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Help Children Build Summer Camp Skills at Home

July 1, 2020, 8:13 am | Cindy Thompson

With many summer camp opportunities canceled due to the pandemic, this year parents can start a new tradition and foster some camp activities and benefits at home, said Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

 

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2020 4-H Show Iowa to Provide Virtual Recognition of 4-H Exhibits, Events

June 30, 2020, 4:11 pm | Mitchell Hoyer, Valyn Bodensteiner

A special exhibition, 4-H Show Iowa, will provide state level recognition to partially replace the loss of learning opportunities due to the postponement of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Included in these virtual celebrations are 4-H Exhibits, Communication Events and the Awardrobe Clothing Selection.  

Partnership Will Strengthen School Wellness Programming in Iowa

June 23, 2020, 1:00 pm | Rachel Sweeney, Laura Paulsen, Gregory Welk

It is said that prevention is the best medicine, and that is the goal of a new partnership between Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Heart Center Foundation. The foundation will provide support for SWITCH, an evidence-based, school wellness initiative designed to help schools promote healthy lifestyles for youth.

ISU Extension and Outreach County Offices Begin Reopening to the Public

June 23, 2020, 11:12 am |

Throughout the state, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offices are beginning to reopen to the public. Some offices already are fully open to the public, some are open by appointment only and others are preparing to reopen. Iowans should contact their county office for information about local reopening plans.

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Iowa Learning Farms Webinar to Focus on Wetlands

June 19, 2020, 11:04 am | Hilary Pierce, Jacqueline Comito

Iowa Learning Farms will host a webinar on Wednesday, June 24 at noon about the potential that targeted wetland restorations have to reduce agricultural nutrient loads.

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Options for Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows and Events Announced

June 18, 2020, 10:00 am | Valyn Bodensteiner, Debbie Nistler, Mike Anderson

The Iowa State Fairgrounds will host a Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show this summer, following the postponement of the 2020 Iowa State Fair. The revised schedule for 4-H livestock shows will be spread out over three weeks and held Thursday through Saturday – Aug. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22.

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