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[Energy Efficiency]
Cool savings on your energy bill
Chill out and pay less for energy if you have an Energy Star refrigerator/freezer.
[Seasonal Topics]
Feed the Birds
When the weather is cold, our feathered friends may need your help getting enough food.
[Technology]
Good outdoor lighting offers safety, security
A well-illuminated homesite, farmstead or rural business adds
to your property in three ways...
[Safety]
Keep safe in the cold
Winter’s biting cold can be dangerous if we aren’t prepared for it.
[General Information]
Keeping tabs on Iowa’s trees
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources bureau of forestry knows the trees of Iowa … all 2.6 million acres of forested land.
[Think About]
Presidential Trivia
Presidents' Day 2005 is Monday, February 21. Celebrate Presidents' Day: Learn a few fun facts about some of our famous heads of state.
[Safety]
Snowmobile Safety
Let it snow! And after the snow falls, head for the trails on a snowmobile for some great - and safe - winter fun.
[Holidays]
Valentine Treats
Serve up a special meal or dessert for your family or special someone this Valentine’s Day.
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[Energy Efficiency]
Cool savings on your energy bill
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Chill out and pay less for energy if you have an Energy Star refrigerator/freezer.
If you're in the market for a new refrigerator, be sure to look at more than the price of the appliance: check out the expected operating costs also. That's important because refrigerators account for the largest portion of appliance energy consumption, as much as 20% of your energy bill.
When y...
[Seasonal Topics]
Feed the Birds
Saturday, January 01, 2005
When the weather is cold, our feathered friends may need your help getting enough food.
Birds have a variety of needs, just as we do; they need food and water, shelter and habitat. Help them make it through the winter by providing food and water. You’ll be rewarded by getting to watch their antics as they spend time in your yard. Some common foods and the birds you may attract:
Black...
[Technology]
Good outdoor lighting offers safety, security
Wednesday, January 07, 2004
A well-illuminated homesite, farmstead or rural business adds
to your property in three ways...
Enhances personal safety and prevents injuries
Deters vandalism and theft
Extends the productive work hours and outdoor
recreation
time beyond sundown
But do you know how to match the right type of
light source to
the need and location? If you want to illuminate the area
in front
of...
[Safety]
Keep safe in the cold
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Winter’s biting cold can be dangerous if we aren’t prepared for it.
Whether you’re outdoors this winter for work or
play, keep yourself safe by dressing properly and
remain aware of the danger signs of
hypothermia and frostbite.
When preparing to go out in the cold, be
sure to dress warmly enough:
Adults: Dress in at least three
layers, with the oute...
[General Information]
Keeping tabs on Iowa’s trees
Saturday, January 03, 2004
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources bureau of forestry knows the trees of Iowa … all 2.6 million acres of forested land.
According to the DNR's yearly Forest Inventory
and Analysis, the number of trees and amount
of forest land is increasing, as is the average
size of individual trees, with Iowa’s forests
containing an estimated 900 million
trees that are 1 inch or larger in diameter.
Other pieces of i...
[Think About]
Presidential Trivia
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Presidents' Day 2005 is Monday, February 21. Celebrate Presidents' Day: Learn a few fun facts about some of our famous heads of state.
We all know the legends about George Washington and the cherry tree, and Honest Abe studying in his log cabin, but we’ll bet you didn’t know these quirky tidbits supplied by Encarta and MSN. Brain teaser: We all know George Washington was the first president and most of us remember that Abe Lincoln ...
[Safety]
Snowmobile Safety
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Let it snow! And after the snow falls, head for the trails on a snowmobile for some great - and safe - winter fun.
Riding on a snowmobile can be an exciting way to enjoy winter snow, but according to the University of Vermont, thousands of snowmobiling accidents occur each year in the United States, resulting in hundreds of injuries and deaths. Many of the accidents are caused by natural obstacles, speed and alc...
[Holidays]
Valentine Treats
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
Serve up a special meal or dessert for your family or special someone this Valentine’s Day.
All three of the following recipes are on our new Recipe Center. Be sure to check out other great recipes while you’re there … and share some of your favorites with us! Click on the "Recipes" link on the right side of this page to enter our Recipe Center. Chocolate rivals champagne and roses as a tr...
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