Ringgold County News

mudslide 2012 5th & 6th Grade 4-H Junior Camp  
(Posted on 3/27/2012)
Great New Friends! Great Leadership Opportunities! Great Campfires! Great New experiences Climbing and Messing in the Creek! What could be this Great?.Area Junior 5th & 6th Grade Camp Register Now for Camp, June 10-13 at the State 4-H Camping Center!

farmequipment 2012 Custom Rate Sheet Available  
(Posted on 3/7/2012)
Many individuals that provide custom work for others look to ISU Extension and Outreach for help with figuring a fair price to charge for their labor. Information is found on the publication referred to as "Custom Rate Sheet."

midlife Mid Life & Beyond: The Whole Picture  
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
IF people of all generations work together, we can have a better community. And, by working on making our community better, we can help individuals have a good life.

hay 2012 Hay Prices Update  
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured price information for these market outlets. Auctions were chosen to reflect prices across Iowa. Other nearby auctions may exist. No endorsement of the listed auctions is intended.

heart Words On Wellness - Your Connection to Nutrition and Fitness  
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
“Words on Wellness" is 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 into daily living for you and your family.

Opting Out of Prescreened Offers  
(Posted on 1/25/2011)
Companies may solicit new credit card accounts and insurance policies using prescreening to identify potential customers for products they offer. If your mailbox is overflowing with this kind of excess mail there is a solution.

Hensley Local ISU Extension Staff Trained to Deliver Nutrition and Health Programs  
(Posted on 1/25/2011)
Judy Hensley, Ringgold County Program Coordinator, at your service! She has been trained to teach a variety of nutrition and health programs.

cloverpath Region 18 4H Story  
(Posted on 12/2/2010)
One of the bright spots in rural southwest Iowa’s current economic outlook is the impact Iowa’s largest youth organization, 4-H, is having in stopping the “brain drain.”

do not call Telemarketers--You Don't Have to Listen to Them!  
(Posted on 7/30/2010)
Are you still getting telemarketing sales calls you don't want? The Federal Government created the "Do Not Call" registry to make it easier and more efficient for you to reduce the number of unwanted calls you receive.
CELL PHONE NUMBERS ARE BEING RELEASED TO TELEMARKETING COMPANIES ALSO.

Credit Report / Credit Score: WhyYou Need to Know This Info!  
(Posted on 7/30/2010)
Credit reports and scores are a guide that impacts your ability to qualify for consumer loans, mortgages, rental property, employment, and insurance. The cost of using credit rises if your report contains negative information.

Free On-line Course for Taking Control of Your Money  
(Posted on 7/30/2010)
Free On-line Course for Taking Control of Your Money!
Don’t let money-or lack of it-control YOU! ISU Extension’s free web course offers tools and strategies to help you take control of your money.

Early Learning Early Learning Webinars Available  
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

clematis All-Iowa Hort Expo set for March 19 & 20, 2010  
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society (ISHS) will sponsor the All-Iowa Horticulture Exposition II (Expo) on March 19-20, 2010 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

Keep Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times  
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Iowa State University research on strong marriages suggests that men and women truly can vary in the ways they handle highly stressful times. “Don’t give up on your spouse because he or she acts differently than you. Instead, look at the many ways that differences can strengthen your relationship,” says Donna K. Donald, Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist. “You can use the differences in your couple relationship to help you handle stressful times.”

Take Long-term View for Teaching Children to be Responsible  
(Posted on 9/7/2005)
Parents want their children to learn to take care of their basic needs, to be responsible.

children playing Child Care Plays Key Role in Iowa's Economy  
(Posted on 7/29/2005)
Iowa's employers and workforce depend on the services that child care providers offer to families with young children.

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