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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.

Bank On Dubuque guides family financial planning
(Posted on 7/22/2011)
With a free or low-cost bank account, you can start to save for the future and establish a credit history that will help you enter the financial mainstream and achieve your dreams. Even if you’ve had problems in the past or have never had an account before, you can open an account in Dubuque. Iowa State Extension will offer classes and seminars to help you get the most out of your money and save for the future.

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
Karen K Lathrop - Community Development Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 325-5465
Fax: (319) 627-4923
Email: klathrop@iastate.edu
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