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Bill Arndorfer, Extension Education Director, Bi-Weekly News Column

 "Inside Grundy County" by Bill Arndorfer, Grundy County Extension Education Director.

 

Bill's bi-weekly column appears in the "Conrad Record", "Grundy Register", "Parkersburg Eclipse" and "Reinbeck Courier".

 

2004 "Inside Grundy County" Columns

• December 10, 2004 - Iowa State Answer Line
• December 22, 2004 - Are Poinsettias Poisonous?

2005 "Inside Grundy County" Columns

• January 7, 2005 - Safe Driving Tips
• January 21, 2005 - Pruning Trees
• February 3, 2005 - Surf (visit) The New Website For Grundy County Extension
• February 18, 2005 - Planning Your Garden
• March 4, 2005 - Discouraging Problem Animals
• March 18, 2005 - 2005 Growing Season
• April 1, 2005 - Asian Lady Bug/Crab Grass
• April 15, 2005 - Identity Theft/Social Security Number
• April 29, 2005 - Asian Soybean Rust Spores Into Iowa
• May 13, 2005 - Damage to Trees, Perennials & Crops From the Freezing Temperatures
• May 27, 2005 - What If You Didn't Mow Your Road Ditches This Year?
• June 10, 2005 - Composting
• June 24, 2005 - Ants
• July 8, 2005 - Accidental Invader
• July 22, 2005 - Sun Safety
• August 5, 2005 - Improve the Condition of your Lawn
• August 19, 2005 - Plants Well Suited to Late Summer & Fall Planting and Basic Planting Tips
• September 2, 2005 - ISU Needs Assessment Survey
• September 16, 2005 - Fall Safety Reminders
• September 30, 2005 - Save Energy In Your Home
• October 14, 2005 - Preparing For Next Years Crop
• October 28, 2005 - Tips To Reduce Your Home Heating Bill This Winter
• November 11, 2005 - Extension Week
• November 23, 2005 - The Search For That "Perfect" Christmas Tree
• December 9, 2005 - Winter Driving Preparation Tips
• December 22, 2005 - Protect Your Privacy

2006 "Inside Grundy County" Columns

• January 6, 2006 - Lighten Up Iowa
• January 20, 2006 - What Does The Word "Biennial" Really Refer To?
• February 3, 2006 - Starting Seedlings Indoors
• February 17, 2006 - Have Cabin Fever? Then Complete Your Pruning Chores
• March 3, 2006 - Inquiries About Termite Infested Mulch
• March 17, 2006 - National Agriculture Week
• March 31, 2006 - What Do I Need To Do To Prepare My Lawn For This Growing Season?
• April 14, 2006 - Have You Noticed Your Conifer (evergreen) Needles Turning Brown?
• April 28, 2006 - Ways To Prevent Plant Disease
• May 12, 2006 - Radon Gas
• May 26, 2006 - Before Mowing Road Ditches
• June 9, 2006 - Cleaning Your Spray Equipment Properly
• June 23, 2006 - Dry Weather Has Caused Many Lawns To Take On That Mid Summer Look
• July 7, 2006 - Fair & Sunscreen
• July 21, 2006 - Tomato Problems & Digger Wasps
• August 4, 2006 - Sphinx Moth & When To Harvest Melons
• August 18, 2006 - Points To Keep In Mind As We Enter Late Summer
• September 1, 2006 - Ash Staminate Flower Gall
• September 15, 2006 - Think Safety This Harvest Season!
• September 29, 2006 - With The Arrival Of Fall, A Few Lawn Care Reminders
• October 13, 2006 - Applying Anhydrous Ammonia This Fall?
• October 27, 2006 - Summary Of Extension Activities For The Year
• November 10, 2006 - What's Happening In Grundy County Extension
• November 22, 2006 - Selecting A Fresh Christmas Tree
• December 8, 2006 - Childhood Obesity
• December 22, 2006 - Identity Theft

2007 "Inside Grundy County" Columns

• January 5, 2007 - Emerald Ash Borer
• January 19, 2007 - Sidewalk Deicers
• February 2, 2007 - Pruning Trees & Shrubs
• February 16, 2007 - Starting Your Garden Inside
• February 26, 2007 - Tree Damage From Ice & Snow Storm
• March 2, 2007 - Resources Available Through ISU Extension To Help Answer Questions After The Recent Storms
• March 16, 2007 - How Sedentary Our Lifestyles Are Becoming For A Variety Of Reasons
• March 30, 2007 - Time To Apply Fertilizer
• April 13, 2007 - The Recent Cold Weather What It May Have Done To Flowers and Shrubs
• April 27, 2007 - "Farm Safety" Day Camp
• May 14, 2007 - "Spring Is Here and The Grass Is Growing Rapidly"
• May 25, 2007 - "The Summer Grilling Season Is Here"
• June 8, 2007 - "Earwigs"
• June 22, 2007 - "Degree Days"
• July 6, 2007 - "Lightning Bugs"
• July 20, 2007 - "Safety Tips for Farmers When Severe Weather Occurs"
• August 3, 2007 - "Fungal Disease Called Apple Scab"
• August 17, 2007 - "Sap Beetle"
• August 31, 2007 - "Tree and Plant Questions"
• September 14, 2007 - "Where Did All These Mosquitoes Come From?"
• September 28, 2007 - "Lodged Corn On Your Farm"
• October 12, 2007 - "Needle Loss on Your Evergreens
• October 26, 2007 - "Save Energy & Utilize Practices That Are More Environmentally Friendly"
• November 9, 2007 - "Preparing Your Garden and Roses For Next Year"
• November 19, 2007 - "Selecting A Fresh Christmas Tree"
• December 10, 2007 - "Traveling With Children During The Holiday Season"
• December 21, 2007 - "The Holiday Season Is Filled With All Kinds Of Holiday Plants"
• 2008 "Inside Grundy County" Columns
• January 4, 2008 - "Lighten Up Iowa"
• January 18, 2008 - "Climate Changes"
• February 1, 2008 - "Saving For Retirement"
• February 15, 2008 - "Consider Sharing Machinery or Labor With a Friend, Relative or Neighbor"
• February 29, 2008 - "Attract or Discourage Birds By Altering The Surrounding Environment"
• March 14, 2008 - "Pruning Your Trees"
• March 28, 2008 - "Preventing Crabgrass Infestations In Lawns"
• April 11, 2008 - "Ticks"
• April 25, 2008 - "Impact Dads Can Have On The Lives Of Their Children"

Author: Brenda Everts Date: 5/9/2008