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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.
Events
Families
01/25/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
02/01/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
02/22/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
03/01/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
03/15/2010
Parent Education Class - Great Beginnings for Families
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Staff
Mary
Weinand
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Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone:
641-472-4166
Fax:
Email:
mweinand@iastate.edu
Mary
Crooks
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Family Life Field Specialist
Phone:
319-523-2371
Fax:
Email:
mcrooks@iastate.edu
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Burlington, Iowa
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