Growing Green 2010 Garden Calendar
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long with ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. Also get details on "green" topics like compost, rain collection, beekeeping and houseplants.

H1N1 and Other Flu Information
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
Washing your hands frequently is one of your best defenses against the flu. Also, make sure you cough or sneeze into your elbow and stay home if you are sick.

Extension Notes News Column
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Extension Notes are produced weekly by Gary Hall, Regional Extension Education Director for Cerro Gordo, Floyd, Franklin, Mitchell and Worth County. Check out the various topics of interest to those in North Iowa.

Extension’s Monthly Energy Tip
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Extension’s Energy Tip can save you money.

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

North Iowa Garden Bus Tour
(Posted on 8/14/2009)
See some of the sights the tour participants saw on the 1st Annual North Iowa Master Gardener Bus Tour. We hope you can attend next year's tour!

Budget Basics-Enhance Your financial Management Skills
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
Budget Basics is an online course to enhance financial management skills. How It Works: Budget Basics is taught online over a three week period, one class a week. It will be offered each month between October and December, 2009. After you register, you will receive class materials via e-mail and a web address with instructions on how to log in.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 6/12/2009)
Managing Tough Times: Money Managing Articles by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Family Resource Specialist.

THE MYPYRAMID PLAN TO BETTER HEALTH
(Posted on 4/1/2009)
The MyPyramid Plan Will Help Americans Make Better Food Choicesand Live Healthier Lives!

Iowa Concern
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
A source of help and information for Iowans in need: Legal, Finance, Caring for Yourself and Others, Crisis/Disaster, Overcoming Adversity, and learn more about Iowa Concern.

Predatory Lending
(Posted on 6/20/2007)
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't let this happen to you!

Getting Your Financial House In Order
(Posted on 6/5/2007)
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.

Have a Healthy Heart
(Posted on 2/7/2007)
Have a healthy heart – promote low-fat cooking and active lifestyles. Food Nutrition, and Health.

PowerPay
(Posted on 12/4/2006)
Reduce your debs the PowerPay Way. A confidential and FREE money-savings analysis from Iowa State University Extension.

Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women Course
(Posted on 11/1/2006)
8/14/2006 - Money Talk: A Financial Guide for Women Course Take charge of your life by taking charge of your money. Iowa State University Extension offers a distance education version of Money Talk, a financial program targeted to women.

Iowa Food Security, Insecurity, and Hunger
(Posted on 9/29/2006)
Iowa families and the communities they live in are working together to solve the problems of individual, household and community food insecurity and hunger. Food insecurity affects health, worker productivity, growth and development of children, sense of well-being and quality of life.