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Encourage

When Things Don’t Go Well, Help Your Child Succeed
(Posted on 9/18/2009)
When your child has a sense of failure it is important to support and encourage your child.

Shop Smart

Spend Smart, Eat Smart - Affordable Tips.
(Posted on 1/20/2009)
For more tips and information on buying and eating nutritious food, visit the Spend Smart Eat Smart website www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings

Energy

Extension's Energy Tip of the Month
(Posted on 9/15/2008)
Extension’s Energy Tip for December 2008 - Take whole-house approach to heating

drugs

Sources for Help with Prescription Drug Costs
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
Help is available for individuals who are struggling with their prescription costs. If you lack coverage or find yourself in the donut hole of your current plan there are some possible solutions.

Money Tree

Money Saving Tips from ISU Extension - O'Brien County
(Posted on 5/23/2008)
Are you feeling the crunch of the extra cost of a gallon of milk or gas prices? You are not alone. Here are some tips on how to save money.

Leaders Training

Join 4-H today!
(Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meetings to share ideas and much more.......

kids eating apples

CYPHERnet offers children, youth and family resources
(Posted on 3/1/2005)
If you're a professional serving children, youth and families or a parent with your own children, you know that finding reliable, high quality, research-based information on the Web can be a major challenge. That's where CYFERnet can help you.

News from Iowa State University Extension

In Times of Stress, Manage Conflict, Don’t Blame — and Call Iowa Concern
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
The coordinator of Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline offers tips to keep conflict positive when dealing with stress and economic hard times.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
Iowans Say Changes Due to Recession and Community Education Are Permanent
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Iowans are making spending changes during the recession that may become permanent, according to a recent national poll. At the same time they are willing to help people who are struggling, as exemplified in Iowa's Horizons communities.

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Staff

Rhonda Rosenboom-Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Cheryl Heronemus-Region 1 Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: hero@iastate.edu

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