County News

June 6, 2013

The Grundy County Extension and Outreach Office will be offering a babysitting clinic.

June 5, 2013

ISU Extension Specialists emphasize crop production issues in a late start to the season during the Annual Spring Field Day at the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.

June 5, 2013

The Jennie Bakker Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest will be on July 23 at the Grundy County Fair.  The contest began at teh 2011 Fair to honor the memory of Jennie Bakker, organizer and superintendent of the Open Class Division at teh fair for many years.

June 5, 2013

Clover Pony and Clover Pets have been added to fair this year.  Check out to see what it is all about.

June 5, 2013

Exhibit in the open class!  Mark your clanedars for the 2013 Grundy County Fair planned for Monday, July 22nd - Saturday, July 27th.

April 10, 2013

Weekly Family Finance Column by Brenda Schmitt, Family Finance Specialist

March 19, 2013

Weekly Family Finance Column by Brenda Schmitt, Family Finance Specialist.

March 12, 2013

Weekly Family Finance Column by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Specialist

February 21, 2013

A new year brings to mind hope for a fresh start as well as the promise of spring.  It's a good time to clear away clutter--in the home and in the workplace--and simplify life, says Nancy Clark, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

February 21, 2013

Whether first child, middle child or youngest, each child responds differently, with his or her own needs. That’s why parenting seems to require “on the job” training. An Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialist recommends two research-based resources that can help answer parents’ questions about rearing their children.

October 16, 2012

Entomologist at Iowa State University have confirmed that Scott County has the first breeding infestation of brown marmorated stink bugs reported in Iowa.

September 17, 2012

"Students and parents paying college expenses need to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs," says Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Finance Program Specialist.

August 29, 2012

A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats.  The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly.

October 5, 2011

ISU Extension Family Life Specialist have a monthly 'Dare To Excel' Newsletter for parents - Creating home environments that help kids succeed at school.

May 3, 2011

'Crop Chat' Newsletter by Terry Basol, ISU Extension Field Agronomist. Click on the link to view monthly newsletter.

November 1, 2010

Hotline callers are greeted by well-prepared and friendly staff with experience in counseling.

October 27, 2010

Hay Price by Steve Barnhart, Professor of Agronomy-Forges Extension, Iowa State University.

September 14, 2010

'Words on Wellness' a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness.

October 29, 2009

The 2012 Barn Quilts of Grundy County Calendar are available to purchase.

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