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Howard County grades 2-6 participated in the ECOBOT CHALLENGE on 4-H National Youth Science Day on October 10, 2012

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Howard County

Get inside Extension and discover how we support healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies. Read about some of the ways ISU Extension meets local needs, improves quality of life, and helps make our county a better place to live. You’ll be amazed at what we do.

Dealing with Drought

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Manure applicator training for commerical or confinement will be held each Friday at either 8:30 or 1:00. You must call and register at least one day in advance. If no registrations are received, the program will not be shown.

County News

The Big Four Fair Fairbook Is Now Online

April 4, 2013

The Big Four Fairbook is now available online. The Big Four Fair will be held at the Big 4 Fairgrounds, Postville Iowa, June 14-16, 2013

CY CELEBRATES IN HOWARD COUNTY

March 28, 2013

CY helped Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff in Howard county celebrate.

Howard County Clover Kids Wrap Up Another Year of Activities

March 25, 2013

Howard County Clover Kids in Cresco and Riceville just completed a year of Clover Kid meetings and activities.

AREA 4-H CAMPS COMING IN JUNE! CAMPERS AND COUNSELORS WANTED!

March 6, 2013

Summer Camps for grade 4-6 and grade 7-8 again this year at Pinebluff Camp near Decorah.

County Youth Coordinator Position Available

April 5, 2013

Howard County is accepting applications for County Youth Coordinator position.

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Our Story: Mad Scientist Day Camp

Mad Scientist Day Camp is one way ISU Extension and Outreach gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and math as they build STEM skills.