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Holiday Office Hours
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
We will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Enjoy your family during this time of Thanksgiving!

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Extension's Energy Tip - Home Energy Publications
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store and local county Extension offices. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances. Learn more by clicking on the title above.

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Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 9/22/2006)
Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org to help you weather tough financial times.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

Staff

Jan Burk-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 262-2264
Fax: (712) 262-8481
Email: janburk@iastate.edu

Rhonda Rosenboom-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 957-5045
Fax: (712) 957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Denise Wyland-Families Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 472-2576
Fax: (712) 472-2578
Email: dwyland@iastate.edu

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