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4-H NEWSFLASH newsletter
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
The 4-H NEWSFLASH is published monthly to inform and educate Crawford County 4-H Families. Important and timely information. Please read.

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To Your Health newsletter
(Posted on 4/1/2009)
Monthly newsletter prepared by Denise Wyland, ISU Extension nutrition and health field specialist. Articles cover a wide variety of topics to keep you up-to-date in your quest for a healthy lifestyle.

Tough Times

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/20/2009)
Get information from reliable sources and experts to help you with personal challenges such as managing money, dealing with stress, and providing nutritious low-cost meals during these tough times.

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Get Your Questions Answered.
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
What can I do to remove an odor in my microwave? I know I should eat more fruits and vegetables, but what is their real health value to me? Can my sink drain be cleaned without using a commercial cleaner? These are just a few of the questions that the AnswerLine can help you with. Don't hesitate to go online or give them a call to get the answer to your questions.

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

Coletta Weeda-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 263-4697
Fax: (712) 263-3366
Email: cweeda@iastate.edu

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