West Pottawattamie County News
Every Day is a Good Day to “Turn Off the TV” (Posted on 5/8/2008)
National Turn off the TV Week this year is April 21-27, 2008. Although it is a national awareness activity only during the 3rd week each April, why wait to limit your family’s intake of TV … or do so only during the 3rd week in April? It can actually be helpful year-round. Check the information below to participate: 
2008 WESTFAIR Forms Due (Posted on 5/7/2008)
Check out the Westfair Forms Due for 2008! Get your forms in before the due dates. 
Summer Opportunity for Youth in Southwest Iowa (Posted on 5/6/2008)
The Power of Youth Conference is open to youth in grades 3-8. The conference will be held June 6, 2008 at the Lied Multipurpose Complex on Iowa School for the Deaf Campus. Want to win a bike or a MP3 player? If so, join us! 
Explore Western Iowa (Posted on 5/1/2008)
Want to rediscover Iowa. Why not Explore, Discover what is right here around us. 
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? (Posted on 5/1/2008)
What influences your mealtime decisions?
Learn about a program or publication
that could have answers for you.
Pine Wilt (Posted on 4/23/2008)
Pine Wilt in our area. Pine wilt is a common disease that causes browning and death of pines, especially Scots pines. Austrian, mugo, red, jack, and white pine may also be affected, but less commonly than Scots pines. Affected trees turn brown suddenly, either over the entire tree or beginning on a few branches. Nonprofit Management Academy (Posted on 4/4/2008)
Certificate in Nonprofit Management Courses. Participants may enroll in individual courses or a program leading to a certification in Nonprofit Management. A comprehensive educational program for the nonprofit sector. 
Put some Fun in Your Relationship (Posted on 4/4/2008)
Put some fun in your Relationship, suggests Mary Hughes, Family Field Specialist. Sliding into a routine is easy but can
be destructive to a relationship. With a little effort and planning
couples can put some fun into their relationship. 
Take Control of your money (Posted on 4/1/2008)
Don't let money - or the lack of it - control YOU! ISU Extension's free web course, Take Control of Your Money, can help you manage your money better. 
Iowa State Horticulture Society (Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Iowa State Horticultural Society was founded in 1866 for the purpose of promoting and encouraging horticulture and its related interests in Iowa, through the collection and dissemination of information concerning production, marketing and utilization of horticultural and related crops. The ISHS is involved in promoting the horticulture industry as a means of diversifying agriculture in Iowa. ISHS also supports many commercial, noncommercial, and avocational interest groups throughout the state. Currently, the Iowa State Horticultural Society serves as an umbrella organization for 24 affiliated horticulture organizations that represent and promote specific sectors of horticulture, as well as many retail businesses across Iowa. 
Ag Decision Maker (Posted on 4/1/2008)
Business Solutions for Farms and Agribusiness from Iowa State University Extension 
Animal ID Sheets Due May 15th (Posted on 3/27/2008)
4-Her's this date is approaching fast! Don't forget that all animals must be identified on an animal ID sheet by May 15th. The rule is "if it breathes, it must be on an ID sheet!" 
2007 Iowa Crop Performance Test -- Soybeans (Posted on 3/26/2008)
The Iowa Crop performance Test - Soybeans, is conducted each year to provide information farmers need to select the best varieties or brands for their production conditions. 
2007 Iowa Crop Performance Test -- Corn (Posted on 3/26/2008)
The Iowa Crop Performance Test - Corn, is conducted each year to provide information farmers need to select the best hybrids for their production conditiions. 
Extension Launches HorseQuest Site (Posted on 2/8/2008)
HorseQuest provides Internet visitors with reliable and up-to-date horse information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer-reviewed answers. State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben Swine Members! (Posted on 2/1/2008)
State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben swine participants for 2008 need to make sure they are familiar with the new procedures for entering their animals. Clarke County Rabbit Show (Posted on 2/1/2008)
The Clarke County Rabbit Show will be held May 3rd at the Clarke County Fairgrounds in Osceola. Click here for a show bill and registration information.... 
2007 Land Survey (Posted on 12/27/2007)
Average Value of Iowa Farmland Tops $3,900 an Acre in 2007 Survey
Additional detail on the 2007 survey is available on the ISU Extension web site at www.extension.iastate.edu/landvalue/ 
2007 Farmer's Tax Guide (Posted on 12/3/2007)
It's that time of year again...
