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Healthy and Homemade
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Our nutrition and fitness calendar features easy-to-prepare recipes with additional menu ideas each month with full-color photos throughout. Nutritious recipes include such things as: Zucchini Pie, Jicama & Black Bean Dip, Mexican Frittatas, and Guiltless Pumpkin Pie. Also included are fitness facts and tips to increase daily physical activity at work and at home. You can even track your daily fitness activities in the space provided within each month.

Growing Green
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long with ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. Also get details on "green" topics like compost, rain collection, beekeeping and houseplants.

A Fun Filled Day for 2nd & 3rd Graders
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
The Webster County Extension Office will sponsor a fun filled day for youth in 2nd and 3rd grades at the Webster County Extension Office on Tuesday, December 29th 8:45 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Babysitting Clinic Offered
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
The Webster County Extension Office will sponsor a babysitting clinic at the Webster County Extension Office on Wednesday, December 30th , 8:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. for youth 5th grade and older.

Holiday Resources Just a Click Away
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Cooking turkey, ham and other holiday meats, preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals and preserving wild game are all food concerns that are part of the fall and winter season. Check here for recipes, food safety and holiday preparation guidelines.

Let's Talk Turkey!
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Learn how to store, handle, and cook your holiday turkey safelty this year with helpful tips from the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

Less is More!
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
The award winning Less is More Information Series is celebrating a fourth year of presentations designed specifically for older adults to promote wellness and improve quality of life.
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Carolyn Maschino-
Family Nutrition Program AssistantPhone:
515-576-2119 Fax:
515-576-6447Email:
maschino@iastate.edu Barbara Wollan-
Family Resource Management Field SpecialistPhone:
515-832-9597 Fax:
515-832-9599Email:
bwollan@iastate.edu Cheryl Clark-
Families Field SpecialistPhone:
641-648-4850 Fax:
641-648-4862Email:
cclark@iastate.edu Paulelda Gilbert-
Nutrition & Health Field SpecialistPhone:
515-576-2119 Fax:
515-576-6447Email:
pgilbert@iastate.edu
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