Scott County News

Join 4-H 4-H Enrollment Deadline - on or before December 1st, 4:30 p.m.  
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Re-enrollment forms will be due to the Scott County Extension office on or before December 1st.

4-H Record Book Award Applications due September 30th  
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Now is the time to apply for County Awards! If you want to be considered for a county award in a project area the application is due September 30th.

Leaders - Merit and Excellence Awards are also due September 30th.

Pesticide Applicators Commercial Pesticide Applicators Continuing Instruction Courses  
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Scott County Extension will serve as a site for the upcoming Continuing Instructional Courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators.

Fair Upcoming 2010 Fairs  
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
The 2010 Mississippi Valley Fair will be held August 3 - 8. The 2010 Iowa State Fair will be held August 12 through 22.

4-H Clover Kids  
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
Clover Kids is a non-competitive program for five- through nine-year-olds that allows children to learn social, life and personal skills through hands-on activities.

Youth Development Academy  
(Posted on 7/30/2009)
Comprehensive training for adults who work with youth in an out of school setting.

The Garden Growers  
(Posted on 4/30/2009)
ISU Scott County Extension is pleased to announce its new program - The Garden Growers.

COOL Country of Origin Labeling  
(Posted on 11/5/2008)
New requirements for 4-H member with COOL

EFNEP Logo EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program  
(Posted on 1/22/2008)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family Nutrition Program (FNP) are nutrition education programs for low-income families offered by Iowa State University Extension.

New Iowa "Foreclosure Hotline"  
(Posted on 9/28/2007)
The Attorney General's Office urges Iowans to call the Iowa Mortgage Foreclosure Hotline if they ar at risk of losing their home to foreclosure. The Hotline may be able to help some Iowa borrowers find a way to avoid losing their homes.

IEC Home Energy Efficiency Information  
(Posted on 10/16/2006)
Do you need tips to help you deal with high home energy costs? ISU Extension in cooperation with the Iowa Energy Center now has a series of booklets available containing home energy efficiency information.

Food Guide Pyramid New Food Guide Pyramid  
(Posted on 4/21/2005)
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.

Consumer Protection: Free Credit Reports  
(Posted on 2/3/2005)
A credit report contains information on where you live, how you pay your bills, and whether you've been sued, arrested, or filed for bankruptcy. Because your credit report can have a major impact on your well-being, it is wise to review it annually to make sure it contains only accurate information.

calendar Financial Topics For A New Year  
(Posted on 12/22/2004)
Every year, the arrival of a new year and the beginning of “tax season” lead many people to think hard about their finances.

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