Helping Your Trees and Shrubs Survive the Storm
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
If your tree has been damaged, carefully examine the extent of damage. Give immediate attention to trees that are hazards to people or property.

Power Outages and Food
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
No Electricity: Is Food in the Refrigerator and Freezer Still Safe to Eat?

ISU Extension Disaster Recovery Resources
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
Be sure to check this ISU Extension web page for helpful information.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 1/13/2010)
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Scheduled for March 3

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The benefits of well-balanced meals and daily physical activity are well documented. But fitting both into a regular routine isn’t always easy. The Iowa State University Extension Healthy Homemade 2010 Nutrition and Fitness Calendar is an attractive, helpful way to put both on the daily schedule.

Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
“Combine economic worries with ever-changing parent-teen relationships, and you have the potential for a lot of stressed-out families,” said Kimberly Greder, an Iowa State University associate professor and ISU Extension family life specialist.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

Pesticide Applicators Testing Dates
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Testing dates at Calhoun County Extension Office for private and commercial pesticide applicators.

Chizek Says ISU Extension is in the Relationship Business in Region 6
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
As Jerry Chizek makes his way around his new Iowa State University Extension region, he’s quick to reassure folks that “Extension will still be in the relationship business.”

Calhoun County Youth Receive Iowa’s Promise Youth Grant
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
A Calhoun County partnership is among 36 youth groups awarded a 2009 Iowa’s Promise Youth Grant for a community service or community improvement project.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
The 2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available.

Iowa 4-H Youth Survey Results Released
(Posted on 2/27/2009)
Iowa Youth Say 4-H Membership Increases Their Citizenship, Leadership & Communication Skills

Extension Energy Tips
(Posted on 2/17/2009)
Tips to help you conserve energy.

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
Building smart food shopping skills isn't a game, but an Extension game will test your skills and add to your shopping knowledge. Learn what else is available at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.