East Pottawattamie County News
Wanted: A few good men and or women to help add to our current shooting sports program! (Posted on 11/18/2009)
The success of 4-H programs relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. Shooting sports instructors are responsible for the overall coordination and management of the county/area 4-H shooting sports program. If you are interested in being a volunteer or instructor for a shooting sports program, contact the East Pottawattamie County Extension Office today. 
2009 KMA Night Pictures (Posted on 11/18/2009)
2009 KMA Night pictures. KMA Night was held on November 10th at the KMA radio station in Shenandoah. Thank you KMA for hosting this awesome event! 
2009 Jamboree Pictures (Posted on 11/18/2009)
Highlights of the East Pottawattamie County 4-H Jamboree that was held on November 15th, 2009 in Walnut, Iowa. 
2010 4-State Beef Conference (Posted on 11/17/2009)
The 4-State Beef Conference is designed to provide beef cattle interests in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska a regular update on current cow-calf and stocker topics. The conference is a forum of specialists from four of the nation's leading beef cattle land grant universities. For more information 
Current Market Hay Prices are in. (Posted on 11/4/2009)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks.
Most price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News.
Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price
information for these market outlets. All-Iowa Hort Expo set for March 19 & 20, 2010 (Posted on 10/21/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The ISHS will once again partner with Iowa State University Extension to coordinate the event. More information about the Expo appears on the Society’s website, www.iowahort.org. 
Move Over Acai -- Aronia Surges to the Top of the Superfood List (Posted on 3/13/2009)
There’s a new superfood in town. Superfoods have been making news around the world, recommended by doctors and nutritionists as important additions to a healthy diet. Acai is a berry that has been in the headlines, but research reveals that it takes a backseat to a berry called aronia…. New COOL Requirements for Livestock (Posted on 2/10/2009)
As many of you know, the USDA is preparing for the mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) that goes into effect September 30, 2008. 
Check out what's happening in a club near you!!! (Posted on 3/28/2008)
Want to make new friends, meet new peole, and try new things? Then why not give 4-H a try. This links you to club photo albums, club meeting dates, club reports, enrollment forms, and health forms. Why not give it a try you might even see your picture!!! 
Child Care Resources (Posted on 10/18/2007)
Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa (CCR&R) is a non-profit organization that helps people who care for and about children. CCR&R provides referrals, resources, education and advocacy to help meet your community’s need for affordable and accessible child care. We charge a small registration fee for some classes. All other services are free.
Because your needs are unique, we tailor our services to your specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. We provide guidance by phone, in person, on the internet and in other ways. We offer the following services: 
New Online Homebuyer Education Course Launched (Posted on 7/5/2007)
As of May 2007, USDA Rural Development requires first-time homebuyers to complete education from a certified provider to qualify for the agency’s rural housing loans. Often rural residents have to drive many miles to attend homebuyer classes. The online course will be a convenient option for many Iowa residents. 
ISU Answer Line (Posted on 6/15/2007)
Get your questions answered by calling the 800 number or by going to the following website. Extension’s Energy Tip for November 2009 (Posted on 11/1/2006)
Home Engery Publications: Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances. 
4-H Record Book Keeping Information and Livestock ID forms (Posted on 6/13/2005)
Find all your record book information here to complete your 4-H record book!!! Click on the Word version to download the form and fill it out on the computer or; the pdf version to download and fill it out with pen or pencil.
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