Kids a Cookin’ teaches food, fitness and fun
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
Food, fitness and fun will be the focus of Kids a Cookin’ to be offered July 8, 9, and 10 by Iowa State University Extension – Woodbury County.

McGill is new ISU Extension Regional Director
(Posted on 6/24/2009)
Sherry McGill has been selected as a regional extension education director for Iowa State University Extension. McGill will plan programming for Region 5 which includes Plymouth, Woodbury and Monona counties.

Correctionville moves to Horizons Visioning
(Posted on 6/18/2009)
Everyone is invited to help create a vision and action plan for a thriving Correctionville on Tuesday, July 7. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. with the meeting from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Correctionville City Hall. See below how to reserve your spot.

ISU Extension-Woodbury County names Megan Kerkmann as youth worker
(Posted on 6/15/2009)
Megan Kerkmann has been named to the youth worker position at Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Woodbury County.

Carrie Dunn featured in Sioux City Journal
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
AmeriCorps Member and Midtown Family Community Center Youth Program Coordinator Carrie Dunn was featured in the Making a Difference column of the Sioux City Journal Monday, June 8.

Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 5/26/2009)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to an Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 5/6/2009)
Servsafe is an intense food safety training course for restaurant and food service managers. Participants become ServSafe certified by successfully passing the National Restaurant Association's certification exam.

Iowa State University Extension plans to restructure
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
Iowa State University Vice President for Extension and Outreach Jack Payne announced a plan today that would restructure ISU Extension.

ISU Extension Worksite Wellness
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Investing in employee wellness is good business. It can result in lower insurance premiums, lower turnover, increased productivity, and increased job satisfaction

Extension Launches Interactive Learning Web site for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Hard times are hitting families, farmers, businesses and communities that are struggling to stay on their feet. Iowa State University Extension can help put some balance back into these times.

Do I renegotiate my mortgage in today's economy?
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Across our country and in our neighborhoods, individuals are being laid off. Homes sales are down. Bankruptcies are up. People cannot pay their bills. What should I do? Here are 3 tips for renegotiating your mortgage.

In good times and bad, ISU Extension is here for you
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
ISU Extension offers a variety of information and programs that can assist individuals with anything from coping with stress and managing money and resources, to help with nutrition and parenting education.

Supermarket savings: Tips that total bucks
(Posted on 10/29/2008)
Are food prices getting you down? More and more of us are looking for ways to save money shopping for groceries as we stretch the food budget further. Check out these five tips to save you money.

Have Fun! Make Friends! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/22/2008)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

As seen on TV...4-H
(Posted on 8/29/2008)
4-H videos and more. See and learn what 4-H has to offer.

Woodbury County Extension showcases programs on local TV
(Posted on 3/26/2008)
ISU Extension in Woodbury County features programs on local cable television on "Extension Connection."

Tip of the Week
(Posted on 1/4/2008)
Tip of the Week (TOW) is emailed out weekly by Sherry McGill, Iowa State University Extension - Woodbury County Education Director. This week's tip: "Summer Can Bring TIcks"