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Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Since 1963, CIRAS has been helping Iowa State University Extension and the College of Engineering carry out their land-grant university mission to improve the quality of life in Iowa by enhancing the performance of Iowa industry.
Many of the resources that are available through CIRAS partnerships are detailed in the Industry Services list. If you need assistance assessing problems or you need a resource that is not listed, your regional account manager will work with you to resolve your problem.
Community & Economic Development Builder
(Posted on 8/3/2011)
Welcome to the Community and Economic Development Program Builder. We are a web based marketplace where community leaders can review and make selections from a variety of technical assistance, consulting and educational programs that will improve the quality of life in your community.

Pasture Walks in Northeast Iowa and Wisconsin
(Posted on 4/20/2011)
Producers seeking hands-on grazing management information in an informal atmosphere, consider attending one or more of the 2011 Pasture-Walk grazing field events. These events are mostly farmer-to-farm discussion on their management experiences in rotational grazing

Eating Well - Moving More
(Posted on 4/5/2011)
Eating Well - Moving More is a wellness program that helps employees make lifestyle changes in five areas that influence hypertension: weight, physical activity, diet, sodium intake, and alcohol intake.

Worksite Wellness Programs
(Posted on 4/5/2011)
Design your own series of face-to-face programs to jumpstart your employees to better health! Select a minimum of three custom designed wellness programs:

Learn Strategies to Gain Control of Finances!
(Posted on 1/27/2011)
The first few months of each year is a time of financial stress and frustration as tax season draws attention to past money management habits. Some may wish they had a better system for tracking expenses. Others may struggle to find the money to pay taxes. Those anticipating a tax refund may wonder how to best use it to achieve financial goals.

Online State Newsletters Available
(Posted on 4/5/2010)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. Newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med are available at your fingertips.
Staff
Rudy Pruszko - Business and Industry Field Specialist
Phone: (563) 557-8271
Fax:
Email: rpruszko@iastate.edu
Sean Galleger - Account Manager - CIRAS
Phone: 515-290-0181
Fax: 515-294-4925
Email: galleger@iastate.edu
Resources from ISU Extension