County News

New LIFE Program to Kick Off!
March 6, 2013

The LIFE program introduces older adults to exergaming, video games that integrate game play with physical activity. Younger adults (age 16 and older) will serve as LIFE trainers for the older adult participants.

2012 Cash Rental Rates for Iowa
June 4, 2012

The cash rental rate information presented in this publication is the result of a survey of farmers, landowners, lenders, real estate brokers, and professional farm managers. They supplied information based on their best judgements about typical cash rent.

2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
March 12, 2010

Iowa farmers who perform custom work, hire work done, or some of both, have the 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey schedule as a guide in determining custom rates. This information is based on a survey of 249 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm man

Mid- to late-February, 2013 Hay Price Update
March 12, 2010

Mid- to late-February, 2013 Hay Price Update

WOW!!--Words on Wellness
March 6, 2013

Deciding what food is safe to eat and what food should be tossed can be confusing, given the various terms used with dates printed on food containers.

Science of Parenting: Children, Parents and Homework
September 10, 2012

Children of all ages are more likely to be motivated in school when parents stay positive about school and homework, note family life specialists Donna Donald and Lori Hayungs.

Grandparents and Grandchildren: Benefits Are Mutual
June 13, 2012

When parents work outside the home, they often have to spend evenings and weekends catching up on chores and errands. But many families have a resource willing to help — grandparents, says Donna K. Donald, a family life program specialist with Iowa State

The Financial Aid Comparison Shopper
April 17, 2012

Financial Aid Comparison Shopper is an online tool to use when comparing the cost of attending up to three post-secondary schools. The tool reports the projected monthly payment to expect based on a 10 year repayment plan. Other tools to assist with the

Prevention programs are helping communities in southern Iowa.
June 13, 2011

Learn how prevention programs are helping communities in southern Iowa. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program designed to empower family caregivers with valuable tools as they care for ill or aging family members. The Mentoring Program in Appanoose C

Community & Economic Development Program Builder
September 22, 2010

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