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October 23, 2018
Estate Planning Seminar has been changed to February 18th, 2019

The Franklin County Extension Service will be offering a seminar on estate planning on Monday, February 18th, 2019 (date change from November 15th, 2018) from 9:00 a.m. until noon at the Franklin County Extension Office in Hampton. 

October 23, 2018
Private Pesticide Applicator Training Dates

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Franklin County has scheduled 2 private pesticide applicator training dates:  December 13, 2018 and February 7, 2019.   This is one way to renew your certification by attending a training each of the three years during the renewal cycle.  For questions or more information call Traci Kloetzer at 641-456-4811. 

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November 14, 2018
Your Money Your Future

Life is not about money - but how you deal with oney has a huge impact on your quality of life, your family's life, and the life of your community.

When you have sound information and strong skills, you can make your money work for you and for your future. You can manage your money effectively, make better financial decisions and live according to your priorities. With sound financial management you can be financially secure throughout your life span.

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November 14, 2018
Writing Your Retirement Paycheck

Take steps now to make your resources last a lifetime by determining your income needs in retirement and gathering current information about your retirement savings to evaluate progress and determine new savings goals!

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November 14, 2018
A Journey Through Parkinson's Disease
This highly interactive three-session program is designed to help participants recognize the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), to understand what causes PD, and how treatments work. The program will also describe what therapeutic activities can be done in the home.
Each 45-minute session will be led by ISU Extension and Outreach Field Specialist, Brenda Schmitt,  who is a trained class leader.
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Franklin County Ag News Today - Ag news for north central Iowa
4-H Monthly Newsletter - 4-H news for Franklin County 
Words on Wellness "WOW" Newsletter  - Your extension connection to nutrition and fitness
NC Iowa Agronomy Connection Newsletter - by Angie Rieck-Hinz, ISU Extension Field Agronomist
Yard, Garden, Horticulture & Home Pest News - filled with articles to help with your yard and garden, current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Specialists
Ag Decision Maker Newsletter - An agricultural economics and business web site

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Painting History for Community

With symbolic images, a new mural in Perry brings together three threads connecting the city: outdoor recreation, a history of public art programming and the Latino immigrants who make Perry home.

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