Our Story Videos
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Thank You, Iowans!Over the past two years, ISU Extension and Outreach has been delivering education and information based in research to address Iowa’s recovery from the pandemic and other challenges. So many Iowans have been engaged, and we thank you! |
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Learning to THRIVEIowa teens and their parents or other caring adults stepped away from the busyness and stressors of life to explore healthy, fun ways to recharge mind, heart, and body during the 4-H THRIVE Retreat. |
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Youth Test Skills, Learn about Wildlife HabitatThe Wildlife Habitat Education Program offers young Iowans hands-on environmental education. They learn about the importance of conservation management and how to be stewards of the land. Youth also have an opportunity to test their wildlife knowledge in friendly competition in state and national contests. |
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¡Salir Adelante! Pathways for Our FutureTo reach your dreams, you have to persevere. For Latinx families in Iowa, that means “salir adelante.” ISU Extension and Outreach and partners deliver the ¡Salir Adelante! curriculum to help Latinx parents and their middle school youth pursue their educational and career goals. |
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Taking Steps for a Strong IowaEvery day Iowa State University Extension and Outreach engages Iowans in research, education, and extension experiences to address current and emerging real-life challenges. We are taking steps to build a strong Iowa. |
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We Are Iowa's 99 County CampusHow do you describe ISU Extension and Outreach? We are educators, researchers, volunteers, and partners in Ames and throughout the state. We serve Iowans with education and information based in research. We are Iowa’s 99 county campus and we are here for you.
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Expanding Small Business: Mr. BurritoMr. Burrito is a family owned and operated small business that wanted to expand. With guidance from ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development, these Latinx entrepreneurs planned their expansion step-by-step. |
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Growing Together IowaGrowing Together Iowa combines extension expertise in horticulture, food safety, and nutrition education with Master Gardener volunteers to develop community donation gardens throughout the state. The goal is to make the healthy choice the easy choice for Iowans. |
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Here for You. Now. Always.As Iowans, our strength grows when we empower one another. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach delivers education and information based in research – for your reality. We are focusing on six initiatives for recovery – to build a strong Iowa. |
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Real Connections, Caring Hearts2020 has been a tough year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will continue to deliver research-based education and information and engage with Iowans on issues that will lead to recovery. Together, we will build a strong Iowa.
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Here for You. Now. Always.For over 100 years, ISU Extension and Outreach has been serving Iowans. As our state recovers from COVID-19, we’ll continue to deliver research-based education and information. We’re here for you now. And for the next 100 years. |
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Finding a Path to College and CareersIowa State University Extension and Outreach helps Latinx youth and their families gain information, skills, resources and networks so these young people can find a path to college and careers. |
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Extension Artists Inspire Iowans, Celebrate State ParksJennifer Drinkwater and Clark Colby are artists, Iowa State faculty and program specialists with ISU Extension and Outreach. They are participating in Iowa's 20 Artists, 20 Parks project commemorating the 100th anniversary of Iowa State Parks during 2020. |
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County Fair Experiences Are for All 4-H YouthCounty fairs give 4-H members a chance to demonstrate new skills and share what they have learned. Two Washington County youth show what is possible with good communication and understanding prior to the event. |
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What Do We Do? We Serve All IowansWatch what happens when we invite some ISU Extension and Outreach staff to Hilton Coliseum for a conversation about what they really do. As they ask each other questions, they reach one conclusion: We serve all Iowans.
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Listening, Learning and Working for a Strong IowaIn ISU Extension and Outreach, we always want to learn more about the challenges Iowans are facing and determine how we can help address those challenges. We are listening, learning, and working together with the people of our state to build a strong Iowa. |
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Building Healthy RelationshipsWhen a couple has a strong, stable relationship, they can build a healthy foundation for their family. That’s the message of Healthy Relationship Education Training. ISU Extension and Outreach recently offered the training to Iowa State ROTC students who will serve as leaders in the military after graduation. |
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Our Story: 4-H Youth Apply Animal ScienceThe next generation of animal scientists – and technicians, engineers and mathematicians – are examining their interests and testing future careers, thanks to Iowa 4-H. Youth learn and apply animal science through 4-H projects and activities such as Animal Science Round-Up. |
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Our Story: Latinos Living WellA little exercise, a little cooking, some education about diabetes and a lot of fun: That’s the recipe for “Latinos Living Well,” a research and community based program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach that leads to behavior change.
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Our Story: Small Talk for Early LiteracyYes, you can read to babies. Through “Small Talk,” Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the Ames Public Library and Raising Readers in Story County are helping parents build literacy skills in very young children. |