Mature trees should be pruned cautiously. Dead branches and those structurally unsound should be removed. But mature trees should never be thinned excessively or topped. If you would like to learn firsthand how to prune fruit trees you will want to attend one or more of the hands-on pruning demonstrations and workshops conducted by ISU Extension horticulture specialists. Please call the phone number listed for more information or for directions.
Some sites require pre-registration.
Last year 219,000 Iowans filed their federal income tax returns and 186,433 filed their state returns electronically. Those numbers are predicted to increase as more tax preparers and software developers participate in electronic filing. Those who file electronically say a big advantage is the prompt receipt of the refund. You will receive your federal and state refunds in about two weeks as compared to six weeks if paper filed. To file electronically with a tax preparer, your state and federal returns need to be prepared as usual.