Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference Set for March
(Posted on 2/9/2010)
Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend the annual Women Adding Value to Agriculture Conference, or WAVA. Entering its third year, the conference will be a one-day event held at the Hotel Winneshiek on March 5.

Iowa Women In Agriculture NE Regional Conference
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Join Other Ag Women and Improve Your Risk Management Skills. Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Hotel Winneshiek, 104 East Water St., Decorah, IA.

Free Tax Preparation Available
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
Volunteer tax preparation in northeast Iowa is being offered by the AARP and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs and is coordinated by Iowa State University Extension and Northeast Iowa RSVP in Decorah.

2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft

Farm to School Team Teachers Trained
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
High school students from Turkey Valley recently participated in a training coordinated by Iowa State University Extension at Luther College. The training prepared students for their role as cross-age teachers in the Farm to School program which will begin in January.

Clover Kids Breakfast Club Plays Catch-Up
(Posted on 1/15/2010)
The New Hampton Clover Kids played catch up due to the December cancelled meeting. Two of the participants are cutting the fringe on a fleece scarf to get it just right. Photo courtesy of New Hampton Tribune.

Annual Horticulture Chautauqua Scheduled for Feb 27
(Posted on 1/8/2010)
The end of February is a hard time for dedicated gardeners. The catalogs are dog-eared, and houseplants are suffering from too much attention. Iowa State University Extension can help you through this Seasonal Anticipation Disorder with the 7th Annual Horticulture Chautauqua in New Hampton.

Gain Control of Your Finances
(Posted on 12/11/2009)
Struggling to maintain control of your finances? Would you like to find ways to save money, or learn tools to help you manage money? Check out the online class called “Budget Basics.”