Finances Information

Local News

Food & Fitness and Money for Life Newsletters
(Posted on 9/10/2007)
In the past Iowa State University Extension, Wright County, sent out a newsletter titled "Family Matters". That is no longer available and has been changed to two different newsletters. One is titled "Food & Fitness" and the other one is titled "Money for Life".

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Energy Conservation
(Posted on 2/2/2007)
Energy costs are expected to rise significantly this winter. Now is the time to prepare your home to minimize the energy costs this winter. ISU Extension has information to help you prepare your home and your pocketbook for the upcoming winter.

2006 Land Value Survey

2006 Land Value Survey
(Posted on 1/12/2007)
The 2006 survey marks the 4th straight year that Iowa land values have set a record high. For the first time a county average value was over $5,000 per acre. Almost all counties and crop reporting districts showed considerable strength.

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Take Control of Your Money
(Posted on 9/13/2006)
A free online course for getting a grip on your money. Completed in the privacy of your own home. This web course is ongoing and you set the start and finish dates. Sign up at www.extension.iastate.edu/financial/money

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

Barbara Wollan-Families Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: bwollan@iastate.edu

Kelvin Leibold-Field Specialist/Farm Management
Phone: (641) 648-4850
Fax: (641) 648-4862
Email: kleibold@iastate.edu

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