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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Webster County
This web-site is designed to help you make informative decisions that affect your family, home, community, business, or farm. You can rely on ISU Extension for unbiased, research-based information an education to help you make better decisions today and tomorrow.
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COVID-19, unexpected events, such as natural disasters or economic downturns impact margins, but also have an impact far beyond the farm. There is a human side to the economic stress. As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, these resources provide information to help you cope with concerns about stress and relationships, personal finance, and nutrition and wellness.
ISU Hotline Numbers-
AnswerLine 1-800-262-3804
Iowa Concern 1-800-447-1985
Teen Line 1-800-443-8336
Healthy Families 1-800-369-2229
Beginning Farmer Center 1-877-232-1999
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Webster County Events
- Strengthening Families 10-14
04/18/2021 - 4-H Dog Project Meeting
04/20/2021 - Webster County Leadership Development Program
04/22/2021 - 4-H Poultry Project meeting
04/22/2021 - 4-H Horse Project meeting
04/22/2021
All Events for Webster County
Statewide Calendar
Resources for Tough Times
- Statewide Crisis/Referral Numbers (PDF file)
- Local Help for Tough Times updated 12/04/19 (.PDF file)
- Directory of Resources & Nonprofit Organizations in the Greater Fort Dodge Area
- Iowa Concern 1.800.447.1985 - Confidential assistance & referral for stress, legal questions, & financial concerns.
- United Way Information & Referral
- TEEN Line 1.800.443.8336
- Depression Understood
- Family Caregiver Alliance 1.800.445.8106
- Iowa Domestice Violence & Victim Service 1.800.770.1650
- Iowa Sexual Abuse hotline 1.800.284.7821
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1.800.273.8255
Newsletters
- Webster County 4-H Monthly Newsletter
- North Central Agronomy Newsletter
- Women in Agriculture
- Dare to Excel Newsletters
- Iowa Farm Outlook & News
- Growing Beef
- Words on Wellness Monthly Newsletter
- News You Can Use Monthly Newsletter
- Spend Smart, Eat Smart
- ISU Money Tips
- Just in Time Parenting
- Horticulture & Home Pest News
- Iowa Master Gardener
- CIRAS News