Holiday shopping and also preparing for the inevitable tax season. 
Child Care Resources (Posted on 11/28/2007)
Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa (CCR&R) is a non-profit organization that helps people who care for and about children. CCR&R provides referrals, resources, education and advocacy to help meet your community’s need for affordable and accessible child care. We charge a small registration fee for some classes. All other services are free.
Because your needs are unique, we tailor our services to your specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. We provide guidance by phone, in person, on the internet and in other ways. We offer the following services: 
Horse Shows (Posted on 7/30/2007)
Click here for Dates and Places: 
ISU Celebrates 150 years with service project (Posted on 7/5/2007)
All Iowa State University alumni, students, ISU Master Gardeners, former 4-Hers and ISU fans were asked to help with a service project to honor the 150th anniversary of ISU. The project was helping with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday June 23rd to help build a home in Council Bluffs. 
Maple Bladder Galls (Posted on 5/10/2007)
Maple bladder gall is a common and well-known leaf gall found on the upper surface of the foliage on silver and red maple trees. Galls are present every year, though the abundance varies greatly from year to year and from tree to tree. 
Bagworm (Posted on 4/20/2007)
The bagworm is an occasional pest on evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs in southern Iowa. We have a packet prepared in our office that can be picked up and help you in addressing your concerns with bagworms. 
Loess Hills Scenic Byway (Posted on 3/29/2007)
The Loess Hills Scenic Byway and the Iowa Great River Road received the national designation because of their scenic, natural, historic, cultural, archeological and recreational qualities. These two routes were the first two routes in Iowa to receive national designation, and were previously designated as scenic byways in Iowa’s Scenic Byway Program. 
Marsville 2007 and beyond (Posted on 2/8/2007)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier. 
Pruning Small Fruits in Late Winter and Early Spring (Posted on 2/8/2007)
Small fruits commonly grown in home gardens include raspberries, grapes, gooseberries, currants, and blueberries. For maximum production, small fruit crops need to be pruned in late winter/early spring. Proper pruning procedures for raspberries, grapes, gooseberries, currants, and blueberries are outlined below. 
Iowa State Unviersity Web Site (Posted on 12/28/2006)
Iowa State University Extension Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and it is at your fingertips. 
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. 
Find the most current Newsletters out there! (Posted on 12/13/2006)
ISU Extension Connection is the Connection for informational newsletters throughtout our state. Check it out, there is something for everyone! Check out what you didn't know until now. Just click on the picture of the newsletter and read for hours. 
Avian Flu resources (Posted on 7/21/2006)
Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that infects almost all species of birds. Infected birds can pass the virus to some other animals and humans. 
NATIONAL DO NOT CALL REGISTRY (Posted on 4/4/2006)
Are you still getting marketing calls that you don't want? There are a number of options that you can try to help curb those unwanted calls. WHAT IS GREAT BEGINNINGS? (Posted on 10/21/2005)
It's a fun and educational time for busy parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Pottawattamie County...JOIN US! 
Ready Set Know Program (Posted on 9/2/2005)
Ready Set Know is a self protection program for children to Prevent Sexual Abuse. 
USDA ANNOUNCES NEW FOOD PYRAMID (Posted on 9/1/2005)
MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. Check out the web site! 
CORN STAND ASSESSMENT TOOLS (Posted on 5/12/2005)
Need to check on corn planted around April 15-18, 2005. Issues on hoeing, harrowing and deep sidewall compaction. DOWNLOAD ADOBE READER 7.0 (Posted on 2/25/2005)
Some pages on this web site are in .PDF format and are inaccessible without Adobe Reader. 
Carbon Monoxide Safety Issues (Posted on 1/24/2005)
With the rising energy costs and trying to save money, many have went to extra measures to seal up the home. That combined with the cooler temperatures forcing people to spend more time inside the home greatly increases the chances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Click on the picture for more details 
Crop, Marketing Insurance and Weather (Posted on 10/4/2004)
NEW! APRIL 23, 2007 - "Using Put Options to Manage Crop Price Risk" presentation featuring Steve Johnson, ISU Extension Farm & Ag Business Management Field Specialist. Past presentations from ISU and Extension, including Elwynn Taylor on weather, also on this page.
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