County News

February 11, 2021

Programa ACT: Educando a Niños en Ambientes Seguros

Programa ACT: Educando a Niños en Ambientes Seguros ¿Le gustaría añadir herramientas que le ayuden con la crianza de sus niños?

February 2, 2021

Next Polk County Master Conservationist Program in Spring 2021

Course will provide hands-on interaction with Iowa’s rich natural resources

February 1, 2021

Commercial Pesticide Applicators 2021

Polk County’s Spring Pesticide Continuing Instruction Courses will be virtual, view the article for more information.

January 27, 2021

Virtual Community Baby Shower - en Español

A virtual Community Baby Shower for expecting mothers will be offered in Spanish on Feb. 3, at 10 am and at 6 pm, hosted by ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County in partnership with Nutrition 4 Young Children.

January 14, 2021

4-H Summer Program Intern Position Available

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Polk County is seeking qualified applicants for the position of 4-H Summer Program Intern.

Young boy thinking with pencil to his chin.

January 6, 2021

Polk County 4-H hosts virtual career exploration series

Polk County 4-H will host Oh the Places You Could Go, a free eight-part virtual career exploration series, for youth in grades 4-12.

January 5, 2021

Virtual Program Offers Tips for Parenting in a Pandemic and Beyond

Raising children has its rewards and challenges, but the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it new challenges for families, says Malisa Rader, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

December 17, 2020

Leap Into Literacy Programs to be held in English and Spanish

Leap into Literacy! Connect with us via Zoom to learn interesting ways to engage your child in reading at home! Registration is required by January 4. This program is available to families who live in Polk and Dallas Counties.

¡Salta a la Alfabetización! Conéctese con nosotros vía Zoom para aprender interesantes técnicas y actividades de alfabetización que puede practicar con su niño en casa. Inscripción es requerida, inscribirte a más tardar el 4 de diciembre. Está disponible a familias que viven en los condados del Polk y Dallas

December 17, 2020

Strengthening Families Program 10-14 held Virtually January-March 2021

Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 can help your family learn to manage emotions, set goals, avoid peer pressure, make better decisions and create better relationships. You will learn how to show love while setting limits, how to listen to your child, and how to help family members show appreciation to each other.

December 17, 2020

Cash Rental Rates & Farmland Values

Get current cash rental rates, farmland values surveys along with recorded videos and webcasts.

December 9, 2020

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Farm Foundation Announce Wellness Resources for Polk County Farm Families

Pre-paid, ongoing wellness coaching and counseling services are now available to Polk County farm families. Families can get confidential support for a variety of life events via phone, text, live chat, video or app – in addition to existing sources of 24/7 help.

October 19, 2020

Online Crop Marketing Course launches Nov. 10

Want to improve your understanding of crop marketing at your own pace with an online course? The Online Crop Marketing Course is a non-credit professional certificate course offered by Iowa State University Extension and registration is now open.

September 30, 2020

Spanish Virtual Community Baby Shower

Asista a un “Baby Shower” virtual para las mujeres embarazadas el 4 de noviembre, de 6:30 a 7:30 pm.

September 29, 2020

National 4-H Week is October 4-10

Polk County 4-H will join 24 hour effort to raise funds for local programming.

September 8, 2020

Community Baby Shower to be held Virtually this September

Attend a virtual Community Baby Shower for expecting mothers on September 23, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., hosted by ISU Extension, in partnership with Nutrition 4 Young Children.