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Septic System Design & Maintenance
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
Buchanan County has made a slide show on septic system design and maintenance available to view online! Find the link here.

Answers for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/2/2009)
Economic tough times force hard choices. But you can find answers here from reliable resources and experts backed by research - even when your situation keeps changing.

Project Recovery Iowa

Project Recovery Iowa
(Posted on 4/11/2008)
Project Recovery Iowa is designed to empower those affected by disaster through teaching the stages of disaster reactions and coping skills, assessing needs, and linking individuals to appropriate community resources.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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