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Acreage Living
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

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Buy Fresh Buy Local
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Buying purchases locally is important whether you are buying clothing, cars or farm supplies. Buying local products at locally owned businesses keeps money circulating closer to where it is spent.

Concerned About Heating Cost This Winter? Bremer County Extension Can Help
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
With the high cost of fuel for energy everyone is wondering how they are going to pay their bills this winter.

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The Extension Connection
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Interesting online newsletters - your opportunity to view timely topics from ISU Extension and other informational partners.

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Winter Energy Ideas
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
Reduce energy loss and save money.

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eExtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

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Kill-A-Watt Unit is Here
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Find out which appliances are the energy abusers in your house.

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After School Program
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Sarah Hoeft, Youth and Family Program Coordinator, presents classes to Bremer County school children.

Extension to Families
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
At Work...At Home.

Families News
(Posted on 4/7/2008)

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

Donna Andrusyk-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319-882-4275
Fax: 319-882-4292
Email: andrusyk@iastate.edu

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

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