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Growing, Buying, and Selling Locally Meeting Feb. 9th
(Posted on 10/28/2011)
A meeting on growing, buying, and selling local agricultural products will be held Thursday evening, February 9th, 7:00 p.m., at the Hardin County Extension Office.

Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation Grant Application
(Posted on 9/19/2011)
Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation is accepting grant applications for 2012. Grant applications are due February 3, 2012. Hard copies of the application are available at local city halls and at the Hardin County Extension Office. The grant application can also be downloaded from this link.

Local Producers of Food and Products
(Posted on 6/24/2011)
Check out sources of locally grown wholesome food and locally produced products.

Words On Wellness
(Posted on 6/7/2011)
Words on Wellness,” a monthly newsletter that promotes a healthy lifestyle for Iowans. In each issue, you’ll gain reliable, research-based information about nutrition, exercise, and food safety, and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family.

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Online Learning for Early Childhood Professionals
(Posted on 8/14/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

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: Alden
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Alden Horizons is a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in small rural communities faced with economic decline and demographic change.

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)
Four home energy publications from the Iowa Energy Center are available from Extension’s Online Store. The Home Series, EDC 389, covers home tightening, insulation and ventilation; home heating and cooling; water heating; and major home appliances.

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Staff

Cheryl Clark - ISU Extension Family Program Specialist
Phone: (641) 373-2196
Fax: (641) 727-0657
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

Barb Wollan - Family Finance Program Specialists
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: bwollan@iastate.edu

Rich Wrage - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 752-1551
Fax: (641) 752-8142
Email: rwrage@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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