ISU Extension and Outreach Osceola County

ISU Extension and Outreach Osceola County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Osceola County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Osceola County ISU Extension and Outreach Office

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Osceola County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Osceola County by delivering research-based educat

ion and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/osceola/

Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

This week, the Rising Star Interns toured Region 1! We visited the Sioux, Osceola, O'Brien, and Lyon County Offices and ...
05/29/2026

This week, the Rising Star Interns toured Region 1! We visited the Sioux, Osceola, O'Brien, and Lyon County Offices and met all of the staff. We started outlining our project tasks and are excited to get started!

If you have any questions about our projects, email us at:
[email protected] (architecture)
[email protected] (marketing)
[email protected] (education)

Check out this fun event hosted by Iowa 4-H!Ready for an outdoor adventure? Spend a full day outside learning to fish, e...
05/29/2026

Check out this fun event hosted by Iowa 4-H!

Ready for an outdoor adventure? Spend a full day outside learning to fish, exploring nature, and building real outdoor skills alongside local experts! Youth will connect with Iowa DNR and County Conservation professionals while discovering career pathways in natural resources and outdoor recreation.

Open to all youth in grades 4–12 (4-H membership is NOT required)
Registration is $25

What to expect:
Hands-on fishing
Orienteering & team-building challenge
Explore Iowa ecosystems & natural resources
Outdoor skills like campfire cooking, survival basics, fish ID, and stream study (topics vary by location)
Learn alongside Iowa Department of Natural Resources & County Conservation professionals

Date & Location Options:
May 27, 9 AM – 3 PM | Lake Belva Deer, Sigourney, IA
June 10, 9 AM – 3 PM | Swiss Valley Nature Center, Peosta, IA
June 29, 9 AM – 2 PM | Lost Island Nature Center, Ruthven, IA
June 30, 9 AM – 3 PM | North Cedar Park, Plainfield, IA
July 16, 9 AM – 3 PM | Glissman Conservation Area, Adel, IA

Bring a sack lunch, water bottle and dress for the outdoors (be prepared for weather rain or shine!)

Register with the link in the comments below v2.4honline.com
Registration deadline is 1 week before each event.

No one should struggle in silence. You can equip yourself with skills to recognize common mental health challenges in yo...
05/29/2026

No one should struggle in silence. You can equip yourself with skills to recognize common mental health challenges in youth and learn how to connect them with appropriate care. Get registered for the online June 13 Youth Mental Health First Aid training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more and register with the link in the comments below.

Win digital gold this summer! In Code for Gold, youth will dive into coding basics while chasing gold in Winter Games-in...
05/28/2026

Win digital gold this summer! In Code for Gold, youth will dive into coding basics while chasing gold in Winter Games-inspired activities with robots. Whether you're brand new or already tech-savvy, this camp is packed with discovery and creativity!

1-3 grade camp
June 1, 9-11:30 a.m.
4-H Building, Osceola County Fairgrounds, Sibley

Register with the link in the comments below

Our office is closed today, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day. This Memorial Day, let’s pay tribute to the heroes who gave...
05/25/2026

Our office is closed today, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

This Memorial Day, let’s pay tribute to the heroes who gave everything for our nation. Their courage and sacrifice will always be remembered.

We are very excited to introduce our Rising star interns for the summer! Throughout the summer, you'll see updated from ...
05/22/2026

We are very excited to introduce our Rising star interns for the summer! Throughout the summer, you'll see updated from them on what they are up to across Northwest Iowa. We hope you'll help us give them a warm welcome!

Hi! My name is Claire Onions and I am a Rising Star Intern for Osceola County! I'm from Bettendorf IA and am majoring in architecture. My project this summer is to redesign the Osceola County office space to be more functional and better serve the community! A fun fact about me is that I love to sew! I am currently making a quilt in my spare time.

I’m Megan Burket, an ISU Extension and Outreach Rising Star Intern in Northwest Iowa. I’m from Grimes, IA, and I am majoring in Graphic Design. This summer, I’m working on a marketing survey to help Extension connect with more people. A fun fact about me is that I love drawing people.

Hello! My name is Kaitlynn Lawson, and this summer I will be working on youth development across Region 1 through daycare programs and community events. I am excited for the opportunity to share my passion for education, leadership and agriculture with youth and communities throughout the region. Fun fact: I served as the 2023 Clay County Pork Ambassador!

Calling all astronauts: Mission Moon is clear for takeoff! There's no space for boredom here, join us for a two-day summ...
05/20/2026

Calling all astronauts: Mission Moon is clear for takeoff! There's no space for boredom here, join us for a two-day summer camp including a one-day field trip to the American State Bank Sports Complex in Sioux Center.

Prepare for liftoff as we explore a world of STEM and space-themed adventures! This camp is designed to inspire youth to explore a variety of STEM careers. Activities include scouting landing sites using drones, engineering a rover, searching for water ice using micro: bits, and solving real engineering challenges.

This camp is open to students in 4th-8th grade. Learn more and register with the links in the comments below!

We're so excited for the next Northwest Iowa Local Loop event in Sioux County on Wednesday, June 10, starting at 9 a.m.!...
05/19/2026

We're so excited for the next Northwest Iowa Local Loop event in Sioux County on Wednesday, June 10, starting at 9 a.m.! We'll start the day off by learning the art of soap-making with goat milk at the Big Red Barn. Then we'll head over to Holland Flower Farm and learn how they grow unique and uncommon varieties of flowers!

Space is limited so register now with the link in the comments or call 712-737-4230.

Calling all youth fourth grade and up! Make sure to register for summer camps to reserve your spot! We have a fun summer...
05/15/2026

Calling all youth fourth grade and up! Make sure to register for summer camps to reserve your spot! We have a fun summer planned you don't want to miss! Learn more and register with the links in the comments below!

Don't let this deadline moo-ve past you! Livestock ID deadline is May 15.ALL ANIMALS must be identified in 4-H Online.Th...
05/14/2026

Don't let this deadline moo-ve past you! Livestock ID deadline is May 15.

ALL ANIMALS must be identified in 4-H Online.
This INCLUDES beef, horses, dairy, dairy goats, meat goats, dogs, bottle/bucket calves, swine, llamas/alpacas, poultry, rabbits, and pets
FFA Members: Can only turn in a paper copy– received from FFA Advisor or Extension Staff
Late identification results in no exhibiting at the Osceola County Fair or Iowa State Fair!

Reminder that you need to be enrolled in 4-H before you can identify any livestock!
You will log into your family profile on 4-HOnline (link in comments)
Click on edit after the member’s name.
Then on the left-hand side, click on animals.
Then click add an animal.
Next, you will either select Add a new animal or a previously added animal.
Then follow through the boxes to complete. Entering Ear Tags/Tattoos in 4H Online
Include ALL the numbers and capital letters. All caps/no spaces!
EID Tags must include all 15 digits.
Animal ID Help sheet available in the comments below. Contact us at 712-754-3648 BEFORE May 15th!

Address

121 9TH Street STE B
Sibley, IA
51249

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17127543648

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