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Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning 2022 Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 8

September 23, 2021, 10:02 am | Sandra Oberbroeckling

The Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program has extended the deadline for the 2022 program to Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. Eligible communities are those with populations of fewer than 10,000 residents, existing transportation-related issues, and a committee of volunteers willing to dedicate their time and talent to the visioning process. Only communities located within one mile of a state or federal highway will be selected.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online Series Begins Oct. 12

September 22, 2021, 3:00 pm | Malisa Rader

ISU Extension and Outreach offers Powerful Tools for Caregivers for those who provide care for a spouse, parent or friend with a chronic condition such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The telehealth program provides information, support strategies, communication techniques, stress reduction ideas and resources to assist family caregivers with their concerns related to caregiving.

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Farm to Table Task Force Announced in Iowa

September 21, 2021, 12:00 pm | Courtney Long

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship have announced members of the Farm to Table task force.

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Registration Open for Fall Virtual Municipal Professionals Institute

September 16, 2021, 3:08 pm | Sandra Oberbroeckling, Sara Shonrock

Registration is now open for the fall Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute, scheduled for Oct. 6-8 in a virtual format. The session is cosponsored by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office of State and Local Government Programs and the Iowa League of Cities. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.

Iowa Awarded NASA In-Flight Educational Downlink on Sept. 27

September 16, 2021, 1:45 pm | Valyn Bodensteiner, Sara Nelson

The Iowa Space Grant Consortium and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development have been awarded a NASA In-flight Education Downlink on Sept. 27. Youth from across Iowa will ask prerecorded questions to the astronauts on the International Space Station, Expedition 65. Astronauts will listen to the videos in space and then respond live on NASA TV during the virtual event.

Yard and Garden: Cool Season Annuals

September 14, 2021, 1:47 pm | Aaron J. Steil

Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers some advice that can help Iowans enjoy colorful annuals into November.

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Educators Praise Revised Ricochet Curriculum and Encourage Participation in Future Facilitator Trainings

September 14, 2021, 10:49 am | Haley Jones, Valyn Bodensteiner

Over the past year, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development staff have been providing facilitator trainings for Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure across the state. Ricochet is a middle school leadership initiative for youth participating in 4-H, school and community programming across the state.

Iowa 4-H Youth Participate in Shooting Sports State Competition

September 9, 2021, 1:09 pm | Valyn Bodensteiner, Kaycie Waters

Over 100 youth participated in the Iowa 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition on Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Big Springs Shooting Range in Searsboro, Iowa. 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports is focused on positive youth development and teaching life skills.

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