Events

05/19/2008- Pesticide Applicator Testing
Exams are administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for private and commercial pesticide applicators. Confirming the testing time and site prior to travel is recommended - call 712-297-8611.

05/19/2008- Northwest Iowa Grape Growers' Workshop
This session will focus on training systems and trellis installation. This program is part of a series of monthly meetings designed for persons interested in developing the skills necessary for successful grape production. The program presenter is Randall Vos, Des Moines Area Community College Viticulture Instructor. This workshop series is sponsor

05/19/2008- Monthly Calhoun County Extension Council Meeting
The Calhoun County Extension Council will hold its monthly meeting to identify programming needs, approve financial vouchers, and address other issues related to ISU Extension - Calhoun County.

06/07/2008- Youth Fishing Event
A youth fishing activity for ages 3-18 will be held at the Rockwell City Recreation Area to promote fishing as a recreational alternative. Youth and their parents are invited to bring their poles and try their luck catching fish. Educational materials and prizes will be awarded to participating youth. This is the free fishing weekend, so adults can

06/12/2008- Calhoun County Community Foundation Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Calhoun County Community Foundation Board will discuss marketing of the community foundation and plan future steps in promoting philanthropy within Calhoun County.

06/16/2008- Northwest Iowa Grape Growers' Workshop
This session will focus on canopy management and vineyard pest control. This program is part of a series of monthly meetings designed for persons interested in developing the skills necessary for successful grape production. The program presenter is Randall Vos, Des Moines Area Community College Viticulture Instructor. This workshop series is spons

06/23/2008- Pesticide Applicator Testing
Exams are administered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for private and commercial pesticide applicators. Confirming the testing time and site prior to travel is recommended - call 712-297-8611.

06/23/2008- Monthly Calhoun County Extension Council Meeting
The Calhoun County Extension Council will hold its monthly meeting to identify programming needs, approve financial vouchers, and address other issues related to ISU Extension - Calhoun County.

07/09/2008- 2008 Calhoun County Expo
The Calhoun County Expo will be held July 9-13 for 4-H and FFA members to exhibit their various projects. 4-H building items will be selected to represent Calhoun County at the Iowa State Fair. Static exhibits will be judged on Wednesday, July 9; swine, sheep, and small animal judging on Friday, July 11; and beef judging on Saturday, July 12.

07/17/2008- Calhoun County Community Foundation Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Calhoun County Community Foundation Board will discuss marketing of the community foundation and plan future steps in promoting philanthropy within Calhoun County.