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Bike Safety

National Bike Safety
(Posted on 5/1/2008)
You have just survived another long winter and you want to get out for a bike ride. Riding a bike can be a lot of fun and a great way to exercise but remember that bike crashes can result in serious injury.

Healthy Meals

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Time? Money? Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn what could have answers for you.

Parenting

Setting Limits Without Guilt
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
Parents, do you feel like you are over-reacting to your child or giving in?

Discipline

Becoming Brain Smart
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
Providers, do you feel like you spend more time disciplining children than teaching them?

playground

Make Playgrounds Safe For Children
(Posted on 4/19/2008)
No one wants to see children get hurt doing what comes naturally -- playing. Playground injuries can be life-threatening to children. Learn how to keep children safe.

Couples

Put Some ‘Fun’ in Your Relationship
(Posted on 3/30/2008)
When was the last time you did something together with your spouse or partner that was fun? With a little effort and planning, couples can put some fun into their relationship.

Air Travel

Skies Can Still Be 'Friendly' If You Plan Ahead
(Posted on 1/13/2008)
Airline travel is more complicated than it used to be, but traveling by air can be a good experience if you take time to plan ahead and prepare for those little unexpected delays.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Staff

Joyce Lash-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641)464-3333
Fax: (641)464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

Donna Donald-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (641)446-4723
Fax: (641)446-6142
Email: ddonald@iastate.edu

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