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Extension in Des Moines County offers programs that support families, horticulture, 4-H youth development, business and industry, communities, agriculture and continuing education. Iowa State University Extension builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve the quality of life in Iowa.

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Information on Emerald Ash Borer
May 14, 2013

Stay up to date with information on the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest from Asia.  A cooperative state and federal effort has developed the "Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan". Check out this and other information about this pest that threatens Iowa's forests at ISU Extension and Outreach's EAB site.

Join us for Youth Safety Day!
May 6, 2013

Youth who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to participate in this day of hands-on safety training for both the farm and at home!  Find out more here!

STEM Academy: RoboTech
April 26, 2013

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Participate in the first ever STEM Academy in southeast Iowa . . . four afternoons of building robots, making friends and having FUN!

Regional Director Robert Dodds Named Community Forestry Outstanding Professional for 2012
April 4, 2013

Region 20's very own Robert Dodds, ISU Extension and Outreach Regional Director, has been honored as this year's Outstanding Professional by the Iowa Urban and Community Forestry Council.

What is 4-H?
January 18, 2012

4-H is the largest youth organization in the WORLD!

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Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.

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Plan Flower Gardens with ISU Extension and Outreach Publication
May 10, 2013 12:10 PM

With Annuals, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication, gardeners can plan their flower gardens for the summer.

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