Washington County News
Estate Planning Seminar (Posted on 11/4/2009)
Learn about the importance of estate planning, how to keep your property intact for the next generation, and how to select your legal and fiscal counsel at an estate planning seminar on November 30 in Sigourney. 
Washington DC Citizenship Trip (Posted on 11/2/2009)
4-H'ers in grades 10 - 12 have the opportunity to travel to Washington DC on a citizenship focus trip. 
You're Invited to 4-H Award Family Fun Night! (Posted on 10/30/2009)
The Washington County 4-H Program will be having an Award Family Fun Night on Saturday, November 14th, 5:30 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. All Washington County 4-H’ers and family members, along with leaders, are invited and encouraged to attend. 
Growing Green 2010 Garden Calendar (Posted on 10/30/2009)
While lovely garden photography draws the eye to the Growing Green 2010 garden calendar, it is the weekly tips, instructional information and journaling space that will help gardeners build greener gardening habits. 
Share-A-Calf Applications Due (Posted on 10/23/2009)
The Washington County Cattlemen are once again organizing a share-a-calf program. Local cattlemen agree to provide market beef animals to 4-H/FFA members. 
Challenging Corn Drying Season in 2009 (Posted on 10/21/2009)
A record cool summer had made for a late maturing corn crop this fall. Much of Iowa’s crop is just matured in early October. While in-field drying still normally occurs in October, the best drying conditions are usually in late September. With a record cool first half of October, field dry down has been slow. 
4-H Gift of Grain (Posted on 10/20/2009)
Support Iowa 4-H by donating grain. Self-employed farmers who donate grain to the Iowa 4-H Foundation not only benefit youth across the state, but also reduce their self-employment tax and increase their income tax savings, 
Managing Tough Times (Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways. 
Calf Weaning Management Meeting Offered Online (Posted on 10/17/2009)
AMES, Iowa – The Iowa Beef Center is adding online meetings to the way it offers information. In addition to holding local meetings and statewide conferences, a new format – the online meeting – is being debuted this fall. 
The ABC's of 4-H (Posted on 8/26/2009)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about... 
Join 4-H Today! (Posted on 8/24/2009)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers. 
New eXtension Website on Obesity Prevention (Posted on 8/12/2009)
A new Community of Practice (CoP), Families, Food, and Fitness (FFF): Preventing Obesity launches this month as one of the newest web communities within eXtension. 
Agritourism Websites (Posted on 3/18/2009)
Learn where tourism and agriculture meet! Agritourism is a growing segment of the rural economy in many areas of Iowa. 
Septic System Design and Maintenance (Posted on 3/18/2009)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rural renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system. 
eXtension - more mind reach (Posted on 1/26/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out. 
Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings (Posted on 10/23/2008)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible. To learn more click on the above link or Logo. Country of Original Labeling (Posted on 9/25/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) mean to 4-H’ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow? 
Premise ID (Posted on 9/24/2008)
A national animal identification system is necessary to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The ability to find potentially sick or exposed animals early in a disease outbreak is essential to controlling the outbreak quickly. Pave the Way for 4-H! (Posted on 8/20/2008)
You can help to pave the way for 4-H in Washington County! Take a trip down memory lane and purchase a brick to highlight your years in 4-H or maybe buy a brick to honor a loved family member or friend. Your brick can reflect the past, the present, or the future of 4-H.
Lion’s Club Learns About Barn Quilts (Posted on 5/8/2007)
Barn quilts will be gracing barns and outbuildings in Washington County by summer's end. Mary Chmelar and Kathy Ebert showed an example of a barn quilt at a recent Lions Club meeting. 
Chilcote Questers Donate to Barn Quilt Project (Posted on 4/4/2007)
Barn Quilts of Washington County has received its first donation. The Chilcote Questers group kicked off the fundraising campaign by presenting a check for $250 to Julie Mangold, co-chair of the barn quilt committee. 
Barn Quilt Committee Meets (Posted on 4/4/2007)
Plans are underway for one of Washington County’s newest projects. Barn quilts may be gracing barns and outbuildings in Washington County yet this year. 
