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Early Learning Webinars

Early Learning Webinars
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Online learning for early childhood professionals.

4H family science club

Linn County 4-H Family Science Club
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Hands-on learning for the whole family through club meetings held once a month beginning January 2010 - June 2010. Space is limited, sign up today!

Holiday in the Garden

Holiday in the Garden
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Artistically hand-crafted items, lunch and other home-baked goodies will be available for purchase to benefit a greenhouse at Lowe Park. Check out the Artists' Gallery for a preview. Mark your calendar to attend, Saturday, December 5th!

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

Arika Mason-21st Century Learning Center (STARS) Project Director
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: arika@iastate.edu

Phyllis Zalenski-Field Specialist - Family Resource Management
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

Kristi Cooper-Family Life Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu

Lynne Rechterman-County Youth Coordinator/4-H Program Assistant
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: larecht@iastate.edu

Susan Uthoff-Nutrition and Health - Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: x1uthoff@iastate.edu

Linda Bigley-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: lbigley@iastate.edu

Ann Torbert-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: atorbert@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 3279 7th Ave., Suite 140
  • Marion, IA 52302
  • (319) 377-9839; Hortline: 319-447-0647
  • benesh1@iastate.edu