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Check out the new Web site from Iowa State University’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management.
(Posted on 10/13/2009)

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.

Staff

Jerry Chizek-Regional Extension Education Director - Region 6
Phone: 712) 662-7131
Fax:
Email: jwchizek@iastate.edu

Rhonda Christensen-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712)732-5056
Fax: (712)732-5006
Email: rchris@iastate.edu

Abbie Gaffey-CDR Field Specialist
Phone: 515-294-6192
Fax:
Email: agaffey@iastate.edu

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