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Heart

WOW!!--Words on Wellness
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
February is Heart Month and one aspect of healthy eating for the heart is limiting salt and sodium intake.

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Iowa Tax Credits for Families
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
Iowa Tax Law includes tax credits to help families. The Tuition and Textbook Credit has no income restrictions and can result in an Iowa Tax Credit of up to $250 per student in grades K-12. Parents of children age 3-5 may be eligible for the Early Childhood Development Credit.

Sleeping Child

Help Children Get Enough Sleep
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
“If you think one hour less sleep for kids shouldn’t make much difference, you will be interested to learn how it can impact them,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald talk about reasons kids need to get enough sleep and how much is needed for each age.

Soil and Land Survey

Iowa Soil and Land Use Website Gets a Make-over
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Soil is the underlying factor in Iowa crop production and land use.The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land.

Share the Fun

2nd Annual 4-H Is Fun Leader's Conference
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
Region 19 hosts 2nd Annual 4-H Is Fun Leader's Conference

Sisters Fighting

When Siblings Fight, Teach Healthy Ways to Handle Conflict
(Posted on 12/29/2011)
“Brothers and sisters spending too much time indoors this winter can result in sibling arguments and fights,” says Donna K. Donald, an ISU family life program specialist. Mrs. Donald offers some tips to help parents cope with sibling conflict.

Pesticide Spraying

2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses
(Posted on 12/9/2011)
A listing of the 2011-2012 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Van Buren and surrounding counties.

Region 19 Winter Ag Newsletter
(Posted on 12/5/2011)
See what's going on in the agricultural world of Region 19. Take a look at our winter newsletter.

Ag Specialist

How to Find the Agriculture Specialist You Need
(Posted on 7/28/2011)
We have a complete list of agricultural program specialists sorted by specialty or by name.

Prevention Progams

Prevention Programs in Region 19
(Posted on 5/27/2011)
Learn how prevention programs are helping communities in southern Iowa.

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