Southeast Area News
Extension's Monthly Energy Tip (Posted on 7/3/2008)
As part of President Gregory Geoffroy and Vice President for Extension Jack Payne’s call for energy conservation education, we are providing energy conservation information. Iowa Storm, Tornado Victims Eligible for Disaster Relief (Posted on 7/2/2008)
Iowa Storm, Tornado Victims Eligible for Disaster Relief
- by Roger McEowen
As a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding in May and June, the IRS has declared that certain taxpayers who live or conduct business in forty-eight counties in Iowa are eligible for specified tax relief.
Floods of 2008 and Crop Concerns (Posted on 6/18/2008)
Floods of 2008 – Crop Concerns
This has been a very challenging season for crop producers, says Jim Fawcett, Iowa State University Extension Field Agronomist.
Check out this article and some links to more information!!!
Iowa Concern (Posted on 6/17/2008)
Extension offers resources to cope with flooding and other Iowa concerns. Safety of Flooded Garden Produce (Posted on 6/17/2008)
As a result of recent flooding, many questions have been raised about the safety of consuming produce from gardens that were under water. If floodwaters have covered a garden, some produce will be unsafe to eat.
Cornbelt Cow Calf Conference (Posted on 4/15/2008)
The 37th annual cornbelt cow-Calf conference was a success! Be sure to join us next year, you won't want to miss out on the latest tecnology and tecqniques!
Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings (Posted on 3/13/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education.
To learn more click on the above link or Logo.
STEM (Posted on 10/31/2007)
Over 200 students participated in this summers STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program. Southeast Iowa held programs in Iowa, Johnson, and Linn Counties. Gov. Chet Culver was in Linn County to announce a $200,000 one-year grant that will help develop a model for improving student learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Pictured L to R are Lois Hunt (Southeast Area Extension Education Director, Gov. Chet Culver, Janet Martin (Linn County Youth Field Specialist), Linda Bigley (Linn County Extension Education Director, and Gene Mohling (Iowa, Johnson, and Washington County Extension Education Director).
Have fun! Make friends! Join 4-H! (Posted on 9/10/2007)
Grow flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Learn how to take great photos and movies. Cook new and different foods.
Be part of a club. Citizens Advisory Council (Posted on 7/25/2007)
The Citizens Advisory Council members are appointed by the Vice President for Extension and Outreach at Iowa State University. The Council includes approximately 35 members, each serving a three-year term. The Citizens Advisory Council has been a key and consistent link between Extension Administration and the citizens of Iowa
Negotiating the Step-Parent Role (Posted on 7/11/2007)
Step-parents can feel like second class citizens. An important step to family harmony is for both the biological parent and the step-parent to work as a partnership.
Crop Newsletter Available (Posted on 6/19/2007)
The Integrated Crop Management Newsletter will keep you up-to-date on all the latest crop news during the growing season
Iowa State University Sesquicentennial Celebration (Posted on 5/9/2007)
Iowa State University is celebrating 150 years, kicking off with Veisha and continuing the celebration throughout the year. Find out how your county is celebrating Iowa State University.
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