Our Bookshelf is a virtual program for parents and caregivers who have children ages 3-6 years old! This program helps to learn about new ideas/activities to encourage reading to be fun! For every participated in session, families will receive a free book. Registration is required and is needed by January 26th. Classes will be on February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd from 6:30-7;30pm. This is for residents of Cass, Fremont, Mills, Montgomery, and Page counties!
2026 Autism Advocacy and Acceptance Day on the Hill |
| Join us at the 16th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, on the First Floor West Wing.
8:00 – Registration Begins |
ISU Extension is hosting a Healthy Baby Shower on December 10th at 7pm via Zoom! At this event you will learn about pregnancy nutrition, development, connect with others, and receive a “Healthy Baby Backpack”. Registration is due by December 8th by either phone, text, email, or using the QR code on the flyer. Contact Cassie at odlandc@iastate.edu or 515-414-9865. https://iastate.edu/LX6IKI
Are you a dad local to the Des Moines area? There is a free Dads Focus Group that is meeting on Tuesday, October 21st from 5-7pm at 1111 University Ave, Des Moines in Conference Room A & B. Here you will connect with other dads, share your experiences, worries, learn coping methods and more!
Are you an expecting parent or family with a newborn? Join in the annual community baby shower on Friday, October 17th from 4-6pm at the Charles E Lakin Campus at 715 N 16th Street, Council Bluffs. There will be free health screenings, community resources, free baby gear and essentials, and raffle drawings! Registration is needed by October 10th – register by contacting Alex at 712-256-2059 ext 103.
Lutheran Services of Iowa hosts a group to help pregnant women and new moms improve their emotional wellbeing and support them! They will be hosting 2 six week sessions on Tuesdays at 1pm. Session 1 runs October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11. Session 2 runs December 2, 9, 16, 23, and January 6, 13. Visit QR on flyer to register.
Lutheran Services of Iowa hosts a group to help pregnant women and new moms improve their emotional wellbeing and support them! They will be hosting 2 six week sessions on Tuesdays at 1pm. Session 1 runs October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11. Session 2 runs December 2, 9, 16, 23, and January 6, 13. Visit QR on flyer to register.
Baby’s 1st Year Milestones Virtual Class
October 23rd
1:00pm
“ What to expect the first year, tips on encouraging baby’s development, and appropriate activities for each month”
Visit the QR on the flyer to register!
