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Virtual Forage Field Day to Feature Annuals

April 28, 2021, 2:03 pm | Erika Lundy-Woolfolk, Rebecca Vittetoe

Learn about research pertaining to cool and warm season annual forages during a virtual field day June 3 with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Schools Invited to Participate in SWITCH for the 2021-2022 School Year

April 27, 2021, 9:20 am | Rachel Sweeney, Laura Paulsen

Registration is now open for SWITCH, School Wellness Integration Targeting Child Health. The innovative school wellness initiative supports and enhances school wellness programming for fourth through eighth-grade students. Through SWITCH, schools can help students to "Switch what they Do, View and Chew."

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

April 26, 2021, 8:34 am | David Brown

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and is a good reminder that Iowans still need to stay focused on mental health and resilience as the pandemic continues, says David Brown, behavioral health specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Virtual Crop Scouting School Now Available

April 21, 2021, 11:30 am | Daren Mueller, Warren Pierson

Crop producers can learn from specialists across the Midwest during the Virtual Crop Scout School, offered in part by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Remote Work Certificate Opens Employment Possibilities

April 19, 2021, 1:42 pm | Brenda Schmitt

Remote work is likely here to stay, with or without a pandemic. Through the Remote Work Certificate virtual course, Iowans can gain skills to be successful in remote work and increase their employment possibilities no matter where they live.

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Suicide Prevention Program Available for Faith Community Leaders

April 19, 2021, 1:23 pm | Demi Johnson

As communities across Iowa continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges continue to impact Iowans. In “Question. Persuade. Refer.” participants learn three steps to help save a life from suicide. This program is offered to support clergy, leaders and lay members of any faith community.

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Beef Improvement Federation Meeting Set for June 22-25

April 16, 2021, 1:04 pm | Dan Loy, Sherry Hoyer

The Beef Improvement Federation’s annual meeting and research symposium will offer the beef industry an in-person learning opportunity, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Iowans Are Invited to COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions

April 14, 2021, 1:32 pm | John D. Lawrence, Jill Brimeyer

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the Iowa Department of Public Health and University of Iowa are partnering to host information sessions about the COVID-19 vaccine April 17, 19 and 24. There is no fee or registration required and the sessions are open to all.

Time to Check Those Tree Stakes

April 9, 2021, 10:31 am | Jeffery Iles

This is the perfect time of year to inspect all trees still being supported by stakes, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Failing to do so could damage the trees.

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