Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Fall Has Arrived! Use Your Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safely
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
It is a wonderful feeling to come home after a long day and have supper cooking in the slow cooker.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.

Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)

Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events

Nutrition: Choices for Health

01/25/2010 Small Steps to Health Wealth

More Nutrition: Choices for Health events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Brenda Ranum-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax:
Email: ranum@iastate.edu

Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563-927-4201
Fax: 563-927-3744
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu