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Cass County Extension is Hiring!

Cass County Extension is looking for a County Youth Coordinator to serve as the primary educator and contact for K-12 youth programming in the county. Full job description and application form are available here. Applications are due to the Extension Office by 4:30 PM on Friday, June 21 to ensure consideration. Position will remain open until filled- we are currently still accepting applications for this position.

 
  The Cass County Master Gardeners 2013 Bus Tour is scheduled for Thursday June 20.  Click Here for a printable registration form and tour schedule! UPDATE- THE BUS IS FULL! CALL THE EXTENSION OFFICE TO GET ON A WAITING LIST IN CASE OF LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS.

 

Cass County Extension is currently looking for volunteers to be trained as leaders for two new programs. Please click below for more information on these programs, and contact Kate Olson -keolson@iastate.edu- if you are interested in learning more! Leader training dates are coming up!

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Cass County Extension Seeking Qualified Applicants to Fill County Youth Coordinator Positions
June 19, 2013

Position will serve as the primary educator and contact for all programming related to K-12 youth in the county. Click for application form and full job description. Applications are due June 21!

Pork Producers Invited to Attend Free Certification Workshops
June 19, 2013

TQA and PQA Plus will be offered in multiple locations around the state for producers needing to certify or re-certify. Atlantic Session scheduled for June 20.

Join Cass County Extension and Cass County Conservation for Summer Camp Fun!
June 5, 2013

Click here for a full schedule of summer conservation daycamps and a registration form!

Words on Wellness - Your Extension Connection to Nutrition and Fitness
June 5, 2013

Welcome to Words on Wellness- a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you'll find reliable, research based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy habits into your daily lifestyle. Check back monthly for the latest edition!

Cass County Master Gardeners Bus Tour June 20
May 22, 2013

Any local gardeners interested in a day of fun, learning and exploration are invited to join the Cass County Master Gardeners for a fun-filled day of travel to western Iowa. Click to learn more about the stops on our tour and print a registration form!

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