West Pottawattamie County News
Managing for Today and Tomorrow (Posted on 2/10/2012)
Page County Extension is debuting a new program for farm women, Managing for Today and Tomorrow. Participants will learn how to create a transition plan for their farm through business, estate, retirement, and succession planning. The four-week course starts February 27. 
Spring Gardening Conference March 31, 2012 (Posted on 2/10/2012)
Spring Gardening Conference to be held Saturday, March 31st, 2012 at the Senior Center in Council Bluffs. Come join us, it should be fun! Registration Form 
Spend Smart and Eat Smart in the Childcare Business! (Posted on 2/9/2012)
You’ll have fun and leave, loaded down with lots of ideas and resources for saving money on your food expenses while incorporating new ideas into menu planning and food shopping. Good nutrition does not have to be expensive. Share your ideas and learn money saving tips and resources! Call 712-366-7070 to register. 
ServSafe Class in Council Bluffs, Iowa February 2012 (Posted on 2/9/2012)
ServSafe, the national certification program for food service employees, will be in Council Bluffs Monday February 13 and 20, 2012. Participants must attend both sessions. Lunch will be on your own. Refrigerator and microwave are available for your use. 
Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us (Posted on 2/8/2012)
Page County Extension is sponsoring Building Relationships with Children and Youth Who Challenge Us for child care providers, parents, and others who work with young children. The workshop will offer two hours of continuing instruction credits for CDA Content Areas 3 – Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development or 7 – Observing and recording children’s behavior. Call 712-542-5171 if you have questions. 
Mid- to Late- January, 2012 Hay Price Update (Posted on 2/6/2012)
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. 
Tractor and Farm Machinery Safety Course (Posted on 2/1/2012)
This training is required by law for 14 and 15 year olds so that they can safely operate a tractor over 20 hp and other farm machinery.
All boys and girls 14 and 15 years old who want to hire out for neighbors or relatives must have this certificate. 
Annual Forest Stewardship Conference Is March 10, 2012 (Posted on 1/30/2012)
The 2012 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference is Saturday, March 10, at Sinsinawa Mound Center, Sinsinawa, Wis. This is the 18th year for the conference, which annually draws 550 woodland landowners from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. 
Connect to Nature at February 2, 2012 Virtual Eco Family Conference (Posted on 1/27/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2. 
WOW - Words on Wellness (Posted on 1/26/2012)
Check out the new February 2012 WOW newsletter!
This newsletter is written by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists working in the field and on campus. Published monthly, it promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. You’ll find 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. 
Landscape Design Workshop – For Homeowners (Posted on 1/23/2012)
Has your landscape lost its luster? Have your perennials petered out? Are you ready to start enjoying your yard again? If you are interested in creating comfortable, functional outdoor living, entertaining, and playing space in your home landscape, then this workshop is for you! An attractive and functionally landscaped yard will not only add value to your property, but can significantly add to your family’s quality of life through enjoyment of your outdoor space. 
Iowa Horse Jamboree March 24-25, 2012! (Posted on 12/22/2011)
The Iowa 4-H Horse Jamboree will take place on ISU Campus in Ames on March 24-25, 2012. Entries must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. State 4-H Scholarships Now Posted (Posted on 11/29/2011)
Over 100 scholarships totaling more than $95,000 are awarded each year through Iowa 4-H. Check out what is available to you! Deadline is March 1, 2012. 2011 Farmers Tax Guide (Posted on 11/28/2011)
William Edwards shared that the new version has been shipped to Publications Distribution from the IRS. It is titled “Farmer's Tax Guide | For use in preparing 2011 Returns” with a publication number of P 0225. 
FSQA Dates Set for 2012! (Posted on 11/23/2011)
If you are showing beef, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, poultry or rabbits be sure your FSQA certification is up to date. 
Dare to Excel Newsletter for Parents (Posted on 11/21/2011)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a monthly newsletter during the school year, September through May, to help parents helpd their children become better learners. 
ISU Extension and Outreach Honors Rick Killion with ‘Friends of Extension’ (Posted on 11/11/2011)
Rick Killion, Council Bluffs, has been involved throughout his career with community and economic development activities and has served four terms on the West Pottawattamie County Extension Council. He has been a guiding force in the West Pottawattamie County Friends of Extension Committee and has created opportunities for ISU Extension and Outreach programming by engaging his network of friends and associates with program specialists and staff across western Iowa. Killion is an Iowa State University graduate. He and his wife, Jill, have two adult children. Thousand Cankers Disease Threatens Iowa Walnut Trees (Posted on 11/7/2011)
Eastern Black walnut (Juglans nigra) is one of the most beloved native trees in Iowa. It's nuts are eaten by both people and wildlife, and its wood is a favorite for making high quality furniture and housewares. 
A Place of Our Own workshops (Posted on 10/24/2011)
Child Care Providers can participate in four different workshops over the next several months. 
Agricultural Issues with Flooding (Posted on 6/8/2011)
his page offers a number of topic-specific resources for ag-related issues following a flood. Please note the state for which each of the resources was developed. As recommended recovery activities may differ among regions, or even states, EDEN advises that you contact a specialist in your state to determine the direct applicability of the resource to your needs. 
2011 Farmland Rental Rates Increase Sharply (Posted on 5/9/2011)
Current Iowa cash rent rates quickly responded to the fall 2010 increase in corn and soybean prices caused by tight grain supplies and increased demand worldwide, according to William Edwards, Iowa State University Extension economist. As those involved with the Iowa farmland rental market know, rental rates were pushed significantly higher by the favorable corn and soybean prices in 2007 and early 2008. That was followed by lower prices in late 2008 and 2009, which took much of the steam out of the land market. Cash rent for farmland in 2010 saw significant increases. Dealing with Debt (Posted on 5/3/2011)
If paying off debt is a high priority for you, now is a great time for you to check out “PowerPay” – a tool that can help you make the most of your debt payoff dollar. https://powerpay.org It Starts with Your Money (Posted on 4/26/2011)
ISU Extension can help you get a grip on your money and make the most of what you have. Last year 9,690 Iowans participated in ISU Extension family financial management programs. Sixty-four percent reported reducing debt. Similar programs can help you manage your finances, plan for the future and start paying back loans.
Chef Charles Says...Newsletter (Posted on 4/21/2011)
"Chef Charles Says..." is a fun way to help older adults know more about nutrition and food selection. Each issue contains interesting articles, puzzles and a recipe. Ready Set Know (Posted on 4/18/2011)
Ready, Set, Know, a child safety and sexual abuse prevention program, is offered by West Pottawattamie County Extension through 4-H and Youth Development. 
Check out Program Builder for your Community (Posted on 4/4/2011)
Program Builder is a web-based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community. 
Find the most current Newsletters out there! (Posted on 6/5/2008)
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Iowa Concern Hotline (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Iowa Concern is a program of Iowa State University for confidential assistance and referral for stress, legal questions and financial concerns. 
Answer Line (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Families Extension Answer ine is aprogram of Iowa State Univesity Extension, providing information and resources for Iowa Consumers with home and family questions.
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