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Scholarships Offered by Mills County Master Gardeners
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
The ISU Extension Mills County Master Gardeners are once again offering a scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors planning to continue their education at an Iowa school in a horticulture related field!

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How to Cook a Kumquat and Other Misunderstood Produce
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Have you ever walked through the produce department aisle in your grocery store, noticed some of the interesting and exotic looking fruits and vegetables, and wondered how in the world you're supposed to prepare them? Come to this seminar sponsored by the Mills County Master Gardeners to learn how!

Food For Love Campaign in Mills County all month long!
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Food for Love.... Celebrate Valentines Day with a gift from the heart

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Landscape Design Workshop - for Homeowners
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Has your landscape lost its luster? Have your plantings petered out? Are you ready to start enjoying your yard again? Check out this workshop offered in four sessions with lots of hands-on help to create your new outdoor paradise!

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Mills County Resource Directory
(Posted on 9/21/2011)
A compilation of known resources available today in Mills County Iowa. Phone numbers and types of agencies. If you are still unsure, feel welcome to contact the Mills County Extension office at 712-624-8616 and we will be happy to assist you!

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WOW...Words on Wellness Newsletter
(Posted on 6/1/2011)
July issue is filled with great recipes and more! Try to find time to learn how to preserve! It's all inside!

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Words on Wellness Newsletters
(Posted on 5/29/2011)
WOW- Words on Wellness is a fantastic monthly newsletter focused on your health and offers great information. Please come back each month to see the newest version!

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Money for Life Newletter
(Posted on 1/5/2007)
Hints and Tips for Family Financial Management

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.

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Staff

Sandra McKinnon - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: sandram@iastate.edu

Sherry Ford - County Extension Program Director
Phone: 712-624-8616
Fax: 712-624-8228
Email: slford@iastate.edu

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