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Mitchell County Extension and Outreach to Celebrate Extension Week!

March 14, 2013

OSAGE, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will celebrate Extension Week throughout the state March 25-29, 2013.

“It’s one way we can say ‘thank you’ to the many volunteers, community leaders, organizations, agencies and other partners who support ISU Extension work in Iowa,” said Gary Hall, Regional Director for ISU Extension and Outreach in Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Mitchell and Worth counties.

“As a land-grant university, Iowa State was founded on three big ideas: to open higher education to all, to teach practical classes and to share knowledge far beyond the campus borders,” Hall said. “Extension focuses on Healthy People, Healthy Environments, and Healthy Economies.

County extension offices will be holding open houses and other activities throughout the week, and Cy, the Iowa State University mascot, will be making special appearances around the state.

The Mitchell County Extension and Outreach office will be celebrating Extension Week with registrations for door prizes throughout the week and a drawing for winners during an Open House from 2-4 p.m Thursday, March 28^th. Prizes include ISU Extension and Outreach lawn chairs, coffee mugs, and garden calendars. During the open house, popcorn and lemonade will be served.

In addition, a coloring contest is being offered for age groups 3-5 years, 6-8 years, and 9-10 years, prizes in each age group include 4-H color changing water bottles. The picture of Cy can be picked up anytime at the Mitchell County Extension office at 315 Main St, Osage or online here and should be returned by Thursday, March 28^th. Need not be present to win!

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