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Money For Life
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Getting through tough times means making changes in spending habits. Now is the time to re-evaluate your family’s priorities and to eliminate waste.

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4-H fishing club to hold first meeting
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
The new 4-H Fish Iowa club will hold their first meeting Thursday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at Bacon Creek Park on Correctionville Rd., Sioux City.

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Gardening Basics for Siouxland offers education for people new to the area, gardening
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Gardening Basics for Siouxland will be offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension-Woodbury County Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. The one-time class will cover introductory gardening concepts for people who want to learn more about gardening in Siouxland.

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Tip of the Week
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Tip of the Week (TOW) is emailed out weekly by Sherry McGill, Iowa State University Extension - Woodbury County Education Director. To have the TOW emailed to you directly, please email Sherry at mcgills@iastate.edu. This week's tip: Use Care When Labeling CD/DVDs

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Woodbury County Fair and the Extension Showcase
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The dates for the 2008 Woodbury County Fair are Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, August 3. There are many things to do and see at the fair including the Woodbury County Extension Showcase. Also, check the fair website at www.woodburycountyfair.com.

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Horse clinic for youth set for May 29
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
Young people with an interest in horses are invited to attend the Youth and Horses Clinic being put on by Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County. The clinic is open to all youth in fourth through twelfth grades and is scheduled for Thursday, May 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Woodbury County Fairgrounds, Fair St. in Moville, Iowa.

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Workshop for youth workers teaches Experiential Learning Model
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Do you want to learn how to engage youth you are working with? Then attend one of the youth worker trainings being scheduled in June by the Siouxland Nonprofit Management Alliance.

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Extension horticulturist named regional editor for The Iowa Horticulturist magazine
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Mimi Shanahan has been named regional editor for The Iowa Horticulturist magazine. She will also continue to be the horticulturist for Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County.

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For information on 4-H...
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

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4-H Shooting Sports club begins shotgun series
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
Young people who have an interest in learning more about shooting shotgun are invited to become a part of the 4-H Shooting Sports club.

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4-H is family time
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
It’s often a challenge to fit work, family and home life into a demanding schedule, but 4-H offers families the chance to work and learn together. 4-H is not just a youth organization; it’s a family organization.

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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."

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2008 Siouxland Garden Show
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
The 2008 Siouxland Garden Show will be held Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Neb. The show will include educational exhibits, presentations, how-to sessions and commercial exhibitors.

Tri-State Green Space Conference - Planning & Providing Community Landscapes
(Posted on 9/27/2007)
The Tri-state Green Space Conference - Planning & Providing Community Landscapes, is a one of a kind opportunity to learn from and visit with some of the noted experts from the planning, design and horticultural worlds at the same time.

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Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 5/2/2007)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to a Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

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Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 4/18/2007)
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.

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