Cherokee County News

Asian Lady Beetle Ladybugs everywhere!  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
They seem to be everywhere in the fall - red ladybugs clinging to every outdoor surface and finding their way into your home. What are they and what can you do about them?

Shooting Sports graphic Learn More About the 4-H Shooting Sports Program  
(Posted on 9/13/2009)
What is Shooting Sports?
Click here to find out more.

It's Food Preservation Season!  
(Posted on 9/7/2009)
Here are some resources you can use for answers to your questions about home food preservation.

record keeping graphic Tips To Make 4-H Record Keeping Easy and Fun  
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Keeping track of what you have done and what you have learned is an important part of 4-H. It is also an important skill you will use in school and in life. Check out these "Record Keeping Hints" fact sheets for help with your record keeping.

solar lighting graphic Extension's Energy Tip  
(Posted on 6/15/2009)
Installing solar lighting around your home and garden is quick and easy with an added bonus—no wires or electricity costs!
This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.

Learn more by clicking on the title above.

photo of calves Iowa Beef Center Resources  
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
The Iowa Beef Center offers many resources to assist cattle producers. This month's "Growing Beef" newsletter contains articles on manure value and improving the value of your manure written by Joe Lally, ISU Nutritional Management Specialist. Software specialist Garland Dahlke gives an overview of the Manure Nutrient Value Calculator that producers can access through the IBC Web site.

Spend Smart Eat Smart logo Spend Smart. Eat Smart.  
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

Design West Logo ISU Design West Seeks Project Ideas  
(Posted on 1/19/2009)
Learn more about this unique program and projects they are involved in.

Useful Web Sites for Decision Making and Marketing  
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
These web sites will help you in a variety of ways, from marketing to determining optimum nitrogren rates or flexible rent to be paid.

4-H Makes A Diference photo Cherokee County 4-H Foundation - Promoting Youth  
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
The Cherokee County 4-H Foundation was formed in 1990 to support, promote, and assist in the education and development of 4-H members in Cherokee County by recognizing and encouraging participation in worthwhile 4-H experiences and activities.

CWF logo 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Planning Team Requests Interest Application/Commitments   
(Posted on 12/4/2006)
Interested in participating in the 2010 Citizenship Washington Focus trip to Washington, D.C.? If so, please see the information contained in this link.

tough times graphic Managing Tough Times  
(Posted on 9/22/2006)
Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org to help you weather tough financial times.

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