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"Learning with Lunch" Series Continues Through April 2012
(Posted on 12/29/2011)
Would you like to fit some quality education into your lunch break? Click on the title above to find out what's coming up.

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Dare to Excel Newsletter - Parents: Connect with Kids during Holidays
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
ISU Extension and Outreach offers the Dare to Excel newsletter each month during the school year, September through May, to help parents help their children become better learners.

Weather-related Announcements
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
If you question the status of a scheduled event or program, please listen to KCHE Radio (92.1 FM) for weather-related announcements. We will also try to post announcements on our web site. You may also call our office at 712-225-6196. In the event our office is closed due to weather conditions, please refer to our web site or listen to KCHE.

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Getting Your Family Ready for Winter
(Posted on 10/31/2011)
It's hard to believe, but the Iowa winter is going to be here before long. It is time to prepare for the season ahead. ISU Extension has many resources available to help you cope with the winter season.

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Home Energy Publications
(Posted on 9/6/2011)
As summer winds down, fall eases in and winter looms ahead, Iowans can turn to four Iowa Energy Center publications for tips on how they can cut costs and increase efficiencies for their home energy usage.

It's Food Preservation Season!
(Posted on 7/28/2011)
Are there special concerns in canning tomatoes? Where can I get replacement parts for my pressure canner? What kind of vinegar is best for making pickles? Why is open kettle canning not safe? Here are some resources you can use for answers to your questions about home food preservation.

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Cherokee County 4-H is on Facebook!
(Posted on 3/15/2011)
Find out what's happening on our Facebook page.

School Expenses May Qualify for Tax Credit
(Posted on 8/19/2010)
The Iowa Income Tax Return includes a credit for eligible education expenses for K-12 students. Many Iowans can reduce their income tax bills by keeping records of qualifying expenses.

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Just in Time Parenting: A Reliable Resource for Raising Children
(Posted on 4/6/2010)
A 24/7 FREE resource for parents that is continually updated with research-based information about raising kids from infants through the teenage years.

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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org to help you weather tough financial times.

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Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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Staff

Jan Burk - Family Finance Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 336-3488
Fax: (712) 336-3498
Email: janburk@iastate.edu

Lori Hayungs - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: lhayungs@iastate.edu

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