Clarke County

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

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Clarke County Fair

Osceola
July 14 – July 2

March 29: Fifth Friday Block Party, Osceola

March 30: Easter Egg Hunt, Osceola

May 31: Fifth Friday Block Party, Osceola

July 4: 4th of July Celebration, Osceola

Aug. TBD: Latino Festival, Osceola

Aug. 2-4: Murray Jamboree, Murray

Aug 30: Fifth Friday Block Party, Osceola

Sept. 13: Golf Tournament, Osceola

Oct. TBD: Clarke County Heritage Days, Osceola

Oct. 31: Downtown Spooktacular, Osceola

Nov. 1: Wine Walk, Osceola

Dec. 7: Christmas In The Park, Osceola

WELCOME TO OSCEOLA & CLARKE COUNTY

Sitting squarely in the crosshairs of I-35, Highway 34 and Highway 69, Osceola is the place to explore. Just off I-35 at the Clay Street Exit, Revelton Distilling Company commands attention. Rob and Christi Taylor built the multi-million-dollar operation by following a green business plan and cultivating partnerships. Born and raised in Iowa, Revelton is committed to making “grain to glass” spirits using local Iowa based grains and ingredients as much as possible. It’s a must stop for their award-winning spirits! Historic Downtown Changes on the Horizon. The City of Osceola has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant to enhance and restore the facades on nine downtown buildings. This means throughout 2024 downtown will be a buzz of construction as contractors work to complete this project with an ending result that will impact Historic Osceola’s downtown for decades!

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.