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November 6, 2012 10:18 AM
STEM Community Conversation Set for Nov. 16 in Ames
Lynne Campbell

The North Central STEM Hub at Iowa State University is hosting a STEM community conversation Nov. 16 in the Garden Room, Reiman Gardens. All parents, grandparents, educators, business and civic leaders, legislators and other Iowans are invited to attend the town hall style meeting scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m.

November 5, 2012 04:17 PM
Extension Welcomes New Addition to Family Finance Team
Patricia Swanson

Suzanne Bartholomae is the newest addition to the family finance team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The new ISU Extension specialist is part of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Iowa State, and will take over Pat Swanson’s responsibilities upon her retirement in December.

November 5, 2012 12:35 PM
Nineteen Annie’s Project Courses Made Possible by Farm Credit Services of America Collaboration
Tim Eggers

Iowa women farmers and ranchers will have additional opportunities to participate in Annie's Project courses, thanks to financial support from Farm Credit Services of America.

November 5, 2012 11:30 AM
Advances in Precision Agriculture Is Topic of Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Amy Kaleita

The Iowa Learning Farms’ monthly webinar, to be held Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 11:30 a.m., will feature Amy Kaleita, Iowa State University associate professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering. Kaleita will offer a snapshot of the cutting edge and future needs of precision agriculture.

November 2, 2012 03:33 PM
Science of Parenting: Teaching Manners Leads to Respect, Empathy
Donna Donald

Teach children manners and they’re more likely to grow up to be respectful and develop empathy for others. In November, family life specialists offer tips for parents on helping children learn manners and the connection to respect and empathy in the Science of Parenting blog from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
 

November 2, 2012 02:32 PM
Statewide Program Seeks Local Food Project Ideas
Craig Chase

The Local Food and Farm Program is looking for a few good ideas that will help put more Iowa-grown products on dinner plates and more money in the pockets of Iowa farmers. Iowa nonprofit organizations, farm groups and educational institutions are encouraged to submit proposals for potential funding.

November 1, 2012 02:12 PM
Take Control of Your Money with Online Course
Barb Wollan

Iowans who are looking for ways to improve their personal or family finances may sign up now for Take Control of Your Money. This self-paced, online workshop is provided free by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

November 1, 2012 01:54 PM
Extension Programs Help Family Caregivers Take Care of Themselves
Donna Donald

Roughly a third of Iowa’s population provides care for older adults. During National Family Caregivers Month in November and throughout the year, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs help empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves.