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Acreage Living Newsletter

Acreage Living Newsletter--August
(Posted on 8/5/2009)
Iowa State University Extension publishes a newsletter just for people living on acreages. This online newsletter provides timely research-based information for the new rural Iowa.

Spend Smart Eat Smart

Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

tough times

ManagingTough Times--Tips from ISU Extension and eXtension.org
(Posted on 2/16/2009)
Keeping families strong during tough times is important. Check out these three new publications with tips for managing your family’s relationships during these tough times. Or many other resources on our eXtension.org web site.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 2/9/2009)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

ISUE Online Newsletters

On-line statewide newsletters.
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. So if you are looking for a newsletter you came to the right place.

Western Iowa Travel Site

Western Iowa Travel Site
(Posted on 1/10/2008)
Looking to expand your horizons and doing a little exploring? Why not do it in your own back door. This resource is a great place to get information for everything from the Iowa Great Lakes to the Loess Hills. Just click the blue text above for more information.

Answer Line

Answer Line 800-262-3804
(Posted on 1/2/2008)
Professional home economists answer questions in everything from child development to food prep. This service is available by phone or online.

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.

Staff

Mary Beth Kaufman-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 755-3104
Fax: (712) 755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Harrison Co. Extension
    304 East 7th Street
  • Logan, Iowa 51546-1351
  • (888) 644-2105 (outside of Logan)
  • csgorham@iastate.edu