Howard County News

Sowbridge Education Series Continues  
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
A distance education program begins its third year for swine producers.

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.

Savings Energy and Saving Money  
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Kill A Watt meters are available for people to check appliances for energy saving.

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!

Asian Lady Beetle Ladybugs Everywhere!  
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
They seem to be everywhere in the fall, red ladybugs clinging to every outdoor surface and finding their way into your home. What are they and what can you do about them?

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 Improve Money Management Skills Online with "Budget Basics"  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series in November. 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.

Commercial Ag Weed and Plant Disease Course Set for November 18  
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
Commercial pesticide applicators iin Categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10 has a continuing education course on November 18.

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......

ISU Extension Announces Regional Staff  
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
The regional staff for ISU Extension has been announced.

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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