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Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings

Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
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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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

Prosper Umbrella

Prosper Project
(Posted on 6/4/2007)
Announcing....PROSPER an exciting new program in your community - designed to help you succeed in raising your middle-school-age child to be a responsible adult.

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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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

Lisa Collins-BASICS/Youth Program Assistant
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: lrcollin@iastate.edu

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

Sue Henderson-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: hendy@iastate.edu

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