ISU Extension and Outreach - Polk County

ISU Extension and Outreach - Polk County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Polk county ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Polk County by delivering research-based education and resour

ces for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

Have you had your pressure canner gauge tested yet this year? 🍲Don’t let an inaccurate gauge spoil your food preservatio...
08/31/2026

Have you had your pressure canner gauge tested yet this year? 🍲
Don’t let an inaccurate gauge spoil your food preservation efforts! Schedule a time to bring your canner by and be tested. This service takes less than 15 minutes and is no cost to you, thanks to Polk County Extension Council and Staff.
☎️Call 515-957-5760 to schedule an appointment today.
👍For the most up-to-date information and free recipes, visit the National Center for Home Food Preservation through the University of Georgia:
https://ow.ly/Q95x50ZG3vb

⭐Register here: https://ow.ly/w1ru50ZFUPw⌚9 a.m. to noon in Altoona.Grant Writing 101 helps nonprofit, government and sc...
08/27/2026

⭐Register here: https://ow.ly/w1ru50ZFUPw
⌚9 a.m. to noon in Altoona.
Grant Writing 101 helps nonprofit, government and school district representatives strengthen their proposals. Participants will learn how to find funding opportunities, align projects with funder priorities, and write persuasive narratives and budgets.
Choose an in-person workshop at Polk County Extension and Outreach or attend the virtual session.

Looking for ideas to make reading to your little ones more fun? Our Bookshelf, a virtual program, helps prepare prescho...
08/26/2026

Looking for ideas to make reading to your little ones more fun? Our Bookshelf, a virtual program, helps prepare preschoolers. Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home.

Two sessions of Our Bookshelf will be offered every Tuesday, September 8–29, for families with children ages 3–6. Session times will be 12 to 12:30 PM or 8 to 8:30 PM.
Children do not need to be present but are welcome to join.

After attending four virtual sessions, families will receive four FREE BOOKS with reading guides!

Register by Sept 7.
https://ow.ly/54qt50ZFLeb

Questions? Email Rosa Gonzalez at [email protected] or call/text 515-490-2298. Please leave a message.

🚨There's still time to join our Fall Master Conservationist Program! Dig into Iowa's natural resources and gain conserva...
08/25/2026

🚨There's still time to join our Fall Master Conservationist Program! Dig into Iowa's natural resources and gain conservation knowledge through hands-on learning, field experiences, and expert-led conversations. This 8-week program meets at various locations throughout Polk County every Tuesday from Sept. 8 until Oct. 27 from 1 to 4 pm.

💲Price: $95
🎟️Sign up now: https://go.iastate.edu/AFV8UJ

This program is in partnership with Polk County Conservation.

Welcome back to school students! Wishing Polk County families a fun and successful school year!
08/24/2026

Welcome back to school students! Wishing Polk County families a fun and successful school year!

Happy Senior Citizens Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, creativity, and lifelong curiosity of our senior community. A...
08/21/2026

Happy Senior Citizens Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, creativity, and lifelong curiosity of our senior community. At OLLI at Iowa State, we believe that learning never stops—no matter your age! OLLI offers vibrant courses and social activities that are designed to inspire, connect, and empower mature learners to keep growing and discovering every day.

Join a welcoming community where every experience sparks joy and new friendships. Explore what’s possible at olli.iastate.edu!

This chapter of Stories in the Garden is over! Hope you were able to join us at the Enabling Garden in Altoona on days ...
08/20/2026

This chapter of Stories in the Garden is over! Hope you were able to join us at the Enabling Garden in Altoona on days that weren't too hot. 🥵 Special thanks to Polk County Conservation who provided fun-filled nature trunks featuring animals, insects and prairie plants used for some of our hands-on activities. Check out all the free resources Polk County Conservation offers to learn more about the nature all around us. https://ow.ly/KG1v50ZBxZs

Feeling stretched caring for an adult or senior family member or friend? Family caregivers often help coordinate appoint...
08/18/2026

Feeling stretched caring for an adult or senior family member or friend? Family caregivers often help coordinate appointments, manage medications, provide transportation, and support individuals throughout treatment, recovery, and survivorship. Caregivers can participate in Powerful Tools for Caregivers, an evidence-based program that provides practical skills for managing stress, improving communication, and maintaining personal well-being.

Next six week session of Zoom classes starts Friday, Sept. 11 and ends Oct. 16.
⌚Time: 11:30 AM to 1 PM
🎟️Cost: $60 (Caregivers of cancer survivors may use the coupon code CANCERIOWA to have the registration fee waived.)
📅Registration deadline: Sept. 4
➡️Registration Deadline: go.iastate.edu/YHM0RO

Learn more: https://go.iastate.edu/EIFSEH

Sharing our congrats and appreciation for the great work highlighted in these projects.....including more than 60 from P...
08/18/2026

Sharing our congrats and appreciation for the great work highlighted in these projects.....including more than 60 from Polk County 4-H youth!

We had so much fun volunteering at Little Hands on the Farm at the Iowa State Fair! If you haven't experienced it yet, L...
08/18/2026

We had so much fun volunteering at Little Hands on the Farm at the Iowa State Fair! If you haven't experienced it yet, Little Hands on the Farm is a free, hands-on adventure where kids ages 2 - 10 explore the world of Iowa agriculture. Children collect items at each station and then "sell" them at a pretend Farmers' Market---earning a special treat for their hard work. Our team especially loves the 🥕 vegetable garden and the 🐔chicken coop. Have you made Little Hands of the Farm part of your Iowa State Fair traditions?

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1625 Adventureland Drive, Ste A
Altoona, IA
50009

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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