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Reduce Access to Perscription Drugs - Keep Your Child Safe
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Be informed about keeping perscription drugs out of the hands of youth and help prevent perscription drug abuse.

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Jeff Gordon's #24 Will Feature the 4-H Clover
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
“It is an honor to have such an iconic emblem featured on the DuPont Chevrolet..." says Gordon

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Kirschtens Inducted Into 2009 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
Shane and Connie Kirschten were recognized for the hours of volunteer service to Sioux County 4-H.

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Discover 4-H - for 2nd and 3rd grade youth
(Posted on 8/14/2009)
Discover 4-H is a great way to make friends and have fun!

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Barn Quilts in Sioux County, Iowa
(Posted on 5/11/2009)
Opportunities continue to become available to support the Sioux County Barn Quilt Project. Keep your eyes open for more barn quilts in Sioux County, Iowa

Managing Tough Times - Helping Teens Cope
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
With tough financial times, adults tend to get preoccupied with the family budget - they often forget that tough times have an emotional as well as a financial impact on everyone in the family.

Look Both Ways - Get Smart About Internet Safety
(Posted on 9/30/2008)
You've mastered the rules of safe driving on streets and freeways. Now learn how to stay safe on the information highway-the Internet.

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New - Spend Smart Eat Smart Interactive Web site
(Posted on 7/31/2008)
Test and improve your grocery shopping skills

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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