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Webster County Fair Quilt Challenge
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
New to the Webster County Fair this year will be a quilt challenge. Packets of fabric can be picked up at the Family Quilt Shop which is located at 1200 A Street in Fort Dodge. Packets may be purchased $5 for adults and $2.50 for 4-H members. Fabric needs to be made into 121/2 inch blocks and returned on or before June 16th. The first 12 blocks returned will be made into a quilt which will be raffled off at the 2008 Webster County Fair.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/25/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

Register Now for 4-H Junior Camp
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Another great Junior Camp is in the planning and is open to all Junior 4-H'ers who have completed 4th through 6th grade from Webster, Hamilton, Humboldt, Wright, Hardin and Franklin Counties.

Parents can get Answers Online ‘Just in Time’
(Posted on 12/19/2007)
When can a baby eat solid foods? How do you know when a baby has an ear infection? eXtension’s new online resource, Just in Time Parenting, provides round-the-clock access to information and experts.
New National Financial Website and Hotline
(Posted on 12/8/2006)
There is a new resource availabe to help improve our understanding of money management. It divides financial education into nine key areas of budgeting and taxes; credit; financial planning; home ownership; privacy, fraud, and scams; responding to life events; retirment planning; saving and investing; and starting a new business.
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Cheryl Clark-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 641-648-4850
Fax: 641-648-4862
Email:
cclark@iastate.edu Barbara Wollan-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 515-832-9597
Fax: 515-832-9599
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bwollan@iastate.edu Ivy Carnelley-Family Nutrition Program Assistant
Phone: 515-576-2119
Fax: 515-576-6447
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carnelle@iastate.edu Paulelda Gilbert-Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: 515-576-2119
Fax: 515-576-6447
Email:
pgilbert@iastate.edu
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