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Receptions and Parties
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
'Tis the seasons to plan graduation and wedding receptions, family reunions and picnics. Iowa State University Extension has a wealth of information to make your party a success and safe.

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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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Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/31/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

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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.

Newsletters from ISU Extension Field Specialist
(Posted on 2/5/2007)
Read the latest newsletters, Food & Fitness, Hay Prices, Crop Happenings and Ag Marketing Strategies from ISU Extension Field Specialist.

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

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

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