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Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

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Who you gonna call?
(Posted on 3/6/2007)
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!

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Consider Iowa State University for your college education!
(Posted on 1/11/2007)
101 career majors to choose from and over 500 clubs and organizations.

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

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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