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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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Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers.

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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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Septic System Design and Maintenance
(Posted on 3/18/2009)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rural renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system.

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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.

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Child Care Resource and Referral Trainings
(Posted on 10/23/2008)
One of the most important decisions a parent will ever make is choosing quality child care for their child. Every child is special and unique and deserves the best start possible. To learn more click on the above link or Logo.

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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Nancy Adrian-Administrative Assistant
Phone: (319) 653-4811
Fax: (319) 653-6712
Email: nadrian@iastate.edu

Mary M. Weinand-Family Resource Management
Phone: (319)385-8126
Fax: (319)385-2617
Email: mweinand@iastate.edu

Mary Crooks-Family Life Specialist
Phone: (319) 523-2371
Fax: (319) 523-2375
Email: mcrooks@iastate.edu

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