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Lee County Stork's Nest
(Posted on 8/11/2009)
Want to earn free stuff for your baby? If so, you'll want to participate in Lee County's Stork Nest.

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Make Friends! Have Fun! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 8/11/2009)
Did you know 4-H is not all about cows and cooking. 4-H has something for everyone! There is a HUGE variety of project areas that you can learn about. Join 4-H-all the cool kids are doing it!

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Money Available to Plug Your Abandoned Well
(Posted on 1/21/2005)
Abandoned wells are a danger to our environment and our personal safety. If you have one on your property you should consider plugging it as soon as possible.

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.

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Staff

Mary Weinand-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 472-4166
Fax: (641) 472-2591
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

Mary Crooks-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 523-2371
Fax: (319) 523-2375
Email: mcrooks@iastate.edu

Patty Steiner-Family Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 754-7556
Fax: (319) 754-6721
Email: psteiner@iastate.edu

Julie Wellman-Food and Nutrition Program Assistant/Storks Nest Coordinator
Phone:
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Email: jwell@iastate.edu

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