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2012 Siouxland Garden Show
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
The 2012 Siouxland Garden Show will be held Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Neb. The show will include educational exhibits, presentations, how-to sessions and commercial exhibitors.

Community Meetings Notice: FLOOD RESTORATION SEMINAR
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, the City of Sioux City, and the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce hosted two meetings on flood clean-up presented by nationally known flood recovery expert, Dr. Ken Hellevang. View the recorded presentation.

Dealing with Water or Dampness in Your Home or Basement
(Posted on 8/23/2011)
A special informational video conference was heId on Wednesday, July 27 at the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center (formerly known as the Clarion). Extension disaster and flood expert Ken Hellevang was present via video conference to provide information and answer questions on what people could do RIGHT NOW, to lessen flood damage to their property and home.

Flood and Storm Damage Information for Trees, Gardens and Lawns
(Posted on 6/21/2011)
Flooding and damaging winds are creatong havoc on Siouxland's trees and landscapes. ISU has many resources for information on dealing with problems that arise from flooding and storms.

Community and Economic Development Program Builder is Your Marketplace for Community Improvement
(Posted on 9/22/2010)
Community and Economic Development Program Builder is a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

It Starts with Extension
(Posted on 4/29/2010)
See how ISU Extension impacts the lives of Iowans through our environment, our kids, our schools and our workforce.

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.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Videos Demonstrate Internet Supply/Demand Tool for Farmers, Markets and Consumers
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Take a tour of the MarketMaker website by viewing recently released videos highlighting everything MarketMaker has available. MarketMaker is an online tool connecting family shoppers with farmers and everyone in between – including restaurants and grocery stores.

Bowman to Keynote 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference
(Posted on 11/9/2011)
Retired U.S. Army First Class Sergeant Dana Bowman's motto is “it’s not the disability, it’s the ability,” and he’ll be sharing his message of conquering adversity at the 4th Annual Veterans’ Procurement Conference Nov. 30 in Ames. The conference will provide vital information to assist Iowa businesses in winning government contracts, while educating veteran-owned businesses on issues critical to their success in this market.

Survey of Western Iowa Manufacturers Details Flood Impacts, Ongoing Recovery Challenges
(Posted on 8/12/2011)
As the Missouri River flood waters slowly begin to recede, western Iowa manufacturers continue to deal with major ongoing challenges such as transportation logistics and workforce issues. ISU Extension and Outreach Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) surveyed manufacturers in the six-county Presidential Disaster Declaration Area that includes Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties.

Work Begins on Iowa’s New Local Food and Farm Initiative
(Posted on 8/11/2011)
Craig Chase, ISU Extension farm management specialist and interim marketing program leader at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, will coordinate the Local Food and Farm Initiative, a new statewide program that aims to boost production, processing, distribution, marketing and consumption of Iowa-grown food.

Wanted: Photos for ISU State Fair Exhibit
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Iowa State University (ISU) is giving Iowans the chance to display photos at the Iowa State Fair. As part of the university's exhibit in the northeast corner of the Varied Industries Building during the fair, Iowa residents are encouraged to submit photos to illustrate how Iowa State and ISU Extension and Outreach are making a difference in their communities.

ISU Extension Support for Those Dealing with Flooding
(Posted on 7/21/2011)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is working with local agencies, media and local businesses to provide resources to families, communities and businesses dealing with the flooding in western Iowa.

Iowa Youth Population Declines According to 2010 Census
(Posted on 6/24/2011)
Iowa’s 17 and younger age group decreased according to 2010 census results. According to the Community Vitality Center report, “Population 18 and Older and 17 and Younger in Iowa’s Counties, 2000 – 2010,” Iowa’s youth population has decreased by 5,645 in the last decade.

Iowa’s Unincorporated Areas Lose Population in 2010 Census
(Posted on 6/22/2011)
Iowa’s unincorporated areas — the countryside outside any town or city limits — lost population according to the 2010 census, reversing a gain seen in the 2000 census, as detailed in the report “Countryside and Town: Population in Iowa’s Counties Within and Outside of Incorporated Places, 1990 – 2010."

Search New Website, Visit Iowa Farms
(Posted on 5/19/2011)
The newly redesigned Visit Iowa Farms website features detailed descriptions of Iowa farms and the ability to map out locations of interest in a select area.

Courses Offer Employees Leadership Training
(Posted on 5/2/2011)
With the Iowa Public Employees Leadership Academy, public sector employees have a convenient and easy-to-access way to gain training that will benefit them as supervisors.

Staff

Bob Coacher - CIRAS Account Manager
Phone: (515) 419-2162
Fax: (515) 289-0601
Email: coacher@iastate.edu