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Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 4/8/2008)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

Better Kid Care Workshop Offered by ISU
(Posted on 4/8/2008)
Better Kidcare Satellite Workshop for child care center staff and family child care providers: May 15, 2008-Improving Transition Times.

4-H Monthly Newsletter for Cerro Gordo County
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Find out what's happening in Cerro Gordo County 4-H! Check out these events: Share the Fun, April 6; FSQA Training & Bucket Bottle Workshop, April 14; Livestock ID forms due, May 15!

Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conferences
(Posted on 2/7/2008)
We are excited to announce the April 2008 program for “Taking the Road Less Traveled, A Career Conference for Girls” sponsored by Iowa State University’s Program for Women in Science and Engineering. The conferences aim to expose girls, sixth through twelfth grades, to career paths within science, technology, engineering and math. More than 2,500 individuals participate in the program each year.

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

Publications Online
(Posted on 2/6/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online! Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.

Have a Healthy Heart
(Posted on 2/7/2007)
Have a healthy heart – promote low-fat cooking and active lifestyles. Food Nutrition, and Health.

THE MYPYRAMID PLAN TO BETTER HEALTH
(Posted on 10/16/2006)
The MyPyramid Plan Will Help Americans Make Better Food Choicesand Live Healthier Lives!

Iowa Food Security, Insecurity, and Hunger
(Posted on 9/29/2006)
Iowa families and the communities they live in are working together to solve the problems of individual, household and community food insecurity and hunger. Food insecurity affects health, worker productivity, growth and development of children, sense of well-being and quality of life.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.

2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.

4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)

To find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.

Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.

ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events

Child Care That Works

05/15/2008 Better Kid Care Workshop

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Alison Roe-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: aroe@iastate.edu

Gail Castillo-Youth and 4-H Field Specialist
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax: 641-456-4811
Email: gail@iastate.edu

Cerro Gordo County Extension