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Be Smart with Your Money
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Iowa State University and the City of Grinnell Campbell Fund are offering a series of four classes on personal financial management at no charge. The class is designed to help you gain skills to be smart and gain control of your money as well as make it easier to "make ends meet" in todays economy.

Annies Project to be offered in Grinnell
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Annie's Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women's roles in the modern farm enterprise. Classes will be offered at Iowa Valley Community College in Grinnell beginning February 6th.

Babysitting Class - "I Have What it Takes to Be Your Babysitter"
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Interested in becoming a Babysitter, but not sure how well prepared you are. This 6 week course will prepare you to take on the "business" of babysitting.

Home Food Preservation Program - Preserve the Taste of Summer
(Posted on 8/19/2011)
Iowa State University Extension Nutrition and Health program specialists announce a new food preservation program, Preserve the Taste of Summer.

4Her's and Competition - Science of Parenting
(Posted on 7/27/2011)
What do county fairs and The Science of Parenting web page have in common?

Poweshiek County Extension Announces Master Gardener Program
(Posted on 7/26/2011)
Poweshiek County Extension will be offering the 40 Hour Master Gardener Training beginning September 13th. Please call the Extension Office by September 1st to register

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WOW monthly
(Posted on 11/5/2010)
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Parenting Help
(Posted on 11/1/2010)
Parents of young teens face different situations than they did when their children were younger. Iowa State University Extension has information that can help parents as their kids enter the teen years.

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WOW- It's here!
(Posted on 9/13/2010)
WOW stands for Words on Wellness

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eXtension Just in Time Parenting
(Posted on 2/21/2010)
A new resource from Iowa State University Extension is available to families. eXtension Just in Time Parenting? A national extension Web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

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Need Answers? Who do you call?
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
AnswerLine! Need a recipe substitute? How to clean a clothes iron? How to get that laundry stain out? Talk to a professional home economists for your answers!

Say YES to family meals!
(Posted on 2/15/2007)
Bring the family together.

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E-set kits
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
This is the place for you if you're interested in Science & Technology Education for Youth!

New Online magazine
(Posted on 1/9/2007)
Explore the world of transportation and careers within that field.

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Iowa Beginning Farmer Tax Credit
(Posted on 1/9/2007)
A tax credit for taxpayers who lease agricultural assets to beginning farmers Effectivie Jan.1, 2007

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Tips for weight loss
(Posted on 1/5/2007)
Researched findings can help control weight

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New Food Pyramid
(Posted on 1/5/2007)
Get more in-depth and personalized infomation

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School Enrichment- Free/Low Cost Kits for Teachers
(Posted on 1/4/2007)
Poweshiek County Extension has a number of excellent materials that can be used by teachers.

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Smart ways to keep your heating& Cooling bills down
(Posted on 1/4/2007)
No matter how you heat/cool your home, one thing is certain; A more energy-efficient heating/ cooling system means lower utilty bills.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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Catherine Lents - Poweshiek Extension Executive Director
Phone: (641) 623-5188
Fax: (641) 623-5302
Email: clents@iastate.edu

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