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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Winnebago County

Winnebago County Extension , in partnership with Iowa State University, provides education and information to help the people of Winnebago County become the best they can be. We believe in quality, access, diversity and accountability. We provide unbiased, research-based information and educational programming to help you make better decisions.

4-H Enrollment

 
It's time to get enrolled in Winnebago County 4-H! Head over to https://ia.4honline.com to get enrolled/re-enrolled! Need help? Check out the instruction sheets below, or give our office a call!
 
New Family Enrollment
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2018 Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Courses

 

  • Aquatic, Forest, Right of Way: October 17th or December 11th; 9am-12pm
  • Mosquito/Public Health: October 25th or December 13th; 9am-12pm
  • Ornamental & Turfgrass: November 7th or December 18th; 9am-12pm
  • Fumigation: November 13th; 9am-12pm
  • Commercial Ag: November 14th, December 6th, or December 20th; 9am-12pm
  • Pest Control Operators: December 5th; 9am-12pm

For those that are unable to attend a scheduled class and need to make special arrangements, there will be an additional $10 fee per person, per class. Registration MUST be completed prior to attending the class. If registration is not recieved prior to the class, an additional $10 fee will apply. 

 

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November 14, 2018
Your Money Your Future

Life is not about money - but how you deal with oney has a huge impact on your quality of life, your family's life, and the life of your community.

When you have sound information and strong skills, you can make your money work for you and for your future. You can manage your money effectively, make better financial decisions and live according to your priorities. With sound financial management you can be financially secure throughout your life span.

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November 14, 2018
Writing Your Retirement Paycheck

Take steps now to make your resources last a lifetime by determining your income needs in retirement and gathering current information about your retirement savings to evaluate progress and determine new savings goals!

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November 14, 2018
A Journey Through Parkinson's Disease
This highly interactive three-session program is designed to help participants recognize the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), to understand what causes PD, and how treatments work. The program will also describe what therapeutic activities can be done in the home.
Each 45-minute session will be led by ISU Extension and Outreach Field Specialist, Brenda Schmitt,  who is a trained class leader.
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November 14, 2018
Finances of Caregiving
Do you provide care and support to a family member who is elderly, ill or has a disability?
Being a family caregiver comes with many responsibilities. Families are challenged to determine what is best for the person needing care and the impact on the family.
 
The workshop series includes:
  • development of a notebook of financial records
  • presentations by community experts
  • case studies
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November 14, 2018
ServSafe® Food Safety Training

This program provides food safety training for restaurant and other foodservice managers. It is based on the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ServSafe program and the Iowa Food Code.

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Painting History for Community

With symbolic images, a new mural in Perry brings together three threads connecting the city: outdoor recreation, a history of public art programming and the Latino immigrants who make Perry home.

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