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4-h Clover

4-H Club Information
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
You can find the 4-H Newsletters, club Information, download forms or get lots of other useful information to help you with all of your 4-H projects and/or your Record Books.

Food Costs

Reducing Food Costs
(Posted on 5/4/2008)
Food costs are rising; consider these tips to reduce the cost at the cash register.

Beef Month

May is Beef Month in Iowa
(Posted on 5/4/2008)
Whether it's the All-American hamburger or a thick steak fired up on the grill, Americans have a love affair with beef.

Check Your Credit Report

Credit Report/Credit Score
(Posted on 5/3/2008)
Credit reports and scores are a guide that impacts your ability to qualify for consumer loans, mortgages, rental property, employment, and insurance. The cost of using credit rises if your report contains negative information.

Cow Calf

Competing in the Cow-Calf Business!
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
A cow-calf workshop for beef producers is scheduled to be held in Leon on May 13.

Bike Safety

National Bike Safety
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
You have just survived another long winter and you want to get out for a bike ride. Riding a bike can be a lot of fun and a great way to exercise but remember that bike crashes can result in serious injury.

Healthy Meals

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Time? Money? Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn what could have answers for you.

Parenting

Setting Limits Without Guilt
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Parents, do you feel like you are over-reacting to your child or giving in?

4H Volunteers

4-H Celebrates Local Volunteers
(Posted on 4/27/2008)
Every year, thousands of volunteers in Iowa donate their time and talents to make their communities a better place to live.

Discipline

Becoming Brain Smart
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
Providers, do you feel like you spend more time disciplining children than teaching them?

Ignite the Flame

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
(Posted on 4/20/2008)
"Ignite the Flame" at the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference!

4-H Animals

Upcoming 2008 FSQA Dates
(Posted on 4/17/2008)
It's time again for Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) Certification. This is required for 4-H exhibitors who show any meat animal or dairy livestock, including rabbits and poultry at the fair.

Horse Show

Upcoming Horse Events Information
(Posted on 4/13/2008)
Information on upcoming horse events that you may be interested in.

Couples

Put Some ‘Fun’ in Your Relationship
(Posted on 3/30/2008)
When was the last time you did something together with your spouse or partner that was fun? With a little effort and planning, couples can put some fun into their relationship.

Events