County News

Master Gardener Tour of Gardens: June 23rd
May 24, 2013

Join our Master Gardeners for the annual Tour of Gardens and see some of the most beautiful sites in our region!  For complete details and garden descriptions, click here.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance Changes Coming!!!
May 22, 2013

Dramatic changes in the health insurance market have occurred as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Change continues with the creation of the Health Benefit Exchange (referred to as “Exchanges”), open for enrollment October 1, 2013. Exchanges are a new mechanism for purchasing health insurance coverage.

Update: Crop Insurance and Prevented Planting
May 15, 2013

If you're having trouble getting in your crops before the planting deadlines, be sure to check if you qualify for late planting according to your crop insurance guidelines.  Check out this article for full details.

Extension Office hosting workshop on New Food Safety Regulations for Small Growers
May 8, 2013

Dr. Angela Shaw and Paul Domoto will provide a workshop on Thursday, May 30th from 2:30-4:00pm to provide an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act and GAP standards.

Seasonal Cooking Workshop: Using Local Ingredients - June 13th
May 2, 2013

Join our Regional Foods Coordinator Brittany Bethel, Hy-Vee Chef Patrick Hanniford, Hy-Vee Dietician Megan Horstman, Regional Foods and Bob Howard from Country View Dairy for this fun, engaging workshop about using locally-grown foods in your daily menus.  Space is limited - register now!

Barbara Thole Receives Friend of Extension Award
April 11, 2013

Congratulations to long-time volunteer and Extension Council member Barbara Thole.  This award recognizes her many contributions to the success of Dubuque County Extension and the 4-H program.

Worksite Wellness Programs
March 19, 2013

Design your own series of face-to-face programs to jumpstart your employees to better health!  Investing in employee health is good for business, so let our experts put together a customized program that will meet your needs.

ServSafe
ServSafe Classes offered to Food Service Professionals
February 8, 2013

Iowa State University Extension is offering several ServSafe® classes for food service professionals. ServSafe® training will provide knowledge every food service provider must know about food hazards and proper food handling practices in order to keep fo

NEW! Educational DVDs available FREE: Strip-Tillage Crop Management
November 15, 2012

We have copies of educational videos that are FREE for you to check out and view yourself or show to a group. Read this story for more details about our latest offerings about water quality and rural road safety.

Local Information Meetings to Discuss Dairy Parlor Options
November 7, 2012

Join the ISU Extension and Outreach Dairy Team as they discuss issues surrounding robotic milking and low-cost parlor systems.  Larry Tranel and Jenn Bentley, Extension Dairy Specialists will discuss financial and cash flow impacts of AMS and LCP systems along with production and management concerns.

Job openings and internships - ISU Extension Dubuque County
April 17, 2012

Click here to see job openings and internship postings for our Dubuque County office.

Jim Theisen Receives Friend of Extension Award
Jim Theisen Receives Friend of Extension Award
March 26, 2012

The Dubuque County Extension Council has awarded Jim Theisen the annual Friend of Extension Award for his significant contributions to Extension's mission and 4-H/Youth Development activities in our county.

Avoid tax refund anticipation loans & checks
January 26, 2012

It's income tax season, avoid tax refund anticipation loans and checks - Seek out free income tax preparation assistance

4hOnline HelpSheets
4hOnline HelpSheets
October 10, 2011

Have questions about enrolling or re-enrolling? We can help!

Bernice Schuster Inducted in the Hall of Fame
Bernice Schuster Inducted in the Hall of Fame
August 16, 2011

Bernice Schuster will be inducted into the 2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Bank On Dubuque guides family financial planning
Bank On Dubuque guides family financial planning
July 22, 2011

With a free or low-cost bank account, you can start to save for the future and establish a credit history that will help you enter the financial mainstream and achieve your dreams. Even if you’ve had problems in the past or have never had an account befor

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home
May 24, 2011

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa area family program specialists. Each bi-monthly issue will contain three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource manageme

Eating Well - Moving More
Eating Well - Moving More
April 5, 2011

Eating Well - Moving More is a wellness program that helps employees make lifestyle changes in five areas that influence hypertension: weight, physical activity, diet, sodium intake, and alcohol intake.

Understanding Design Elements and Art Principles
Understanding Design Elements and Art Principles
April 5, 2011

County Fair is coming soon and you will need to be able to explain Design Elements and Art Principles for your Exhibits.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth
March 29, 2011

Health problems and high debt usually develop gradually. This program motivates and helps YOU get started to improve both your health and finances by identifying small progress steps.

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