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Local Highlights

March 22, 2019

Story County Extension & Outreach Master Gardeners Graduate, Awards Given

Graduation was held on Monday, March 18, 2019 for individuals who met the Master Gardener class requirements offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Story County Master Gardener Association along with Story County Extension and Outreach hosted the evening program and dinner at Reiman Gardens in Ames.

February 8, 2019

Stress

Find resources on managing stress related to farm and family

January 16, 2019

From "One Dairy Girl" to the next (dealing with stress on the family farm)

Dealing with stress can take a toll on anyone, but especially farm families that depend on the success of the family farm to provide for their livelihood. Iowa State University has provided a series of articles on the topic. An extended version can be found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/familyfarm-stress

January 14, 2019

Buy Eat Live Healthy Classes offered in Story County

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers nutrition classes to families on limited incomes with children under age 10 or who are expecting a child.

January 1, 2019

Determine When a Child Is Ready to Stay Home Alone

Making the decision on when to leave a child home alone can be challenging. Parents should consider their child’s maturity level as well as the neighborhood environment and their own flexibility, says Malisa Rader a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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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.
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.
Iowa Community Indicators Program (ICIP)

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

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

Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.