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Local News

Wanted - County Youth Coordinator
(Posted on 7/21/2008)
Hardin County Extension is seeking a County Youth Coordinator for 4-H and youth development programs. The position would be 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule. There would be some evening and weekend work.

Staff

Paulelda Gilbert-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 576-2119
Fax: (515) 576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

RAGBRAI Food Vendors Train, Take Precautions When Serving
(Posted on 7/11/2008)
ISU Extension nutrition and health specialist gives tips/training for safe food preparation and distribution.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of June 30
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
Listen to interviews about crops and weather, mosquitoes, tomatoes and salmonella, community leadership and more.
In Emergency, Disinfect Drinking Water by Boiling or Chemical Treatment
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
Iowans dealing with unsafe drinking water have two options for disinfecting small quantities of water, says Sam Beattie, food science and safety specialist with Iowa State University Extension.

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