O’Connell is the Youth Corps coordinator for Polk County Conservation and depends on a strong knowledge base to educate the ...

Helping people receive the care they need is the goal of Mental Health First Aid, according to David Brown, behavioral health ...

Over a decade ago, Ottumwa was facing a problem. The city was shrinking—in population and pride—and needed to change. So, in ...

Gaffey praised Rock Valley’s comprehensive approach to addressing the entire spectrum of their housing needs. “From affordable housing for low-income and young families to integrating essential ...

According to Sorrell, fresh fruits and vegetables are the one thing that food pantry clients mention wanting the most. “Everyone deserves the right to be nutrition secure. Growing Together Iowa helps ...

FIRST LEGO League gets young learners excited about science, engineering, and technology. 4-H Youth Development partners with FLL at Iowa State University to provide this team-based learning challenge ...

AMES, Iowa – Each year, communities across Iowa are tested by nature’s extremes — from flash floods and tornadoes to powerful storms and deepening droughts. These disasters not only endanger lives and ...

First Impressions is a comprehensive community assessment conducted by a team of unannounced visitors to your community. The program helps communities learn about their strengths and weaknesses ...

Join the Cass County Extension Team! Cass County Extension is now accepting applications for our office assistant position. The Extension Office Assistant ensures that the clerical and administrative ...

Passport to Early Childhood Education (ECE) - Teacher and Staff Orientation Course introduces the basic skills and knowledge to teach and care for children in center-based programs. Teachers quickly ...

For Volunteers Through your time and talent, you're helping others learn, grow food, care for landscapes, and strengthen community spaces. Your impact is growing in every garden, every class, and ...

The Home Gardening Webinar Series is a beloved annual event that brings together gardening enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. With an average attendance of 6,200 participants over 10 weeks ...