Mahaska County Extension

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News from Mahaska County Extension

4-H Superintendents Needed!
(Posted on 1/7/2009)
If you're interested in being a 4-H Superintendent for the areas of: Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$15 Challenge, Beef Carcass, Bottle Lamb and State Fair Exhibits, please let us know!

Extension’s Energy Tip for December 2008
(Posted on 12/9/2008)
Lower costs and save energy by making small changes in how you use hot water.

State 4-H Volunteer Retreat Information
(Posted on 11/27/2008)
The State 4-H Volunteer Retreat will be held on Friday and Saturday, February 6 & 7, 2009 at the DMACC Campus in Ankeny (this is a location change from past Retreats). Would you like to go for free?!?

Master Gardener Training
(Posted on 11/7/2008)
Do you like learning about gardening and sharing that knowledge with others? Master Gardener Training may be of interest to you!

2009 Southern Iowa Fair Dates have been announced!
(Posted on 10/29/2008)
Mark your calendars! The 2009 Southern Iowa Fair dates are July 20-26, 2009. The 4-H Livestock Auction will take place on the 27th.

Events

01/09/2009 Indian Hills - CNA Classes
01/10/2009 4-H Basket Making Workshop
01/12/2009 I Didn't Mean to Hurt Them
01/13/2009 Master Gardener Initial Training Mahaska County
01/13/2009 Master Gardener Continuing Education Mahaska County

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