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Goldie Meets Cy
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Recent changes in the aquarium at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office result in a meeting between Goldie, the Cerro Gordo County mascot and Cy, the ISU mascot. Read more...

Women Land & Legacy Meeting
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
The next Women, Land and Legacy Meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2012, 5:30-6:00 pm meal, 6:00-8:00 pm, program on Trusts by Paul Petersburg, Financial Updates by Marc Young, and Economic Updates by Mark Hewitt, all of Clear Lake Bank and Trust. Women of all ages are invited. For information contact Cerro Gordo County Extension at 641-423-0844.

Connecting Families to the Environment
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
The intent of the Connecting Families and the Environment program is to help us make attitude and behavior changes that will ultimately improve our environmental and human health.

Family Finance Resources
(Posted on 11/29/2011)
Brenda Schmitt is the Family Finance Program Specialist providing programming and educational materials for the Northcentral area. Reach Brenda by calling 641.512.0650 or by email at schmitt@iastate.edu.

ISU Extension 2012 Garden Wall Calendar
(Posted on 10/10/2011)
The ISU Extension 2012 Garden Calendar is now available at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office. This year's theme is "Public Gardens of Iowa!"

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 1/18/2011)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

Iowa Food Security, Insecurity, and Hunger
(Posted on 9/8/2010)
Iowa families and the communities they live in are working together to solve the problems of individual, household and community food insecurity and hunger. Food insecurity affects health, worker productivity, growth and development of children, sense of well-being and quality of life.

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 9/1/2010)
Have you heard about our Early Learning Webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online early childhood training that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 8/30/2010)
Managing Tough Times: Money Managing Articles by Brenda Schmitt, ISU Family Resource Specialist.

Iowa Concern
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
A source of help and information for Iowans in need: Legal, Finance, Caring for Yourself and Others, Crisis/Disaster, Overcoming Adversity, and learn more about Iowa Concern.

Predatory Lending
(Posted on 6/20/2007)
Buying or refinancing your home may be one of the most important and complex financial decisions you'll ever make. Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud. Don't let this happen to you!

Getting Your Financial House In Order
(Posted on 6/5/2007)
Record keeping is more than a matter of neatness and order. Financial records are key to your credit standing and are essential to help you save money on taxes, and provide a continuning indiciation of your financial progress.

Have a Healthy Heart
(Posted on 2/7/2007)
Have a healthy heart – promote low-fat cooking and active lifestyles. Food Nutrition, and Health.

Homebuyer Education Course Online
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
This Iowa State University Extension online course will help first-time homebuyers meet rural development’s homebuyer education requirement.

PowerPay
(Posted on 12/4/2006)
Reduce your debs the PowerPay Way. A confidential and FREE money-savings analysis from Iowa State University Extension.
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Staff
Brenda Schmitt - Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-512-0650
Fax:
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu
Gary Hall - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 423-0844 Extension 2213
Fax: (641) 423-2642
Email: garyhall@iastate.edu
Malisa Rader - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 515-832-9597
Fax:
Email: mrader@iastate.edu
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