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ISU's Live Green Tip of the Week
(Posted on 9/8/2009)
To fulfill ISU's call for energy conservation education, we are providing a monthly energy tip.

Acreage

Acreage Living Newsletter is now on-line!
(Posted on 6/19/2008)
This newsletter’s focus is to help acreage owners manage their country home and land. Rural residents face some unique issues, and we want to provide them answers and information from Iowa State University Extension and other land grant universities across the nation.

Tornado Damage

When Severe Weather Strikes Turn to Extension for Assistance
(Posted on 5/15/2008)
Extension is always ready to help. Read about what ISU Extension has been doing and the information we have to assist.

Fireplace

Fireplace Safety
(Posted on 10/11/2007)
It's that time of the year again...the cold weather has arrived and a nice warm cozy fire in the evening is sounding pretty good. However, to keep your home safe please read the following article before building your first fire this season.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes, Mosquitoes, & more Mosquitoes
(Posted on 10/2/2007)
Mosquitoes & water go hand in hand. Read how to protect yourself and your family this summer.

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

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

Val Cameron-Child Care Resource & Referral Provider Services Coordinator
Phone: (515) 961-5067
Fax: (515) 961-6017
Email: valc@iastate.edu

Sharon Mays-Family Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 261-4217
Fax: (515) 263-2704
Email: smays@iastate.du

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