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Your Marriage: Keeping it Strong in Stressful Time
(Posted on 5/7/2009)
“Tough Times Can Be Tough On Marriages” CLICK HERE

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Child Care Resources
(Posted on 10/18/2007)
Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa (CCR&R) is a non-profit organization that helps people who care for and about children. CCR&R provides referrals, resources, education and advocacy to help meet your community’s need for affordable and accessible child care. We charge a small registration fee for some classes. All other services are free. Because your needs are unique, we tailor our services to your specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. We provide guidance by phone, in person, on the internet and in other ways. We offer the following services:

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New Online Homebuyer Education Course Launched
(Posted on 7/5/2007)
As of May 2007, USDA Rural Development requires first-time homebuyers to complete education from a certified provider to qualify for the agency’s rural housing loans. Often rural residents have to drive many miles to attend homebuyer classes. The online course will be a convenient option for many Iowa residents.

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Check out whats new in eXtension!
(Posted on 3/8/2007)
eXTENSION LAUNCHES FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR ALL TO PUBLIC

Extension’s Energy Tip for November 2009
(Posted on 11/1/2006)
Home Engery Publications: Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances.

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.

Staff

Patricia Anderson-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 755-3104
Fax: (712) 755-7112
Email: mbkaufman@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension