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Consumer Tips for Holiday Shoppers
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
The holiday shopping season is by far the busiest time of year for most shoppers and retail stores - and the season also generates more than its share of consumer problems. Why?

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Let’s Talk Turkey
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Let’s talk Turkey • How much to buy? • How long to thaw? • When is it done? • Turkey handling safety tips.

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Mark Calendars for Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Many farmers chose to attend the two-hour Continuing Instruction Courses each year instead of taking the exam every three years.

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Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Children from all over Iowa are affected by the Department of Defense’s announced deployment of 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers for duty in Afghanistan, scheduled for fall 2010.

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Making Dollars and Sense of Your Finance$
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
Making Dollars & Sense of Your Finance$ offers individuals and families useful and sensible financial information to navigate the recession and personal financial situations. This edition focuses on ideas and tips for practical strategies in savings.

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.

Staff

Patricia Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-2074
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Renee Bond-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: rbond@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Southwest Area Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: aladd@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Familes Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension