Fayette County News

logo 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.

Awards Program 2009 Awards Program  
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
The Fayette County annual 4-H Awards Program was held on November 15 at the Maynard Community Hall. Awards were distributed from the October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 4-H year. Ice cream sundaes were served following the program.

winter corn 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.

powerpay Paying Off Debt with PowerPay  
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
PowerPay is a confidential and free computer analysis that shows how much interest and time can be saved by making “power payments.” Learn more about how PowerPay can help you create a plan to manage your debt.

corn 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.

trout run 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.

traditions Livewire Council Visits Traditions Assisted Living  
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Members of the Fayette County Livewire Council assisted the residents at Traditions Assisted Living in West Union by carving jack-o-lanterns which were used as decorations to prepare for Halloween.

beef Market Beef Weigh-in  
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
The 4-H & FFA Market Beef Weigh-in will be held on Saturday, December 19 from 8-11 am in the round barn at the Fayette County Fairgrounds.

snowmen 4-H Project Workshop  
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Saturday, November 28 members of the County 4-H Council and adult volunteers will hold a Project Workshop for youth 4th grade and older. You do not need to be in 4-H to join the fun so invite a friend!

White House Citizenship Club Meeting  
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
The next citizenship club meeting will be Sunday, November 22 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Fayette County Extension Office.

Erin Women Learn to Polish their Finances   
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Erin Ludwig, Family Resource Management Program Specialist presented “Polishing Your Personal Finances” in a break out session at the Second Annual Women’s Leadership Summit in Decorah in October.

calendar 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.

Budget Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

spray ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates  
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Updates on the latest crop production products and recommendations are the featured topics of the 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Update Series. Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension.

Ricochet Ricochet Program at Starmont  
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
7th and 8th grade students from Starmont Community School are once again participating in the Ricochet Program.

uiuparade UIU Homecoming Parade  
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Members of the Fayette County 4-H program and Fayette County 4-H Council participated in the 2009 Upper Iowa University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, September 26.

council Fayette County 4-H'ers Attend Regional Conference  
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
Over 80 area 4-H County Council members attended a regional 4-H leadership conference in Decorah on September 20.

Helen Halstead Helen Halstead Inducted Into 4-H Hall of Fame  
(Posted on 9/16/2009)
Helen Halstead, West Union was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame during the Iowa State Fair.

fair days 2010 Fayette County Fair Dates   
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
The 157th Fayette County Fair will be July 27-July 31 in West Union.

Cookbook Committee 4-H Cookbooks Have Arrived!  
(Posted on 2/20/2009)
"What's for dinner?" Fayette County 4-H can help answer that question with the new 4-H cookbook! Joan Boleyn, Peg Sparrgrove, Jen Schmitt and Michele Kelly, cookbook committee members, are proud to announce that the cookbooks have arrived!

4-H Message What is 4-H?  
(Posted on 9/23/2008)
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

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