ISU Extension Ida County

05/29/2026

Summer camps have kicked off for Ida County Youth! This room is full of prepared babysitters ready for their first babysitting jobs and excited to put their new skills to use. We’re proud of these youth for spending their day learning responsibility, safety, and leadership skills!

05/28/2026

Don't forget to read this months Newsletter! Lots of great information covered in June especially on FAIR that you don't want to miss! Check it out in the comments!

05/28/2026

Thank you to Landus Cooperative for your generous support of the youth and 4-H programs in Ida County! Your investment in our programs helps provide meaningful learning experiences, leadership opportunities, and hands-on activities that help our youth grow into future leaders. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting local communities and the next generation. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Ida County youth!

05/26/2026

Drainage contractors, watershed coordinators, landowners and more — here's your chance to learn about constructing and installing drainage water quality improvement practices.
Two upcoming workshops will offer a detailed overview of bioreactors, saturated buffers, oxbows and wetlands. Find out more or register in the link below!

05/25/2026

Today as we honor and remember the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our country our office will be closed, Monday May 25th. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedoms they fought to protect. Wishing all a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

Check out these great resources as we continue to be aware of severe weather in the forecasts!

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.

05/18/2026

These dates are approaching quickly and are very IMPORTANT! Mark these down so you don't miss out!

05/16/2026

Congratulations to our final Senior Spotlight, Adlyr Redenius!

Adlyr is the child of Joe and Denice Redenius and a graduate of MVAOCOU High School from Cushing. Adlyr has been a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club for 9 years.

Throughout the years in 4-H, Adlyr especially enjoyed projects involving goats, sheep, and photography. Adlyr also served as club treasurer and gained valuable leadership experience through that role. One favorite 4-H memory was showing at the fair alongside a brother and creating lasting memories together.

Adlyr shared that 4-H taught responsibility and patience, skills that will continue to be valuable in the future.

Following graduation, Adlyr plans to attend Iowa Central Community College to study Automotive Collision Repair.

Congratulations, Adlyr! We wish you all the best in this exciting next chapter.

05/15/2026

Today is the final day to get animals entered into 4Honline! Let us know if you have any questions or stop into the office!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Senior Spotlight, Danny Weeda!

Danny is the son of Sterling and Julie Weeda and a graduate of OABCIG High School from Holstein. He has been a proud member of the Logan Hotshots 4-H Club for 9 years.

Throughout his 4-H career, Danny especially enjoyed projects involving beef, rabbits, and dog obedience. One of his favorite 4-H memories was winning Champion Market Steer, Reserve Champion Market Steer, and Champion Overall Market Beef at the county fair during his freshman year.

Danny shared that 4-H allowed him to explore his interests and discover his passion for cattle. Through his experiences, he has developed skills in breeding, feeding, fitting, and showing cattle and plans to continue pursuing those interests in the future.

This fall, Danny plans to attend Des Moines Area Community College majoring in Agribusiness. After graduation, he plans to return to the Holstein area to work in agriculture while continuing to grow his cattle herd.

Congratulations, Danny! We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.