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2009 Fairbook is Here!
(Posted on 5/6/2009)
The Fairbook can be found online at your fingertips/mouse-clicks. Just follow the links...
Central Iowa Wind Energy Conference
(Posted on 4/20/2009)
Learn more about wind energy, one of our nation's fastest-growing sources of energy, at the Central Iowa Wind Energy Conference May 14 in Newton.
DARE 2 EXPLORE at Tri-County Junior 4-H Camp
(Posted on 4/14/2009)
Junior 4-H members who are completing 4th, 5th, or 6th grades are invited to Dare 2 Explore Boone, Greene, and Story Tri-County Junior 4-H Camp Wednesday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. to Friday, August 7, 8:30 p.m. at the Iowa 4-H Camping Center. Campers will have three fun filled days learning new skills, making new friends, reuniting with other campers, testing their skills during camp activities, and enjoying the great outdoors. Family members are invited to a BBQ and closing ceremony campfire on Friday evening.
4-H Makes a Positive Difference for Youth
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Iowa 4-H research proves 4-H helps youth learn citizenship, leadership and communications skills. A national youth study from Tuft’s University shows young people who participate in 4-H achieve higher grades, are more likely to go to college, and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking than those who don’t participate in 4-H.
Nonprofit Management Academy
(Posted on 3/12/2009)
Iowa State University Extension of Story County & United Way of Story County present the Nonprofit Management Academy...
A comprehensive educational program for the nonprofit sector February-November 2009. Participants may enroll in individual courses or a program leading to a Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
New 4-H Opportunity: Animal-Assisted Therapy
(Posted on 2/27/2009)
Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Do you think you and your dog would make good partners? Story County Extension is offering a new program to 4-H'ers and youth interested in joining this 4-H club. It is called Animal-Assisted Therapy and we would be introducing a new way to help people in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and libraries with your dog at your side!
Community Conversations on Diversity
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Ames Community Conversations on Diversity (CCDC), a volunteer coalition came together to address serious racial, class and ethnic tensions in Ames. Our goal was to bring people in our community together to talk, think, and work towards solving local problems. We invited Ames residents from all walks of life to participate in a series of facilitated community conversations held in October and November of 2008, concluded with a city-wide Action Forum.
Iowa 4-H Center 2009 Summer Camps "Just 4 You"
(Posted on 2/9/2009)
Attention Youth! Are you ready for the summer and for camp? Come experience 4-H camp and invite your friends to... Technomania, Grossology, Horse'n Around, Un-Camp, Archaeology Camp or many more exciting adventures and fun this summer!
Spend Smart. Eat Smart. A new Extension webpage!
(Posted on 2/3/2009)
Want to learn more about planning, shopping, and preparing for meals? This new website has many helpful applications and tools to help you find new ways to spend smarter and eat smarter!
2009 SCMGA Scholarships
(Posted on 2/2/2009)
The Story County Master Gardeners Association is offering scholarships to Graduating Seniors and College Students from Boone, Story and Marshall County high schools who are majoring in or plan to major in horticulture, floriculture, landscape horticulture, nursery & garden center mgt., greenhouse production, urban/community forestry, and turfgrass science & management.
4-H Foundation Grant Applications Available
(Posted on 11/1/2008)
The Story County 4-H Foundation offers grants to support youth and adults in the 4-H program. Distributions come from interest and gains on the endowment.
Free Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
(Posted on 9/1/2008)
Iowa State University Extension -- Story County offers free nutrition education to low-resource families with children younger 10 years old or expecting a newborn.
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