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FREE Income Tax Preparation Services Offered in Marengo
(Posted on 2/2/2010)
Need tax help? VITA is offering free tax preparation services for basic tax returns.

2010 Non-Profit Management Academy
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
The 2010 Non-Profit Management Academy series, a comprehensive educational program for the non profit sector, is now taking registrations for programs offered March through December 2010.

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Test Help Sessions
(Posted on 1/29/2010)
Two training sessions designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in SE Iowa.

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ISU Extension Employment Opportunity
(Posted on 1/29/2010)
Iowa & Keokuk County Extension is seeking a qualified person to provide leadership and management to programs in Region 15. Applications are due to the Johnson County Extension Office by 5 p.m. February 19.

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops
(Posted on 1/29/2010)
Iowa State University Extension will offer a three-hour manure applicator certification workshop for dry manure operators on six different dates and locations in February 2010.

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Getting the Most from your Firewood
(Posted on 1/29/2010)
ISU Extension Ag Engineering Specialist Greg Brenneman gives tips on getting the most from your firewood.

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Spring 2010 Commercial Pesticide Applicator CIC Courses
(Posted on 1/29/2010)
Continuing Instructional Courses will be available this spring at the Iowa County Extension Office.

Interactive Risk Management Workshops for Pork Producers Set for Mid-February - Feb. 19 in Washington, IA
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
Iowa pork producers are invited to attend one of four workshops focusing on risk management education and decision making tools scheduled for next month in northern and eastern Iowa.

IHSA Hampshire Ewe Lamb Award
(Posted on 1/21/2010)
In order to promote Hampshires as a youth project in 4-H, the Iowa Hampshire Sheep Association is offering an ewe lamb award. Deadline for applying is March 1.

Annie’s Project: Education for Farm Women
(Posted on 1/14/2010)
Farming is a complex business. More and more farm women are becoming active business partners in their operation. Annie’s Project helps farm women learn more about managing today’s agricultural technology and becoming an effective farm business partner.

2010 Ag Economy & Grain Market Outlook Program
(Posted on 1/11/2010)
The 2010 Ag Economy & Grain Market Outlook Program will be offered on Wednesday, February 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hills Community Center in Hills, IA.

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Continuing instruction course (CIC) programs for private pesticide applicator recertification will be held in and around Iowa County this winter.

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Extension on Video
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
An exciting new video site is now available! Watch Extension in action - both locally and throughout the state.

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2009 Iowa County Fair in Pictures
(Posted on 7/22/2009)
Remember the smiles and the fun at the Iowa County Fair. Relive your "Voyage to Greatness" July 9-12, 2009!

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What Are Your Appliances Costing You?
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
Did you ever wonder how much energy a specific appliance in your home uses? Check out an Electricity Usage Meter for free from the Extension Office and find out!

Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
ISU offers advice and tools to manage money through tough times.

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Iowa Concern Hotline Available
(Posted on 12/3/2008)
Have financial questions? Facing legal issues? Turn to Iowa Concern hotline for this and more.

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SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
(Posted on 8/24/2006)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rural renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system.

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