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Families Fall 2009 Newsletter
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
If you or someone you know is dealing with stress, or ever makes school lunches, or will be dealing with long term care for a loved one, then there is something in our Families Newsletter for you!

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)
Another 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.

Events

• 11/11/2009 Freedom From Smoking
• 11/18/2009 Freedom From Smoking
• 11/25/2009 Freedom From Smoking
• 12/01/2009 Character Critters
• 12/02/2009 Character Critters

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