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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Intiative 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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4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Make plans to attend the 4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day at the Fairgrounds Pavillon on Sunday, November 8 from 4-8 pm.

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Improve Money Management Skills Online with "Budget Basics"
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series in November. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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4-H Live Healthy Iowa Projects Judged at the Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
Members of the Cherry Valley Chums 4-H Club are pictured above with their Live Healthy Iowa State Fair Exhibit. The duo teamed up with fellow 4-H club members to organize and co-sponsor the 5K Run/Walk Race held in conjunction with the Big 4 Fair early this year.

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Allamakee County 4-H New Photo Site
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
We are excited to announce the creation of a new 4-H photo site on Flickr.

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Financial Classes Being Offered
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Two financial classes to be held at the NICC Waukon Center.

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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

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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

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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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