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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

First offered in 2022, Planter University has seen continued success, with more than 400 people attending in the first two ...

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 ...

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

Rebuilding Lives and Communities Recovery after a disaster demands resilience, connection, and support. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach responds with education. Whether ...

Across Iowa, municipal clerks are behind-the-scenes engines of local government. They are the ones who help put together budgets, keep public records, and ensure that city council decisions come to ...