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Taste of Camp - Region 13 Camp at Iowa 4-H Center

June 6, 2013

Plan on joining the fun - sign up to attend Taste of Camp! Sample what Iowa 4-H Camp has to offer at our overnight camp, held at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid, Iowa. Activities and opportunities available for all ages. 4-H membership not required to attend.

Parents Can Help Preteens with Abduction Concerns

May 22, 2013

Parents naturally are concerned for their children’s safety, particularly when there is news of a child abduction that happens close to home. Finding the balance between emotions and the “teachable moment” as parents talk to their children is important, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist says.

2013 Iowa Cash Rental Rates Survey Available

May 22, 2013

Results from the most recent survey of farmland rental rates conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach showed that the average estimated cash rent for corn and soybean land in the state for 2013 was $270 per acre, an increase of $18 per acre or 7 percent from last year.

Dallas County 4H/FFA Horse Show

May 2, 2013

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE! Now June 29. Open to 4-H and FFA members in all counties. All around hi-point awards will be awarded to Senior, Intermediate and Junior exhibitors.

Babysitting Basics Classes

April 11, 2013

Babysitting Basics to be offered in the communities of Waukee and Grimes in June. All Classes are FULL!

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Healthy Communities through Business Prosperity: CIRAS

Last year companies that worked with the Center for Industrial Research and Service reported $414 million in impact — new investments, higher sales, and lower costs.