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Build and Discover – Adults needed to assist youth engaging the world of learning through robotics!
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking volunteers (high school students and older) to assist Northwest Iowa youth learn about the expanding field of robotics and automation! Come be a part of an exciting and innovative experience that youth can’t wait to participate in!

Words on Wellness
(Posted on 1/19/2012)
A newsletter that promotes a halthy lifestye fo Iowans. In each issue, you'll gain reliable, researchbased information about nutrition, exercise, food safety and explore the power of incorporating healthy practices into daily living for you and your family. - wrote by Nutrition & Health Program Specialists

Learning & Sharing Newsletter
(Posted on 12/30/2011)

RETIREMENT: Secure Your Dreams Online Series to Begin January 10, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
What you save or invest now, and how you save or invest it, directly affects the comfort and security you’ll experience in retirement. “You are writing your own retirement paycheck now. How much have you paid yourself?” asked Joyce Lash, Iowa State University Extension Family Finance Specialist.

Connecting Families to the Environment Virtual Conference
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
Sustainable living encompasses all aspects of our lives. “Children and adults who have a connection with the natural environment are more able to adjust to stress and are more likely to take care of the environment as a result,” says Kristi Cooper, Family Life Field Specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Dare to Excel Newsletter
(Posted on 11/8/2011)

Just In Time Parenting
(Posted on 10/6/2011)
Just in Time Parenting- provides research based information for parents via monthly newsletters specific to their child’s age.

Tax Tips for Students and Parents Paying College Expenses
(Posted on 9/8/2011)
Most students have arrived on campus, unpacked their belongings, shopped for books and supplies, and attended their first classes for the fall semester. Soon payments will be due on University bills. Jan Burk, ISU Extension Family Finance Program Specialist reminds students and parents paying college expenses to keep receipts and be aware of tax benefits that can help offset college costs.

Flooding

The Storm Recovery Guide
(Posted on 8/5/2010)
If you have experienced flooding in your home or area you may have some questions. Whether it is dealing with mold or your insurance, ISUE has a Storm Recovery guide that may help you in answering your questions.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

Staff

Lori Hayungs - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: lhayungs@iastate.edu

Jan Burk - Family Resource Management Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 336-3488
Fax: (712) 336-3498
Email: janburk@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 710 North 2nd Avenue East, Suite 103
  • Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246
  • (712) 472-2576
  • wibben@iastate.edu