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Explore the State of Poverty
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Understanding the situations faced by low income families and individuals will be the focus of a Poverty Simulation sponsored by several Cass County area organizations. The event is planned for Saturday, June 7 in Atlantic.

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(Posted on 4/28/2005)
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News from Iowa State University Extension

Investor Information on the Web - How Do You Judge Quality?
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article provides tips for evaluating investment information Web sites.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
Selecting a Financial Advisor
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article discusses how to select a financial advisor.

Staff

Mary Beth Kaufman-Families Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Steve Olsen-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712-243-1133
Email: swolsen@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Cass County Extension
    805 West 10th Street
  • Atlantic, IA 50022
  • 712-243-1132
  • xcass@iastate.edu