ISU Extension & Outreach, Clarke County

06/15/2026

We had a great day at camp partnering with Adam Domina at Highway lumber and Ron Utley SWCC carpentry class. The campers got to learn new skills, be creative and experience hands-on activities while working with amazing community partners. Thank you for sharing your time, talents and knowledge with our campers. we appreciate you helping make this day camp success!

06/15/2026

A big THANK YOU to Peoples Bank for supporting our youth exhibitors at the Clarke County Fair!

Each livestock exhibitor will receive a 3.5 - gallon bucket sponsored by Peoples Bank — a practical gift and a reminder of the amazing community backing our youth in agriculture.

06/15/2026

🏆🐄🐖🐑🐐 Congratulations to all exhibitors preparing for the 2026 Clarke County Fair!

Southwestern Community College (SWCC) is proud to support our local youth and the hard work they put into their livestock projects throughout the year. To recognize their dedication and achievements, SWCC will donate feed buckets to the Champion and Reserve Champion exhibitors in each livestock species at the 2026 Clarke County Fair.

We are honored to celebrate the commitment, responsibility, and leadership demonstrated by our 4-H and FFA members. Best of luck to all exhibitors—we look forward to seeing you in the show ring this summer!

06/15/2026

We are excited that you have an interest in being the Clarke County Fair Queen. This is a great opportunity to support your community and share the great pride you have for Clarke County.

📢 Applications Are Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that applications are now available online.

📝 Apply today and take advantage of this opportunity.
📅 Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 1
Completed entry form due to the Extension Office before 4:00 PM.

Don't wait until the last minute—submit your application before the deadline.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clarke/

For more information, please contact us at the Clarke County Extension and Outreach Office 641-342-3316 or [email protected] .

06/15/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice

Our office will be closed on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, as our staff will be facilitating and supporting our Lego Day Camp.

We’re excited to spend the day helping young builders learn, create, and have fun through hands-on STEM activities! Regular office operations will resume on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you need assistance, please leave us a message or email, and we will respond as soon as possible when we return.

🧱 We can't wait to see what our campers build!

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Keep your air fryer running safely by clearing out crumbs, checking rubber seals, and wiping it down to prevent smoke, odors, and uneven cooking. A clean air fryer helps your meals cook safely and taste better—take a minute to give yours a quick clean before your next meal!
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06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

📢 **Change of Plans for Babysitting Daycamp** 📢

Due to the lack of electricity at the Clarke County Fairgrounds, Babysitting Daycamp will be held at the **Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Clarke County office** instead. The office is located at **709 Furnas Drive, Suite 1, Osceola, Iowa**.

We look forward to seeing everyone there! Please share this update with anyone who may be attending.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. 😊

The Clarke County Extension Council is elected by the people of Clarke County. The Clarke County Extension Council, county staff, and ISU Extension and Outreach staff work together to provide research-based learning opportunities for our people. Through this partnership, we carry Iowa State Universi...

06/09/2026