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Ciras

Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)
(Posted on 2/20/2006)
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.

News from Iowa State University Extension

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of May 5
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Listen to interviews about patience during planting season, La niña and corn and soybean yield, farm sector prosperity and the rural economy, and more.
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.

Staff

Sandy Scholl-Community Development Specialist
Phone: (319) 234-6811
Fax: (319) 234-5581
Email: sscholl@iastate.edu

Rudy Pruszko-Business and Industry Field Specialist
Phone: (563) 557-8271
Fax:
Email: rpruszko@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension