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2008 Junior 4-H Camp
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Does swimming, hiking (even at night), climbing wall, and cooking over a campfire sound like fun? Then Junior 4-H Camp is the place for you!

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Franklin County Farmers Market
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
The 2008 Market will be held from 5-7 pm on Fridays from May 9 through October 17 and on Tuesdays from June 3 through September 30. The location is the Main Street Square at the corner of 1st Avenue NW and 1st Street NW in Hampton.

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Clover Kids Summer Program
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Where the Action is...Franklin County Clover Kids. The summer program for Kindergarten - third graders.

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Who Ya Gonna Call?
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Get your questions answered online! Is it safe to eat rhubarb throughout the growing season? Can I substitute applesauce for oil when baking to reduce fat and calories? What is the cost of raising a child? These are just a few of the questions that the Answer Line can help you with. Don't hesitate to go online or give them a call toll-free at 1-800-735-2942 to get the answer to your questions.

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Publications Online
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online! Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.

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ISU Extension in Franklin County is offering Better Kid Care Programs
(Posted on 9/19/2007)
The ISU Franklin County Extension Office will be hosting four Better Kid Care satellite workshops this fall and next spring. This program is for childcare providers. Registration and pre-activities begin at 6:00 PM.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
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.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

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Staff

Brenda Schmitt-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641)423-0844
Fax: (641)423-2642
Email: schmitt@iastate.edu

Donna Andrusyk-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 319/882-4275
Fax: 319/882-4292
Email: andrusyk@iastate.edu

Beverly Peters-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax: 641-456-4811
Email: beverly@iastate.edu

Barb Ristau-Extension Families Program Assistant
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax:
Email: barbr@iastate.edu

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