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July 1, 2021
Wine Grape Field Day to Be Held at Horticulture Research Station

Commercial grape growers and winemakers will receive hands-on education from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach during the 2021 Wine Grape Field Day Aug. 11.

June 22, 2015
At 30, Iowa Concern Continues Serving Iowans in Crisis

“I think people know that the Iowa Concern has been around,” said Margaret VanGinkel, the Iowa Concern hotline coordinator. “A lot of people know it and remember it. We’re here to help people, and they can talk to a person, seven days a week, all night long, and it is a person.”

February 23, 2015
Iowa State Helps Develop App for Recording Pesticide Applications

Meeting state and federal pesticide record-keeping requirements can be as easy as pulling out a smartphone or tablet for producers and agribusinesses, thanks to an app Iowa State University helped develop.

February 3, 2015
ISU Extension and Outreach Has Retirement Resources for Every Age

No matter how close or far Iowans are from retirement, the new “Retirement: Secure Your Future” Web page from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will help them prepare, said Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist in family finance.

December 4, 2014
Publication Helps with Decision-Making about School Meal Programs

People who make decisions about school meal programs need to understand the changing school environment, specifically school meal requirements and goals, nutrition education and children’s needs for physical activity.

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Statewide Resources

  • ISU Extension to Communities Website

    ISU Extension assists Iowa communities in planning and encouraging sustainable community and economic development that lead to positive quality of life for all citizens.

  • Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)

    Helping the College of Engineering and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.

  • Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP)

    ICIP provides data and research on local economic, demographic, and social trends for business and communities.

  • Retail Trade Analysis

    Reports of recent and historical trends in the local retail trade sector by city.

  • Community Vitality Center

    The CVC facilitates networking among small and medium size rural communities, sponsors policy analyses, engages communities in dialogue, and fosters discussion among rural and urban interests.

  • Data for Decision Makers Series

    Data on each county in Iowa including population demographics, education, retail sales, personal income, employment, occupation, housing, and family characteristics.

  • Iowa Manure Management Action Group

    Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.

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