Decrease Sodium, Increase Potassium for Heart Health
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
February is American Heart Month. Decreasing sodium and increasing potassium are two heart healthy habits.

Iowa Tax Credits for Families
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Iowa Tax Law includes tax credits to help families. The Tuition and Textbook Credit has no income restrictions and can result in an Iowa Tax Credit of up to $250 per student in grades K-12. Parents of children age 3-5 may be eligible for the Early Childhood Development Credit.

Story County 4-H Senior Horse Judging places 4th at Western National Roundup
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
On January 6, 2012 the Story County 4-H Senior Horse Judging team represented the State of Iowa at the Western National Roundup in Denver, Colorado. This took place in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.

4-H’ers Learn about Raising Safe Food
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
The Story County FSQA certification program is being held on Monday, February 20 at 6:30 pm at the Extension Office.

2012 Communication Contest
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
The 4-H Communication Contest is being held at the Evangelical Free Church in Story City on Friday, April 13 from 4:00 to 9:00 pm and Saturday, April 14 from 8:30 am until 12 noon. Contest exhibitors are 4-H youth in grades 4-12 and Clover Kids in Kindergarten through third grade.

"Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women" Offered in Nevada
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
“Money Talk: A Financial Course for Women,” will be offered in Nevada beginning Tuesday March 6, sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The series will continue weekly through April 3, 5:45-7:15 p.m. at Gates Hall.

4-H Leadership Project Will Support Project Linus
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Donating 200 blankets to Project Linus this year is the goal of Story County 4-H member Luke Durkop. As part of his 4-H leadership experience, he will be holding a Blanket Making Day on February 18 at Christy 4-H Hall in Nevada.

ServSafe Classes
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
ServSafe is offered in 3 locations in Central Iowa. The reputation of your foodservice establishment is only as good as the quality- and safety- of the food you serve. Research has shown that training employees in safe food handling significantly improves food safety practices. So sign-up for a class today!