Howard County News

riceville clovers 4-H Clover Kids in Riceville  
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Riceville Clover Kids met in November for more fun and learning activities.

alumni 4-H Awards Program ....It's A Big Deal Around Here!  
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers were honored recently at a 4-H Awards Program.

  
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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.

QUILT 4H is Sew Much Fun  
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Local 4-H members were able to have SEW much fun making a quilt top.

corn ISU Extension Crop Clinic Scheduled for December 17  
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
The annual Iowa State University Extension Chickasaw/Floyd Crop Clinic for area producers will be held December 17 at the Raleigh Hill Country Club, Ionia. Speakers for the day are ISU Extension specialists Elwynn Taylor, Chad Hart and Brian Lang.

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.

woodworking group 2009 4-H'ers in Howard County Make the Cut in Woodworking  
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers had a great opportunity to learn and practice wookworking skills.

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.

meter How much energy are your appliances using?  
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Most of us only have a vague idea of how much electricity we use each month and almost no idea of how much electricity an individual appliance uses. Find out by checking out a Kill A Watt meter from the Iowa State University Extension office.

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.

Child Care Provider Training Offered On Line  
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Oneline learing for early childhood professions will be offered by way of a webinar.

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.

Cloverkids Cresco 4-H Clover Kids Get Heart Smart!  
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The Cresco 4-H Clover Kids met in Cresco and learn all about getting Heart Smart!

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.

Fall Has Arrived! Use Your Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safely  
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
It is a wonderful feeling to come home after a long day and have supper cooking in the slow cooker.

Overwintering Geraniums  
(Posted on 9/25/2009)
Planning to save Geraniums over the winter......

Region 4 ISU Extension Announces Regional Staff  
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
In April, Iowa State University announced a plan that would restructure ISU Extension and streamline the organization to address state budget cuts. Learn more about the team members currently serving Howard County.

barn Barn Quilts of Howard County  
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
Barn Quilts have arrived in Howard County wrapping the county in lots of warm colors for fall.

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