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ISU Extension Worksite Wellness
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Investing in employee wellness is good business. It can result in lower insurance premiums, lower turnover, increased productivity, and increased job satisfaction

Extension Launches Interactive Learning Web site for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Hard times are hitting families, farmers, businesses and communities that are struggling to stay on their feet. Iowa State University Extension can help put some balance back into these times.

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Supermarket savings: Tips that total bucks
(Posted on 10/29/2008)
Are food prices getting you down? More and more of us are looking for ways to save money shopping for groceries as we stretch the food budget further. Check out these five tips to save you money.

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Servsafe Food Safety Training
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
Servsafe is an intense food safety training course for restaurant and food service managers. Participants become ServSafe certified by successfully passing the National Restaurant Association's certification exam.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.
Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.
Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.

Events


Nutrition: Choices for Health
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Staff

Nancy Nicho-Family Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: nicho@iastate.edu

Laura Johnson-Youth Worker
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: laurajoh@iastate.edu

Esther Weis-Youth EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: eweis@iastate.edu

Sonia Davila-Adult EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 712-276-2157
Fax: 712-276-6211
Email:

Ann Verzani-Basics Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: verzani@iastate.edu

Donell Obrien-Adult EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 712-276-2157
Fax: 712-276-6211
Email: donell@iastate.edu

Renee Sweers-Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: 712-276-2157
Fax: 712-276-6211
Email: rsweers@iastate.edu

Anita Froehlig-Adult EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 712-276-2157
Fax: 712-276-6211
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