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Prepare for Winter With Low-Cost, Simple Changes
(Posted on 9/17/2009)
New Iowa Energy Center publications available from ISU Extension help Iowans become more cost and energy efficient in their homes through simple tips and changes.

Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings

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.

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.

Staff

Brenda Spurgeon-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 641-664-2730
Fax: 641-664-2730
Email: bspurg@iastate.edu

Sandra McLain-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 293-3039
Fax: (319) 293-3919
Email: smclain@iastate.edu

Mary Weinand-Family Life
Phone: 641-472-4166
Fax: 641-472-2591
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

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