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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Linn County

As your front door to Iowa State University we are your access to information and services to improve the quality of life in your community.  We provide research and education on public issues, food and nutrition, health, financial management, youth development, and family relationships.  Office HOURS: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

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Expert Education Free Classes
March 6, 2014
Expert Education Classes

Join us for "Historic Seed Saving in Iowa" on March 30 and "Soil Fertility Analysis for Residential Horticulture...Simplified" on April 12.  Classes are free, but please pre-register.

Forestry Field Day
March 13, 2014
Spring Forestry Field Day in Johnson County

Join us on March 29th in Iowa City for a spring forestry field day.  The day will begin at the Johson County Extension office and conclude in the field. Learn about Habitat Management, Deer Depredation Options, Forest Health Updates, Timber Marketing, Chainsaw Sharpening, and a Maple Syrup Making for Beginners program and more.  A chain saw will even be given away! Space is limited, so register early.

Night at the Titans indoor football cedar rapids
February 25, 2014
Join us for a Night at the Titans

As we celebrate ISU Extension & Outreach Week (March 23-29, 2014) we invite you to join us for a Titans game on March 29th.  As part of our group, you will be able to purchase discount tickets.  Orders due be March 7.  See you there!

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February 20, 2014
From the Ground Up: Recycle and Reuse for your Garden Chores

Linn County Master Gardeners write a weekly column for The Cedar Rapids Gazette.  Linn County Master Gardener Judy Stevens shares some ideas for repurposing items for gardening this spring that you might otherwise toss in the recycle bin.

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February 20, 2014
From the Ground Up: Winter Birds

Linn County Master Gardeners write a weekly column for The Cedar Rapids Gazette.  Linn County Master Gardener Lisa Slattery explains how we can enjoy birds all winter long by providing them shelter, water and food.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Young Livestock Producers Network and Learn as Peer Group Members

The Beginning and Young Livestock Producer Network, an ISU Extension and Outreach initiative, establishes peer groups of young producers because livestock producers say they like to learn from other producers. They want to have more discussions and opportunities to interact with their peers.

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2014 ‘Friends of Extension’ Honored
March 14, 2014 10:42 AM

The Iowa Alpha Mu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi, the honor society of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, has honored four...

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383 Collins Road NE, Suite 201
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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(319) 377-9839; Master Gardener Hortline: (319) 447-0647
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