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Extension and Outreach of Dallas County
October 2014 Newsletter
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Our core purpose is to engage citizens through research-based educational programs. We extend the resources of Iowa State University across our state. We accomplish our goals by developing diverse and meaningful partnerships. Through our purpose and partnerships, we increase the ability of Iowans to make informed decisions by applying relevant, needs-driven resources, to create significant impact in our state.
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Thursdays, Oct. 2-30 from 9-10:30 a.m.
Great Beginnings for Families: Perry
Oct. 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
Outdoor Adventures: River to the Ocean
Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Good Agricultural Practices: Level 1
Sundays, Oct. 5-Nov. 16 from from 5-7:30 p.m.
Strengthening Families Program: Waukee
Oct. 7 & 14
from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Free Nutrition Classes
Oct. 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Using the NAEYC Code of Ethics
Oct. 13, 7-9 p.m.
Dallas County Extension Council Meeting
Tuesdays, Oct. 14-Nov. 11 from 9:45-11 a.m.
Great Beginnings for Families: Waukee
Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
4-H Club Leader Training
Oct. 15, 9-11:30 a.m.
Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest Management
Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
New Volunteer Training: Multi-County
Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Good Agricultural Practices: Level 2
Oct. 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Youth Committee Meeting
Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Mosquito & Public Health Pest Management
Mondays, Oct. 27-Dec. 1
from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Annie's Project
Oct. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Stewards of Children
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Annie's Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise. In this six class series, women farmers and ranchers will learn alternative problem-solving, record keeping and decision-making skills. A local offering of Annie's Project will take place Mondays, October 27-December 1 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at DMACC West Campus. For more information visit our county website or contact Dallas County Ag Program Leader, Aleta Cochran, at [email protected] or (515) 993-4281.
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Great Beginnings For Families
 In partnership with
the Waukee YMCA, ISU Extension will be offering Great Beginnings for Families, a five week skills-building program for parents of newborns through preschoolers. Topics will include effective, positive discipline and encouraging learning through play.
Great Beginnings for Families will take place Tuesdays, October 14 through November 11 from 9:45-11 a.m. at the Waukee YMCA. Membership with the YMCA is not required to attend. Registration is $5 and can be completed by contacting Extension Educator Lisa Mickelson at (515) 993-4281 or [email protected]. Free child care will be provided.
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28059 Fairground Road in Adel, Iowa 50003
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, (515) 294-7612. Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. |
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