The Troy Good Homemakers 4-H Club recently elected 2010 officers
(Posted on 2/5/2010)
Troy Good Homemakers 4-H Club recently elected their 2010 officers. For information on joining the Troy Good Homemakers or any local 4-H activity, contact the Monroe County Extension Office, 641-932-5612

Cornbelt Conference Returns with Fresh Topics to Bring Profit to Cow-calf Businesses
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
The 39th annual Cornbelt Cow-Calf Conference - the largest such conference of its kind in the state - provides producers with the opportunity to learn and share ideas that will help make the cow-calf business profitable and competitive on a long-term basis. This year's confernce is Saturday, February 27, 2010, staring at 9:30 a.m. at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

Improve Your 2010 Pasture Management
(Posted on 1/26/2010)
A series of forage management workshops, sponsored by the Southern Iowa Forage and Livestock Committee, the Iowa Beef Center-Iowa State University Extension; the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Iowa Forage and Grasslands Council are being scheduled.

What About Jel
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
The JEL group (just eliminate lies) from the Albia Community High School participated in the Great American Smoke Out putting white cups in the High School Football fence that spelled out ACHS Smoke Free.

Budget Basics Online Course Offered
(Posted on 12/8/2009)
Budget Basics is an online course to enhance financial management skills.

Cell Phone Collection Drive in Albia
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families. Monroe County 4-H members are asking Monroe County residents to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phone.

TALKIN' TOBACCO
(Posted on 10/2/2009)
The Monroe County Tobacco Coalition is publishing a quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is prepared by Autumn Denato, Monroe County Tobacco Coordinator assistant.

New Publications Help Iowans Prepare for Winter With Low-Cost, Simple Changes
(Posted on 9/25/2009)
As summer winds down, fall eases in and winter looms ahead, Iowans can turn to four Iowa Energy Center publications for tips on how they can cut costs and increase efficiencies for their home energy usage.

Monroe County Fishing Club held its First Meeting
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
The first fall outing for the Monroe County Fishing Club was recently held.

John & Lois Knowles are Monroe County's 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees
(Posted on 8/13/2009)
John and Lois Knowles of Monroe County will be inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 23.

JEL Members on the Move
(Posted on 4/6/2009)
Recently these five high school students witht the ACHS JEL (Just Eliminate Lies) Chapter received TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) training and became certified to present this outstanding program sponsored by the American Lung Association.

The Growing Green 2010 Garden Calendars Are Now Available
(Posted on 4/3/2009)
Iowa State University Extension now has available a horticulture tool that help any gardener be more earth-friendly.

Save Money, Eat Healthy
(Posted on 1/20/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hostged by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

Early Learning Webinar Website
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Acreage Newsletter
(Posted on 1/2/2009)
A monthly newsletter for rural residents highlighting timely topics on country living.

Join 4-H Now
(Posted on 9/16/2008)
The Monroe County 4-H Program is in full swing for enrolling for the 2009-2010 year! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity for your child and your entire family!

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saing convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 3/23/2007)
This web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.

Considering Iowa State University for your College Education?
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
What's your dream? At Iowa State University, you will have the opportunity to pursue your career dreams while you're meeting people from all over the world, participating in clubs and organizations you didn't know existed, and enjoying the excitement of a Big 12 College Campus.

Who Ya Gonna Call? AnswerLine
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
Families Extension Answer Line is a program of Iowa State University Extenison, providing information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.