County News

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.

April 30, 2009

In Times of Economic Stress newsreleases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

April 28, 2009

Managing Tough Times news releases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

February 12, 2009

Click on the links below to view new fact sheets in the Managing Tough Times series.

January 26, 2009

Tips from ISU Extension and extension.org. Check out these web sites.

January 15, 2009

Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

January 14, 2005

Previous 'Inside Grundy County' Columns

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