clarke County Fair
One of the greatest 4-H fairs around, featuring many activities for the whole family, including inflatables, games, agriculture shows, live entertainment as well as a truck and tractor pull.
Clarke County Museum
Spend the day exploring the Clarke County Museum, open Sundays. May through October. While you’re there take a walk-through history at the Harlan cabin, the old schoolhouse and farm equipment from earlier years.
Tuesday On The Square
Spend Tuesday on the square with the Farmers’ Market and Tuesday Night in the Park featuring a variety of activities and music. Also get your fresh produce on Saturday mornings at the Farmers’ Market downtown.
Revelton Distillery
One of Osceola’s best hidden gems, home of the $5 movie and world class popcorn!
Municipal Golf Course
We invite you to play this challenging yet beautiful 9-hole course.
Lyric Theater
One of Osceola’s best hidden gems, home of the $5 movie and world class popcorn!
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown is a true destination featuring beautifully restored historic buildings. Stroll the square, do some shopping, and enjoy some great dining experiences.
Carnegie Library
Come discover Osceola’s Carnegie Library, dedicated as a Carnegie Library in 1911 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, where so much family fun to be had!
Trails
Explore over 7 miles of trails in Osceola and wander through over 12 parks and wildlife areas throughout Clarke County.
Outdoor Fun
Fern Underwood Family Aquatic Center & Becky Persels Skate Park – Enjoy a swim for people of all ages featuring a diving board, water slide and zero –depth entry space for littles. Grab your helmet, pads, wheels of choice and head to the skate park for extreme athletes of all ages.
Independence Day Celebration
Southern Iowa’s largest 4th of July Celebration, a 4-day event packed with family fun including a carnival, live entertainment, parade and much more in Osceola!
Lakeside Hotel Casino
Always your good time getaway, stay and play at Lakeside Hotel Casino. With over 600 slots and table games on their newly renovated casino floor you are sure to find what you are looking for.
