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Day Camps offered throughout Warren County
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Do you have kids that are K-5 graders? Are they looking for something fun to do this summer? If so, please click here for a list of upcoming Day Camps in Warren County!

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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.

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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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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