If you or someone you know is interested in joining the 4-H program or would like more information, please contact the Cerro Gordo County Extension office at 641-423-0844. You can also e-mail Alicia Schmitta at schmitta@iastate.edu for more information.
The USDA recently released a new Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the Unites States. This is the first time it has been updated since 1990. Most of north central Iowa has been reclassified from zone 4b to zone 5a. Even though your location may now be consi
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic insect that is destructive to ash trees (Fraxinus species). The adult stage causes minor feeding damage to ash foliage. The larval stage feeds beneath the bark and disrupts water and nutrient flow within the tree,
This issue of the Master Gardener Newsletter, 'Garden Clippings' is jam packed with all kinds of information for Master Gardeners. Take a look! Also, check out the video on the emerald ash borer.
Customer Care is on the decline everywhere you look. Heartland Hospitality will provide you and your employees with the tools to improve interaction with your customers.
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Buying or refinancing your home may be one of the most important and complex financial decisions you'll ever make. Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud. Don&apos
Record keeping is more than a matter of neatness and order. Financial records are key to your credit standing and are essential to help you save money on taxes, and provide a continuning indiciation of your financial progress.
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