Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of Nov. 18, 2024

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Clover Kids After School Meeting Dates

Panora – all meetings to be held at Panora Public Library

  • Jan. 7, 2025                 3:30-5 p.m.
  • March 4, 2025             3:30-5 p.m.
  • May 6, 2025                3:30-5 p.m. 

Adair

  • Jan. 8, 2025                 3:15-4:45 p.m.
  • March 5, 2025             3:15-4:45 p.m.
  • May 7, 2025                3:15-4:45 p.m.

Guthrie Center

  • Jan. 9, 2025                 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • March 6, 2025             3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • May 8, 2025                3:45-5:15 p.m.

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.

Guthrie County Extension Office activities

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Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training 2024 Guthrie County

Training Date Begin Time Cost
Ornamental and Turf Applicators Nov. 13 9-11:30 a.m. Pre – $45. After Nov. 6  – $55.
Fumigation Nov. 19 9-11:30 a.m. Pre – $45. After Nov. 12 – $55.
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management Nov. 20 9-11:45 a.m. Pre – $45. After Nov. 13 – $55.
Pest Control Operators Dec. 4 9-11:30 a.m. Pre – $70. After Nov. 27 – $80
Aerial Applicators   Call to schedule $45
Greenhouse   Call to schedule $45 

All trainings will be held at the Guthrie County Extension office at 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Space is limited so register for the above date/trainings at least one day prior by calling 641-747-2276. If you do not pre-register and just show up for a training, you will be charged a $10 late fee. To schedule a reshow of training, contact the Guthrie County Extension office at 641-747-2276. or xguthrie@iastate.edu. Guthrie County Extension will not be scheduling reshows after Dec. 18.

Guthrie County Extension Office activities

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Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training 2024 Guthrie County

Training Date Begin Time Cost
Ornamental & Turf Applicators Nov. 13 9-11:30 am Pre – $45. After Nov. 6-$55.
Fumigation Nov. 19 9-11:30 a.m. Pre – $45. After Nov. 12-$55.
Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, & Plant Disease Management Nov. 20 9-11:45 a.m. Pre-$45. After Nov. 13 – $55.
Pest Control Operators Dec. 4 9-11:30 a.m. Pre – $70. After Nov. 27 – $80.
Aerial Applicators Call to schedule $45
Greenhouse Call to schedule $45

All trainings will be held at the Guthrie County Extension office at 212 State St. Guthrie Center. Space is limited so register for the above date/trainings at least one day prior by calling 641.747.2276. If you do not pre-register and just show up for a training, you will be charged a $10 late fee. To schedule a reshow of training, contact the Guthrie County Extension office at 641.747.2276. or xguthrie@iastate.edu. Guthrie County Extension will not be scheduling reshows after Dec. 18.

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As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, this website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/disaster-recovery provides information to help you cope with concerns about stress and relationships, personal finance, and nutrition and wellness.

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.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of Oct. 21, 2024

Reminder

Record Books and Award Applications need to be turned in to the Guthrie County Extension Office by Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Clover Kids After School Meeting Dates

Panora – All meetings to be held at Panora Public Library  

  • Nov. 5, 3:30-5 p.m.
  • Jan. 7, 3:30-5 p.m.
  • March 4, 3:30-5 p.m.
  • May 6, 3:30-5 p.m.

Adair

  • Nov. 6, 3:15-4-45 p.m.
  • Jan. 8, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
  • March 5, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
  • May 7, 3:15-4:45 p.m.

Guthrie Center

  • Nov. 7, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • Jan. 9, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • March 6, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
  • May 8, 3:45-5:15 p.m.

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.

Guthrie County Extension Notes — Week of Oct. 14, 2024

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Clover Kids in Guthrie County 

Stef’s Clover Kids group meets Sundays (might be subject to change for field trips). At the October Meeting is when the annual calendar for the clover kids year is released. Both groups create a youth program designed especially for children in kindergarten through third grade. Clover Kids participate in games, activities and other engaging learning experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Reach out to the Extension office to get signed up at 641-747-2276.

Reminder

Record Books and Award Applications need to be turned in to the Guthrie County Extension Office by Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Science of Parenting

Every family is unique, and every child has his or her own quirks. At Science of Parenting, they believe parents are experts on their family and their child(ren). They have a pluralistic approach to parenting, which means they believe there is more than one right way to raise healthy and happy kids. Their role is to share research and information with parents to help them make informed decisions for their family. On the website, parents can find trustworthy research on popular parenting topics. In the parenting trends section, parents can find recent blog posts written by specialists from Iowa

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.

Guthrie County Extension Office activities

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Clover Kids in Guthrie County

Stef’s Clover Kids group meets Sundays (might be subject to change for field trips). At the October Meeting is when the annual calendar for the clover kids year is released. Both groups create a youth program designed especially for children in kindergarten through third grade. Clover Kids participate in games, activities and other engaging learning experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Reach out to the Extension office to get signed up at 641-747-2276.

After School Clover Kids

After-School Clover Kids meet in Adair, Guthrie Center and Panora bi-monthly for 1.5 hours creating crafts and engaging in materials that prepare them for 4-H. Call 641-747-2276 to sign up.

Fall Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training

Forest, Aquatic, and Right Of Way Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Oct. 16. Local attendance site is at the Guthrie County Extension Office, 212 State St., Guthrie Center. Pre-registration is required and walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows. Course runs from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration fee is $45 before Oct. 9, $55 after Oct. 9. To register or to ask additional questions, call 641-747-2276.

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.