Monona County News

pen Extension Tip of the Week  
(Posted on 1/18/2008)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) is a feature that can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips, sent weekly, will be brief and timely, covering a variety of topics.

ddl Extension Offers Dynamic Course for Dynamic Leaders  
(Posted on 11/29/2007)
- a program series starting in January 2008 and held in various locations in Monona County that focuses on building individual leadership skills and applying those skills in a community setting.

Tufts' 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development  
(Posted on 11/1/2007)
The Tufts' 4-H study of positive youth development found that youth involved in high-quality, structured programs during out-of-school time are more likely to experience positive youth development.

150th ISU Extension Sesquicentennial Service Project  
(Posted on 9/14/2007)
Monona County celebrated ISU Sesquicentennial with display of agriculture at the new ag building at the Monona County Museum.

ricochet Thirty-five Monona Middle School Youth Take Extreme Leadership Adventure  
(Posted on 5/1/2007)
Monona County youth learn that leadership involves skills and attitudes in working together.

5 Teach Your Pre-schooler About Spending & Saving  
(Posted on 3/29/2007)
Thrive by FiveTM: Teaching Your Preschooler About Spending and Saving--free activities and other resources for parents who want to encourage healthy attitudes about money in young children.

banner Newsletter Launched for Community Economic Development  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
ISU Extension Community and Economic Development launches a new quarterly publication to assist Iowa leaders with information to help their communities advance with the times.

corn Distillers Grains Newsletter  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
Iowa State University Extension offers a newsletter on distillers grains.

fact ISU . . . "It's a Fact!"  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
For a brief overview of Iowa State University check out our link to "It's a Fact!" or stop by the Ida County Extension Office.

cy Iowa State Offers Programs and Activities for Youth Pre K-12  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
If you are looking for programs and activities designed with your children in mind you have come to the right place. Check out these summer and continuous events offered by ISU.

garden Spring is Here! It's Time to Think About Your Yard & Garden.  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
For research-based information to help you with your yard and garden decision-making check out these helpful links we have created.

lady eXtension's "Financial Security for All" Web site Launched  
(Posted on 3/28/2007)
Check out eXtension’s new Financial Security for All Web site to find information on attaining personal financial security.

Answer Line Iowa State's Answer Line Fields 'Need to Know Now' Questions  
(Posted on 3/13/2007)
Consumers can get answers to home and family questions that they "need to know now."

ethanol Maintaining Iowa's leadership in the bioeconomy  
(Posted on 11/21/2006)
ISU Extension connects Iowans and businesses willing to take leadership in the bioeconomy.

barn quilt Barn Restoration Inspires 4-H Projects Across Iowa  
(Posted on 9/8/2006)
Iowa barns capture the imagination of 4-H youth who help record history and turn nostalgia into local pride and economic growth.

nutrition Eat to Compete!  
(Posted on 4/24/2006)
Visit ISU Extension's Sport Nutrition web site for up-to-date information on the role of nutrition in physical performance.

Farm Safety PROGRESSIVE AGRICULTURE SAFETY DAYS AT MAPLE VALLEY ELEMENTARY  
(Posted on 4/14/2006)
ISU Extension works with Community partners to teach farm and home safety at Maple Valley School

PTC "Powerful Tools for Caregivers"  
(Posted on 4/14/2006)
Anyone who has helped provide care for another person understands the challenges and rewards that caregiving creates.

crop 2007 ISU Crop Performance Results  
(Posted on 1/11/2006)
Crop Performance evaluations in soybeans, corn, and alfalfa are now available from Iowa State University.

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