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Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 4/9/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

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Extensions Energy Tip for the Month
(Posted on 4/9/2009)
To check on various energy tips to help you save money and energy from home to business and travel.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

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Donna Donald-Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 641-446-4723
Fax: 641-446-6142
Email: ddonald@iastate.edu

Joyce Lash-Family Resource Management Program Specialist
Phone: 641-464-3333
Fax: 641-464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

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