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Taking the Road Less Traveled
(Posted on 3/6/2008)
This is an opportunity to show girls, sixth through twelfth grades, career paths they can choose within science, technology, engineering and math

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Consider ISU for an Exceptional College Experience
(Posted on 3/5/2008)
Your opportunities are limitless with a degree from Iowa State University!

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Discover 4-H - New for 2nd and 3rd grade youth
(Posted on 10/16/2007)
Discover 4-H is a great way to make friends and have fun!

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.

Staff

Cheryl Heronemus-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: hero@iastate.edu

Rhonda Rosenboom-Extension Families Specialist
Phone: (712) 957-5045
Fax: (712) 957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Denise Wyland-Extension Families Nutrition Specialist
Phone: (712) 472-2576
Fax: (712) 472-2578
Email: dwyland@iastate.edu

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