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Stem Fest 2025

• Saturday, March 29, 9-11 a.m.
• Guthrie Elementary School, 900 N. Fourth St., Guthrie Center
• Open to all youth and families grades k-sixth

Ag Coffee Series

• Cyber Security, March 28, 9:30-11 a.m. 
• Sponsored by Panora Fiber
• Join us for the annual Ag Coffee Series at the Guthrie County Extension office. All events are free. No registration required. 

Livestock Workshop

• April 26, 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Greene County Fairgrounds
• YQCA Certification beginning at 1 p.m.
• Dog Frisbee training and exploration from 1-2 p.m.
• Lunch Provided by the Tri-County Cattlemen’s groups
• Cost: $15/youth ages: 3rd – 12th Grade
• This is for youth who want to become more skilled or want to learn more at one or two species. Each species will go over general and daily care of an animal, fitting and grooming, feeding and more.

Iowa Concern Hotline

• Iowa Concern is a program of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The program began in 1985 as a toll-free number serving the agricultural community. Today, Iowa Concern serves both urban and rural lowans. Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. Iowa Concern has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors and information and referral services for a wide variety of topics. Contact the Hotline toll-free at 1-800-447-1985.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Stem Fest

• Guthrie County Extension and Outreach presents Guthrie County STEM FEST 2025 Saturday, March 29, 9-11 a.m.
• Guthrie Elementary School, 900 North Fourth St., Guthrie Center
• Open to all youth and families grades K-sixth

Seed Starting Workshop

• Wednesday, March 19, 6 p.m.
• Panorama High School Greenhouse
• Participants will learn how to start vegetables from seed and plant seeds to grow bedding plants for your garden. Seed and planting materials provided. Cost $10.

4-H Enrollment Open

• Enrollment for the 2023 4-H year is officially open. 4-H is a community of 6 million young people across the world who are learning how to live healthily, be leaders, become engaged in their communities, and use science and technology to make good decisions for their future and their communities’ future. 4-H offers opportunities for youth of all backgrounds; you do not need to live on the farm to join. There are opportunities to build your communication skills, leadership skills, create projects in various areas such as welding, sewing, community service, photography, visual arts and more, as well as show some of those interesting animals you might have at home. Go to www.extension.iastate.edu/guthrie/page/join-4-h to learn more about Guthrie County 4-H or go directly to https://v2.4honline.com/ to enroll. Registration closes Dec. 1.

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

Certified Handlers

• March 12
• 9-11:30 a.m.
• Pre, $45; After March 12, $60
• All trainings will be held at the Guthrie County ISU Extension Office at 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Space is limited, so register for the above date/trainings at least one day prior. You can pre-register by calling 641-747-2276. If you do not pre-register and just show up for a training, you will be charged a $15 late fee. To schedule a reshow of a training, contact the Guthrie County Extension Office at 641-747-2276 or guthrie@iastate.edu.

Stem Fest

• Guthrie County Extension and Outreach presents Guthrie County STEM FEST 2025 Saturday, March 29
• 9-11 a.m.
• Guthrie Elementary School, 900 N. Fourth Street, Guthrie Center
• Open to all youth and families grades kindergarten-sixth

Seed Starting Workshop

• Wednesday, March 19, 6 p.m.
• Panorama High School Greenhouse
• Participants will learn how to start vegetables from seed and plant seeds to grow bedding plants for your garden. Seed and planting materials provided. Cost $10.

Iowa Concern Hotline

• Iowa Concern is a program of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The program began in 1985 as a toll-free number serving the agricultural community. Today, Iowa Concern serves both urban and rural lowans. Iowa Concern services are available 24 hours a day, seven days per week at no charge. Iowa Concern has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and information and referral services for a wide variety of topics. Contact the Hotline toll-free at 1-800-447-1985.

2025 AG Markets and Beyond       

• Feb. 14, 9:30-11 a.m.                                                                         
• Mike Witt, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
• Join us for the annual AG coffee series at the Guthrie County Extension office. All events are free to attend with no registration required. 

Next Guthrie County Clover Kids meeting with Stef

• Feb. 16 at the Events Center                                                                                      
• These are subject to change, please pay attention to Stef’s emails/texts.     

Winter Stem Programming                                                

Stuart Public Library: 

• Feb. 10, 3-4 p.m. Color Creation                   

Casey Public Library: 

• Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m. Color Creations             

Mary Barnett Library:

• Feb. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Color Creations

Jamaica Public Library: 

• Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m. Color Creations

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

2025 AG Markets and Beyond       

• Feb. 14, 9:30-11 a.m.                                                                         
• Mike Witt, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
• Join us for the annual AG coffee series at the Guthrie County Extension office. All events are free to attend, with no registration required. 

Guthrie County Clover Kids

• Next Guthrie County Clover Kids meeting with Stef is Feb. 16 at the Events Center. These are subject to change.

Winter Stem Programming                                                

Stuart Public Library

• Jan. 13, 3-4 p.m. Code Across Iowa                                                        
• Feb. 10, 3-4 p.m. Color Creation                   

Casey Public Library

• Jan. 15, 4-5 p.m. Code Across Iowa                                                      
• Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m. Color Creations               

Mary Barnett Library

• Jan. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Code Across Iowa                                               
• Feb. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Color Creations

Jamaica Public Library

• Jan. 23,4-5 p.m. Code Across Iowa
• Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m. Color Creations

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.

2025 AG Markets and Beyond                                                                  

• Jan. 24, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Dr. Chad Hart ISU Professor in Economics   and Extension Grain Markets Specialist.
• Join us for the annual AG coffee series at the Guthrie County Extension office. All events are free to attend, with no registration required.

Private Pesticide Continuing Education                                                               

• Jan. 23, 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
• Call the office for details or questions. 641-747-2276

Safety and Education of Shooting Sports

• Anyone interested in participating in the Safety and Education of Shooting Sports (SESS) project area for 2025, please contact Natalie Derry 641-757-1224 or rockingd@netins.net.

Winter Stem Programming                                                

Stuart Public Library:

• Jan. 13, 3-4 p.m. Code Across Iowa
• Feb. 10, 3-4 p.m. Color Creation

Casey Public Library:

• Jan. 15, 4-5 p.m. Code Across Iowa
• Feb. 5, 2-3 p.m. Color Creations

Mary Barnett Library:

• Jan. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Code across Iowa
• Feb. 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Color Creations

Jamaica Public Library:

• Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m. Code Across Iowa
• Feb. 27, 4-5 p.m. Color Creations

The Guthrie County Extension Office is located at 212 State St. in Guthrie Center, IA 50115. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. to noon. Email xguthrie@iastate.edu or call 641-747-2276.