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SPRING BETTER KID CARE SATELLITE WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED
(Posted on 2/8/2008)
ISU Mitchell County Extension will be hosting two workshops for child care providers as part of the Penn State Better Kid Care satellite program series.

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(Posted on 9/17/2007)
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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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Janet Brown-Family Life
Phone: 641.423.0844
Fax: 641.423.2642
Email: jmbrown@iastate.edu

Vanette Grover-Youth Development
Phone: 563.547.3001
Fax: 563.547.3012
Email: vgrover@iastate.edu

Jill Weber-Family Nutrition and Health
Phone: 319.234.6811
Fax: 319.234.5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu

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