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Amy Junge Benefit Horse Show
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Amy is a 9-year Howard County 4-H horse project member…her family lost everything, including her new saddle, in a house fire in December. Join us for fun and fellowship as we help a fellow cowgirl!

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2008 Allamakee County Summer Day Camps
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Day camps for any student completing K-6th grades. Be ready for a funfilled day and meeting new friends! Entry deadline is June 1st.

Better Kid Care Programs
(Posted on 2/14/2008)
Iowa State University Allamakee County Extension is hosting two workshops for child care providers as part of the Penn State Better Kid Care spring satellite program series.

Planning to Stay Ahead
(Posted on 2/1/2008)
Increasing Bills? Planning to buy a home or attend college? Planning to Stay Ahead is a FREE class to help you manage our personal finances.

“Planning to Stay Ahead” is a class to help you manage your personal finances.
(Posted on 12/11/2007)
Increasing Bills? Planning to Buy a Home or Attend College? “Planning to Stay Ahead” is a FREE class to help you manage your personal finances.

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Waukon Selected to Particpate in Horizons Leadership Program
(Posted on 4/4/2007)
Horizons – is offering free local leadership training to residents of Waukon who are willing to take time to learn and be involved. Click here for the training dates!

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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

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

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

Barb Sauser-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 563/245-1451
Fax: 563/544-1455
Email: sauser@iastate.edu

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

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