Osceola News

McBroom family, Three generations of builders The McBroom name covers three generations of Osceola builders - Frank McBroom, Rex McBroom, and Roc McBroom.

CHRISTMAS WISHES: Kiaya Dunbar, left, and Josie Dunbar tell Santa and Mrs. Claus what they want for Christmas.

An Arkansas man was arrested and brought back to Iowa City last week for allegedly sexually abusing a young girl on several occasions.

Ida "Jeanne" Miller, the eldest child of Frank Ellsworth Trumbo and Meda Harrison Marquis Trumbo was born March 25, 1921, in Osceola at the Doctor Dean House and passed from this life Sunday, Nov.

Furnas Electric, The End The Osceola Furnas Electric Plant excelled in cleanliness.

Myron Hirschman, president of Hirsch Systems, holds up a sample ofcomposted materials.

Osceola's downtown square is home to another business. All American Plumbing opened in November in the old Neidt's Plumbing building located at 117 West Washington.

Furnas Electric, Part II By 1977, after two years of operation, the Osceola Furnas Electric factory was almost self sustaining.

For 40 years, Clarke County residents have been making Christmas a little better for some local children.

A forecasted 12 inches of snow expected for the Osceola area has caused the city to extend its snow ordinance.

SERVICE CONTINUES: Kim White, left, will take over Osceola's JCPenney Catalog merchant center Dec.

A rollover vehicle accident outside of New Virginia on Nov. 28 put two people in the hospital with severe injuries, according to Iowa State Patrol.

The lake is full, some lots are sold and development is just around the corner. It's an exciting time for Arbor Valley Lake planners as the dream of living “green” starts to take shape.

The method of disposal of waste within our county presents us with a very serious problem.

Southwestern Community College's Osceola Center, 2520 College Drive, has seen growth and change during the fall of 2009.

Harassing phone calls were reported at 614 S. Main St on Nov. 18. A incident was reported at Maple Hill Cemetery on Nov.

A board that has existed for 32 years is now recognized within Osceola's Code of Ordinances.

Osceola police are investigating two unexplained deaths that occurred Nov. 7. Chief Marty Duffus said police responded to a call at 7 p.m. at 116 N. Adams St.

SHOOTING FLAMES: Volunteer fire fighter Robbie Hurley breaks a window during a controlled burn Nov.

ACCIDENTS Lyndsey Werner, Osceola, was cited for failure to yield Nov 11 after attemtping to turn north on Warren Ave.