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News from Decatur County Extension

Cow-Calf

Annual Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference
(Posted on 2/7/2010)
Learn the best practices paired with profitability during difficult economic times.

Boots to Heels

Boots To Heels Women's Conference
(Posted on 2/7/2010)
Come celebrate women involved in or affected by agriculture.

Feedlot

Feedlot Forum Meeting
(Posted on 2/6/2010)
Iowa Beef Center's winter meeting series is being brought to Creston.

Heart Awareness

February is Heart Month
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Although February can be cold and dreary, there are reasons to celebrate this month. As you celebrate Valentine's Day this month you should also remember that it is Heart Month.

4-h Clover

4-H Club Information
(Posted on 1/31/2010)
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.

Shoes

Dramatic Play Prepares Kids for the “Real World”
(Posted on 1/24/2010)
Dramatic play or make-believe play is a part of a child’s world. Donna K. Donald, an ISU Family Life Program Specialist shares ideas on how adults can help children with dramatic play.

Small Steps

Small Steps to Health and Wealth
(Posted on 1/10/2010)
Make small changes in your health and financial practices. They are easier to maintain and are always better than taking no action at all.

Budget

Budget Basics Online
(Posted on 1/10/2010)
This online budgeting course gives you the flexibility to “attend class” when it is most convenient for you.

Money Talk Course

Money Talk: A Financial Guide For Women Course
(Posted on 1/9/2010)
Is money a concern for women you know? Do some struggle to pay the bills? Are some challenged to manage on their own following a spouse’s death or a divorce?

New Year

A Healthy New Year
(Posted on 1/3/2010)
Taking small steps to a healthier 2010 will result in success. According to Barb Fuller, Nutrition and Health Program Specialist with ISU Extension, instead of vague goals like losing weight or exercising more try to be more specific and realistic.

Couple

Have a Healthy Marriage in 2010
(Posted on 1/2/2010)
Start off 2010 by resolving to have a healthy marriage. Donna Donald, Family Life Program Specialist offers 10 tips to strengthen your marriage.

Saving Energy

Extension's Energy Tip
(Posted on 1/2/2010)
As part of President Gregory Geoffroy and Vice President for Extension Jack Payne’s call for energy conservation education, we are providing a monthly energy tip.

High Tunnel

High Tunnel Field Day
(Posted on 12/13/2009)
Can you envision enjoying fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for six months rather than three? This is a reality, not a dream.

Tax Returns

Tax Returns Can Put Money In Your Pocket
(Posted on 11/14/2009)
Filing a tax return is no fun, but the effort can be positive if taxpayers make sure they take advantage of refundable tax credits!

Money Worry

Cope With Stress During Tough Times
(Posted on 10/18/2009)
Stress can pull family members apart just when they need each other the most. Donna Donald, Family Life Program Specialist offers ideas to strengthen families during these tough times of layoffs, state budget cuts and the overall economic uncertainty.

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