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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.

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Gain Control of Finances This Holiday Season with Budget Basics
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Iowa State University Extension is offering a personal financial management series. The online class called “Budget Basics” will be offered one hour a week for three weeks.

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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.

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Extension Offering FREE Personal Finance Tips Via E-mail
(Posted on 6/11/2009)
Twice each month we send out an e-mail called the “Money Message” offering financial tips, ways to save money, and a listing of upcoming classes.

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Financial Classes Being Offered
(Posted on 6/1/2009)
Two financial classes to be held at the NICC Waukon Center.

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Financial Resource Management Opportunities
(Posted on 12/31/2008)
Erin Ludwig, your ISU Extension Financial Resource Management Specialist, is eager to assist you in a variety of ways. Here are a few learning opportunities she can provide!

Pinebluff 4-H Camp - Camping and Outdoor Fun for All Ages
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
Nestled in the hills of NE Iowa is a wonderful site for outdoor fun and overnight camping for all ages.

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2010 ISUE Garden Calendar
(Posted on 12/5/2007)
Get your 2010 Iowa State University Extension Growing Green Garden Calendar. This would be a great gift for the gardener in your life.

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GO GREEN!
(Posted on 11/12/2007)
Here is a new informational section to help you and your family Go Green! $ave Time and Money$

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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!

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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Cindy Baumgartner-Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: 563/568-6345
Fax: 563/927-4201
Email: cbaum@iastate.edu

Beverly Berna-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 563/583-6496
Fax: 563/583-4844
Email: bberna@iastate.edu

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