4-H Shooting Sports club prepares to take aim
(Posted on 8/28/2008)
Young people who have an interest in learning more about archery or shotgun are invited to become a part of the 4-H Shooting Sports club. Meetings start Sepember 7.

Living Smart leads to living well
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
Living well comes first from living smart. By making wise choices regarding nutrition, finances and time management, individuals have the opportunity to lead a more fulfilling and less stressful life.

Experimental Farm Field Day set for Tuesday, Sept. 2
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
A chance to ask questions of Iowa State University (ISU) Soil Fertility and Soybean Researchers is a central part of this year’s fall Northwest Iowa Experimental Farm Field Day set for the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on the farm near Calumet in southern O’Brien County.

Aronia Berry Festival September 5 & 6
(Posted on 8/27/2008)
The Aronia Berry Festival will be held on Friday, Sept. 5 and Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Sawmill Hollow Organic Farm, 2159 Kennedy Ave., north of Missouri Valley, Iowa, in Harrison County in western Iowa.

Agency Summit to identify services available for families, children
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Siouxland agencies that provide services to families and children are invited to participate in the Agency Summit Friday, Sept. 5 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Pioneer Bank, 4700 Singing Hills Boulevard, Sioux City (lower level meeting room).

Correctionville selected for Horizons
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Correctionville will be participating in a new community leadership program delivered by Iowa State University Extension with funding from the Northwest Area Foundation.

Tip of the Week
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
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: "National Immunization Month Observed in August"

Master Gardener class open to all experience levels
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
Everyone with any level of gardening interest is invited to join the Woodbury County Extension winter Master Gardener class beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Community success stories sought for economic development conference by Sept. 8
(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.

4-H Clover Kids leader training September 27
(Posted on 8/11/2008)
4-H Clover Kids is a program for youth in K-3rd grade. Adult volunteers are needed for the program. On Saturday, Sept. 27 a workshop will be held in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Understanding children focus of ISU Extension workshop
(Posted on 8/11/2008)
Siouxland families are invited to attend “Child Growth and Development,” a six-week workshop taught in Spanish for child care providers and parents.

Volunteer instructors needed for 4-H Shooting Sports program
(Posted on 8/7/2008)
Experienced sportsmen with an interest in sharing their enthusiasm for the outdoors are needed to become instructors for the 4-H Shooting Sports program offered by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension in Woodbury and Plymouth Counties.

Tri-State Equestrian Center
(Posted on 8/6/2008)
Tri-State Equestrian Center organizers are working to raise money to build a large dirt floor event center that will be located on the Woodbury County Fairgrounds.

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!

Becoming Money Wise to be offered Sept. 23 & 30
(Posted on 8/5/2008)
Don’t be a slave to your money. Come learn how to understand your spending habits, track your spending and use that information to create a spending plan that includes your financial goals by attending 'Becoming Money Wise.'

4-H T-shirts available
(Posted on 7/8/2008)
The 4-H Foundation committee is selling t-shirts to benefit Woodbury County 4-H!

Sensational Summer Recipes
(Posted on 7/8/2008)
Are you craving a light summer meal that is healthy and delicious? Are you trying to eat healthier? Check out these Sensational Summer Recipes.

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, Sept. 4 at Bacon Creek Park on Correctionville Rd., Sioux City.

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.

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.

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 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.