Allamakee County News

bikes Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Intiative Releases New Video  
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

soup 4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day  
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Make plans to attend the 4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day at the Fairgrounds Pavillon on Sunday, November 8 from 4-8 pm.

COOL COOL (Country OF Origin Labeling)  
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
What 4-H families need to know about COOL and where to go to get your affidavit for the farmers.

beef 4-H and FFA Market Beef Weigh-in   
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
4-H and FFA members weigh in your market steers and heifers for the 2010 Allamakee County Fair.

apple 39th Edition of Current Issues in Nutrition  
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
The 39th Edition of Current Issues in Nutrition will be on "Appetite, Satiety and Body Weight Regulation."

All-Iowa Hort Expo   
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

flames FFI Youth Conference, November 18  
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative invites all high schools in northeast Iowa to send teams to the FFI Youth Conference scheduled for November 18.

Leadership Summit Women Learn to Polish their Finances   
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
Erin Ludwig, Family Resource Management Program Specialist presented “Polishing Your Personal Finances” in a break out session at the Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit in Decorah in October.

calendar Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available  
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Budget Improve Money Management Skills Online with "Budget Basics"  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series in November. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

schutte 4-H Live Healthy Iowa Projects Judged at the Iowa State Fair  
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
Members of the Cherry Valley Chums 4-H Club are pictured above with their Live Healthy Iowa State Fair Exhibit. The duo teamed up with fellow 4-H club members to organize and co-sponsor the 5K Run/Walk Race held in conjunction with the Big 4 Fair early this year.

Flickr Allamakee County 4-H New Photo Site  
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
We are excited to announce the creation of a new 4-H photo site on Flickr.

horse Horse Project   
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
Informational horse links for you to browse.

money Financial Classes Being Offered  
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Two financial classes to be held at the NICC Waukon Center.

money Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips Via E-mail  
(Posted on 8/27/2009)
Twice each month we send out an e-mail called the “Money Message” offering financial tips, ways to save money, and a listing of upcoming classes.

Join the Allamakee County 4-H Circle of Friends  
(Posted on 12/30/2008)
The Allamakee County 4-H Circle of Friends fund was started in 2002 to secure funding and support of the Allamakee County 4-H program all year long.

eab Emerald Ash Borer   
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
Following the discovery of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) just across the Mississippi River from the Iowa-Wisconsin border. Current news release, how to identify and frequently asked questions. Plus you can follow web site links for webcasts and submission forms.

Iowa State University Dairy Web Page   
(Posted on 9/19/2008)
This site contains dairy related items going on in the state and publications, articles etc.

emu What Are Your Appliances Consuming?  
(Posted on 6/18/2008)
Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using? With an Electricity Usage Meter (EUM), you can discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appliances continue to consume electricity even when turned off (phantom loads).

erin Family Resource Management Resources for NE Iowa  
(Posted on 6/17/2008)
ISU Extension has many resources to balance your finances, your family and your life.

spray ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates  
(Posted on 7/3/2007)
Updates on the latest crop production products and recommendations are the featured topics of the 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Update Series. Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension.

barn Allamakee County Barn Survey  
(Posted on 10/24/2006)
The barns in Allamakee County will be surveyed in 2007. Click here for more information.

Homepage for the NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition  
(Posted on 6/2/2006)
The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition has been formed to begin implementation of the strategic plan designed to build a stronger local food and farm economy in Northeast Iowa. The Coalition’s mission is to support the development and marketing of locally grown agriculture products to enhance the lives of local citizens.

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(Posted on 1/13/2005)
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