2011 Farmers Tax Guides Available at the Delaware County Extension Office
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Tax law changes that are of interest to farmers are outlined in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2011 Farmers Tax Guide, now available through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Delaware County Extension office has copies on hand, or the publication can be ordered from the Extension Online Store. It highlights a number of 2011 administrative and tax law changes, as well as changes that will occur in 2012.

Extension to Families Newsletter
(Posted on 5/20/2011)
"Extension to Families...At Work, At Home" is a bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa area family program specialists. Each bi-monthly issue will contain three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management. Download your copy here.

ISU Extension Hotlines
(Posted on 4/13/2011)
ISU Extension's purpose to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines, many are toll-free, to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension every day. Give us a call!

Resource Management Worksite Programs
(Posted on 3/30/2011)
Investing in employee financial fitness is GOOD for business! Research says employers who offer employees easy access to quality financial programs can increase business profits by increased productivity, reduced health care costs, better choices among employee benefits, and in a variety of other ways.

Small Steps to Health and Wealth
(Posted on 3/29/2011)
Health problems and high debt usually develop gradually. This program motivates and helps YOU get started to improve both your health and finances by identifying small progress steps.

Paying Off Debt the PowerPay Way
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
“School loans, credit card bills, house payments, car payments, and other loans are causing many people to feel overwhelmed during these tough economic times,” according to Erin Ludwig, Iowa State University Extension Family Resource Management Program Specialist. “The PowerPay system can help consumers create a plan to manage their debt.”

Saving Energy and Saving Money - A Kill A Watt Meter Can Help
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Most of us only have a vague idea of how much electricity we use each month and almost no idea of how much electricity an individual appliance uses. You may be wondering how inefficient an older appliance is such as a refrigerator, freezer, or TV set. You can use a Kill A Watt meter to calculate how much electricity the appliance is using each week, month or whole year. These meters are available for check out your local Iowa State University Extension office.

Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips via E-mail
(Posted on 8/18/2009)
Do you want to learn tips to improve your personal finances? Are you always looking for ways to save money? If yes, then you might be interested in taking advantage of Iowa State University Extension’s “Money Message.”

Low Income Telephone Assistance Available
(Posted on 8/17/2007)
Two programs have been made available to help low-income households obtain affordable telephone service.

New Online Extension Course Helps Iowans Prepare For Buying A Home
(Posted on 6/29/2007)
Iowa State University Extension has a new online course, “A Place of Your Own,” to help first-time homebuyers learn about the process of buying a home.

Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 2/22/2006)
Are you wondering if the salad that sat out for two hours is safe to eat? Do you want to know why there’s mold growing on the bathroom wall? Maybe the ink pen that got in the load of wash and is now all over your clothes? When Mom’s not available, ISU Extension’s Families Answer Line is your source for answering the real world’s pesky problems. Don't hesitate to go online or give them a call toll-free at 1-800-735-2942 to get the answer to your questions.