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Cass County Extension Office to Host ServSafe Class in March
(Posted on 2/14/2012)
Beginning in July of 2012 food safety certification will be required for all licensed food service establishments. ServSafe is one of three certification programs that will fulfill this certification requirement.

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Help Children Get Enough Sleep
(Posted on 2/14/2012)
“If you think one hour less sleep for kids shouldn’t make much difference, you will be interested to learn how it can impact them,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald talks about reasons kids need to get enough sleep and how much is needed for each age.

2012 SW Iowa Judges' Training
(Posted on 2/10/2012)
2012 SW Iowa Judges' Training set for March 10 at Iowa Western Community College in Atlantic

February Words on Wellness Newsletter
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Start the new year off right with tips on health and wellness from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach!

Wanted! New 4-H Volunteers Invited to 4-H Training Program!
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
This spring, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H staff across Iowa will join together to provide new 4-H club/project and Clover Kids volunteers with a newly designed training program. The program was created by a team of 4-H volunteers, county youth coordinators, and youth program specialists. Learn more about this regional training, and sign up to attend on March 17th in Atlantic!

Business and Risk Management Class for Farm Women Offered
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach in Cass County is excited to offer Annie's Project in Atlantic in February and March. Annie's Project empowers farm women to be better business partners through networks and by managing and organizing critical information.

Reach Out Iowa Funding Supports Service Learning
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
The Reach Out Iowa program continues to support service learning projects among our 4-H clubs across the state. For 4-H clubs whose leaders completed the spring 2011 training, funding is available at a maximum of $20 per planning team club member. The funds can directly support the costs of service learning activities. The funds can be combined with other grants.

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