Mosaic still serving the area, focusing their efforts on new ways to offer services

                Almost a year ago exactly, a significant change happened for one Clarion keystone business. In early 2019, Mosaic announced that they would no longer offer day services in Clarion. The organization supports people with diverse needs, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In the year since the announcement, many have assumed that Mosaic is basically gone from the area. However, that is not the case at all, as executive director Pat Costigan explained recently in an info session held at Mosaic last week.

                Mosaic itself has a long history. It was formed July 1, 2003 by the consolidation of two Nebraska-born Lutheran ministries dedicated to the needs of people with disabilities. In Clarion, it has existed for several years. Though several different organizations have operated in Wright County to serve people with disabilities, Mosaic as a company started its services in North Central Iowa in 2012 after assuming services previously provided by Krysilis.

                Costigan acknowledged that there has been a lot of “myths” flying around about what Mosaic is up to in the Clarion area. A year ago, the company did end some day services at their Clarion facility, located at 210 NW 2^nd Street. Rate cuts and lack of employees were cited as some of the reasons behind the change.

                Yet, Costigan says that while Mosaic may not be offering the same services they used to, they are still serving people not only in North Central Iowa but in Clarion currently. 

For the full story, see this week's Monitor