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Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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Christmas Container Workshop
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
A Christmas container on the doorstep says "Season's Greetings" to all who pass by. Make this message personal by making your own!

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2010 ISUE Garden Calendar
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Get your 2010 Iowa State University Extension Growing Green Garden Calendar. This would be a great gift for the gardener in your life.

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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

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Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips Via E-mail
(Posted on 8/27/2009)
Twice each month we send out an e-mail called the “Money Message” offering financial tips, ways to save money, and a listing of upcoming classes.

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What Are Your Appliances Consuming?
(Posted on 6/18/2008)
Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using? With an Electricity Usage Meter (EUM), you can discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appliances continue to consume electricity even when turned off (phantom loads).

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Allamakee County Barn Survey
(Posted on 10/24/2006)
The barns in Allamakee County will be surveyed in 2007. Click here for more information.

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.

Staff

Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563/927-4201
Fax: 563/927-3744
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

Vanette Grover-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 563-547-3001
Fax: 563-547-3012
Email: vgrover@iastate.edu

Beverly Berna-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 563/583-6496
Fax: 563/583-4844
Email: bberna@iastate.edu

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