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Northeast Iowa Food & Fitness Initiative Releases New Video
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
We are on the ground floor to improve the policies, practices, and systems that determine how food arrives on our tables and how our communities can grow opportunities for physical activity for all. Click here to watch the newest video about our work.

Free Copies of 2010 Nutrition Calendar Available
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
“Healthy Homemade” is the theme of a new full-color calendar offered by Iowa State University Extension. Each month features an easy-to-prepare recipe plus menu ideas and an activity tip. Click here to see how you can get your free copy.

Local Food Directories Available
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
Buying purchases locally is important whether you are buying clothing, cars or farm supplies. Buying local products at locally owned businesses keeps money circulating closer to where it is spent.
NE Iowa Food & Farm Coalition Website
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
The Northeast Iowa Food & Farm Coalition has been formed to begin implementation of the strategic plan designed to build a stronger local food and farm economy in Northeast Iowa.

Small Steps to Health & Wealth
(Posted on 9/25/2007)
Are you struggling to lose weight? Are your finances out of control? Do you need to change your lifestyle and develop healthier habits? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the "Small Steps to Health and Wealth"™ course is for you!
Events
Nutrition: Choices for Health More Nutrition: Choices for Health events View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar
Staff
Cindy Baumgartner-
Nutrition and Health SpecialistPhone:
563/568-6345 Fax:
563/927-4201Email:
cbaum@iastate.edu Teresa Wiemerslage-
Region 4 Extension Program & Communications CoordinatorPhone:
563/568-6345 Fax:
563/568-6346Email:
wiemer@iastate.edu
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