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Wanted: 4-H Summer Intern
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Hardin County Extension Office is searching for a summer intern to work 40 hours per week from June 9 to July 18. Overtime hours may be necessary during Hardin County Fair. Work includes preparation for county fair, basic office work and county fair work. Must be at least 16 years old, have valid driver’s license, transportation, good computer skills, good communication skills and be reliable. Pay is $7.25 per hour. Application deadline is May 16 or until position is filled.

Hall of Fame

2007 Hardin County Fair
(Posted on 7/26/2007)
Congratulations to Joe & Pat Rash the 2007 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. Click to here to find more Hall of Fame pictures and all of the 2007 Hardin County Fair Pictures!!

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 8/7/2006)
Interested in joining 4-H? Click here to find out more!

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Staff

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

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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