County News

Extension Parenting Programs
Parenting Programs in Central Iowa this April
March 29, 2013

Great Beginnings for Families will have sessions beginning this April in Waukee and Perry.  Stregthening Families will be held in Perry this April.

Just in Time Parenting
Just in Time Parenting - Answers at the Click of a Mouse
March 21, 2013

In honor of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week, March 24 – 30, Joy Rouse, Families Program Specialist, highlights one of our programs, Just in Time Parenting.

Crop Marketing Strategies
Monthly Newsletter
March 15, 2013

NEW: Consider Spring and Summer Price Rallies for Selling Insurance Bushels 

Webinar Offers Tips on Teaching Children Appropriate Behavior
March 14, 2013

Parents have choices about ways to guide and discipline their children. In March, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sponsoring an interactive webinar for parents and grandparents with tips on using love and limits to teach children to be respectful and responsible.

JUNTOS
Juntos Together for a Better Education
March 8, 2013

A two-day facilitator training to increase Latino youth's abilities to succeed in high school, discover the benefits of higher education, and become aware of how to attain a college education will be held April 9 and 10.

Crop Insurance
Crop Insurance UPDATES
March 8, 2013

NEW:  Pre-Harvest Marketing with Revenue Protection

Climbing wall participant
The Adventure Learning Center offers exciting Summer programs
February 27, 2013

Central Iowa's premier experiential education organization has created innovative Summer day camps for Middle and High School students.

Government Farm Programs
Government Farm Program
February 7, 2013

DCP and ACRE Sign-up for 2013 Underway

Farmland Leasing
Flexible Cash Farm Leases
December 20, 2012

Flexible Cash Farm Leases that Work

teens
New Website Addresses Teen Concerns, Questions
December 1, 2012

A new blog-style website for Iowa teens focusing on a variety of health issues.  Resources and topics addressed on the IAMincontrol website include alcohol, tobacco and drugs, body image, bullying and suicide, fitness and nutrition, life skills, social circle, and teen pregnancy and sexual health.

Grain Contracts
Grain Contracts
October 29, 2012

Timely Topics related to various Grain Contracts

parenting your teen
Parenting Your Teen: Keep the Communication Going
October 1, 2012

Keeping communication going between parents and teens can be tough for any family at times. But hang in there — parents make a difference in the lives of their teen by providing guidance and support. Joy Rouse, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers principles for parenting teens.

Help Children Get Enough Sleep
May 2, 2012

Children who lose even one hour of sleep have difficult memorizing, concentrating, organizing and focusing on tasks.

Information for Pesticide Applicators and Manure Applicators
September 20, 2011

Looking for information on how to re-certify as a Pesticide Applicator or Manure Applicator? Quick links to get you to the right place for important information.

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