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Learn about vegetable gardening at 'Garden Goodness'.

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach: Story County

ISU Extension and Outreach is part of Iowa State University. We take the university’s research and turn it into learning opportunities for Iowans.

Read about the ways ISU Extension and Outreach meets local needs, improves quality of life, and helps make Story County a better place to live.

Mark your calendars for the 2012 Story County Fair:

  • July 13 - 14: Fair at the Mall Events
  • July 16: Fair Set-up Night
  • July 19: Entry Day for Static Exhibits (excluding livestock and horticulture)
  • July 19: Inspiration Program, 7pm, Gates Hall
  • July 20 - 25: Story County Fair

Find a detail schedule and fairbook at the Story County Fair website.

County News

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April 10, 2012

Are you interested learning more about vegetable gardening?  Find out more about the 'Garden Goodness' webinars taking place this summer.

March 9, 2012

Volunteers are needed to facilitate the Ricochet curriculum with youth in grades 6-8. Ricochet is a leadership curriculum where students learn the five dimensions of leadership and improve their community through a service project.

March 6, 2012

Helping young athletes make smart nutrition practices is the focus of the 'Eat to Compete' program from Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach for coaches, teachers, and athletic directors. The program will be held June 11 - 12.

February 17, 2012

Each fourth Thursday of the month, Jody Gatewood, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach nutrition and health specialist, teaches early risers nutritious recipes.

November 14, 2011

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

Growing Strong Families

Featured "At Work for Iowa" article

Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach News

May 25, 2012 09:44 AM

Iowa Learning Farms and the Sac Soil and Water Conservation District are hosting a field day on Tuesday, June 5 on the Dean Tiefenthaler...

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