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How to Deal With Credit Card Offers
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Have you received a solicitation by mail or telephone offering you a new credit card? Should you sign up -- or tear it up? If you’re interested, how do you “shop” for credit cards?

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Take Control of Your Money
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Take advantage of ISU Extension’s FREE on-line course, “Take Control of Your Money,” for steps and strategies that will help you stay on top of your finances and make progress toward your financial goals!

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

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Lori Swartzendruber-School Based Mentoring Program Coordinator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: lswartz@iastate.edu

Scott Hansen-Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: smhansen@iastate.edu

Lisa Yoder-Nutrition Educator
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: lmyoder@iastate.edu

Melissa Stahl-Nutrition Educator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mstahl@iastate.edu

Stacy McMath-4-H Program Assistant
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: smcmath@iastate.edu

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

Jan Temple-Food and Nutrition Coordinator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mjtemple@iastate.edu

Sandy Green-Food and Nutrition Program Assistant
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-2145
Email: greensan@iasate.edu

Julie Phanthavong-Big Brothers Big Sisters Enrollment Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: jphan@iastate.edu

Chanel Meredith-Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: chanel@iastate.edu

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

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