[Food & Nutrition]
Cool summer treats
Friday, July 01, 2005
Chill out with these delicious and nutritious summertime novelties. Recipes included!
As the temperature soars this summer, refresh yourself with a sampling of sweet summer treats: From creamy caramel milksicles to tangy tropical smoothies, these recipes from the Midwest Dairy Association in Ankeny and Iowa State University Extension are simply bursting with fresh flavor. They’ll daz...
[Health]
Skin cancer on the rise
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
An occasional sunburn or tan can't hurt you, right? Wrong, according to an Iowa dermatologist and the American Cancer Society.
Achieving the perfect tan has been a prominent part of summer activities for countless sun worshippers through the past few decades. And although it may have seemed an innocent enough pastime, the repercussions associated with basking in the sun are serious, with cases of skin cancer dramatically on...
[Safety]
Lightning is a danger
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
There are more thunderstorm-related deaths than from tornadoes and hurricanes. These protection suggestions may surprise you. And view a home in Carroll that had extensive lightning damage.
We hear a lot about death and destruction caused by tornadoes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters, but thunderstorms never seem to make the list of top calamities to be concerned about. In truth, lightning causes more storm-related deaths annually in the United States than tornadoes or hurrican...
[General Information]
Rest easy at Iowa Bed & Breakfast inns
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Iowa Bed & Breakfast inns are a perfect place to find rest and relaxation, along with a healthy dose of hospitality, charm and warmth.
As travelers look for respite beyond boring chain hotels, Iowa’s landscape is becoming dotted with homeowners willing to open their homes to guests. These homey Bed & Breakfast businesses—often called B&Bs—come in many styles and forms. In Iowa, you can visit a B&B and get to know the innkeepers...
[Community Development]
Help protect Iowa’s water
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Volunteers in the IOWATER program help monitor and protect a precious resource.
It’s easy to take our water supply for granted. Water, water everywhere seems normal to Iowans. But is our water supply safe and as plentiful as we think? With 97.5 percent of the global water supply as saltwater resources, and about 2 percent of fresh water frozen in glaciers, protecting the remain...
[Education]
SchoolNet Shows Local Weather
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Keep an eye on the weather through this popular program. Check out the live webcams!
SchoolNet, sponsored by your Touchstone Energy Cooperative and other Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Iowa, provides up-to-date weather information from over 70 school-based sites across the state. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives work with KCCI-TV (Channel 8, Des Moines) to sponsor the program.
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[Kids Stuff]
Traveling with children
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
“Are we there yet?” These are the infamous words every child utters and every parent dreads hearing.
The kids are out of school for the summer and the long-awaited family vacation is on the horizon. Whether you are traveling by car, airplane or cruise ship, a little creativity and preparation goes a long way in avoiding boredom and crankiness when you hit the road. The key is in advance planning. T...
[Safety]
Safe summer swimming
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Taking safety seriously ensures a fun-filled summer of swimming for you and your family.
Whether practicing your butterfly stroke or leisurely splashing around with friends, there’s no better way to beat the summer heat than swimming. And with summer in full swing, local pools and lakes are filled with kids and adults alike cooling off and having a good time. Going for a dip in the wate...
[Safety]
Protect children from accidents
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
One farm tragedy has helped protect other children through education and awareness. Plus, new ATV safety review.
Losing even one child in a farm accident is far, far too many. But each year nearly 300 youngsters lose their lives in agriculture-related mishaps. Plus, about 33,000 are injured, and 1.2 million children are exposed to farm hazards. In the fall of 1986, Keith Algreen, 11, suffocated in a gravity-fl...
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