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We're Making the Pledge to be a Healthier Iowa!
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
In 2010, Iowa ranked #19 in the nation in the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index©. We're making the pledge to be a healthier Iowa, by "moving" and becoming #1. Join us!

NEW EXTENSION OFFICE HOURS
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Effective immediately, Warren County Extension has reduced office hours - Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM & 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM (closed 12:00-12:00 PM for lunch).

2012 Garden Calendar

2012 Garden Calendars are Available
(Posted on 10/26/2011)
Our Warren County ISU Extension and Outreach Office has now received the 2012 Garden Calendars. Enjoy this full-color 12-month calendar, all year long, featuring public gardens of Iowa, our natural treasures.

WOW! Check out this nutrition newsletter "Words on Wellness" that will be published monthly.
(Posted on 7/28/2011)
Words on Wellness is your Warren County extension connection to nutrition and fitness. Jody Gatewood, ISU Nutrition & Health Program Specialist for Warren County, is one of the contributors.

Conifers: Fir, Spruce, Pine trees stressed in Iowa
(Posted on 7/13/2011)
"Common Diseases of Conifers in Iowa" aids in the diagnosis for nine diseases. Causal agents, typical host species, symptoms, and disease spread are discussed. Also learn proper maintenance and chemical controls.

eXtension Just In Time Parenting
(Posted on 2/3/2011)
A national extension web site that brings quality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Kids Learn Healthy Habits from Caring Adults
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Adults need to adapt healthier lifestyles and be role models for kids if Iowa is going to be the healthiest state in the nation, says Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist.
Science of Parenting: How to Parent Spirited Children
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
When it comes to temperament, some kids are as dependable as pickup trucks, while others are as touchy as high-end sports cars. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines the “engine” that drives a child and how parents can manage spirited children.
Connect to Nature at February Virtual Eco Family Conference
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
“When we love the place where we live, we take better care of it,” said Kristi Cooper, a family life specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She will discuss how to develop a sense of place and build communities that connect people with nature during the Virtual Eco Family Conference on Feb. 2.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
Women: Register for Money Talk Online Class by Feb. 1
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
At some point in many women’s lives, they will have to make major financial decisions. Money Talk, an online class offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, gives women the knowledge to make those decisions and improve their lives. The registration deadline is Feb. 1 and the class begins Feb. 6.
Science of Parenting: Using Technology to Help with Parenting
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
From podcasts to text messages and Skype, many parents are adding technology to their parenting toolkit. This month’s Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach takes a closer look at how parents can use information and communications technology for parenting.
Virtual Eco Family Conference Connects Families to the Environment
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Iowa families throughout the state will be getting together — virtually — once a month from January through June for an Eco Family Conference from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. It’s an opportunity for families to improve the environment, reduce their carbon footprint and create community close to home.
Extension Offers Free Monthly Parenting Newsletter
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Any parent, new or seasoned, may have questions regarding his or her children. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a free monthly newsletter, Just in Time Parenting, with helpful information on parenting young ones.
Phone App Is Winter Preparedness Tool for Motorists
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
A new smartphone application from the North Dakota State University Extension Service will help motorists prepare for winter weather travels. And should they get stuck in winter weather, the app provides on-the-spot assistance.
Parents Can Help Kids Deal with Bullying
(Posted on 12/1/2011)
Relational aggression in children is another way of saying that kids can be mean to one another. Parents may not be able to stop this bullying, but they can help their children learn how to deal with the behavior, says Kimberly Greder, an extension specialist and associate professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

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Staff

Megan Will - Master Gardener Course Coordinator
Phone: 515-961-6237 Cell: 712-490-2899
Fax: 515-961-6017
Email: greenthumblady_3@hotmail.com

Carolyn Meyer - Early Childhood Quality Enhancement Educator
Phone: 515-993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Email: carolynm@iastate.edu

Myra Williams - Early Childhood Quality Enhancement Educator
Phone: 515-993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-1027
Email: mwillms@iastate.edu

Val Cameron - Preschool Enrichment Coordinator
Phone: (515) 961-6237
Fax: (515) 961-6017
Email: valc@iastate.edu

Cheryl Clark - Family Life Specialist
Phone: 641-373-2196
Fax: 515-727-0657
Email: cclark@iastate.edu

Margaret VanGinkel - Family Finance Specialist
Phone: 515-727-0656
Fax:
Email: vangin@iastate.edu

Joy Rouse - Families Program Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 961-6237
Fax: (515) 961-6017
Email: jmrouse@iastate.edu

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