FREE Tax Assistance available in Winnebago County
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Free tax preparation and e-filing will be provided by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns. VITA sites are located at the Iowa State University Extension offices located in Winnebago, Worth, Hancock, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, and Butler County and at the Senior Center in Charles City and at the Education Center in Lake Mills. To make an appointment at any of these locations, call ( 888) 408-6606 after January 10. The call center will make appointments at the VITA site nearest you. Trained volunteers can help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit, and Child Tax Credit and in addition to free tax return preparation assistance, your return will be electronically filing (e-filing) free of charge. Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one's bank account.

"Click" Conference- So you got an ipad...now what???
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
So you got an IPAD...now what??? Learn the many fun and integrating possibilites you can get out of your new IPAD!

Your Money, Your Future Program
(Posted on 12/6/2011)
Your Money, Your Future Program

Pass it On...An Act of Kindness
(Posted on 3/17/2011)
“It Starts with Each of Us” is the theme for the week. The Winnebago County Extension Council would like to challenge each of you to Pass it On…An Act of Kindness.Council would like to encourage people to do something kind for someone to repay the good that has happened to them. Think of an act of kindness that you would not do in a normal day. Visit with someone who is unable to get out, make a treat for someone who you appreciate, help with yard work, run an errand for someone, offer to babysit so a couple can have a date night are just a few ideas. Please CLICK on the nickel for the blog site!!

Words on Wellness (WOW) Newsletter
(Posted on 3/9/2011)
WOW stands for Words on Wellness – Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness. It is a new newsletter developed by Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists. Published monthly, it will promote a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living.

Community Cares Coalition
(Posted on 3/10/2010)
This coalition was established to assist anyone in the North Iowa region who is struggling with the current economy, whether they are currently employed or not. Developed a resource to help all residence know what community agencies or organizations are available for assistance.

Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/11/2009)
More Americans feel added stress and anxiety about their financial future as talk of rising consumer debt, falling housing prices, rising costs of living, and declining retail sales bring up worries about the nation’s economic health.