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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Got gardening questions? Call the Hortline at (515) 294-3108, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m., or e-mail us at hortline@iastate.edu. For more gardening information, visit us at Yard and Garden Online, http://www.yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu

• Hall Is New ISU Extension Regional Director

Gary Hall has been selected as a regional extension education director for Iowa State University Extension, according to Jack Payne, vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach.

“We are happy to announce Gary Hall has accepted the regional extension education director position for Region 3 and will begin his duties on Aug. 1,” said Payne. “We are excited by the enthusiasm he brings to this position as we begin to direct programming to Iowans in new ways.”

Hall comes to the regional position having served most recently as an ISU Extension education director in Cerro Gordo County. He received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in agricultural education from University of Nebraska Lincoln.

• Are YOU ready for the Mitchell County Fair?  The Mitchell County Fair, July 29-August 2, 2009.   Find the 2009 4-H/FFA Fair Premium Rules and Schedule of Events at:

2009 4-H/FFA Fair Schedule of Events and Premium List                          

2009 Mitchell County Fair Website

• Both State Fair and County Fair entries are due to the Mitchell County Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1st.

• Take some time to explore our website and learn how Iowa State University Extension can "Help You Become Your Best."

• Iowa State Fair - August 13-23, 2009. Theme: State Fair Time!

• Our annual 2008 Report to the Stakeholders will share with you the impact of Extension in Mitchell County.