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News from Iowa State University Extension
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
The 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)
Give 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,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Staff
Mary Weinand
-Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 641-472-4166
Fax:
Email:
mweinand@iastate.edu
Mary Crooks
-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319-523-2371
Fax:
Email:
mcrooks@iastate.edu
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(from Ag & BioSystems Engineering)
900 Osborn Street
Burlington, Iowa
52601
1-800-914-1914
buzz@iastate.edu; joycej@iastate.edu