Welcome Region 5 Rising Stars!
The Region 5 Rising Star interns have arrived! On Monday of this week, we toured the Woodbury and Monona county offices and met a lot of the people we will be working with this summer. In Onawa, we got a chance to help in a germination lesson at the West Monona Elementary School and guide the kids in planting the school garden. On Tuesday, we all traveled to Le Mars to learn about food handling safety and get an introduction to the Power of Produce (PoP) camp program. Wednesday we enjoyed a potluck for lunch with the Woodbury and Midtown office staff. We’re looking forward to working with the Region 5 staff and community and making a #STRONGIOWA
Gustavo Flores
“The more we plan activities and camps, the more excited I get!”
Hometown: Denison, IA
Major: Nutritional Science
Favorite food: Sesame chicken
Fun Fact: I’ve biked across the state of Iowa
Allison Bermel
“I am looking forward to learning more about ISU Extension and Outreach while working in the community.”
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Major: Interior Design
Favorite food: Burritos
Fun Fact: I was in 4-H for eight years
Claire Groth
“I am looking forward to sharing my love of food with the Region 5 communities and learning more about different ways to use local produce.”
Hometown: St. Ansgar, IA
Major: Dietetics
Favorite food: Chips and salsa
Fun Fact: I grew up on a pig farm and love to help out with the piglets