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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Osceola County

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Dealing with Drought

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County News

CLOVER KIDS - 2012-2013 Schedule

September 10, 2010

What is Clover Kids? Clover Kids is a 4-H program for children in Kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build lots of different life skills!

"Stress for Less" online class April 24 for families and childcare providers

April 5, 2013

Spot your "stress barometer" leading to a happier, healthier you!

Spring is potato planting time

April 4, 2013

When should you plant potatoes? What are some good potato varieties for Iowa? See what our horticulture experts say.

Horticulture Clippings

March 27, 2013

Margaret Murphy is the Horticulture Educator for Osceola, Lyon, Sioux and O'Brien Counties. Be sure to read her weekly columns. Home office is Lyon County 712-472-2576. Email: mmurphy@iastate.edu

Connecting Children to Nature - May 20 and June 3

March 26, 2013

Parents, teachers, and child care providers are invited to explore the wonder of nature and the benefits it offers children. Come learn with us! 3 CDA clock hours for each day.

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Our Story: Mad Scientist Day Camp

Mad Scientist Day Camp is one way ISU Extension and Outreach gets youth excited about science, technology, engineering and math as they build STEM skills.