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News from Boone County Extension

Decrease Sodium, Increase Potassium for Heart Health
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
February is American Heart Month. Decreasing sodium and increasing potassium are two heart healthy habits.

Iowa Tax Credits for Families
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Iowa Tax Law includes tax credits to help families. The Tuition and Textbook Credit has no income restrictions and can result in an Iowa Tax Credit of up to $250 per student in grades K-12. Parents of children age 3-5 may be eligible for the Early Childhood Development Credit.

Money Talk
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
A comprehensive and interactive workshop for adults of all ages and life stages!

Clover Kids

Short Term Clover Kids
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
Do you have a child in grades 1st - 3rd and are looking for a great after school program?...Check out Clover Kids!

Babysitting Basics

Babysitting Basics Training Course
(Posted on 1/16/2012)
Boone County Hospital and Boone County ISU Extension & Outreach are offering a Babysitter Basics training course on Wednesdays in February (1,15, 22 & 29). Find out more information here.

Ricochet

Ricochet: An Extreme Leadership Adventure
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
February 19 & 20, 2012, for 7th & 8th graders in Boone.

Volunteer Opportunities
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Do you have a caring interest in youth, their learning and skill building? Do you want to be a part of the 4-H mission: to empower youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults? The 4-H program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, and one or more may interest you! See examples of volunteer opportunities available in the Boone County 4-H Program. If interested in a volunteer opportunity, contact Boone County 4-H Coordinator, Natalie Hedlund at (515)432-3882 or natm@iastate.edu.

Register for Environmental Interest Club
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Are you a fourth to twelfth grade youth that likes the outdoors? If so, it’s time to register for the Environmental Interest Club offered by Iowa State University Extension Boone County.

2012 Crop Fairs

2012 Crop Fairs
(Posted on 12/20/2011)

Boone County Community Endowment Fund
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
A link to the 2012 Grant Timeline and Application!

Beef Cuts

Beef It Up!
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
4-H Beef Workshop for 4-Hers and their families in Boone, Hardin, Story & Marshall counties.

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Join 4-H!
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Interested in joining 4-H? Click here to find out more!

Horse Stall

Horse Stall Initiative
(Posted on 10/13/2011)
Donate your cans toward buying horse stalls for the county fair.

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