For Love of Country
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Members of the Nodaway Valley Early Out 4-H Club practice folding the American flag during their meeting on Veterans Day. Larry Riley, American Legion Head-Endres Post #265, was the guest presenter and shared flag etiquette.

4-H Awards Day 2009
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Anne Michael Langguth, Miss Iowa, challenged 4-H'ers and their families to make "good for you" choices at Adair County's 4-H Awards Day held Sunday, November 8, 2009. See photos and complete results here.

Adair County 4-H'ers Do Well at Ak-Sar-Ben
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
An Adair County 4-H'er exhibited the Grand Champion Market Steer at the Ak-Sar-Ben Livestock Exposition in Omaha. She first claimed the Division II championship before claiming the top prize. Her brother also competed for the championship by taking reserve honors in Division II with his steer.

2009 State Fair Results for Adair County Youth
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
Adair County 4-H’ers excel at the Iowa State Fair. Gina, Whitney and Laura participated in the Clothing Event. A listing of all Iowa State Fair results.

Youth Leadership Deadlines Fast Approaching
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
High school teens wishing to develop and use their leadership skills have a number of options through the 4-H program. Sign-up deadlines for these leadership opportunities are rapidly approaching.

Adair County Shines at State Recognition Event
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Adair County 4-H'ers - Ben Baudler, Emily Bingaman, Joanna Blomquist, Kelsie Cass, Rachel and Susan Herr, Joceline Holliday, Laura Marnin, Velista Martin, and Gina Wallace - were among the 100 4-H members invited to participate in the Iowa 4-H Recognition Day, August 29, at Iowa State University

Adair County 4-H Records
(Posted on 8/11/2009)

Lambs and Meat Goats Weighed for County Fair
(Posted on 5/12/2009)
Numbers contninue to rise for both the 4-H and FFA sheep division and meat goats division at the 2009 Adair County Fair. Twenty-four exhibitors weighed and tagged 137 market lambs. This is up 35 head from last year. Ten exhibitors weighed and tagged 42 meat goats, up 10 head from last year.

Adair County 4-H Youth Leaders are Active
(Posted on 4/27/2009)
Adair County 4-H Council member, Steven P., shares his love of robotics with others during a day-long workshop. Science and technology is a 4-H project area that has experienced a surge of interest. For more information about how to get involved in youth science activities contact the Extension office.

4-H Clubs Active in Community
(Posted on 3/17/2009)
Adair County 4-H’ers helped the local Trees Forever Chapter plant trees.

Adair County Fair Trophy Donors
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
More than 140 trophies are presented during the course of the fair for outstanding achievement in everything from the Grand Champion Market Beef to the Top Clothing Selection Entry. Click here for a complete listing of trophy donors for the 2009 Adair County Fair.

Middle School ISU Ag & Life Sciences Trip
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
Who committed the crime? Middle school students collected DNA to help solve the mystery. The experience was part of a microbiology investigation lab at Iowa State University in Ames.

Iowa 4-H Center 2009 Summer Camp
(Posted on 2/20/2009)
There are twelve new camps for 2009! Discounts are available for 4-H members and early-registrations postmarked by April 1. Financial aid forms for Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships are due to Adair County Extension by May 1.

Adair County 4-H Youth Council 2008-09
(Posted on 12/15/2008)
Keep up-to-date with Adair County 4-H Youth Council by looking at current members, meeting minutes, agendas, and special projects.

Adair County 4-H Newsletters
(Posted on 11/19/2008)
Click here to view the last twelve issues of the Adair County 4-H Newsletter prepared monthly to keep you up-to-date on Adair County 4-H.

2008 Adair County 4-H Awards Day
(Posted on 11/12/2008)
Adair County 4-H Clubs, members, volunteers, and community friends were recognized for their outstanding work during the group's annual Awards Day held Sunday, November 9th. See complete results and photos here.

