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Early Learning Series
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Have you heard about our Webinars? web·i·nar: (Web-based seminar) - a live, educational presentation transmitted over the Web. A key element is the ability for the audience to ask questions and discuss topics with presenters.

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Family Focus Group
(Posted on 9/15/2009)
A group of service providers recently came together to join forces to organize classes for parents of young children in Sac County. The group is dedicated to giving parents the information and resources needed to be the very best parents we can all be!

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ISU Extension Tip of the Week
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Extension Tip of the Week (TOW) can be sent to you directly by e-mail. These tips will be sent weekly and will cover a variety of topics. They will be brief and timely.

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Monthly Newsletters
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
Read the current articles on up-to-date crops information, other agricultural information, horticultural information, and family related matters as written by several ISU Extension Field Specialists serving Sac County.

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Dealing with Tough Times
(Posted on 12/19/2008)
Many American families are experiencing stress because of the current economic situation. It is hard to imagine a time when uncertainty has been greater and the need for sound advice more important.

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Extension Energy News & Tips
(Posted on 12/17/2008)
ISU Extension in northwest Iowa offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Call your ISU County Extension Office to request an energy presentation for your group.

Annual Report To The Citizens of Sac County
(Posted on 10/27/2008)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Sac County.

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Energy Tip of the Month
(Posted on 6/3/2008)
Are you looking for ways to SAVE Energy?

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Partners for Progress
(Posted on 3/12/2008)
Sac City Actively Involved in Horizons Program

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Sac County Barn Quilts
(Posted on 2/25/2008)
Sac County Covered with Barn Quilts

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.

Staff

Tom Duncan-Transition Manager
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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