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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways.

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New eXtension Website on Obesity Prevention
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
A new Community of Practice (CoP), Families, Food, and Fitness (FFF): Preventing Obesity launches this month as one of the newest web communities within eXtension.

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eXtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De WeerdDevin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Staff

Patricia Steiner-Nutrition/Health Specialist
Phone: (319) 754-7556
Fax: (319) 754-6721
Email: psteiner@iastate.edu

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