County News

Help Wanted - Office Assistant - Emmet County

April 5, 2013

The Emmet County Extension Service is seeking a full time (40 hours/week) Office Assistant. The role of this position is to provide support and assistance in the delivery of Extension programs and office operations.

4-H Dog Obedience

March 21, 2013

Dog obedience schedule for April and May.

Emmet Expressions 4-H Newsletter

March 14, 2013

The Emmet County 4-H newsletter "Emmet Expressions" is available for current activities, workshops, information and deadlines. 4-H families be sure and check it out.

Emmet County 4-H & FFA FSQA Certification Dates Set

February 19, 2013

FSQA is a statewide program that all livestock exhibitors (except dog, horse, cat or pet) are required to be certified in. Trainings teach good production practices and ethics. Remember that FSQA is now aligned with grades as we do in 4-H. So, all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders are requitred to come to the training.

Layne Anderson Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame

September 7, 2012

Layne Anderson of Estherville was chosen to be Emmet County’s 2012 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 19th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Personal Bankruptcy Education Available

February 27, 2012

Individuals filing for personal bankruptcy can turn to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the education that is required during the bankruptcy process. “Financial Success: Recovery after Bankruptcy” is available through the national website

'Dare to Excel' Newsletter Helps Parents Help Kids Become Better Learners

October 26, 2011

When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school.

Program Builder

November 8, 2010

Program Builder is a web-based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

eXtension Just in Time Parenting

February 23, 2010

Parents are now able to sign up for free: Extension’s age-paced series– Monthly “e-deliveries” –keyed to the age of their child – FAQs and Ask the Expert--searchable databases.

Publications Help Iowans Make Simple Changes for an Energy Efficient Home

October 19, 2009

New Iowa Energy Center publications are available from ISU Extension to help Iowans become more cost and energy efficient in their homes.

Managing Money and Feelings in Tough Times

February 13, 2009

Whether it is your first experience with tough times, or you have been there before, you may feel a sense of loss that extends well beyond lose in income or lifestyle.

New COOL Requirements for Livestock

September 18, 2008

As many of you know, the USDA is preparing for the mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) that goes into effect September 30, 2008

Healthy Meals in a Hurry

September 18, 2008

A publication from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.