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Local News

U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Insulation Properly insulating your home will not only help reduce your heating and cooling costs but also make your home more comfortable. Here you'll find the following information:

Tax Returns Can Put Money in Your Pocket!
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Filing a tax return is no fun, but the effort can be positive if taxpayers make sure they take advantage of refundable tax credits!

Find the most current Newsletters out there!
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
ISU Extension Connection is the Connection for informational newsletters throughtout our state. Check it out, there is something for everyone! Check out what you didn't know until now. Just click on the picture of the newsletter and read for hours.

Iowa Farm Business Resource Directory
(Posted on 10/30/2007)
Iowa Farm Business Resource Directory if for Information and contacts for the beginning farmer.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Bankruptcy an Option for Iowans with Unmanageable Debt
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Whether they’re on the farm or along Main Street, Iowans are contemplating their options as farm and household income drops, debt increases and economic uncertainty continues. One of those options is bankruptcy, says attorney John R. Baker, who answers legal questions for Iowa State University Extension’s Iowa Concern Hotline.

eXtension Honors Iowa State University Extension Educator
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Pat Swanson, family financial management specialist for ISU Extension, was honored recently for her national work on personal finance information and educational materials.

Staff

Mary Beth Kaufman-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 755-3104
Fax: (712) 755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu