ISU Extension and Outreach - Linn County

ISU Extension and Outreach - Linn County We are here for you, your family, community, business, farm, and our future leaders.

Linn County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Linn County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Linn County by delivering research-based education and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

Good decisions start with good data.Demographics in Your Community is designed for professionals serving local governmen...
08/10/2026

Good decisions start with good data.

Demographics in Your Community is designed for professionals serving local governments, libraries, schools, nonprofits, and civic organizations who want to better understand the people they serve. Learn how to find, interpret, and apply demographic data to inform planning, improve services, and support more responsive decision-making.

Move beyond simply reporting data and learn how to use it to tell your community's story.

Aug. 27 (Virtual)

Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/demographics-your-community

Curious about artificial intelligence but unsure where to start?AI Basics for Community Leaders is designed specifically...
08/06/2026

Curious about artificial intelligence but unsure where to start?

AI Basics for Community Leaders is designed specifically for local leaders and professionals in public-serving roles who want a practical, approachable introduction to AI. Participants will explore what AI is, how it works, opportunities and limitations, and ways it can support everyday tasks while maintaining transparency and public trust.

Gain confidence and practical tools you can begin using right away.

Aug. 20 (Virtual)

Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/ai-basics-community-leaders

Does your community have a vision for the future?Applications are now open for the 2027 Iowa's Living Roadways Community...
08/04/2026

Does your community have a vision for the future?

Applications are now open for the 2027 Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program. Eligible communities with fewer than 10,000 residents can receive planning and design assistance to develop projects that enhance transportation corridors and support community priorities.

Applications are due Sept. 1.

Learn more: http://www.communityvisioning.org/apply/

Data centers are increasingly becoming part of community development conversations.Join Community Matters Live on Aug. 2...
08/03/2026

Data centers are increasingly becoming part of community development conversations.

Join Community Matters Live on Aug. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. for a discussion on how communities can prepare for and navigate potential data center development. Learn about site selection, utility needs, zoning, permitting, environmental considerations, and other factors that influence local decision-making.

This webinar is approved for one American Planning Association Certification Maintenance credit.

Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/community-matters-live

07/30/2026

Rural communities looking to address housing challenges have funding opportunities available through Iowa's Rural Housing Readiness Assessment Grant and Rural Innovation Grant programs.

These programs support communities working to assess housing needs, remove barriers to development, and implement innovative solutions that increase housing opportunities.

Applications are due Aug. 26 at 4 p.m.

Learn more at IowaGrants.gov.

Want to build your GIS skills or take your mapping knowledge to the next level?Join Iowa State University Extension and ...
07/28/2026

Want to build your GIS skills or take your mapping knowledge to the next level?

Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for the two-day Essentials of ArcGIS Pro course on Aug. 20-21 in Ames. Designed for both new and experienced GIS users, this hands-on training covers mapping, spatial analysis, data management, database queries, and more.

Whether you work in planning, economic development, natural resources, engineering, or local government, you'll leave with practical skills you can put to work right away.

Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/gis-training-and-courses

Interested in exploring wind energy opportunities for your farm, home, or small business?ISU Extension and Outreach Comm...
07/24/2026

Interested in exploring wind energy opportunities for your farm, home, or small business?

ISU Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development is helping Iowans evaluate whether distributed wind energy may be a practical option for their properties.

Learn more by contacting Kathy Evenson-McDermott at [email protected].

07/23/2026

Great start to Iowa Grazing Academy in person session at Cedar Rapids. Thanks to Kirkwood Community College for hosting us today.

📣Calling all high school teachers!Do you want to help your students better understand where their food comes from and ho...
07/23/2026

📣Calling all high school teachers!
Do you want to help your students better understand where their food comes from and how the food system works? 🌱
Join the Youth Local Food Leader Program and bring engaging, real-world learning into your classroom! Plus, stipends are available for participating teachers
👉 Learn more and sign up here:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/ffed/youth-local-food-leader

The creation of shelf-stable baked goods has limited frosting recipes. Learn more about efforts to expand frosting offer...
07/22/2026

The creation of shelf-stable baked goods has limited frosting recipes. Learn more about efforts to expand frosting offerings under the shelf-stable designation and how to calculate your recipe. Free to attend, but registration is encouraged. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodinnovation/online

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1770 Boyson Road, Suite 702
Hiawatha, IA
52233

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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