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IOWA FLOOD INFORMATION
(Posted on 6/27/2008)
University Extension is providing assistance statewide to farmers, business people and others who need advice and expert help in dealing with a variety of challenges caused by the flooding.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Wanted: A Program to Help Youth Survive and Thrive
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
They came from across Iowa as well as Wisconsin, Tennessee and even a U.S. air force base in Germany. Their goal: to be trained in ISU Extension's Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth Ages 10-14.

Federal Reviewer Says Project Strengthens Buena Vista, Waterloo
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
ISU Extension's Iowa Sustainable Communities Project is making communities more stable by building family strengths.

Build Family Resiliency in Stressful Times
(Posted on 6/23/2008)
Many Eastern Iowans are experiencing new living arrangements due to natural disaster. Living with relatives or friends until new housing can be arranged can be stressful for all involved. But research shows that surviving a crisis can strengthen family ties.

Help Children Cope with a Disaster
(Posted on 6/20/2008)
Coping with a disaster can be difficult for children and their families, says Lesia Oesterreich, a family life state specialist with Iowa State University Extension. But parents can help their children cope.

ISU Expert Answers Questions about Flood–Related Well Water Concerns
(Posted on 6/18/2008)
ISU Extension provides information on how to get your well tested and on the risks of contamination from flood waters.

June 14, 2008 Iowa State University Extension Flooding Media Advisory
(Posted on 6/14/2008)
ISU Extension specialists have released more materials for media covering Iowa flooding.

Media Advisory: Flood-Related Resources
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
If you need help weathering the recent storms, Iowa State University Extension offering a variery of resources.

Events

• 07/08/2008 Canner Testing
• 07/09/2008 Helping Build Your Child's Self-Esteem
• 07/29/2008 Simply Beatiful
• 08/12/2008 ECERS- Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Training
• 08/14/2008 Family Child Care Environmental Rating Training

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