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Science Under the Stars Camp
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Science Under the Stars is a camp for all youth in grades 4th-6th interested in science and the environment.

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Summer Discovery and Growing in the Garden Camps
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
If you have youth in the grades K-5, be sure to check out the upcoming summer camps.

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Jackson County 4-H Endowment
(Posted on 4/10/2008)
Find out how to give to the Jackson County 4-H Endowment and apply for funds.

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2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
(Posted on 3/21/2008)
“Ignite the Flame” is the theme for the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP, and CSI: Crops.

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4-H Safety Education in Shooting Sports offered in Jackson County
(Posted on 9/10/2007)
4-H Safety Education in Shooting Sports is for all youth in grades 4th through 12th across the county.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Staff

Phyllis Zalenski-Field Specialist-Family Resource Management
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

Wendy Petersen-Family Life Field Specialists
Phone: (563)659-5125
Fax: (563)659-5126
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

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