Y’s Men Donate to Fairground Project (Posted on 2/7/2007)
The Fairgrounds Association recently received another donation for their building project. The Washington Y’s Men Club made their third donation to the project, this one for $1,000. 
Federation Bank Donates to Fairground Project (Posted on 2/7/2007)
The Fairgrounds Building Committee recently received a $2,500 donation from Federation Bank. This is the second donation from Federation Bank bringing their total to $5,000. 
Wal-Mart Continues Support of Fair Building (Posted on 2/7/2007)
Wal-Mart of Washington recently made a $1,000 donation to the Washington County Fairgrounds Building Committee. This is the second donation from Wal-Mart bringing their total donation to $2,500. 
National Financial Website and Hotline (Posted on 10/25/2006)
Every day people spending money do something that involves managing it – whether it is balancing a checking account, checking credit card statements, saving money for retirement, or simply deciding whether to pay cash or charge a purchase. A new resource is now available to help improve our understanding of money management. 
4-H Lock-In Held (Posted on 11/1/2005)
The Washington County 4-H County Council held a Junior Y Lock-In on Saturday, April 16, at the Washington Community Y. Forty-one youth in grades 4-6 attended the event. 
Jim Schneider Named Kiss-A-Pig King (Posted on 11/1/2005)
In a hotly contested race, Jim Schneider, Riverside Ramblers 4-H club leader, was named the Kiss-A-Pig king in the second annual Kiss-A-Pig contest at the Washington County Fair. A total of $1425.00 was raised during the week, all of which will be donated to the new building on the fairgrounds. 
76 Progressives "Clean Up" for New Building (Posted on 8/5/2005)
The 76 Progressives 4-H Club washed windows for over 30 businesses in Keota on April 23 and May 7 to raise money for the new building at the fairgrounds. 
4-H Horse & Pony Club Spurs Others to Action (Posted on 4/7/2005)
The Horse & Pony club has spurred other 4-H clubs toward donating money to the Washington County Fair Building fund. In July, the Horse & Pony club donated $500 to the fund and extended a challenge to all other Washington County 4-H clubs. 
Riverside Ramblers Meet the Challenge Again! (Posted on 4/7/2005)
The Riverside Ramblers 4-H Club recently made their second $500 donation to the Washington County Fair Building Fund. This met the Horse and Pony 4-H Club challenge issued last July. 
Kalona Klassics 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 3/18/2005)
The Kalona Klassics 4-H club has donated $600 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club raised the money by sacking groceries at Cub Foods and having a food stand at the Kalona Days celebration in June. 
Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 3/18/2005)
The Washington Hustlers 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
Riverside Ramblers Meet the Challenge (Posted on 12/17/2004)
The Riverside Ramblers 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
4-H'ers Donate to New Building (Posted on 12/14/2004)
Four Washington County 4-Hers joined forces recently to donate over $2,500 to the fundraising campaign for a new building to be built at the Washington County Fairgrounds. As their livestock entered the ring at the county fair livestock auction it was announced that they would donate all or part of their proceeds to the Exhibition Hall Building Fund. 
4-H'ers, Parents, and Leaders Raise Money for New Building (Posted on 12/14/2004)
4-H held an auction during the Award Family Fun Night on October 16th. Following the 4-H awards and supper, a brief auction was held to raise money for the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The auction brought $1330 for the new building. 
Jackson Jets 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 11/17/2004)
The Jackson Jets 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
Prairie Pride 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 11/17/2004)
The Prairie Pride 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. Celebrate Partnerships During Extension Week, November 14-20 (Posted on 11/17/2004)
Iowa State University Extension is celebrating its many partnerships during Extension Week Nov. 14-20. "Extension's mission is to build partnerships and provide research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa," said Gene Mohling, Washington County Extension Education Director. "ISU Extension works with partners in organizations, education, business and government throughout the state and right here in Washington County. We're your partner for a better future."
4-H Apple Pie Promotion Raises Nearly $1,000! (Posted on 11/17/2004)
Washington County 4-H partnered with Washington Hy-Vee for the Apple Pie Promotion. 4-H'ers, parents, and volunteers made fresh apple pies last week and through the weekend. Nearly $1,000 was raised for the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall.
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