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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?

Jones County Quilt Block Design Contest
(Posted on 12/1/2006)

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

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

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