Over 40 life members and spouses enjoyed two tour stops on Monday afternoon. The first tour stop was the Iowa State Capitol, commonly called the Iowa Statehouse, in Iowa’s capital city, Des Moines. As the seat of the Iowa General Assembly, the building houses the Senate, House of Representative, Governor’s office, and several other elected officials. The architectural…
Read more >>The adventure continues today as the sons and daughters travel back in time to Living History Farms, where they will learn how the fertile prairies of the Midwest have been turned into the most productive farmland in the world. The interactive 500-acre open-air museum will allow youth to explore and learn about farming practices and…
Read more >>The 4-H Talent performances started with song and dance at our Sunday evening meal as Madie Deutmeyer showcased her piano and dance skills and Olivia Enyart shared her speech on the Iowa State Capital and Living History farms. During Monday morning’s opening session, Brianna Pirc used sign language skills to relay the words to a…
Read more >>Thirty-one NACAA members and family enjoyed a great Animal Science Pre-tour that started with a Thursday evening social gathering. The tour left early Friday with the first stop at the Tama Livestock Auction, where Jason Lekin shared the history of this three-generation barn. As a member of the Livestock Marketing Association, which helped sponsor the…
Read more >>Plan to leave your room early enough to stop by the snack bar in the Exhibit Hall to grab something before the Opening Session. The mid-morning break (in the Exhibit Hall) following the Opening Session, can refill your caffeine needs with coffee, hot tea, juice and mini-muffins. Don’t worry about the calories since you will…
Read more >>Be part of the fun! We invite conference attendees to consider being a bidder at the live and silent auction Monday night (Aug. 14). The preview of auction items starts at 7 p.m. Silent Auction Pro is once again the committee’s auction management platform. Sign in or register prior to the start of the silent…
Read more >>Participants attending the Sons and Daughters tour of Iowa State University will get to experience many of the keystone attractions of the university and its extended campus. Their first stop is on campus, where they’ll learn about the amazing world of insects and other arthropods from the Iowa State University Insect Zoo. This hands-on program…
Read more >>Iowa and many other Midwest states are often referred to as flyover country. Looking out of an airplane window you can see field after field stretching across the landscape. Gravel roads divide the dark green sections of corn and soybeans that Iowa is famous for. Many travelers do not recognize the value and beauty that…
Read more >>The Iowa Agricultural Extension Association invites you to join us in celebrating the official kick-off of the 2023 NACAA AM/PIC in Des Moines at Sunday evening’s Opening Ceremonies! The session is sure to inspire with a special presentation of the colors by the ISU ROTC, performance of the national anthem , greetings from Iowa Secretary…
Read more >>Getting from your hotel to the Events Center is an easy commute, thanks to the indoor skywalk. The climate-controlled skywalk also connects other hotels, restaurants and coffee shops across downtown Des Moines. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day of the week. An interactive map of the skywalk is available online.
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