By Caitlyn Ryan, ISU Extension
ADEL — During March 22-28, 2015, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will celebrate the land-grant mission of putting the university’s research and resources to work throughout the state of Iowa, including in Dallas County.
“Iowa State University is your lifelong partner,” said Cathann Kress, vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach. “Iowa State educates more college-age Iowa students than any other university. ISU Extension and Outreach provides the ‘wrap around’ and educates more Iowans. Last year more than one million people directly benefited from our programs.”
In 2014, ISU Extension and Outreach in Dallas County delivered face-to-face programming to more than 3,000 local citizens offering education on parenting, constructing high tunnels, promoting high school graduation and higher education in Latino populations, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in child care facilities, application of pesticides and more.
“Education and partnerships are how we solve problems and prepare for the future. ISU Extension and Outreach Week is one way we say ‘thank you’ to the many volunteers, community leaders, organizations, agencies and other partners who support ISU Extension and Outreach work in Iowa,” Kress said.
ISU Extension and Outreach is a statewide educational network supported by Iowa State University, local county governments and the United States Department of Agriculture. Every county in Iowa has an elected extension council that decides how to support ISU Extension and Outreach educational programs at the county level.
“We’re focused on feeding people, keeping them healthy, helping their communities to prosper and thrive, and turning the world over to the next generation in better shape than we found it,” Kress said. “Because what Extension and Outreach helps people do for themselves, achieves the greatest results.”
Visit the Dallas County Extension and Outreach office located on the Dallas County Fairgrounds north of Adel on Highway 169 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 23-27 for homemade treats, refreshments and giveaways.
On March 24 from 4-6 p.m., adults who work with youth in any capacity are welcome to a STEM Open House to view the various science, technology, engineering and math-related kits and activities available for checkout from ISU Extension and Outreach.
For more information about ISU Extension and Outreach in Dallas County visit www.extension.iastate.edu/dallas, and don’t forget to check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ISUExtensionDallasCounty.
