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Success in the Summer - Families Together Workshop
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
In May’s Families Together workshop, “Success in the Summer,” we will discuss what our children need to be mentally and physically content. We will also explore some ways as adults we can promote learning, while still enjoying the summer sun.

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Referral Program Helps farm/Rural Families Deal with Major Change, Stress
(Posted on 4/10/2007)
If you or someone you know is experiencing major change or stress associated with rural life, the Sowing the Seeds of Hope program may be able to help. The program offers no-cost mental health services – up to five one-hour sessions with a professional provider – for eligible farm/rural family members who do not have insurance coverage or who are underinsured.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Investor Information on the Web - How Do You Judge Quality?
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article provides tips for evaluating investment information Web sites.
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.
Selecting a Financial Advisor
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
This Invest Wisely series article discusses how to select a financial advisor.

Events


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Staff

Kelvin Leibold-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 641-648-4850
Fax: 641-648-4862
Email: kleibold@iastate.edu

Ruth Freeman-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 515-386-2138
Fax: 515-386-3884
Email: rofreema@iastate.edu

Steve Johnson-Farm and Agriculture Business Management
Phone: 515-261-4215
Fax: 515-263-2704
Email: sdjohns@iastate.edu

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