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Iowa Food Insecurity Hunger

Iowa Food Insecurity & Hunger
(Posted on 9/12/2006)
Iowa families and the communities they live in are working together to solve the problems of individual, household and community food insecurity and hunger. Food insecurity affects health, worker productivity, growth and development of children, sense of well-being and quality of life.

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Order Form for MyPyramid Materials
(Posted on 12/2/2005)
Form to order MyPyramid tear pads or posters from the Iowa Beef Industry Council or ISU Extension Publications Store.

Brain Development: Windows of Opportunity
(Posted on 8/11/2005)
“Research shows that infants have critical periods for brain development. Find out why these “windows of opportunity” are critical to helping a child learn.”

Taking Control of Your Money
(Posted on 12/30/2004)
Can't Pay Your Bills? This web-based course gives you a step-by-step process that teaches you what you need to do to take control of your money and get out of debt.

Parenting Pipeline/Centsible Parenting Newsletters
(Posted on 11/17/2004)
School offers many opportunities for your child to learn and grow. Each grade level brings changes and challenges. As parents you want information, education and support for dealing with parenting skills, child development and family life. Iowa State University Extension provides monthly newsletters tailored to the September - May school year.

Parenting a College Age Student
(Posted on 11/17/2004)
Development Patterns Offer Tips for Parenting a College Student

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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