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EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Bank robbery suspect nabbed in Osky

Former Iowa judge pleads guilty to 3rd OWI

An Invitation to our Blue Grass Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Blue Grass, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Blue Grass area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

Weekend Activities in and around Blue Grass

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Blue Grass organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Blue Grass is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Blue Grass area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Blue Grass Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Blue Grass! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Blue Grass area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Blue Grass

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Blue Grass,...

Don’t let dining out in the Blue Grass area do you in!

Going out to eat in Blue Grass and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Blue Grass in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Iowa home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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Blue Grass Iowa Information: Blue Grass, Iowa is part of SCOTT County. Population for Blue Grass from the last gathering is 1169. You can view Blue Grass venues that host many Blue Grass IA events every year. You can also research Blue Grass Iowa homes for sale by visiting our Blue Grass Iowa real estate guide. Blue Grass Iowa has a latitude of 41.4991 and a longitude of -90.7559. Zip codes in Blue Grass, IA include 52726 ... more Blue Grass zips.