County News

Parents want to know about good nutrition for their young athletes and they depend on coaches to know.

Register for the two day program, June 12 and 13, 2013

The program is being offered in Harlan and Creston, Iowa.

Registration deadline is June 5, 2013

Tick season has begun, please take measures to prevent tick exposure (such as using DEET).  Several providers have recently asked whether tick testing is available.  Iowa State University will accept ticks as part of their Lyme disease surveillance program.  Submitters will receive information back on species of the tick they submitted but no Lyme disease information will be available.   

For more information on tick testing and the address where ticks may be sent, visit www.ent.iastate.edu/medent/ticks_IA.

 The goal of Strengthening Families 10-14
is to prevent substance abuse in youth
by building their skills and giving parents more tools to help their children become responsible young adults.

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Anyone interested in archery, air rifle and/or shotgun can join the West Pottawattamie Shooting Sports Club.  Practices are beginning soon....check out the practice schedule!

Check out the new May 2013 WOW newsletter! This newsletter is written by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists working in the field and on campus. Published monthly, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans.

Great New Friends! Great Leadership Opportunities! Great Campfires! Great New experiences Climbing and Messing in the Creek! What could be this Great?.Regions 12, 17 & 18 4-H Junior 5th & 6th Grade Camp Register Now for Camp, June 9-12 at the State 4-H Camping Center!

Gardeners, both novice and experienced, will be inspired to preserve their garden bounty with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s 2013 garden calendar. The full-color, 12-month calendar is filled with stunning photography and information.  Calendar is available for $6.00 at the West Pottawattamie County Extension Office.  Makes a great present for all your gardening friends!

4-Her's this date is approaching fast! Don't forget that all animals must be identified in 4-H Online by May 15th. The rule is 'if it breathes, it must be on an ID sheet (in 4-H Online)!'

Page County Extension is sponsoring a Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course. This training is required by law for 14 and 15 year olds so they can safely operate a tractor over 20 hp and other farm machinery. To earn a certificate, youth must complete 24 hours of class and driving a tractor. All youth who want to work for farmers that need them to operate equipment must have this certificate.