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Early Learning Webinars

Early Learning Webinar
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Have you heard about our webinars? Early childhood professionals can now participate in online learning that is convenient, cost effective and easy.

4-H Clover

Make a Difference! Volunteer with 4-H
(Posted on 9/29/2009)
Polk County Extension is looking for volunteers to work with young people in an after school setting.

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.

My Pyramid Logo

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

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

Elizabeth "Beth" Fleming-Families Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: bflem@iastate.edu

Sharon Mays-Families Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 957-5795
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: smays@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 1625 Adventureland Drive
    Suite A
  • Altoona, Iowa 50009
  • (515) 957-5760; (calls from campus dial: 8-1-515-957-5761)
  • baldwinj@iastate.edu