***Dates to Remember***  

Food Insecurity Up in Recessionary Times
(Posted on 11/23/2009)
U.S. food insecurity was at a record-high level in 2008; following the less severe 2001 recession, food insecurity continued to worsen through 2004. Margaret Andrews Mark Nord

Wanted: A few good men and or women to help add to our current shooting sports program!
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
The success of 4-H programs relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. Shooting sports instructors are responsible for the overall coordination and management of the county/area 4-H shooting sports program. If you are interested in being a volunteer or instructor for a shooting sports program, contact the East Pottawattamie County Extension Office today.

2009 KMA Night Pictures
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
2009 KMA Night pictures. KMA Night was held on November 10th at the KMA radio station in Shenandoah. Thank you KMA for hosting this awesome event!

2009 Jamboree Pictures
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Highlights of the East Pottawattamie County 4-H Jamboree that was held on November 15th, 2009 in Walnut, Iowa.

2010 4-State Beef Conference
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities. For more information

All-Iowa Hort Expo set for March 19 & 20, 2010
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The ISHS will once again partner with Iowa State University Extension to coordinate the event. More information about the Expo appears on the Society’s website, www.iowahort.org.

“Layoffs, state budget cuts and overall economic uncertainty can chip away at a family’s ability to cope. Just when they need each other’s support the most …”
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times

Your Marriage: Keeping it Strong in Stressful Time
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
“Tough Times Can Be Tough On Marriages” CLICK HERE

Extension’s Energy Tip for November 2009
(Posted on 11/1/2006)
Home Engery Publications: Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances.