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Extension to Families Newsletter
(Posted on 10/22/2007)
Extension to Families - At Work At Home Newsletter is produced by Iowa State University Extension Families staff in Northeast Iowa. Articles from this newsletter may be reproduced in their entirety provided Iowa State University Extension is credited as the source.

Eating Well - Moving More
(Posted on 1/4/2007)
Investing in employee wellness is good business. It can result in lower insurance premiums, lower turnover, increased productivity, and increased job satisfaction.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.

Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)

Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Staff

Terry Janssen-Regional Extension Education Director - Region 2
Phone: 515-295-2469
Fax: 515-295-2460
Email: tjans@iastate.edu

Jill Weber-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu