County News

Don't have a lot of money? Want entertainment?
April 5, 2013

Whether it’s checking out a DVD at your local library or from the Red Box or playing cards or board games in the evening, there are ways to enjoy entertainment and not put a hole in your pocket.

Public Information Meetings for Gypsy Moth Management Scheduled in Northeast Iowa
April 3, 2013

The Iowa Gypsy Moth Management Team will be conducting public meetings in northeastern Iowa in mid-April to discuss gypsy moth management actions for summer 2013. The meetings are free and open to the public.

Lifestyle Transitions Happen
April 3, 2013

It may be divorce, retirement, job loss, care-giving responsibilities, marriage, chronic or acute illness, disability, or death - or something else. Such events can turn your life upside down, creating stress and dramatic changes in your routines. Even positive transitions (such as marriage or the birth of a child) create stress and demand change.

4-H Buchanan County Newsletter
April 2, 2013

Find the latest version of the Buchanan County 4-H Newsletter here.

4-H Animal and Building Entry Forms
April 2, 2013

The 2013 Animal Entry Form and the 2013 Building Entry Form can now be done on this website.

Estimating N Carryover
April 1, 2013

The drought of 2012 has likely increased the carryover of nitrate-nitrogen (nitrate-N) into the 2013 season. In addition to less N being used by last year’s crop, the reduced rainfall in 2012 resulted in less nitrate leaving the soil through leaching and de-nitrification.

2012 Drought May Mean Less Nitrogen Needed for Corn in 2013
April 1, 2013

One thing that we learned from the 1988 drought was that it resulted in less nitrogen needed for many corn fields in1989, according to Jim Fawcett, ISU Extension Field Agronomist.

Chef Charles Says ......
March 26, 2013

Topics in this month's Chef Charles newsletter:Reading labels for better health; new ideas to lower blood pressure; all about salt and sodium; feeling younger by walking; Hold the Salt-Three Bean Salad recipe; plus a word search and unscramble puzzle.

Money Smart Events
March 25, 2013

Find out all the Money Smart Events to attend in the Cedar Valley (which includes Independence).

Words on Wellness
March 22, 2013

 

Words on Wellness (WOW) is a monthly newsletter to support Food and Nutrition: Choices for Health plan of work programming.  Each issue includes a current topic in nutrition, recipe, food safety tip and physical activity information.

Women Caring for the Land
March 22, 2013

Women who own or manage farmland in Butler, Bremer, Buchanan, Grundy, Black Hawk, Tama or surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion at the Bremer County Extension office in Tripoli on April 4 or on April 10 at Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall in Waterloo.

Women Caring for the Land
March 22, 2013

Women who own or manage farmland in Butler, Bremer, Buchanan, Grundy, Black Hawk, Tama or surrounding counties are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion at the Bremer County Extension office in Tripoli on April 4 or on April 10 at Hawkeye Community College, Tama Hall in Waterloo.

Tax Withholding
March 22, 2013

The more taxes I prepare at the volunteer sites the more I realize that people often make mistakes when it comes to filling out their W-4. This is the document employers use to determine your tax withholding.

Landing THE Job
March 21, 2013

Finding a job is easy…walk into any fast food restaurant or convenience store with a HELP WANTED sign in the window. Make a good first impression – look presentable and act professionally.

IT'S A GIRL!!!
March 14, 2013

Megan, our CYC, and Brian Riley are the parents of Logan Lynn Riley, 8 lbs. 2 oz., 21 inches long, born on Wednesday, March 13th at 12:56 p.m.

Latest Dairy Situation and Outlook - By Robert Tigner
March 4, 2013

Attached is my most recent dairy outlook. We will have a difficult time with dairy supply next month if the USDA continues its sequester dance. They have suspended the Milk Production report. At least till the US Congress gives them more money or flexibility.

Mid- to Late- March 2013 Hay Price Update
March 4, 2013

These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price
information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local
Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets.  Auctions
were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No
endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

 

Grazing News
March 4, 2013

New and updated information from Iowa State University Equine Science. For questions or comments, email Peggy M. Auwerda, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Horse Special at peggy@iastate.edu, or phone her at 515-294-5260.

Free Credit Score
February 28, 2013

In my personal email yesterday was a message from my credit card company, telling me about the new benefit they offer: free credit score. I opened the message with interest!

Experiential Learning: Do – Reflect – Apply!
February 25, 2013

4-H provides youth the opportunity to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. 4-H volunteers are one of the essential elements of ISU Extension's youth-serving organization.

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