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Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The Barn Quilts of Pocahontas County committee are proud to share their progress throughout Pocahontas County. Enjoy your driving tour!

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2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook Web Version
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The 2008 Pocahontas County Fairbook is ready for your viewing. We hope that all 4-H/FFA members and families will have an exciting time preparing for the 2008 Pocahontas County Fair! Your hard copy of the fairbook will be arriving soon in your mail!

Staff

Kris Williams-Extension Field Specialist / Family Resource Management
Phone: 712-225-6196
Fax: 712-225-3173
Email: kristina@iastate.edu

Nancy Clark-ISU Extension Families Field Specialist
Phone: 515-295-2469
Fax: 515-295-2460
Email: nanclark@iastate.edu

Nancy Jenson-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-335-3103
Fax: 712-335-3104
Email: njenson@iastate.edu

Eugenia Hanlon-ISU Extension Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-297-8611
Fax: 712-297-7011
Email: ehanlon@iastate.edu

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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