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HOLIDAYS AND LEFTOVERS
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Leftover turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy……will it be eaten or tossed? Winter months and the holidays mean more cooking, more food in the house and probably more leftovers.

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BIOCONFERENCE-SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Iowa State University's seventh bioeconomy conference on Dec. 1 will be offered simultaneously with partner universities as a virtual conference. James Lovelock, renowned for his global environmental science thinking, is keynote speaker.

Wapello County NEST Program
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
The NEST is a free program that helps you prepare for the arrival of your baby. The NEST allows you to earn points that you "spend" like money at the NEST store. By enrolling in the NEST you are doing something wonderful for yourself and your children.

Strengthening Families Program
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
Do you have a problem communicating with your 6th grader? If so, this is the program for you!

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Considering Iowa State University for your College Education?
(Posted on 9/3/2007)
What's your dream? At Iowa State University, you will have the opportunity to pursue your career dreams while you're meeting people from all over the world, participating in clubs and organizations you didn't know existed, and enjoying the excitement of a Big 12 College Campus

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

Sue Henderson-Regional Extension Education Director, Region 19
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: hendy@iastate.edu

Mary Clouse-NEST Coordinator
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: clouse@iastate.edu

Mary Weinand-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 641-472-4166
Fax: 641-472-2591
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

Wendy Peterson-Field Specialist - Families
Phone: 563 659-5125
Fax:
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

Barbara Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 682-5491
Fax: (641) 682-5148
Email: bjanders@iastate.edu

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