ISU Extension and Outreach Palo Alto County

06/18/2026

New babysitting classes available!

Come learn about Baby Sitting!
Youth that have completed grade 3-5 sign up for our Basic Class and if you're older, completed grade 6+, and prepared to create a babysitting business come learn some ways to manage tricky situations that you may face, how much should you charge, and how to fix more complex meals and snacks that kids will love. Join our advanced class.

06/15/2026

ATTENTION! we have opened up Cupcake Decorating 101 to any youth that has completed 3rd grade.
Hurry up and register and bring a friend!

06/04/2026

Parents... if you've already heard "I'm bored!" at least once this summer, we can help. Or do you need a few hours this summer where your kids are having fun, learning something new, and not glued to a screen?

Our Palo Alto County Summer Workshops are packed with hands-on fun that keeps kids learning, creating, and making new friends. From cupcake decorating and babysitting skills to soap making, game night, and a special Dinner & a Movie featuring Hamilton, there's something for a variety of interests.

💚 You DO NOT have to be a 4-H member to attend! These workshops are open to ALL youth. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring your cousin visiting for the summer!
Check out the flyer for dates, ages, and registration information. We hope to see your child this summer!
📞 712-852-2865
📧 [email protected]

For a full list of our summer workshops https://www.extension.iastate.edu/paloalto/

Parents... if you've already heard "I'm bored!" at least once this summer, we can help. Our Palo Alto County Summer Workshops are packed with hands-on fun that keeps kids learning, creating, and making new friends.

From cupcake decorating and babysitting skills to soap making, game night, and a special Dinner & a Movie featuring Hamilton, there's something for a variety of interests.

💚 You DO NOT have to be a 4-H member to attend! These workshops are open to ALL youth. Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, bring your cousin visiting for the summer!

Check out the flyer for dates, ages, and registration information. We hope to see your child this summer!
📞 712-852-2865
📧 [email protected]

See a list of all our summer offerings visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/paloalto/

05/28/2026

We are pleased to announce the re-election of Palo Alto County Extension Council member Roberta Hersom to the Iowa Extension Council Association Board of Directors. Roberta will represent Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, and Palo Alto County extension council members on the IECA Board.

05/11/2026

05/04/2026

We are so excited for the Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce Spring Palooza THIS Saturday! Sign up to help and make the day so fun for the community!

Please click the link to complete this form.

04/15/2026

⏰🌱 LAST CHANCE! 🌱⏰

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the Master Conservationist Program through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach!

📅 Thursday, May 7th
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven

This program brings together online learning and hands-on field experiences to help you grow your knowledge and make a real impact on Iowa’s natural resources.

🌿 Connect with local experts
🌿 Learn practical conservation skills
🌿 Be part of something bigger in your community

📞 Call before 4:30 PM TOMORROW to register!
🚫 Reminder: Our office is CLOSED on Fridays.

👉 Don’t wait—join us and start making a difference!

04/06/2026

🔥 The countdown is on! The Young Chefs’ Showcase is just around the corner! Saturday, April 11, is your chance to practice judging like the county fair, learn, and show off your cooking and table setting skills 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳.

Don’t forget, entry is $5 per project. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/260465463205050

04/03/2026

The Babysitting Basics Clinic that was scheduled for April 6th has been cancelled. We will look at offering it again later in the year.