Lucas County Extension

05/26/2026

Poultry and Rabbit ID Day will be on June 14th, 2026 at the Lucas County Extension Office. This is for all poultry and rabbits that are to be exhibited at the county/state fair. After ID day, all entries need to be into 4-H online by July 1st, no exceptions will be made.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the Lucas County Extension Team.
Just a reminder that we will be closed today in observance of the holiday.

05/24/2026

Our office will be closed tomorrow: May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday May 26th, 2026.

05/22/2026

Thawing food on the counter can push it into the “danger zone,” where bacteria grow fast—so choose safer methods like the fridge, cold water, or the microwave. Smart thawing keeps your meals safe and your family healthy!

Check out our recipes at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Learn more in the May Words on Wellness Newsletter,
www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/wellness

05/20/2026

We still have openings for ALL of our summer day camps! All of our camps are hands on and full of great learning opportunities, for youth of all ages.

Camp Topics include:
Livestock Anatomy, Garden to Table, Nature Navigators, Barnyard Buddies, Oops! Amazing Inventions, Digging into Soil Science, Little Coders Academy and Crime Spy.

Limited Spots are available, make sure you read the different grade levels (goes by the grade they are completing this spring). Call the extension office to get signed up at 641-774-2016. All camps will be $20. Kids need to bring their own lunch for the camps that last until 3PM.

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

🍽️Join the fun with Cyclone Kitchen!
In this hands-on, two-hour class, you’ll learn basic cooking skills, nutrition, and food safety while working in teams to prepare a healthy meal together.
Cook, connect, and leave with tips and resources from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to keep the healthy habits going!
June 3 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Lucas County Extension Office
Limited space is available with the registration deadline of May 25. Register at https://go.iastate.edu/07IIPI

05/19/2026

The Clover Kids 4-H Club participated in an Iowa Clover Kids Service Project again this year. This year, the leaders selected to talk about food pantries available in Lucas County for people in need of food. The 4-Hers listened to an audio book about a little girl who learned everyone can share something with others, whether it's helping by giving them food or by simply giving a smile to others! The 4-Hers donated non-perishable food items and the leaders brought cake mixes and canned frosting. They made "Have a happy day!" cards and packed the cards with cake mixes and canned frosting in bags to give to to pantries. They divided all the donated food and distributed them to three walk up mini-pantry locations in Chariton and Lucas. The 4-Hers learned how good it feels to give to others! We love showing we care about the people in Lucas County by giving to those in need!
-The Clover Kid's 4-H members and their Leaders: Macey McConahay, Megan Reeves and Jodee Jorgenson

05/15/2026

Fuel your brain with the MIND diet! Simple food choices—like leafy greens, berries, and whole grains—can help support memory and long‑term brain health. Check out our recipes at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Learn more in the May Words on Wellness Newsletter, www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/wellness

05/14/2026

Our office will be open from 10-2 tomorrow, May 15th for any last minute livestock identification questions.