Monona County Extension

10/06/2026

📢 Office Hours Update

Due to staff professional development and programming commitments, our office hours will look a little different over the next few weeks. Please see the updated schedule below:

🔹 Tuesday, October 6: Closed
🔹 Wednesday, October 7: Open 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
🔹 Thursday, October 8: Closed
🔹 Friday, October 9: Closed

🔹 Monday, October 12: Closed
🔹 Tuesday, October 13: Closed
🔹 Wednesday, October 14: Open 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
🔹 Thursday, October 15: Open 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🔹 Friday, October 16: Closed

Thank you for your understanding as we continue to provide quality programming and professional development opportunities. If you need assistance, please plan accordingly or reach out before these closures.

10/05/2026

💚 We’re going GREEN for National 4-H Week! 🍀

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Monona County team is excited to kick off a week dedicated to celebrating 4-H and the amazing young people who make it so special!

We’re starting the celebration in true 4-H style — wearing plenty of green and enjoying some green drinks to get us in the spirit! A big thank you to our wonderful community partners who continue to support 4-H and help us create meaningful opportunities for youth in Monona County.

All week long, we’re celebrating the experiences, connections, leadership, and growth that happen through 4-H. Here’s to a week full of 4-H pride! 🍀💚

10/05/2026

🍀 SIP LOCAL. SUPPORT 4-H. 🍀

We’re excited to raise a cup for our local 4-H and the incredible youth who are learning, growing, leading, and giving back to our community! 💚

October 5th-10th, we’ll have TWO special fundraiser drinks, with a portion of each one purchased going back to our local 4-H!

🍀 Clover Power — Pink Starburst & Blue Blast
🍪 Head & Heart — White Chocolate & Mint Chip
💪🏻 Protein Bites + Puppy Power Chow Available

The 4-H motto says it best:

“To Make the Best Better.” 🍀

And that’s exactly what these kids are doing every day—developing their Head, Heart, Hands & Health while becoming the next generation of leaders in our community.

Stop in, grab a drink, bring your friends, and help us make the best better—one sip at a time. 💚🍀

📍 All Nutrition Around Siouxland Locations
📅 October 5th-10th

Drink Up. Give Back. Support Local 4-H.

09/30/2026

Interested in rabbits or looking to grow your rabbit project knowledge? Join the Iowa 4-H Rabbit Club, a virtual learning opportunity where youth can explore rabbit care, nutrition, health, showmanship, genetics, and careers while connecting with experts from across Iowa and beyond. Whether you're new to rabbits or looking to strengthen your project skills, there's something for everyone.

Register at the link in the comments!

09/30/2026

Wet fields are slowing harvest across Iowa. Our latest newsletter covers what that means for your crop insurance, how to safely recover stuck equipment, and what an El Niño event could bring this fall. You'll also find a Farm Safety and Health Week conversation and a candid episode on mental health in agriculture.

Join our growing list of readers to stay up to date 👉 http://eepurl.com/ic-k9j

09/30/2026

This fall, Casey's and 4-H are teaming up to help more young people become Beyond Ready for career, life, and their future. 🍕🍀

From September 30–October 11, round up your in-store purchase at Casey’s, or add a donation to your online or app order through October 31.

Every dollar helps support local 4-H programs that empower youth with leadership, problem-solving, and workforce-ready skills.

09/29/2026

Kelli Beedle, our fearless Office and Program Assistant is attending her first Office Professional's Conference in Ames today! Way to represent! 💛❤

Office Professionals Conference is happening in Ames today! You may recognize these smiling faces! Kelli Beedle, Monona County Office & Program Assistant; Kristi Van Zanten, Woodbury County Office Assistant; and Heather Craig, Woodbury County Communications Coordinator!
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09/24/2026

Did you know? This is pretty cool! Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

🍂 Fall is here, and it's not just pumpkins stealing the spotlight! Asters and mums are bringing serious color to the season too. Check out this great read on how to make the most of these fall favorites in your garden.
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AMES, Iowa – As summer flowers fade and many garden plants wind down for the season, asters and chrysanthemums step into the spotlight. Their colorful blooms bring vibrant shades of purple, pink, blue, white, yellow, orange and red to the autumn landscape.