Every Day is a Good Day to “Turn Off the TV”
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
National Turn off the TV Week this year is April 21-27, 2008. Although it is a national awareness activity only during the 3rd week each April, why wait to limit your family’s intake of TV … or do so only during the 3rd week in April? It can actually be helpful year-round. Check the information below to participate:

Summer Opportunity for Youth in Southwest Iowa
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
The Power of Youth Conference is open to youth in grades 3-8. The conference will be held June 6, 2008 at the Lied Multipurpose Complex on Iowa School for the Deaf Campus. Want to win a bike or a MP3 player? If so, join us!

Explore Western Iowa
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
Want to rediscover Iowa. Why not Explore, Discover what is right here around us.

WHEN IS A CHECK NOT A CHECK by Mary Beth Kaufman, ISU Extension Field Specialist/Family Resource Management
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
Suppose you're at a store making a purchase and decide to pay by check, at least that's what you believe you're doing. The clerk asks you for a check that is completely filled out, partially filled out or even blank. The clerk then runs the check through a machine and hands the voided check back to you with your receipt. What just happened??

Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition?
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

2008 Iowa 4-H State Sports Shooting Match
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
2008 Iowa 4-H State Shooting Sports Match June 7, 2008 Big Springs Range near Montezuma, IA Postmark Registration by May 23, 2008

Put some Fun in Your Relationship
(Posted on 4/4/2008)
Put some fun in your Relationship, suggests Mary Hughes, Family Field Specialist. Sliding into a routine is easy but can be destructive to a relationship. With a little effort and planning couples can put some fun into their relationship.

Take Control of your money
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
Don't let money - or the lack of it - control YOU! ISU Extension's free web course, Take Control of Your Money, can help you manage your money better.

Iowa State Horticulture Society
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society was founded in 1866 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging horticulture and its related interests in Iowa, through the collection and dissemination of information concerning production, marketing and utilization of horticultural and related crops. The ISHS is involved in promoting the horticulture industry as a means of diversifying agriculture in Iowa. ISHS also supports many commercial, noncommercial, and avocational interest groups throughout the state. Currently, the Iowa State Horticultural Society serves as an umbrella organization for 24 affiliated horticulture organizations that represent and promote specific sectors of horticulture, as well as many retail businesses across Iowa.

Iowa 4-H Youth Conference Offers Something for Everyone
(Posted on 3/27/2008)
AMES, Iowa-- Iowa youth can register now for the 2006 4-H Conference set for June 24 to 26 on the ISU campus. This year's theme is "Ignite the Flame" and is open to all Iowa youth, grade 8 - 12.

EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 3/27/2008)
West Pottawattamie County Extension Office has a FREE nutrition education program to low-resource families with children 10 years old or younger, and to expecting parents.

Extension Launches HorseQuest Site
(Posted on 2/8/2008)
HorseQuest provides Internet visitors with reliable and up-to-date horse information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer-reviewed answers.

ISU Celebrates 150 years with service project
(Posted on 7/5/2007)
All Iowa State University alumni, students, ISU Master Gardeners, former 4-Hers and ISU fans were asked to help with a service project to honor the 150th anniversary of ISU. The project was helping with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday June 23rd to help build a home in Council Bluffs.

Conservation Strategies for Growing Communities
(Posted on 1/12/2007)
Many areas in West Pottawattamie county are in a state of change. As our cities grow so does the need for housing and commercial developments.

Find the most current Newsletters out there!
(Posted on 12/13/2006)
ISU Extension Connection is the Connection for informational newsletters throughtout our state. Check it out, there is something for everyone! Check out what you didn't know until now. Just click on the picture of the newsletter and read for hours.

Avian Flu resources
(Posted on 7/21/2006)
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that infects almost all species of birds. Infected birds can pass the virus to some other animals and humans.

NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY
(Posted on 4/4/2006)
Are you still getting marketing calls that you don't want? There are a number of options that you can try to help curb those unwanted calls.

FOOD FOR FITNESS AND FUN
(Posted on 1/4/2006)
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

The Impact of Couple and Martial Relationships on Parenting and Child Outcomes
(Posted on 1/4/2006)
If you are a professional or volunteer who works with families, this may be the most important event you attend this year.

WHAT IS GREAT BEGINNINGS?
(Posted on 10/21/2005)
It's a fun and educational time for busy parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Pottawattamie County...JOIN US!

CHILD CARE LASTS A LIFETIME CAMPAIGN--MAKE SURE IT'S QUALITY CARE
(Posted on 10/21/2005)
Finding quality child care is a concern for many parents and rightly so!

Ready Set Know Program
(Posted on 9/2/2005)
Ready Set Know is a self protection program for children to Prevent Sexual Abuse.

USDA ANNOUNCES NEW FOOD PYRAMID
(Posted on 9/1/2005)
MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Check out the web site!

EXTENSION CARES... CYFERnet
(Posted on 5/12/2005)
National Network for Child Care offers...

BETTER KID CARE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
(Posted on 5/12/2005)
Video based and self-study training options for child care homes and center-based providers.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Issues
(Posted on 1/24/2005)
With the rising energy costs and trying to save money, many have went to extra measures to seal up the home. That combined with the cooler temperatures forcing people to spend more time inside the home greatly increases the chances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Click on the picture for more details