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early learning webinars

Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.
(Posted on 11/4/2009)

Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
Register now for the upcoming Strengthening Families Program in Dallas County.

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.

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Staff

Sharon Mays-Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 515-957-5795
Fax:
Email: smays@iastate.edu

Joy Rouse -Families Program Specialist
Phone: 515-961-6237
Fax: 515-961-6017
Email: jmrouse@iastate.edu

Margaret Van Ginkel-Families Program Specialist
Phone: 515-727-0656
Fax:
Email: vangin@iastate.edu

Cheryl Weltha-Families Program Educator
Phone: 515-993-4281
Fax: 515-993-1027
Email: cweltha@iastate.edu

Betsy Myers-Child Care Provider Services Coordinator
Phone: (515) 993-3813 of (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Email: betsym@iastate.edu

Linda S. Nelson-County Extension DIrector
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Email: lsnelson@iastate.edu

Carolyn Meyer-Child Care Provider Services
Phone: (515)993-3813 or (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: carolynm@iastate.edu

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