County News

Camp
May 13, 2013

Plan on joining the fun - sign up to attend Taste of Camp! Sample what Iowa 4-H Camp has to offer at our overnight camp, held at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid, Iowa. Actvities and opportunities available for all ages. 4-H membership not required to attend.

Summer Youth Programs
April 18, 2013

Several opportunities for summer fun and learning, in multiple communities, are being offered this summer for youth completing grades K-11th. Join us for day camps (including a new day camp at the county fair), project workshops (woodworking, cooking, and junk drawer robotics), and (new this summer!) a residential regional camp at the Iowa 4-H Center!

Family Nutrition Program
April 16, 2013

Learn new ways to help picky eaters try new foods, strengthen family relationships, save time and $ at the store and in the kitchen, and get more physical activity with your family. Free incentives each week, food tastings or demos, receive affordable, family friendly recipes. Attend all 8 classes & receive an ISU certificate and cookbook! Classes are being offered in Winterset beginning June 11th.

Master Gardener
May 5, 2013

Down to Earth is a regular feature of our website showcasing articles by Madison County Master Gardeners. Current articles: Gardening with Kids and Moving Houseplants Outside.

Words on Wellness
April 29, 2013

“Words on Wellness' is a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

Hay Price Update
December 4, 2012

These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa.

November 8, 2012

In Iowa there are several Quality Initiatives that child care providers can be involved in to assist with increasing the quality of their child care programs. While some standards are the same for both Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers, there are some quality initiatives that are specific to the setting that child care is provided in. In this newsletter, we will cover quality in Child Care Centers and Preschools.

November 5, 2012

At Eyes On The Child Babysitting Club, youth can increase babysitting skills and knowledge, learn about local babysitting jobs through the club's babysitter referral service, make new friends and have lots of fun! New members are always welcome.

June 28, 2012

4RKids Early Childhood Iowa is currently accepting preschool scholarship applications for enrollment in qualified preschools for the 2012-2013 school year. The scholarships are available to families in Adair, Dallas, Madison and Warren counties.

Family Nutrition Program
June 15, 2012

Family Nutrition Program is for families with children under age 10 or pregnant. Eight to 10 lessons include tips on eating nutritiously on a budget. Call 515-462-1001 for home visits or upcoming group series.

May 3, 2012

USDA Rural Development and other lending agencies require first-time homebuyers to complete education from a certified provider to qualify for the agency’s rural housing loans. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers an online course, A Place

March 23, 2011
December 3, 2010

Madison County Extension is on Facebook - 'like' us and receive updates, announcements, photos, events, videos, and more!

May 6, 2010

Soil Soakers is a gardening club for youth in grades 4-12 who are interested in gardening, nature, and being outdoors. Club members partner with Master Gardener volunteers to learn, plant, and tend garden plots.

February 24, 2010

 

Babysitting Course
June 1, 2009

Babysitter Training Course is offered by Madison County ISU Extension once a year, usually in the fall. Would you like to be contacted when the date of the next Babysitting Basics is set? Email your name and contact information to mlallen@iastate.edu or call 515.462.1001.

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