W.K. Kellogg Foundation Announces Grant to Implement Food & Fitness Community Action Plan
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation announced November 16 it is continuing its investment in the Northeast Food & Fitness Initiative. With the award of $1.2 million over three years, the initiative now moves from the planning phase to implementation.

Clayton County 4-H Honors Youth & Adults at Pizzazz Night
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Over 400 people attended the annual 4-H Pizzazz Night on Sunday, November 15 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. The yearend celebration honored both 4-H club members and adult volunteers. A spaghetti supper was held prior to the program.

Leaving Corn Stand Through Winter is a Tough Decision
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
With lots of corn still standing in very wet fields and carrying a high moisture content maybe leaving the corn in the field is something to consider.

Corn Mold and Mycotoxin Issues Showing Up in More Iowa Fields
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Moldy corn on ears being harvested this fall could cause problems if grain isn't dried and stored properly. Find out what you can do if you find mold in your fields.

Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Pork Producers Hold Annual Banquet
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Clayton County Pork Producers’ Banquet was held Saturday, September 26 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. A dinner of pork loin, baked potato, green bean casserole, lettuce salad, roll, beverage and ice cream was served prior to the program. Door prizes and hams provided by the associate members and Clayton Co. Pork Producers Association were given away throughout the evening.

ISU Extension Announces Regional Staff
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
ISU Extension Region 4 — Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties have hired Dan Lane and Teresa Wiemerslage as Region 4 Program Coordinators. ISU Extension supports healthy people, healthy environments and healthy economies. The ISU Extension offices in each county will remain open and continue to serve the local tax-payers with research and education on a wide variety of issues.

"Get Bedazzled" Wins Second Place in Stitch This Contest
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
In the name of fashion and high stakes prizes, 13 teams of 4-H teens tore apart wedding dresses to create original garments. “Get Bedazzled” team members MaryAnn Gibney, Erin Ott, Miranda Walz and Kristina Walz captured second place when they created a tennis outfit.

4-H is for Everyone
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
4-H is made up of a community of young people across America who are learning life skills and are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. Youth K-12th grade may join 4-H.

Online State Newsletters Available
(Posted on 5/29/2008)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. Newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med are available at your fingertips.