Clayton County Extension and Outreach for September 17th
Clayton County ISU Extension & Outreach Media Packet for 9/17/26
September 27
2:00 PM 4-H Citizenship Tri-County Meeting Elkader, IA
October 9
10:00 AM On-Farm Dairy Processing Forum: Waukon Waukon, IA
October 14
7:30 PM Clayton County Extension Council Meeting Elkader, IA
October 21
9:00 AM Forest, Aquatic and Right-of-Way Pest Control C-CIC Elkader
October 25
2:00 PM 4-H Citizenship Tri-County Meeting Elkader, IA
November 4
9:00 AM Ornamental and Turf Pest Control C-CIC Elkader, IA
November 5
12:30 PM Dairy Queso Fresco Workshop Manchester, IA
Virtual Grant Writing 101 Workshop Offered Oct. 13
AMES, Iowa – Nonprofit, government and school district representatives can learn how to turn project ideas into proposals during a virtual Grant Writing 101 workshop Oct. 13.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the two-hour online workshop from 10 a.m. to noon.
“Grant writing becomes more manageable when organizations understand how funders evaluate proposals and how each section contributes to the overall case for support,” said Lindsay Henderson, community development specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “This workshop breaks the process into practical steps participants can use as they develop their own applications.”
The session covers grant terminology, how to find funding opportunities, how to align a project with funder priorities, and techniques for writing persuasive narratives and budgets. The interactive format includes examples and take-home templates.
Registration is $40 and closes Oct. 11. For more information, visit the Grant Writing Workshops webpage or contact Henderson at lindsayh@iastate.edu.
Additional Stories Published Online
The following news releases have been published on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website.
Garden Symposium To Take Place in Grinnell Oct. 10Published: September 16, 2026
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2026 Seeds for Thought Garden Symposium will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Grinnell College campus.
Iowa 4-H Youth Earns National Recognition for Environmental LeadershipPublished: September 15, 2026
National 4-H Council has named Story County youth Claire Lu a 4-H Youth in Action Award finalist, honoring her leadership in sustainability, youth engagement and community action.
Third Annual Iowa Dairy Industry Doubleheader Set for Oct. 30–31Published: September 15, 2026
Iowa beef and dairy veterinarians, farmers and industry stakeholders are invited to join the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team for a two-day event this fall, featuring both a professional development workshop and a social networking tailgate.
Iowa 4-H Youth Demonstrate Precision, Safety and Sportsmanship at 2026 State Shooting Sports CompetitionPublished: September 15, 2026
Iowa 4-H youth from across the state showcased marksmanship, wildlife knowledge and outdoor safety skills at the 2026 Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition, earning top honors and national opportunities.
Published: September 15, 2026
Morrill Professor Sarah Francis lives the land-grant mission by building programs that work across Iowa. Francis currently serves as extension state specialist in food and health in addition to her role as a Morrill professor of food science and human nutrition.
Published: September 15, 2026
Morrill Professor Anna Johnson is improving animal welfare and passing that knowledge to students. Her work at Iowa State combines teaching, research and extension.
National Preparedness Month: Visit Extension's Disaster Readiness Website Published: September 14, 2026
September is National Preparedness Month. It's a great time to visit Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's Disaster Readiness website. It's a one-stop hub for trusted information and resources to help Iowans prepare, respond and recover from disasters.
Dairy On-Farm Processing Forums Set for Northeast Iowa Oct. 9 and 20Published: September 14, 2026
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host two On-Farm Dairy Processing Forums in October. The one-day programs are designed for dairy producers considering value-added processing as a way to diversify their operations.
Data for Grant Writing Workshop To Be Offered Oct. 20 in AltoonaPublished: September 14, 2026
A workshop from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development will help participants locate and understand information they can use to describe communities, document needs and support proposals.
Virtual Grant Writing 101 Workshop Offered Oct. 13Published: September 14, 2026
Nonprofit, government and school district representatives can learn how to turn project ideas into focused, competitive proposals during a virtual Grant Writing 101 workshop Oct. 13.




