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HORIZONS
(Posted on 8/18/2009)
Hazleton and Lamont are participating in the Horizons community. Horizons is a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in rural communities. It builds stronger leaders to address economic issues and find ways to implement change. Horizons is funded by the Northwest Area Foundation and implemented by Iowa State University Extension in partnership with Iowa citizens.

Parliamentary Procedure Slide Presentation
(Posted on 9/30/2008)
An audio recorded slide presentation on parliamentary procedure.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

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.

Study Measures Significance of Agriculture to Iowa Economy
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
As harvest takes place it is appropriate to note agriculture's impact not only on the the landscape, but on Iowa's economy. County by county economic impacts are available.