Grundy County News

Gifts From The Heart and Straight From Your Kitchen...or From ISU Extension!  
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
As the holiday season approaches, unleash your creativity and consider giving some gifts from your kitchen.

Feedlot Forum  
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
A Feedlot Forum is being held on December 8th in Charles City. This formum is part of the winter feedlot series being held in several locations around the state in December and January.

Can SNP Panels Lead The Beef Industry Forward?  
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa Beef Center Seedstock Conference in Ames on December 10th.

Rod Hamer Inside Grundy County - By Rod Hamer  
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Iowa State University Extension Is ALIVE and WELL in Grundy County.

72 Early Learning Webinars  
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Managing Tough Times-Reverse Mortgages  
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Reverse mortgages are loans available to qualifying home owners who are 62 years of age or older.

Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season  
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Are you going in the holiday season, frustrated with your finances and wanting to get in control of your money?

Paying Off Debt the PowerPay Way!  
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The PowerPay system can help consumers create a plan to manage their debt.

Monthly Extension Energy Tips   
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Monthly Extension Energy Tips.

59 2010 Barn Quilts of Grundy County Calendar  
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
The 2010 Barn Quilts of Grundy County Calendar is now available!

Healthy Holiday Recipe Hints  
(Posted on 10/28/2009)
This year when you serve pumpkin pie, make it a "lighter version".

Teaching Cleaning  
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Have children been taught HOW to work around the home.

Money For Life  
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
"Money For Life" is a by-monthly newsletter.

Annual Report To The Citizens of Grundy County-2009 Stakeholders Report  
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Grundy County.

Reward or Punish?  
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
We often hear of using rewards to get kids to stop doing something.

Fall Has Arivied! Use Your Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safely  
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
Delightful smells coming from your slow cooker, more commonly known as a crock pot.

Inside Grundy County  
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
Previous "Inside Grundy County" columns by Bill Arndorfer, former Grundy County Extension Education Director.

100 4-H Calendar of Events for 2009  
(Posted on 9/15/2009)
If you are in 4-H, check this out. List of 4-H Calendar of Events for 2009. You don't want to miss a deadline, weigh in or a meeting.

Pest Control Operators  
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
Grundy County Extension will be holding Pest Control Operators CIC for commercial pesticide operators on December 2nd.

Fumigation CIC  
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
Grundy County Extension will host the Fumingation CIC for commercial pesticide applicators on December 1st.

27 Living With Your Teenager  
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Being parents of teenagers is not for the faint hearted. But knowing what to expect makes parenting easier. Donna Andrusyk, Iowa State University Extension Family Life Field Specialist, invites you to check out the newly revised publication series - Living With Your Teenager. It focuses on understanding emotional and physical changes, changes in thinking and the changing parent-child relationship.

clover 4-H Newsletter  
(Posted on 5/12/2009)
Monthly newsletter to 4-H families.

Keep Your Marriage Strong In Stressful Times  
(Posted on 5/8/2009)
When money gets tight, a couple's relationship can be stretched-and stressed-as well.

In Times of Economic Stress  
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
In Times of Economic Stress newsreleases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

Strawberries-A Tasty Spring Time Treat!  
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
The strawberry is the most popular berry in the United States. And strawberries offer great nutrition while being low in calories.

Extension to Families At Work...At Home  
(Posted on 4/17/2009)
Families Newsletter.....Click below to view newsletter.

sses Spend Smart. Eat Smart.  
(Posted on 2/23/2009)
Are you spending more and more on food and ending up with less and less?

Managing Tough Times  
(Posted on 2/12/2009)
Click on the links below to view new fact sheets in the Managing Tough Times series.

Managing Tough Times  
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
Tips from ISU Extension and extension.org. Check out these web sites.

sses Food Savings Website  
(Posted on 1/15/2009)
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

Managing Tough Times  
(Posted on 10/19/2008)
Managing Tough Times news releases by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist.

Attitude Is Key To Enjoying Life  
(Posted on 2/1/2008)
No one know the reason that some families struggle while others seem to thrive.

Plan For Happy Traveling With Children  
(Posted on 10/16/2007)
Some people say children and car trips do not mix. However, for most families, car travel is part of life.

ISU Extension to Families Website  
(Posted on 9/6/2007)
Need answers, check out the ISU Extension to Families Website

answer line ISU Answer Line  
(Posted on 8/23/2006)
The answer line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

2009 4-H State Fair Results  
(Posted on 8/15/2005)
Grundy County was well respresented at the State Fair in the areas of Livestock, Non-Livestock and Communications.

Barn Quilts of Grundy County Barn Quilts of Grundy County  
(Posted on 6/14/2005)
Quilt Blocks painted on barns in rural Grundy County.

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