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Cedar Rapids After School Alliance

Cedar Rapids After School Alliance
(Posted on 3/4/2008)
GIVE US YOUR OPINION...The newly formed Cedar Rapids Afterschool Alliance has a mission to ensure that Cedar Rapids children and youth have access to quality after school programs. The group is asking for your help in completing a survey which will influence future high quality after school programs in the Cedar Rapids area.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Care for Yourself/WISEWOMANThe community-based intervention program empowers low-income, primarily rural women to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have Trailer, Will Demonstrate Universal Design
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
trailer with portable display showing universal designGive ISU Extension specialist Mary Yearns a trailer and she’ll figure out a way to demonstrate how universal design makes a home more useful and accessible.
Iowans Worry Their Paychecks Won’t Cover Basic Costs in 2008
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
A new survey shows nearly one-third of Iowans worry family income won't meet expenses. Horizons communities are a step ahead. They have ISU Extension-trained leaders working on poverty and economic decline.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Forest Where Ashley Lives“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

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Phyllis Zalenski-Field Specialist - Family Resource Management
Phone: 319-462-2791
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Kristi Cooper-Family Life Specialist
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Lynne Rechterman-County Youth Coordinator/4-H Program Assistant
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Email: larecht@iastate.edu

Susan Uthoff-Nutrition and Health - Field Specialist
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Email: x1uthoff@iastate.edu

Linda Bigley-County Extension Education Director
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Email: lbigley@iastate.edu

Ann Torbert-4-H Youth Development Specialist
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Email: atorbert@iastate.edu

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