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• 11/5/2009 - November 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Task force to boost farm energy conservation and efficiency efforts in Iowa
  • Extension shares facts about Iowa hunger in Meals from the Heartland Learning Lab
  • Cox named assistant dean for economic development
  • CIRAS links Metalcraft to ISU research — and a better radio-frequency identification tag
  • Study shows volunteering through 4-H benefits volunteers too

• 9/8/2009 - September 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Meet ISU Extension’s New Regional Directors
  • Softronics moves from ‘too small’ to ISO certified with help from CIRAS
  • New initiative helps Iowans make decisions about long-term care
  • Web-based tool helps Iowa schools map safe walking, biking routes
  • Middle schoolers ‘Ricochet’ into leadership with ISU Extension 4-H

• 7/7/2009 - August 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • CIRAS helps companies cut costs, increase sales to get through tough times
  • Extension publication offers options on managing emerald ash borer
  • Partnering in Communities takes action for student achievement
  • Iowa teen tells farm injury survival story in new DVD
  • Iowa 4-H Foundation kicks off 60th anniversary at State Fair

• 6/3/2009 - June 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Good places become great places with community and regional planning
  • Food, housing or health care: Latino immigrants face quandary, research shows
  • Study shows caring adults are key to positive youth development
  • Corn and Soybean Initiative reaches growers through agribusiness partnerships
  • Feasibility audits help businesses increase profitability
  • Odyssey of the Mind kids take creative route at Iowa State

• 4/6/2009 - April 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • WE-LEAD takes the lead for economic development
  • Small meat processors and Extension help consumers select locally raised meats
  • Government contracts mean more business for Iowa companies
  • It’s significant: 4-H’ers become better citizens, leaders and communicators
  • Sioux County families to tend community Garden of ARC

• 3/10/2009 - March 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Iowans are ‘managing tough times’ – with help from ISU Extension
  • Extension and Iowa State seek Engineering Talent in Every County (E-TEC)
  • Iowans tell ISU Extension bioeconomy is complex
  • Community planning + Iowa State + Red Oak = Progress and pride
  • 4-H legislative day moves closer to home
  • Extension’s energy tip: Cut energy costs while doing laundry

• 2/4/2009 - February 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Extension’s bottom line: Healthy people, environments and economies
  • Extension helps Iowans save money and eat healthy
  • CIRAS coaches Iowa manufacturers to ‘winning ways’
  • Human health screenings become a tradition at Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference
  • Citizens Advisory Council takes up Geoffroy’s challenge
  • 4-H club service project assists disabled, provides learning
  • Extension’s energy tip: Lower your lighting costs

• 1/2/2009 - January 2009 -- From Jack Payne
  • Iowans think -- and talk -- about the bioeconomy
  • Iowa land value upward trends may be slowing, survey says
  • Iowans: Take the challenge to live healthy
  • 4-H’ers become future scientists with robots and FIRST LEGO League
  • Farm incubator connects immigrant farmers and local food system
  • Iowa State receives community engagement classification from Carnegie Foundation
  • Extension’s energy tip: Audit your home office for energy savings

• 12/4/2008 - December 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • This little product went to market — with help from Buy Iowa Online
  • Renew Rural Iowa helps Iowans work on their business
  • Quality of life is high for Iowa farm families, survey shows
  • Elder friendly communities attract and keep older residents
  • Good health is habit-forming with new ISU Extension nutrition program
  • Extension’s energy tip: Keep your energy bill out of hot water

• 11/5/2008 - November 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Community conversations take on food, feed and fuel issues
  • Extension helps Iowans get the facts about wind energy
  • CIRAS-arranged connection results in a slew of pleasant surprises
  • 4-H alum nominated as Board of Regents student representative
  • Communities can raise healthy kids
  • Extension’s energy tip: Take whole-house approach to heating

• 10/2/2008 - October 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Greiner returns to handle structural, other issues with flooded homes
  • Study shows Iowans approve of bioeconomy, agree on energy policy issues
  • Iowa Hunger Summit tackles food, fuel debate
  • Iowa youth say celebrate 4-H all year long
  • Small farms have big potential, ISU Extension specialist says
  • Wood manufacturers learn about lean from all the right places
  • Extension’s energy tip: Insulate your home against high energy bills

