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When Life Gets Tough, Iowa Concern Can Help

Sometimes life gives you a lot to handle, but you don’t have to handle everything on your own. Iowa Concern is a free service connecting Iowans with information 24/7 to help them navigate through a variety of life circumstances.

ISU Extension and Outreach Events Canceled

John D. Lawrence

UPDATED: Most Iowa State University Extension and Outreach events throughout the state through May 9 have been canceled. When possible, some activities may be conducted virtually using video or teleconferencing. For information on specific events, please contact your ISU Extension and Outreach county office. (Audio PSA available.)

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 17:00

Try to Balance Workplace and Home When Workplace and Home Are the Same

David Brown

The COVID-19 pandemic is turning homes into workplaces. David Brown, behavioral health specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers suggestions to help Iowans cope with the consequences. Updated with audio.

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 10:55

Cattle Feeders Should Stay Flexible, Seek Advice amid COVID-19

Dan Loy

The outbreak of COVID-19 could have some short-term disruptions on cattle feed nutrition that producers should consider, says Dan Loy, director of the Iowa Beef Center and extension beef specialist at Iowa State University.

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 08:28

Virtual Meetings for Couples Offer Tips, Strategies to Cope with COVID-19

Anthony Santiago, David Brown

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, couples and families may be facing a surplus of time together. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will be providing a series of short virtual meetings over seven weeks with information and suggestions to help couples thrive in this new reality.

Friday, March 27, 2020 - 08:19

While Working from Home, Don't Forget the Office Plants

Laura Jesse Iles, Zach Clemens, Richard Jauron

Office plants may be one of the last things you relocate to your home office, but give it some thought if you want them to survive, according to horticulture and integrated pest management experts with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 10:11

Yard and Garden: Planting Bare-root Trees

Richard Jauron

By following proper planting procedures, bare-root trees can be successfully established in the landscape. Iowa State University horticulture specialists offer recommendations for successful planting.

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