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4-H Memorial Established for Verna Thenhaus
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Verna Thenhaus, who was an office assistant here at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office for over 30 years, passed away last Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Hospice after a short illness. Verna requested memorial contributions go to your local 4-H chapter. A memorial fund has been set up at Cerro Gordo County Extension in Verna's name. The Cerro Gordo County Extension 4-H Youth Committee will be meeting to decide how the 4-H memorial funds for Verna will be used. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

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...

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.

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.

Have a Healthy Heart
(Posted on 2/7/2007)
Have a healthy heart – promote low-fat cooking and active lifestyles. Food Nutrition, and Health.
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Staff
Gary Hall - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 423-0844 Extension 2213
Fax: (641) 423-2642
Email: garyhall@iastate.edu
Alicia Schmitt - County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: schmitta@iastate.edu
Gail Castillo - Youth and 4-H Field Specialist
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: gail@iastate.edu
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