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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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Clete Swackhamer-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 856-3885
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Email: swack@iastate.edu

Kristi Cooper-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu

Barb Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 682-5491
Fax: (641) 682-5148
Email: bjanders@iastate.edu

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