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Improve Money Management Skills Online with "Budget Basics"
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series in November. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

Money Talk: A Financial Guide For Women
(Posted on 8/18/2009)
Women often have unique financial needs. 85% of women will be on their own financially at some time.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

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Brenda Ranum-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: ranum@iastate.edu

Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563-927-4201
Fax: 563-927-3744
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

Erin Ludwig-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: eludwig@iastate.edu

Diane Day-E.A.G.L.E. Coordinator
Phone: 641-394-2174
Fax: 641-394-5415
Email: eaglepro@iastate.edu

Donna Andrusyk-Families Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319-882-4275
Fax: 319-882-4292
Email: andrusyk@iastate.edu

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