Iowa State University Extension in Lucas County
News from Lucas County Extension
Wanted:
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Lucas County Office Assistant---Part-time position.
Wow!! Words on Wellness
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
February is Heart Month and one aspect of healthy
eating for the heart is limiting salt and sodium
intake.
Iowa Tax Credits for Families
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
Iowa Tax Law includes tax credits to help families. The Tuition and Textbook Credit has no income restrictions and can result in an Iowa Tax Credit of up to $250 per student in grades K-12. Parents of children age 3-5 may be eligible for the Early Childhood Development Credit.
Help Children Get Enough Sleep
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
“If you think one hour less sleep for kids shouldn’t make much difference, you will be interested to learn how it can impact them,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald talk about reasons kids need to get enough sleep and how much is needed for each age.
25th Annual Weakland Youth Rabbit Classic
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Join many youth in participating in the 25th Annual Weakland Youth Rabbit Classic on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Help prepare yourself for our county fair or even the Iowa State Fair.
When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 12/29/2011)
“Brothers and sisters spending too much time indoors this winter can result in sibling arguments and fights,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald offers some tips to help parents cope with sibling conflict.
Region 19 Ag Newsletter
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
This newsletter is full of information on how to cool stored grain, private pesticide training dates, eastern Iowa forage prices, 4-H/FFA beef weigh-in dates, and much, much more.
4-H Enrollments for New and Returning Families
(Posted on 10/26/2011)
4-H is continually changing each year to help better serve our 4-H members and families, and this year is no exception. 4-H enrollments will now only be available online. Here are some wonderful help sheets to guide you through the process. We are also offering many different 4-H online training dates, either as a group or one on one.
Harvest Crop Insurance Reminder Checklist
(Posted on 10/19/2011)
Always practice good communication skills with your crop insurance agent. Consider these reminders to maximize your potential indemnity payment.
2012 Nutrition Calendar--Healthy and Homemade
(Posted on 10/19/2011)
The 2012 Nutrition Calendar is now available.
What’s Inside:
Recipes & links to cooking videos, make ahead money saving tips,
recipe cost per serving information, calendar to track fitnes,s and
menu ideas.
Events