Adair County 4-H'ers Excel at Ak-Sar-Ben
(Posted on 10/20/2008)

Become a Friend of 4-H Record Keeper
(Posted on 9/23/2008)
Recordkeeping skills are an important life skill. The Youth Action Committee encourages recordkeeping by offering a $10.00 incentive to every 4-H'er that completes a record book in addition to providing recognition for outstanding project work based on their records. Individuals and businesses can support this effort by becoming a Friend of 4-H Record keeper.

Join NV Early Out Club
(Posted on 9/22/2008)
Join the NV Early Out Club and have fun with friends while you complete cool projects. Learn new games, complete service projects, and make and eat great snacks. NV Early Out meets on early out Wednesdays at the NV Middle School in Fontanelle.

Adair County 4-H'ers Top State Competition
(Posted on 8/25/2008)
Adair County 4-H'ers are recognized for their achievements during state 4-H award interviews. Complete listing of results for Adair County here.

2008-09 Southwest Iowa Area 4-H Council
(Posted on 8/20/2008)
Applications are being taken for the 2008-09 Southwest Iowa Area 4-H Council. Representatives from each county are chosen to serve on the council. Applications are due to the Adair County Extension Office by Friday, September 12th.

Citizenship Washington Focus
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
High Schoolers should consider going on the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) trip. CWF is a week-long trip, June 6-13, to Washington, D.C. and the National 4-H Conerence Center. Registrations due November 17th.

2008 Adair County Fair County Fair Performance Results
(Posted on 8/6/2008)
4-H & FFA members learn how gain and carcass traits impact profitability in livestock productions. See the results of beef, swine, and sheep performance contests.

County Fair Survey
(Posted on 5/13/2008)

Career Adventure Trips
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Exploring career options is one important component of the career development process. Area students used their spring break to master new skills and explore options in the field of natural resources during the Springbrook Overnight Adventure. A group of students also traveled to ISU to visit the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Career adventures for middle school students are a joint effort between ISU Extension-Adair County and Nodaway Valley AmeriCorps State of Promise Initiative. Special funding is provided with a grant from the Creston Cluster Decat project.

Kelly Laughery Memorial 4-H Community Service Scholarships
(Posted on 3/20/2008)
Kelly Laughery was a member of the Adair County 4-H Youth Council from 2000-2001 to 2003-2004. In her short life she reached out and served the Adair County community in many ways from spearheading a cemetery restoration project to working at literally hundreds of day camps. The Adair County 4-H Community Service Scholarship has been renamed in her honor.

Nodaway Valley Voluntary Preschool Exploration Committee
(Posted on 3/11/2008)

Statewide 4-H Recognition
(Posted on 11/12/2007)
Adair County 4-H was well represented at the statewide 4-H Recognition Event. Elizabeth Baudler, Natalie Bohling, Kelsie Cass, Rachel Herr, Velista Martin, and Katrina Schulteis all advanced to the state level from SW Iowa 4-H awards competition.

See How Adair County is Celebrating National 4-H Week
(Posted on 11/12/2007)
The Summerset Citizens 4-H Club knows how to show their spirit for National 4-H Week!

Tax Deductions for 4-H Adult Volunteers
(Posted on 2/1/2007)
Your contributions to a 4-H club, the county 4-H program, or the 4-H foundation, whether made in cash or in goods contributed, are tax deductible if you itemize deductions on Schedule A of Form 1040. Some expenses you incur in your 4-H work are also deductible.

Awards Day 2006
(Posted on 1/10/2007)
Approximately 275 people attended Adair County 4-H Awards Day, Sunday, November 12th. 4-H clubs, individual members, and adult volunteer leaders and alumni were honored for their outstanding work during the group's annual event. Click here to view award results and photos.

Impact Stories
(Posted on 10/2/2006)

Adair County 4-H Policy Statement
(Posted on 2/9/2006)

Community Service Descriptions and a Log to Record Your Hours.
(Posted on 11/23/2005)
4-H members check this out for an easy form for you to record your community service hours.

Food and Fitness Ambassadors Encourage Calcium Intake
(Posted on 3/4/2005)
Kelsie C. serves a Peanut Butter Milk Cup to another member of the SW Iowa Food and Fitness Ambassadors.