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Acreage Living Newsletter
(Posted on 8/5/2009)
Iowa State University Extension provides a research based, on-line, and free newsletter for Iowa's acreage owners.

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Talk to Children about Tough Times
(Posted on 7/25/2008)
Whether due to a natural disaster, a plant closing or other circumstance, many families are facing financial concerns that are causing changes in how they live. Donna K. Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension, says in most cases it is best to be honest and open with your family about what is happening. Think about what message you want to send to your children.

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Reading Readiness Starts Early
(Posted on 7/27/2007)
Three simple strategies can help children prepare for reading when they start school. “Using these strategies daily along with reading books and other printed materials with children will put them on the road to success in school,” according to Donna Donald, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension family life specialist.

Staff

Donna Donald-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 446-4723
Fax: (641) 446-6142
Email: ddonald@iastate.edu

Joyce Lash-Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

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.

Resources from ISU Extension