Wapello County-Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

09/24/2026

Now 9th grade families can now join us. Use the QR code to register and join us for the rest of the program. There are still spots available. See you on Tuesday!

Ahora las familias de los estudiantes en grado 9o pueden asisitir. Ingresa aqui usando el codigo QR y nos vemos para el resto del programa. Aún hay lugares disponibles. Nos vemos el martes!

09/21/2026

Come join Pathways for Our Future starting tomorrow! Please complete the interest form to save your spot!
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¡Únete al programa Caminos a Nuestro Futuro! ¡Por favor completen el formulario para guardar su plaza!

09/01/2026

CLUB REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 📣

Registration for our Clubs is officially OPEN! 🎉

Before you begin, please be prepared to complete ALL 3 STEPS of the registration process. You will NOT be added to the club list until all three steps have been completed.

The good news? Once you finish each step, you will automatically be directed to the next step—so just keep following the prompts!

The 3-Step Process

1️⃣ Complete the club registration form
2️⃣ Complete payment
3️⃣ Complete 4-H Online enrollment

IMPORTANT: The final step is 4-H Online. You must complete each screen and click SUBMIT at the end. Simply starting or partially completing 4-H Online does not complete your registration.

CLUBS

Clover Kids Afterschool-Grades K–3
👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wapello/clover-kids

🖤 Cardinal Clover Crew-Grades 4–12
👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wapello/youth-programs (click black clover)

💚 **Afterschool Adventures-Grades 4–7
👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wapello/youth-programs (click green clover)

Prefer a Traditional 4-H Club? One that is not held at the school?

That's an option too! If a Afterschool Club isn't your thing, you can enroll in one of our traditional 4-H clubs.

👉 4-H Online: https://v2.4honline.com

We’re excited to kick off another great year of 4-H! 💚

Remember: Complete all 3 steps to officially be enrolled!

08/31/2026

Caring for a family member or friend? Don't forget to care for yourself. ❤️

Join Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a virtual 6-week series that provides practical skills to help caregivers reduce stress, communicate effectively, make difficult decisions, solve problems, and build confidence in their caregiving role.

📅 Thursdays, Oct. 15 - Nov. 19, 2026
🕛 Noon - 1:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual

✅ Residents of all counties are welcome.

💰 Cost: Thanks to sponsorship from the Extension Councils of Davis, Jefferson, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties, the program is free for residents of those counties. Caregivers of Iowa cancer survivors may also attend at no cost, regardless of county of residence, thanks to funding from the Iowa Cancer Consortium. A $60 registration fee applies to participants from other counties who do not qualify for Iowa Cancer Consortium funding.

⏰ Registration deadline: Oct. 6, 2026

For more information or to register:
📞 Jennifer Plowman | 319-293-3039
📧 [email protected]

07/07/2026

Japanese beetles will appear soon. Remove early arrivals, as both their leaf damage and their mating release scents that attract more beetles to your yard. In the early morning and evening, the beetles slow down and are easier to knock into a container of soapy water. Place the container under the beetle, wave your hand over it, and it will drop into the water. If the beetle has white spots on it, leave it be. It has been parasitized by the winsome fly. The eggs will hatch, and the larvae will kill the beetle, then produce more flies to control the beetles the following year. For more info: https://blog-fruit-vegetable-ipm.extension.umn.edu/2026/07/japanese-beetle-first-sighting-of-year.html

07/01/2026

It's hot out there, folks. ☀️ These high temperatures not only put added stress on people, but plants too.

This newly planted maple tree, for example, is showing signs of drought stress.

Our consumer Horticulture extension specialist Aaron Steil offers a few tips to keep your landscape healthy during hot summer conditions.

Learn more (and stay cool!) 👉 https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-state-university-extension-and-outreach-offers-advice-helping-gardens-survive-summer-heat

Iowa State Extension Yard and Garden, Iowa Master Gardeners

06/09/2026

Build it. Test it. Balance it.

Get ready for a day of STEM exploration where youth will take on hands-on challenges, conduct experiments, and discover the science behind balance. From engineering and design to movement and motion, campers will put their problem-solving skills to the test while having fun along the way.

If your child enjoys building, creating, experimenting, and figuring out how things work, this camp is for them.

Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Wapello County Extension
Cost: $30

Register today: https://go.iastate.edu/D5HVSB

Payment is due at registration. Credit card required. No refunds unless the camp is canceled. Grade based on the 2025–2026 school year.

06/08/2026

One day could spark a lifetime of confidence.

Looking for a way to help your child build confidence, learn responsibility, and gain real-world skills this summer?

The Ultimate Babysitter Bootcamp is more than just a babysitting class. Youth will learn essential safety skills, basic childcare, age-appropriate activities, emergency response, and what it takes to become a responsible and trusted babysitter.

Whether they're planning to babysit for family, neighbors, or start earning their own money, this camp provides valuable skills they'll use for years to come.

Date: June 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Location: Wapello County Extension
Cost: $30

Spots are limited. Register today: https://go.iastate.edu/D5HVSB

Payment is due at registration. Credit card required. No refunds unless the camp is canceled. Grade based on the 2025–2026 school year.

06/04/2026

Join our team! Our Clover Kid Program Assistant position is still open.
It closes August 1.

Now Hiring: Clover Kids Assistant

Looking for a part-time job that fits into your schedule? Love working with kids and making a difference? Join our team as a Clover Kids Assistant with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

$13.00/hour
Up to 35 hours per month
No weekends
Afternoon to early evening hours

Position begins in October 2026 and ends May 2027

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for just a few hours each week.

As a Clover Kids Assistant, you’ll help support fun and engaging youth programming by assisting with activities, serving snacks, supervising recreation, and helping create a positive learning environment for children.

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, organized, enjoys working with children, works well with others, and can work independently.

Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Experience assisting with youth group activities

preferred:
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

For directions on how to apply, visit:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wapello/jobs

06/03/2026

Ready to learn how to safely preserve your favorite foods?

Join us on September 26 for The Great Food Preservation Workshop. Spend the day learning food preservation safety, choosing a hands-on preservation method, making products to take home, and connecting with others who share your interest in preserving food.

Whether you're new to canning and food preservation or have years of experience, there's something for everyone.

Registration deadline is September 16, and space is limited.

For more information & to register go to: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wapello/family-food