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Local News

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.

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.

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

Towns Selected for 2012 Community Visioning Program
(Posted on 1/12/2012)
Twelve Iowa communities have been selected to participate in the Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program in 2012: Calmar, Center Point, Chariton, Colo, Dyersville, Manning, Paullina, Perry, Rock Valley, Schaller, Tripoli and Villisca.

Farmland Value Reaches Historic $6,708 Statewide Average
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
Average Iowa farmland value is estimated to be $6,708 per acre, an increase of 32.5 percent from 2010, according to results of the Iowa Land Value Survey conducted in November. This is the highest percentage increase ever recorded by the Iowa State University annual survey.

ISU Extension and Outreach Works with Citizens to Chart a Course for Maquoketa's Future
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
The Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development has partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s Community and Economic Development (CED) unit for a two-year project to develop a vision for Maquoketa’s future.

Registration Open for Rural Entrepreneurs Summit
(Posted on 11/2/2011)
Registration is open for Rural YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) Nov. 9 in Ames. Summit sponsors include the Community Vitality Center, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the U.S. Small Business Administration and USDA Rural Development.

Symposium to Feature Fruit and Vegetable Production, Marketing Strategies
(Posted on 10/14/2011)
Fruit and vegetable growers are invited to attend the Tri-State Fruit and Vegetable Growers Symposium Friday, Dec. 2, 12–5:15 p.m. at Stoney Creek Inn, 300 Third Street, Sioux City, Iowa.

Community Visioning Program Application Deadline Extended
(Posted on 10/7/2011)
The application deadline for the 2012 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning Program has been extended to Friday, Dec. 1. Eligible communities are those with populations of fewer than 10,000, existing transportation-related issues, and a committee of volunteers willing to dedicate their time and talent to the visioning process.

Summit at Iowa State Says “YES” to Rural Entrepreneurs
(Posted on 10/7/2011)
The Community Vitality Center (CVC) and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development are partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA Rural Development and other sponsors to host a Rural YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) on Nov. 9.

City Clerks and Finance Officers Can Now Register for Budget Workshops
(Posted on 10/4/2011)
In an ongoing effort to help Iowa’s city clerks and finance officers prepare for the fiscal year budget, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Office of State and Local Government Programs (OSLGP) and the Iowa League of Cities are holding budget workshops throughout the state in November and December.

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.

Events

Communities

04/04/2012 Midstates Community & Economic Development Conference

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Staff

Laura Kuennen - Regional Foods Coordinator
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: lkuennen@iastate.edu

Abbie Gaffey - Western Communities and Economic Development Specialist
Phone: (712) 258-8999
Fax:
Email: agaffey@iastate.edu