• 9/3/2008 - September 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Longping comes to Iowa for English, management and ISU Extension
  • Don’t ‘fix’ families; partner with parents
  • CIRAS plays leading role in Stellar becoming ‘CSI’ star
  • Middle schoolers say ‘I can do it’ at Iowa State
  • Clerks and more: Institute reaches many municipal professionals
  • Dynamic leaders make things happen in Iowa communities
  • Iowa teens tell 4-H story with 4-H TV
  • Track Your Energy Costs with a Home Energy Audit

• 8/4/2008 - August 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Relive RAGBRAI via the Extension CY-Riders Web site
  • Horizons program launches citizen-leaders in Iowa communities
  • Community leaders to learn from peers at small towns conference
  • Standing in this line brings revenue to Iowa businesses
  • Grow old in your own home with smart home technology
  • Farm Progress Show features Iowa State opportunities for Iowa’s future
  • Edwards’ goal: Help public understand ag economics issues
  • It’s sausage to go at annual meats short course
  • Extension’s energy tip: Close the window on high energy bills

• 7/1/2008 - July 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • First tornados, then floods
  • Acreage Living newsletter helps manage rural non-farm life
  • Wanted: A program to help youth survive and thrive
  • Federal reviewer says project strengthens Buena Vista, Waterloo
  • Citizens Advisory Council experiences agri ‘culture’
  • Iowa Association of County Extension Councils celebrates 10 years
  • Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise seeks volunteers
  • Extension learning community grows healthy food — and businesses
  • Extension’s energy tip: Stay cool this summer while saving energy

• 5/30/2008 - June 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • After the tornado, Iowans pull together to pick up the pieces
  • Biotechnology education connects science to ordinary things
  • New state biobased law started with a simple Extension lunch
  • Geiken goes green to boost 4-H enrollment
  • Iowa Master Farmers have Extension connections
  • Iowa State is ‘destination for designers’ and more
  • Positive youth development and 4-H get results
  • Extension’s energy tip: Don’t let high fuel costs drive you nuts

• 4/23/2008 - April 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Iowa’s green industry is growing -- the economy
  • Integrated Crop Management News is online and on time
  • Have trailer, will demonstrate universal design
  • Morrill Act on display at Iowa State
  • 4-H’ers say clubs build communication, citizenship, leadership skills
  • Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN helps reduce risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Iowa State’s 150th comes to a close

• 3/26/2008 - March 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Work group to help farmers improve energy conservation, efficiency
  • Proposal takes agricultural odor mitigation to next level
  • 4-H Day at the Legislature ignites action
  • Production agriculture vs. outdoor recreation is economic balancing act
  • Entrepreneurs on farms improve local economies
  • e-85 Inc. plants stimulate economic growth in southwest Iowa
  • Iowa’s CARET representatives meet with Sen. Harkin
  • Extension looks at the future of the bioeconomy in Greene County

• 2/22/2008 - February 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Looks like mulch, must be — tires?
  • Winegrape 101 grads add to industry growth in Iowa
  • Plan to stay ahead — and survive bankruptcy
  • Community leaders take a look at Program Builder for economic development
  • 4-H’ers use GPS/GIS to map barn quilts of Sac County
  • Regional leaders cross boundaries for economic growth

• 1/24/2008 - January 2008 -- From Jack Payne
  • Rastetter discusses future of U.S. ethanol industry
  • Communities check ‘speed’ of economic development with ReCAP
  • New Elderhostel program demonstrates successful Iowa tourism
  • Communities take action for quality child care
  • Cut the ribbon, open the door: eXtension launches Feb. 21-22
  • Leibold shares Iowa State perspective in China and Germany
  • 4-H volunteer training is online and on DVD

• 12/18/2007 - December 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Use your credit cards with care during last minute shopping
  • Iowa likely to follow U.S. trend: Slow decline in manufacturing
  • Latino immigrants to pilot health care discussion guide
  • 10 communities selected for Community Visioning Program
  • Parents can get answers online ‘just in time’
  • International program promotes ag understanding — with Iowa style

• 11/19/2007 - November 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Bioeconomy not a cure-all, Iowa farmers say
  • Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll shows some changes in farming plans
  • E-commerce attracts entrepreneurs, small business owners
  • Program prevents substance use; receives national award
  • Safety and Education in Shooting Sports: Skills for life, activity for a lifetime

• 10/23/2007 - October 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Summit demonstrates Iowans’ fight against hunger
  • Do you have enough food? Researchers ask Latino immigrants
  • Iowa Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit celebrates 75 years
  • Tax school is ‘perennial’ favorite from Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation
  • Why they leave, why they come, why they stay: Study looks at moving in nonmetro Iowa
  • The biggest change in agriculture since the plow: Conference continues the bioeconomy conversation
  • Culver proclaims 4-H Week; 4-H’ers respond with community service

