ARL extreme heat safety tips for pets
With extreme heat ahead, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa reminds pet owners about these important summer safety tips:
5 Tips For Older Adults to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
We're well into summer, and with that comes soaring outdoor temperatures and muggy afternoons. While high temperatures can adversely affec…
Yard and Garden: Poor fruit set in the vegetable garden
AMES — Some plants grow well but don’t set fruit well, and this could happen because of a range of issues.
Prioritize healthy eating during COVID-19
When individuals are forced to live outside the norm, it can be easy to lose track of their routine, including what to eat.
Yard and Garden: Leaf drop on trees
AMES — The cool, rainy weather in recent weeks has aided the establishment of newly planted annuals, vegetables, perennials, trees and shrub…
3 Things to Know About Dementia Care
The term "dementia" refers to a class of degenerative brain diseases, typically of a chronic and progressive nature, that affect memory, thi…
Des Moines Performing Arts announces virtual summer classes, camps for 2020
DES MOINES — Each summer, Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) offers young people throughout the Midwest the opportunity to explore their inte…
Yard and Garden: Weeding and watering are necessary chores
AMES — Well maintained vegetable gardens will reward gardeners with a bountiful crop. Two important maintenance chores are weeding and water…
5 Safety Measures to Practice Around Senior Citizens
During this pandemic crisis, senior citizens are the most at risk for infection. While visitors are currently restricted from entering nurs…
Gardening while isolated: Fertilizing your seedlings
AMES — The "Gardening While Isolated" series from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continues with a discussion on fertilizing se…
Yard and Garden: Planting rhubarb in the home garden
AMES — The tart stalks of rhubarb are used in pies, tarts, sauces, jams, jellies, puddings and punch. Rhubarb is easy to grow and long-lived…
