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Agricultural Estate Planning Workshop
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Don't delay - now is the perfect time to begin the estate planning process.

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Extension on Video
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
An exciting new video site is now available! Watch Extension in action - both locally and throughout the state.

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2009 Iowa County Fair in Pictures
(Posted on 7/22/2009)
Remember the smiles and the fun at the Iowa County Fair. Relive your "Voyage to Greatness" July 9-12, 2009!

Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
ISU offers advice and tools to manage money through tough times.

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Iowa Concern Hotline Available
(Posted on 12/3/2008)
Have financial questions? Facing legal issues? Turn to Iowa Concern hotline for this and more.

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Make Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
"Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is a new publication designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

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Hotlines Link Public with Resources, Answers
(Posted on 2/15/2008)
Toll-free hotlines connect Iowans with resources and answers on a variety of topics including legal, family, teenage, health and gambling. Iowa Concern website contains link with online "live help".

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SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
(Posted on 8/24/2006)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rural renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system.

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.

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Staff

Phyllis Zalenski-Family Resource Management
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

Kristi Cooper-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu

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