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Local News

Acreage Living Newsletters available online
(Posted on 3/3/2009)
Read about current issues on the Acreage Living website

Free Web Course on Money Management Skills
(Posted on 1/16/2009)

Make the Most of Your Money
(Posted on 1/16/2009)
Do you ever wonder where your money was spent? Do you dream about buying something but think you can never afford it? Do you live from paycheck to paycheck?

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.
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.

Staff

Julie Orris-Child Care Resource Coordinator
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: jorris@iastate.edu

Wendy Peterson-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (563) 659-5125
Fax: (563) 659-5126
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension