The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by Cass County ISU Extension on Thursday, July 9, 2020. The Ambassadors heard from Kate Olsen about the many ongoing programs and how those programs have been modified and developed thought COVID-19 including the Cass County Fair. Kate shared that even with the many changes in the fair programming the numbers of 4H participates is just a little shy of normal which is “very encouraging” said Kate Olson.

Ambassador’s Pictured Left to Right: Brad Pellett, Ruth Sears, Bill Saluk, Brian Ruge, Steve Anderson, Lauren Tigges, Rich Perry, Krysta Hanson, Jim Kickland, Dawn Marnin, Kelsey Beschorner, Brigham Hoegh, Wendy Richter, Kate Olson, Shelby Van Horn, Morgan Barkley, Hannah Richter, Lori Anderson, Kerry Jepsen, Michelle Heath, Allen Ladd, Dr. Keith Leonard, Lana Westphalen, Janet Cappel, Donnie Drennan, Jen McEntaffer, Barb Wollenhaupt, Colt Doherty, Dolly Bergmann. (Photo submitted)

The Ambassadors were introduced to Wendy Richter as PROSPER Project Coordinator whose goal is to facilitate interventions specifically aimed at middle school‐aged youth and their families, with an emphasis on building youth competencies, improving family functioning, and preventing conduct problems, particularly substance use. Ambassador’s were also introduced to Brigham Hough in her role as the Cass County Wellness. Brigham is involved in many programs around Cass County such as Grown Another Row, Produce in the Park, Healthy Cass County, Mobile food Pantry and others.

For more information regarding programs and resources, contact 712-243-1132 or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass