Welcome to ISU Extension - Story County
News from Story County Extension
2009 Live Healthy Iowa & Biggest Loser Competition
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
What is Live Healthy Iowa? Live Healthy Iowa (LHI) is a team based program designed to help Iowans make positive changes during the course of 100 Days (January 14 – April 23). Live Healthy Iowa brings together friends, families, businesses and communities in a team-based nutrition, activity and weight loss program designed to promote a healthier lifestyle. Live Healthy Iowa is a part of a nationwide program, Live Healthy America.
Community Conversations on Diversity
(Posted on 12/22/2008)
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.
Connecting Learning & Living Curriculum Training
(Posted on 12/19/2008)
A Connecting Learning & Living Curriculum Training is being held on Saturday, January 17 from 8 am - 12:30 pm at the ISU Extension - Story County Office in Nevada. The training is available for teachers, 4-H volunteers, master gardeners, and others who are interested in implementing science based learning programs with youth.
Money for Life Newsletter
(Posted on 11/26/2008)
Want to learn more about saving, investing, retirement, basic money management, the recession, or other money issues?
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.
Community Conversations to Be Held in Ames
(Posted on 9/4/2008)
The Community Conversations on Diversity Committee is organizing conversations to bring diverse individuals together to discuss their sense of belonging in Ames.
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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