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.

Sheryl McGowan inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 11/16/2011)
After many years of dedication to 4-H in Iowa, Sheryl McGowan of Sioux City has been inducted into the 2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Eighty-eight Iowa counties participated this year and selected 121 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H.

ISU Design West Announces Design It! Workshops 2011-2012
(Posted on 9/26/2011)
ISU Design West will host Design It!, a series of four workshops (two in fall, two in spring) for high school juniors and seniors interesting in exploring community design challenges related to architecture, urban planning, graphic design, interior design and landscape architecture.

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.

Assisting Children and Youth Cope with Disasters
(Posted on 7/11/2011)
Children are coping with the flood also. It is important to assist them process this situation. Select this story to learn about many resources about discussing floods with children.

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.

ISU Extension Offers Food Preservation Resources
(Posted on 8/17/2010)
Interested in canning or freezing? Don't use gandma's recipes! It is essential to use current tested recipes and procedures to make sure your foos is safe. ISU Extension offers a variety of Home Food Preservation Resources to keep you current and safe!

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.

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.

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.