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Put Some ‘Fun’ in Your Relationship
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
When was the last time you did something together with your spouse or partner that was fun? With a little effort and planning, couples can put some fun into their relationship, says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension.

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Skies Still Can be ‘Friendly’ If Plan Ahead for Air Travel
(Posted on 1/30/2008)
Airline travel is more complicated than it used to be,” says Donna Donald, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension. But traveling by air can be a good experience if you take time to plan ahead and prepare for those little unexpected delays.

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TELEVISION SIGNALS CHANGING
(Posted on 1/30/2008)
Users of old indoor antennas and rooftop antennas will need converter boxes when TV signals change to digital signals in 2009

Take Long-term View for Teaching Children to be Responsible
(Posted on 9/7/2005)
Parents want their children to learn to take care of their basic needs, to be responsible.

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Access Your Free Credit Report
(Posted on 7/29/2005)
Your credit report whould be checked annually to make sure the information is accurate. Residents of Iowa are now able to order a copy of their credit report FREE!

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Child Care Plays Key Role in Iowa's Economy
(Posted on 7/29/2005)
Iowa's employers and workforce depend on the services that child care providers offer to families with young children.

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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Joyce Lash-Families Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
Email: lash@iastate.edu

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Phone: (641) 464-3333
Fax: (641) 464-3333
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