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EARLY LEARNING WEBINARS
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Online learning for eary child care providers and early childhood professionals. It's easy, convenient and low cost.

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Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Healthy Meals in a Hurry, time saving, cost saving, and nutrition meals are the features of the program. Learn how to do all three with "eat now and eat later" cooking. Cook once every two weeks!

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Cass County 4-H Newsletter
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The November 2009 issue of the 4-H Newsletter is now available online. In this issue you will find information on Recruiting New Members, Beef Weigh In, County Fair Breeding Beef, IA State Fair and AK-SAR-BEN Market Beef Regulations, Youth Council, Pioneer Grant and more.

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When to put the lawn mower away?
(Posted on 9/17/2009)
What are those bugs in my flowers? What is my hardiness zone location? When can I stop mowing the lawn in the fall? Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts.

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Cass County 4-H'er Participates in Stitch This
(Posted on 9/8/2009)
Cass County 4-H' er Michelle Buboltz participates in Stitch This at the Iowa State Fair, August 21-22 in the 4-H Exhibits Building.

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Static Building Project Results
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Cass County 4-H Static Building Results, 4-H members participate in conference style judging on the exhibits to gain communication skills, as well as suggestions for improving their project area. Members are awarded blue, red and white ribbons based on the exhibit, as well as exhibit goals. All outstanding projects are considered state fair.

Melodie Rubel Inducted to the State of Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
Melodie Rubel of Cass County was inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 23rd.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 5/11/2009)
Keeping Your Marriage Strong in Stressful Times, when money gets tight, life-style expectations changes. Check out the many ways a couples differences can strengthen a relationships.

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Help Children Grow Up F.I.T.
(Posted on 3/19/2009)
In spite of all the running and playing they do, many children do not get enough exercise. Today’s children are growing up in a visually oriented, high-tech society with too much observation and not enough participation in physical activities.

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 2/3/2009)
Building smart food shopping skills isn't a game, but an Extension game will test your skills and add to your shopping knowledge. Learn what else is available at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

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Extension's Energy Tip
(Posted on 8/8/2008)
Extension’s Energy Tip: If your home has single-pane windows, consider replacing them with new energy efficient double-pane windows with high-performance glass (e.g., low-e).

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
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.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

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Staff

Matt Deppe-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712-243-1133
Email: mdeppe@iastate.edu

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

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

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