• 9/21/2007 - September 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Got shovels? Iowa State breaks ground for Borlaug Learning Center
  • Latino business networks help small businesses start, expand
  • When a horse is more than a horse: Therapy for military families
  • Kellogg Foundation checks on its investment in northeast Iowa
  • Value-added ag businesses get help with agritourism and ‘agri-tainment’
  • Extension employees named to 4-H Hall of Fame

• 8/14/2007 - August 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • STEM gets to ‘root’ of improving student learning
  • Horizons communities are taking action for rural prosperity
  • It’s a farmers’ market online: Iowa MarketMaker
  • It’s about parts -- and increasing competitiveness of Iowa manufacturers
  • Design comes to the urban frontier
  • No horse? No problem in 4-H Horseless Horse project
  • Final issue of Extension Connection available online

• 7/19/2007 - July 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Manufacturer + workforce + CIRAS = 12,000 units of deer repellent
  • Take it from ‘Penny Wise’: Listen up and ‘Invest Wisely’
  • What’s next for the Community Vitality Center?
  • Co-ops can check ‘data warehouse’ for financial information
  • Intern is Extension’s ‘eyes and ears’ within Waterloo Latino community
  • Get farmland leasing information via Web or workshop

• 6/22/2007 - June 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Online homebuyers course helps Iowans catch the ‘American dream’
  • CY loves a parade -- and other events
  • Young hunters return for an educational challenge
  • How does your garden grow? With ISU Extension!
  • Extension gets a new home in Carroll County
  • Get ‘license to succeed’ from 4-H
  • The year in review: Comments from our directors

• 5/29/2007 - May 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Extension: The jewel of the land-grant system
  • Extension helps Iowans get ‘money smart’
  • Coalition adds value, economic development -- and a Kellogg Grant -- to northeast Iowa
  • The bioeconomy: What Iowans think
  • Extension is prime source of information on distillers grains
  • Expect growth spurt in Iowa urban 4-H

• 4/18/2007 - April 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Small towns have a future in the bioeconomy
  • Use Web site, build economic development program
  • VEISHEA co-chair draws on 4-H leadership skills
  • Elected councils and ISU Extension set next partnership

• 3/22/2007 - March 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • A grand opening for Rural Development Resource Center
  • Project targets economic research and assistance for southwest Iowa
  • Corn-following-corn gets exposure for ICM newsletter
  • Inner city youth visit Union County
  • Iowa State grad credits Extension for media career

• 2/20/2007 - February 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Workshops for planning officials explain land use process
  • Iowa offers ‘Better Kid Care’
  • Operation: Military Kids receives additional grant
  • Seminars address Iowa farm income tax issues
  • Grandma’s kitchen and 4-H inspire food science student
  • From Extension's online store

• 1/22/2007 - January 2007 -- From Jack Payne
  • Discuss latest research at Crop Advantage Series, Winter Crop Schools
  • They’re not ‘just horsing around’
  • ISU Extension begins 6th year with Lighten Up Iowa
  • Iowa State a good choice because of 4-H
  • Work begins on ISU studio space in Perry
  • From Extension's online store

• 12/19/2006 - December 2006 -- From Jack Payne
  • Happy holidays to you all!
  • Iowa farmland value at record level
  • Statewide bioeconomy discussions planned
  • Student athletes benefit when they 'Eat to Compete'
  • Youth leader credits 4-H, caring adults for honors
  • Will emerald ash borer infest Iowa?
  • From Extension's online store

• 11/20/2006 - November 2006 -- From Jack Payne
  • Maintaining Iowa's leadership in the bioeconomy
  • 25 Iowa communities selected for Horizons program
  • Ten county extension districts approve referendum
  • Service projects say ‘Happy 150th birthday, Iowa State!’
  • Iowa State student puts a face on world hunger
  • From Extension’s online store

• 10/19/2006 - October 2006 -- From Jack Payne
  • Extension programs bring outstanding student to campus
  • Value Added Agriculture program takes on Croatia, Romania projects
  • ISU Extension to run eXtension virtual newsroom
  • China delegation discusses cooperation with Iowa State
  • Of field corn and ISU fleece
  • From Extension's Online Store

• 9/18/2006 - September 2006 -- From Jack Payne
  • ISU Extension receives 4-H Afterschool awards
  • Finishing Cattle for Economic Development
  • Strengthening Families and PROSPER receive national awards
  • 87 and still going
  • From Extension's Online Store