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Get Juiced for OJ – Outdoor Journey for Girls
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Outdoor Journey for Girls (OJ) is a 3-day, 2-night workshop aimed at introducing outdoor skills to girls ages 12-15 in a supportive, learning environment where they have opportunities to try things “hands-on.”

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Care for Yourself/WISEWOMAN Helps Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Iowa women are getting wiser about reducing their risk of cardiovascular disease.

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How to Choose a Cell Phone Service – and Avoid Cell Phone Pitfalls
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Are you shopping for cell phone service for the first time, or considering a new plan?

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Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Time? ---- Money? ---- Nutrition? What influences your mealtime decisions? Learn about a program or publication that could have answers for you.

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Page County Extension Presents Workshop for Child Care Providers
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Do you feel like you spend more time disciplining children ages zero to seven than teaching them?

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Page County Extension Presents Workshop for Parents
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Do you feel like you are over-reacting to your child or giving in?

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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Amy Holbrook-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: holbrook@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

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

Linda Orme-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: lorme@iastate.edu

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