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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
(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.

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
(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.

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
(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 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.
Staff
Mary Beth Kaufman-
Family Resource Management Field SpecialistPhone:
(712) 755-3104 Fax:
(712) 755-7112Email:
mbkaufma@iastate.edu Mary Hughes-
Family Life Field SpecialistPhone:
(712) 366-7070 Fax:
(712) 366-7024Email:
mhughes@iastate.edu
Resources from ISU Extension