West Pottawattamie County Extension and Outreach

Check out this amazing story about C'est la Crepe, a local entrepreneur and Iowa State University graduate! Find her food truck at Farmers Market Council Bluffs on Thursday evenings to taste these delicious crepes!

When Mia Nichols ’23 first visited Iowa State, she had her sights set on a business degree. A conversation with an admissions counselor led her to hospitality management—a path that combined business strategy with hands-on restaurant experience and ultimately inspired her to launch her own food truck, C’est la Crêpe, while still a student. Read how she turned that spark into a thriving business: https://bit.ly/4eh2N2S

The annual spring field day at Iowa State University’s Armstrong Research and Demonstration Farm in Lewis, Iowa, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25. The field day will feature Iowa State University Extension and Outreach experts, who will speak on a variety of current crop and planting practices in agriculture. The event is free to attend and open to the public, with registration requested.

Find all of the details and register at the link in the comments below,

Don't miss your chance to attend Iowa Swine Day! This one-of-a-kind conference offers the most current information on topics critical to today's pork industry.
Producers, industry leaders, and researchers will share their insights in applied and research-focused sessions throughout the day. Join us on June 25, in Ames, IA!
Register and learn more at ipic.iastate.edu/iowaswineday
We hope to see you there! 🐷

Swapping a sugary drink for water can make a difference. Water helps keep you hydrated without added sugar and is easy to keep nearby at home, work, or on the go. You do not have to give up everything at once. Small swaps add up over time.

What drink could you replace with water today?

Our friends at Pottawattamie County Conservation are holding a Grazing Field Day on June 17. There is no cost and the day is packed with great speakers! Find out more about this educational opportunity in the post below.

Join us at Hitchcock Nature Center at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 17th, and discover the benefits of smart grazing strategies, native forage on public land, and other conservation grazing strategies, as we hear from visionary guest speakers from across the region.

Then join us for a hands-on field tour where we will examine the impact our seasonal grazing cattle have had on the prairie and how they play a vital role in fire management, along with mobile mineral feeder impacts, enclosures, hiker gates, and solar water pumps.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Make sure to save your spot today or view more information ***Link is in our bio***

Thank you to all of our guest speakers:

Amy Crouch | Little Sioux Project Director,

Matt Vermeersch | Owner, Root and Raise Land and Livestock

Kayla Creek | Livestock Specialist, Iowa NRCS

Tucker Lutter | Iowa Conservation Manager, Audubon Upper Mississippi River

Chris Helzer | | Nebraska Director of Science and Stewardship,

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather for much of Iowa today (Monday, May 18). Residents should prepare for damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes.
The storm system is developing in western Iowa and will move east throughout the day, with impacts expected in western Iowa by late afternoon and reaching central Iowa later this evening.
Learn about our severe weather resources here.
https://bit.ly/4dydVIz
Stay weather‑aware and monitor local alerts.

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather for much of Iowa today (Monday, May 18). Residents should prepare for damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, and the potential for tornadoes.

The storm system is developing in western Iowa and will move east throughout the day, with impacts expected in western Iowa by late afternoon and reaching central Iowa later this evening.

Learn about our severe weather resources here.
https://bit.ly/4dydVIz

Stay weather‑aware and monitor local alerts.

Do grocery prices and rising food costs have you wondering if it's possible to eat healthy on a budget? Do you wish you had resources to help lower the amount of money you spend on food each month? Our Good Nutrition on a Budget class might be perfect for you!

This class will be held at Council Bluffs Public Library on May 20 from 12-1 PM. We will be sampling a variety of recipes and there is no cost to attend thanks to funding from the library. Registration is required to attend and class size is limited. Follow the link in the comments below to sign up or call 712-323-7553.

Don't forget about our upcoming plant sale this Saturday, May 9! Our West Pott. Master Gardeners have been busy with plant digs, replanting, and organizing and are very excited to welcome you out at Westfair Fairgrounds and Amphitheater starting at 8:00 am.

Get there early for the best selection! If you are a plant lover, you do not want to miss this event. Great prices and a large selection of perennials, annuals, and vegetable seedlings. Please bring cash or checks, credit cards will not be accepted.

Our West Pottawattamie Walkability Action Institute team had an impactful week in Ames! Check out the post below for details. Excited for the possibilities in our community. A huge thank you to all of our partners who have dedicated their time and energy! City of Council Bluffs - Municipal Government, Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, Southwest Iowa Planning Council, Pottawattamie County, Iowa

We had a great turn out and excellent weather for our Master Woodland Steward Program meet-up last Saturday. Many Spring ephemerals were identified in the Loess Hills while we talked about the importance of a healthy understory in forests. If you want to learn more about this program and how to find a class near you, follow the link in the comments.