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The Ellsworth Community College 4-H Scholarship
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce a new 4-H Scholarship. The Ellsworth Community College 4-H Scholarship is a $750 scholarship to be awarded to a former 4-H member who is a first year student at Ellsworth Community College and majoring in the Equine Science program.

4-H Benefit Horse Show May 25 in Cresco, Iowa
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Howard County 4-H Horse Project Members encourage you to share this information with horse lovers of all ages. We are sponsoring a benefit horse show on Sunday, May 25th, to support fellow 4-H cowgirl, Amy Junge, as her family lost her home and belongings in a fire in December. Please join us for fun, friends, and equine fellowship!

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Big Four Fair - June 20 - 22
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Big Four Fair Book is now available on line.

Pinebluff 4-H Camp - Camping and Outdoor Fun for All Ages
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
Nestled in the hills of NE Iowa is a wonderful site for outdoor fun and overnight camping for all ages.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

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Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: 563/568-6345
Fax: 563/927-4201
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

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Fax: 563/583-4844
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