Iowa County News

2012 Master Gardeners Scholarship  
(Posted on 1/16/2012)
The Iowa County Master Gardeners are offering a $500 scholarship to a deserving Iowa County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree from a college or university in the state of Iowa.

4-H Newsletters  
(Posted on 11/15/2011)
4-H Family Newsletters

2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Courses  
(Posted on 10/26/2011)
2011-2012 PCIC Dates for Benton, Buchanan, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn, Poweshiek,Tama and Washington Counties.

2011 Stakeholders Report  
(Posted on 10/21/2011)

Look for the Science of Parenting Blog and Podcast  
(Posted on 9/28/2011)
ISU Extension and Outreach offeres the Science of Parenting, research-based parenting advice and resources from experts at Iowa State and across the country.

Words on Wellness Newsletter  
(Posted on 8/24/2011)
The Words on Wellness newsletter is a monthly newsletter written and prepared by Renee Sweers, a Nutrition and Health Field Program Specialist.

Crop Minute  
(Posted on 5/18/2011)
Hear valuable crop information in just one minute!

4-H Family Newsletters  
(Posted on 4/25/2011)

2011 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey  
(Posted on 3/10/2011)
2011 Iowa Farm
Custom Rate Survey
Ag Decision Maker
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm
business, or perform custom work for others. Others rent machinery or perform other services. The information contained in the 2011 Custom Rate Survey is based on survey responses from 179 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

Iowa State University Holidays  
(Posted on 11/12/2010)
The following is a list of Iowa State University Holidays.
The Iowa County Extension Office will be closed on these days.

Ag Newsletters  
(Posted on 6/22/2010)

Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing   
(Posted on 3/9/2010)
Anyone needing to attend annual training or testing options can find information here. You may also check the Iowa Department of Ag and Land Stewardship website for a complete pesticide testing schedule.

eXtension Just in Time Parenting  
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
A national extension Web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

precision ag 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.

socket/plug pic 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.

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

publication cover page Make Healthy Meals in a Hurry  
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
"Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is a new publication designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

lady with earbud phone Hotlines Link Public with Resources, Answers  
(Posted on 2/15/2008)
Toll-free hotlines connect Iowans with resources and answers on a variety of topics including legal, family, teenage, health and gambling. Iowa Concern website contains link with online "live help".

Program Builder  
(Posted on 2/4/2005)
Program Builder is a web-based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

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