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2009 Stakeholder's Report
(Posted on 10/12/2009)
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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
Economic tough times force hard choices. But you can find answers here from reliable resources and experts backed by research - even when your situation keeps changing.

Horizons Program - Alden Area
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Alden Area Citizens Are Encouraged to Sign Up for a Horizon’s Program Study Circle. Click to learn more.

Take Control of Your Money

Take Control of Your Money
(Posted on 8/29/2006)
As the back-to-school season arrives, most of us get back into regular routines. What better time than this to settle into a solid financial routine? Check out ISU Extension's FREE on-line course, "Take Control of Your Money," for steps and strategies that will help you get ahead and make progress toward your financial goals!

Join 4-H!

Join 4-H!
(Posted on 1/5/2005)
Interested in joining 4-H? Click here to find out more!

Extension's Energy Tip
(Posted on 11/12/2004)
Extension’s Energy Tip for August 2009 Use an interior fan along with your window air conditioner. Together they’ll spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your power use.

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Cheryl Clark-ISU Extension Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 648-4850
Fax: (641) 648-4862
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

Paulelda Gilbert-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 576-2119
Fax: (515) 576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu

Barb Wollan-Family Resouce Management Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: bwollan@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
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.
Families with Teens Can Learn to Deal with Stress, Manage Conflict and Live Together
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Economic worries combined with ever-changing parent-teen relationships can lead to stressed-out families. ISU Extension has several publications available online to help families with teens deal with stress and change and learn to live together.

Resources from ISU Extension