Motels & Bed & Breakfast's


AmericInn Motel & Suites
111 Ariel Circle
Osceola, Iowa
641-342-9400

America's Best Value Inn Motel
1520 Jeffries Dr
Osceola
641-342-2123

Blue Haven Motel
325 S. Main St
Osceola
641-342-2115

Days Inn
710 Warren Ave
Osceola
641-342-6666

Evergreen Inn Motel
221 W. McLane
Osceola
641-342-3162
 
Homestyle Inn Motel
702 N Main
Osceola
641-342-4611

Lakeside Hotel & Resort
777 Casino Dr
Osceola
641-342-9511

Super 8 Motel
1701 N Jefferson St
Osceola
800-800-8000
Area Attractions
 
Amtrack Station
Downtown Osceola, Iowa
641-342-4404

Clarke County Historical Museum

Hwy 69 South
Osceola, Iowa
641-342-4404

Warrior Osceola Statue
Hwy 34 west
Osceola, Iowa
641-342-4404

Mormon Trail Ruts
2 miles west of Murray
641-342-4404

50 x 30' flag

Hwy 34
Osceola, Iowa
641-342-4404

Mormon Trail
Throughout Clarke County
641-342-4404
Parks, Camping, & Hunting
 

East Lake
Osceola, Clarke Co
Conservation Board
641-342-3960

Hopeville City Park

Clarke County
Conservation Board
641-342-3960

Lakeside Casino Campgrounds

West of Osceola
877-477-5253

Liberty Park

Hwy 69 North, Osceola

Mallory Park
Murray, Iowa

Q Pond Park

Osceola

Stephens State Forest

Woodburn, Iowa

Stephens State Forest
Woodburn

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Masonic Lodge Print E-mail
 Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) has a goal of historic preservation in cornerstone suitesdowntown Osceola.  Over two years ago, OCMS began the process of rehabilitating the old Masonic Lodge on the corner of Washington and Main Streets.

 

The building was in poor shape when it was purchased and the top two floors had been vacant for several years.  The first floor housed an empty space and a Chinese restaurant.  Working together, OCMS and the Chinese restaurant worked to expand the first floor business and to completely remodel the upper floors into apartments.

This was no small task as the building was in such bad shape that the City was considering tearing it down!  With the help of the Main Street Iowa program, OCMS applied for an I-JOBS grant and received one.  Over the course of 2010 and 2011, funds were raised and the project began.

By December 2011, the building was complete and six new quality apartments had been created.  They were a mix of one and two bedrooms as well as a mix of lofted and unlofted spaces.  Five of the six apartments are rented and the Masonic Lodge is now an architectural jewel in downtown Osceola.

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Hopeville Harmony and Hills Print E-mail
      The first Sunday after Labor Day will once again bring a delightful day of music with the Hopeville Rural Music Reunion held in Hopeville Square County Park. The morning church service begins the day, and the jam sessions lasting until dusk, brings outstanding entertainment for the entire family.  Lunch is served and you can round it off with some of the best home-made pies you’ll ever taste.
       
     The timber hills around Hopeville, as with most of southern Iowa, possess a scenic beauty year round.  Mid October highlights the vast timber area blanketing it with fall colors. 
     
     The Grand River Valley, the wilderness area where Clarke, Union, Decatur and Ringgold counties meet, the H45 route to Stephens State Forest, as well as other areas of Clarke County is well worth seeking for autumn’s drive.
        
      Come visit our area. You’ll be glad you did.
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Osceola 4th of July Celebration Print E-mail
Join us for the best 4th of July celebration in Iowa.  The fun starts July 3, 2013 and runs through July 4.  Kenny’s Funland provides a good variety of carnival rides for all ages.  Tickets for the rides are sold in advance as well as during the Celebration.
     
We have a talent show, outhouse races, bingo, local entertainments, bands that play a variety of music and fireworks.  Opening ceremonies will be July 3.  A street dance will be held on the evening of July 3 in front of the fire station.  The fireworks start at dark on July 4 at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino.  The parade this year will be July 4 and starts at 11:00 AM.  Chuck DeVos and Bruce Harris emcee the parade in front of Robinson’s True Value seated in their recliners.  We choose a different theme each year.  It is always entertaining to see how local businesses, organizations and groups will dress and decorate to fit the theme.  Both Clarke and Murray school bands march in the parade.  The favorite part of the parade for the children seems to be the candy that is given out.
    
Don’t worry about food.  Our vendors offer walking tacos, BBQ beef, pork and chicken, buffalo, elk, corn on the cob, homemade pie, ice cream and spam burgers just to mention a few.  Celebrate with us July 3 -4, 2013.  



 
      
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Clarke County Fairgrounds and Event Center Print E-mail
altIn 2001, the Fair Board was contacted by the City of Osceola to consider relocating their facilities to allow for development of a new aquatic and recreation center.  Due to the needs of the Osceola community, the board decided to relocate to an undeveloped property just west of Osceola on Highway 34.

The Clarke County Fair is a rich tradition that dates back to the early 1900’s.  It has always been a place for families to connect and bond.  Its Board places a special emphasis on providing quality education and enrichment opportunities for area youth.
 
The Clarke County Fairgrounds and Event Center has been an exciting, growing venture in South Central Iowa.  The facility is poised to develop into a premier year-round entertainment venue for local, state and regional organizations, including livestock and machinery shows, judging contest, flea markets, craft shows, camper rallies, races, and jamborees.

Since 2004, the Clarke County Fair has been held at its new location just west of Osceola on HighwayThe annual rodeo is just one of many family events you will find in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa 34.  Other events held at the new facility include:  Iowa Rodeo Cowboy Association (IRCA) Finals, Circuit Stop-Iowa High School Rodeo Association, Mud Bog Events, Tractor Pull, Pickup Pull, Old Iron Show, WHO’s Great Iowa Tractor Ride Hub Headquarters, Osceola Chamber/Main Street Halloween Haunted House, Household Auctions, and Demolition Derby.  Events such as these impact local entities such as hotels and motels, gas stations, restaurants and retail stores. 

The fairgrounds continue to evolve into a complete facility consisting of: 
  • Event Center
  • Outside Arena
  • Grandstand area with 300’ track
  • Horse Barn
  • Cattle Barn
  • Hog Barn
  • Sheep Barn
  • Playground equipment area
  • Restroom Facilities
  • 60 unit Campground
 The Event Center is the newest addition to the fairgrounds.  The building has 9500 square feet of space and is estimated to seat 400 in the main meeting room.  It is ideal for wedding receptions, family reunions, meeting, craft shows, trade shows etc. 

For rent information and campground information please log onto:  www.clarkecountyfairgrounds.org
 

The Clarke County Fair Board thanks the entire community for their support in building the new facility that will be used for many years.  The project could not have been possible without the support of the community. 
 
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