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Managing Tough Times: Live Debt Free
(Posted on 2/3/2010)
Previous generations lived by the motto: Wear it out, use it up, make it do or do without. “The average American household carries nearly $10,000 in credit card debt,” says Brenda Schmitt, ISU Extension Family Resource Management Program Specialist. “As a child, I remember our family had one car, one TV, no cell phone, no credit cards and for the most part, no debt,” Schmitt says.

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What Are Your Appliances Consuming?
(Posted on 1/28/2010)
Are you aware of how much energy that big screen television or that old, spare refrigerator in the basement or garage is using?

Women Around Ag 2008

Women Around Ag Conference
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Hold March 27, 2010 for the upcoming Women Around Ag conference being held again at the Best Western in Clear Lake.

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Skills for Success: Your Employment Basics Offered January 12th
(Posted on 12/2/2009)
“I can teach you the hard skills—the technical stuff. But I want to hire employees who already have the soft skills.” —Charles Betts, Executive Director, Center for Business, Southeastern Community College

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Early Learning Webinars Offered
(Posted on 12/2/2009)
Have you heard about our Early Learning Webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online early childhood training that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

Going Green Garden Calendar

Growing Green 2010 Garden Calendar Available Now
(Posted on 8/28/2009)
Iowa State University Extension now has available a horticulture tool that can help any gardener be more earth-friendly. It is easy to operate. Simply hang on the wall and watch it – the Growing Green 2010 garden calendar, PM 815 is available now.

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Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 3/27/2008)

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Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 9/17/2007)
There's something for everyone in 4-H!

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