County News

Muscatine County Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale
April 16, 2013

Muscatine County Master Gardeners will hold a plant sale on Saturday, May 18, 2013, 8:00 a.m. until Noon.  Plants, gently used garden tools, garden books, pots, and garden art will also be offered for sale.  The plant sale will be held at the Muscatine Extension Office, 1514 Isett Avenue, Muscatine, Iowa.

Muscatine County Fair
April 15, 2013

The 2013 Muscatine County Fair will be happening on July 17 through July 21.  4-H and FFA exhibitors will be having their projects judged throughout the duration of the fair, along with other open-class events. 

Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training Offered in Muscatine County
January 18, 2013

Confinement site (private) manure applicator certification. Continuing education to maintain or begin certification as a confinement site manure applicator in Iowa. By attending the workshop, participants will learn about land application rules, manure agitation safety, and nutrient management issues

Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Dates are Available
November 29, 2012

Dates Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instructional Courses are available. Please check the Muscatine County Extension Calendar for the CIC's that will be held at the Muscatine County Extension Office.

2013 Commercial Manure Applicator Certification
November 29, 2012

2013 Commercial Manure Applicator Certification trainings are being held across the state. Muscatine County Extension will be offering the training.

Janice Walker-2012 4-H Hall of Fame Inductee
Muscatine County's 2012 Inductee into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
October 23, 2012

Muscatine County’s 2012 inductee into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame is Janice Walker of Nichols.

Muscatine County Extension Celebrates 100 Years of Extension
July 12, 2012

 Cathann Kress, ISU Vice President for Extension and Outreach will be at the Muscatine County Fair to made a special presentation at  the Muscatine County Fairgrounds in West Liberty.

In 1912, Muscatine County was the fifth county in Iowa to employ a county agent.   Since then the Muscatine County Extension office has helped carry out Iowa State University’s land-grant mission beyond campus.  Today we are working to be the university that best serves the citizens of Iowa.

Dare to Excel Newsletter for Parents
October 18, 2011

Creating home environments that help kids succed at school is the basis for the 'Dare to Excel' newsletter series. The newsletter is based on information in Partnering in Commnities and is based on the “Proven Parenting Practices” for helping children be

Words on Wellness News
September 28, 2011

Words on Wellness,” a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices i

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