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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

Budget

Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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

Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563-927-4201
Fax: 563-927-3744
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

Erin Ludwig-Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: eludwig@extension.iastate.edu

Beverly Berna-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 563-583-6496
Fax: 563-583-4844
Email: bberna@iastate.edu

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