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Answer Line is Here to Help!
(Posted on 12/11/2006)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

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.

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Staff

Marcia Vrankin-Home Consultant & Parent Service Coordinator (Child Care Resource & Referral)
Phone: (641) 792-5437
Fax: (641) 791-0769
Email: vrankin@iastate.edu

Ruth Freeman-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 386-2138
Fax: (515) 386-3884
Email: rofreema@iastate.edu

Denice Fischer-Child Care Coordinator (Child Care Resource & Referral)
Phone: (641) 792-6433
Fax: (641) 791-0769
Email: fischerd@iastate.edu

Sharon Mays-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 261-4213
Fax: (515) 263-2704
Email: smays@iastate.edu

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