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Welcome to ISU Extension and Outreach in Lee County

 

Healthy people, environments, and economies start with Extension. Read about some of the ways Lee County Extension builds partnerships and provides quality research-based information from Iowa State University to help you make good decisions.
See how we've made an impact on Lee County by reading our 2012 Stakeholders Report

Lee County Extension Stakeholders Report - 2012

County News

Spring Field Day Tour at ISU SE Iowa Research Farm on June 27
June 6, 2013

Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops are invited to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville.

Pond Owners Learn How to Solve Common Pond Issues
June 5, 2013

Pond owners from Lee and Henry counties enjoyed an evening ouside on June 3rd learning how to care for and maintain a healthy ecosystem for their pond wildlife, fish, and plants.  Allen Pattillo, Natural Resource Ecology and Management Extension Program Specialist answered questions and discussed common issues at a local pond in Henry County.  Click here to see pictures from the evening.

Preventing Food Spoilage During Power Outages
May 31, 2013

When the power goes out, as it did on May 30th for many citizens in Lee County, home refrigerators and freezers need special attention to prevent food spoilage. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has resources available with steps to take when the fridge and freezer stop working for more than a couple of hours in a power outage.

Like us on Facebook!
May 17, 2013

The Lee County Extension Office is now on Facebook!  Like our page to get information on programs, links to great educational publications, and updates on what is happening with ISU Extension and Outreach in Lee County!

Information on Emerald Ash Borer
May 14, 2013

Stay up to date with information on the emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest from Asia.  A cooperative state and federal effort has developed the "Iowa Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan". Check out this and other information about this pest that threatens Iowa's forests at ISU Extension and Outreach's EAB site.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Healthy Communities through Business Prosperity: CIRAS

Last year companies that worked with the Center for Industrial Research and Service reported $414 million in impact — new investments, higher sales, and lower costs.
 

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CIRAS Celebrates 50 Years Serving Iowa Business, Industry
June 7, 2013 10:57 AM

With an official proclamation from Gov. Terry Branstad, the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research...

Want to start a business? These partners can help:
 

Lee County Economic Development Group *  Donnellson  * Fort Madison *  Keokuk *  Montrose *  West Point

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