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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.

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Bob Owen-County Extension Education Director, Cedar and Muscatine Counties
Phone: (563) 886-6157 or 1-888-886-8344
Fax: (563) 886-2356
Email: bobowen@iastate.edu

Janet Martin-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax: 319-377-0475
Email: jmmartin@iastate.edu

Wendy Peterson-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 563-659-5125
Fax: 563-659-5126
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

Vera Stokes-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: vstokes@iastate.edu

Phyllis Zalenski-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

Greg Brenemann-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

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