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Help Children Cope with Emotions about the News of School Shooting

January 4, 2024, 11:55 am | David Brown

Children may experience a wide range of emotions in response to the news and social media information about a recent shooting at an Iowa school. David Brown, behavioral health state specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers tips for understanding children's reactions and helping them cope.

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Dairy Goat Webinar Series Continues into 2024

January 3, 2024, 1:57 pm | Jennifer Bentley

Dairy goat producers can learn the latest in industry trends and topics by tuning into dairy webinars, being held throughout the year in 2024. Topics will include nutrition, biosecurity, improving milk quality, plus disease and health concerns.

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Consider These Tips before Filing Your Tax Return

January 3, 2024, 1:30 pm | Barb Wollan

Many Americans look forward to a significant income tax refund each year and may be eager to file their tax returns as quickly as possible. Before rushing to your computer or your tax preparer, consider these tips from Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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CropsTV Returns for Fourth Season Online

December 20, 2023, 2:44 pm | Brent Pringnitz, Meaghan Anderson

The educational online program known as CropsTV will be offered again in 2024. CropsTV is presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and delivers crop production information directly to farmers and agricultural service providers.

‘Tis the Season to Not Get Scammed

December 15, 2023, 11:48 am | Carol Ehlers

The holidays are a busy time for scammers, who increase their efforts to steal your money or personal information. Don’t get “Scrooged” by a holiday scam, says Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist in family wellbeing with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension

December 14, 2023, 9:42 am | Daniel Andersen

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry/solid manure operators on five different dates and locations in February.

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ISU Extension and Outreach Webinar to Spotlight New Fiscal Reports for Iowa's Cities and Counties

December 12, 2023, 2:15 pm | Esther Crompton , Biswa Das

On Dec. 14, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a free specialized webinar focused on the recently released City and County Annual Fiscal Conditions Reports for the 2022 fiscal year. Aimed at city and county officials across Iowa, this session is crucial for those seeking to understand and effectively use these comprehensive financial reports.

Introductory RUSLE2 Soil Loss and Iowa Phosphorus Workshop Planned for March

December 12, 2023, 11:56 am | Kapil Arora

A March 7 workshop in Altoona will provide an opportunity for producers to learn more about the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation 2 (RUSLE2), as well as the Iowa Phosphorus Index. The workshop is a collaborative effort of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the United States Department of Agriculture and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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