County News

Yenibeth Lopez
April 25, 2019
ISU Extension and Outreach Welcomes Yenibeth Lopez - EFNEP Program Assistant

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach welcomes Yenibeth Lopez, Program Assistant for the Buy Eat Live Healthy program, part of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Yenibeth will serve families in Polk County, providing education on how to plan and prepare low-cost and nutritious meals.

Close up of Zinnia flower
April 17, 2019
Polk County Master Gardeners host Plant Sale

The Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, Polk County Master Gardeners will host their annual Plant Sale May 3-5, 2019 at the former Renes greenhouse located at 9401 NW 70th Ave. in Johnston, Iowa. 

Polk County Board of supervisors, director and council chair pose after signing
April 9, 2019
Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week now through April 13

Earlier today the Polk County Board of Supervisors signed a proclamation announcing April 8-13 as Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, Polk County Week. 

bienvenida al bebe
April 1, 2019
Una Fiesta para Mujeres Embarazadas, un “Baby Shower” de la Comunidad

¿Está esperando la llegada de su bebé? ¡Venga a una fiesta en su honor!

baby looking at camera
April 1, 2019
Polk County Extension and Young Children: Priority One to Host a Community Baby Shower

Expecting a little bundle of joy? Come to a party given in your honor!

Praying Mantis statue in Altoona's enabling garden
March 28, 2019
Polk County Master Gardener Enabling Garden to host Spring Perennial Plant Sale

The Enabling Garden, Altoona, Iowa will have its spring plant sale from 1:30-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The beautifully landscaped garden is located at 1050 1st Ave. S., Altoona, IA 50009, southeast of the Hy-Vee loading dock.

Teens participating in team-building exercise
March 5, 2019
Career and college readiness focus of Iowa 4-H RISE Conference

Today, over 70 youth and school staff members from area middle and high schools participated in the Iowa 4-H RISE College Access Conference held at Simpson College in Indianola. Participating students came from seven central and south-central Iowa communities including Chariton, Des Moines, Indianola, Marshalltown, Norwalk, Ottumwa, and Winterset.

Michelle Schott
March 1, 2019
Schott is the recipient of the Margaret K. Yoder Human Sciences Extension Award

Michelle Schott, family life extension educator for Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach, Polk County, was the 2019 recipient of the Margaret K. Yoder Human Sciences Extension Award. The Award is given to a young extension professional who has demonstrated excellence in programming. Schott was presented the award yesterday in front of over 400 professional peers during the ISU Extension and Outreach Professionals Annual Conference held in Ames, Iowa.

Government Farm Programs
February 25, 2019
Government Farm Programs

Learn more about the new government farm program and how it impacts you.

Map of Farm bill meeting locations
February 13, 2019
Central Iowa meetings focus on Crop Marketing and ARC PLC Changes

To help manage revenue risks for 2018 and 2019 crops, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting 6 public meetings entitled “Crop Marketing, Crop Insurance & the New Farm Bill.”

Agronomist working in field
February 8, 2019
Central Iowa meetings focus on Crop Marketing and ARC PLC Changes

To help manage revenue risks for their 2018 and 2019 crops, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting 6 public meetings entitled “Crop Marketing, Crop Insurance & the New Farm Bill.”

Extension council members
February 5, 2019
ISU Extension and Outreach in Polk County elects county extension officers

Four officers were elected during the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Polk County extension council organizational meeting held last week, January 7. The nine-member county extension council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law. 

Agronomist standing in field
January 29, 2019
Plan for the 2019 Growing Season at Upcoming Agronomy Lunch and Learn

Join ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Corn Growers Association at the Polk County Extension office in Altoona on February 25, 2019 for an Agronomy Lunch and Learn.

Crop land
January 25, 2019
Altoona Workshop for Farmland Owners scheduled for Feb. 15

Farmland owners and managers will learn the latest on farmland values along with ownership trends, the Chinese economy and U.S. trade, legal and income tax law changes and an overview of the new government farm program at a workshop on Friday, Feb. 15, at the Polk County ISU Extension office.

Taco with lime
January 24, 2019
Healthy and Homemade Nutrition Series to be held in Johnston

Healthy and Homemade is a nutrition and cooking series designed to help participants learn to save money while preparing great-tasting and healthy meals. Workshops will be held Wednesdays Feb. 6, 13, and 20 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Johnston Middle School.
 

Cookies on tray
January 24, 2019
Gifts from the Kitchen Workshop to be held in time for Valentine's Day

ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County to host an evening of nutrition education Tuesday, Feb. 12th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Urbandale High School. Participants will make healthy recipes to give as gifts to loved ones in time for Valentine's Day. 

January 15, 2019
Strengthening Families Program to be held in Urbandale

The Strengthening Families Program for families with youth ages 10-14 will be held at the St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Urbandale. The workshop series begins on Tuesday, Feb. 26th from 5:30-8: 00 pm. A meal and childcare are provided. 

Now hiring
January 4, 2019
Extension Program Assistant Position Available

The Department of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach with Iowa State University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Extension Program Assistant I to serve in Polk County. 

December 7, 2018
Crop Advantage Series in Ames Helps Producers Make Smart Decisions for 2019

Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information. The series meeting in Ames will be held January 9, 2019. 

Extension Staff take part in Urban Extension Exchange
December 6, 2018
Urban Extension Exchange focused on idea-sharing, best practices, Extension network

First of its kind event for ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County staff.

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