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Preparing the Holiday Turkey!
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Learn how to prepare the holiday turkey. ISU Extension can help you prepare that fabulous holiday meal with all the trimmings for a happy holiday.

Child Care Resource and Referral

Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings
(Posted on 10/23/2008)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

Newsletters from ISU Extension Field Specialist
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
Read the latest newsletters, Food & Fitness, Hay Prices, Crop Happenings and Ag Marketing Strategies from ISU Extension Field Specialist.

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Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
"Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is the topic of both a new publication and a program/workshop available from ISU Extension.

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FNP-Family Nutrition Program
(Posted on 2/13/2008)
Iowa State University Family Nutrition Program (FNP) helps families in Tama County learn to make informed choices about low-cost, nutritious foods; to better manage family finances; and to become more self-sufficient.

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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Staff

Barbara Wollan-Family Resource Management Specialist
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: bwollan@iastate.edu

Cheryl Clark-Family Life Specialist
Phone: (641) 648-4850
Fax: (641) 648-4862
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

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