Let's Blame the Poinsettias
(Posted on 11/25/2008)
Traditional long-lasting poinsettia plant may be the reason it seems like the holiday season arrives so early.

Tip of the Week
(Posted on 11/19/2008)
Tip of the Week (TOW) is emailed out weekly by Sherry McGill, Iowa State University Extension - Woodbury County Education Director. This week's tip: "Video games-Are they teaching tools?"

Kids cook while you shop! Kids a Cookin' offered in December
(Posted on 11/19/2008)
Are you looking for a great activity for your kids while you shop? Kids a Cookin’ classes will be held Mondays December 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Iowa State University (ISU) Extension-Woodbury County, 4301 Sergeant Road #209, Sioux City. The four-session class is designed for youth in grades fifth through eighth and is free of charge.

Fall Master Gardener class graduates 18
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension-Woodbury County graduated 18 from their fall master gardener class during their awards and graduation ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11 in Sioux City.

4-H Shooting Sports club quarterly meeting scheduled
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
The 4-H Shooting Sports program will have its next quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Le Mars Sportsman’s Club. The event will be hosted by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Plymouth County. Kyle Schlesser will be the guest speaker presenting about his taxidermy business.

ISU Design West to offer undergrad design course
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
Interested in studying architecture, graphic design, interior design, landscape architecture, or community and regional planning? Interested in Iowa State University? If you answered “YES!” then click here!

Meet the new members of the Woodbury County Extension Council
(Posted on 11/5/2008)
Voters elected five members of the Woodbury County Extension Council during the November 4 general election. Click here to meet the new council members.

4-H leaders needed in Woodbury County
(Posted on 11/5/2008)
Do you enjoy working with youth and want to help the children of our community become strong leaders? Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Woodbury County is seeking volunteer 4-H community club leaders in Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff and throughout the county.

2009 Siouxland Garden Show
(Posted on 11/4/2008)
The 2009 Siouxland Garden Show will be held Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Neb. The show will include educational exhibits, presentations, how-to sessions and commercial exhibitors.

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.

Community success stories sought for economic development conference by Oct. 20
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
The Midstates Community and Economic Development planning committee is seeking examples of successful development efforts in towns and cities in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota for their April 1, 2009, conference.

Ask the Master Gardener
(Posted on 8/5/2008)
E-mail your lawn and garden questions to a Iowa State University Extension trained Master Gardener!

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."

Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 1/18/2007)
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.