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4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Make plans to attend the 4-H Soup Supper, Silent Auction & Re-Wards Day at the Fairgrounds Pavillon on Sunday, November 8 from 4-8 pm.

COOL

COOL (Country OF Origin Labeling)
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
What 4-H families need to know about COOL and where to go to get your affidavit for the farmers.

beef

4-H and FFA Market Beef Weigh-in
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
4-H and FFA members weigh in your market steers and heifers for the 2010 Allamakee County Fair.

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4-H Live Healthy Iowa Projects Judged at the Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
Members of the Cherry Valley Chums 4-H Club are pictured above with their Live Healthy Iowa State Fair Exhibit. The duo teamed up with fellow 4-H club members to organize and co-sponsor the 5K Run/Walk Race held in conjunction with the Big 4 Fair early this year.

Flickr

Allamakee County 4-H New Photo Site
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
We are excited to announce the creation of a new 4-H photo site on Flickr.

horse

Horse Project
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
Informational horse links for you to browse.

Join the Allamakee County 4-H Circle of Friends
(Posted on 12/30/2008)
The Allamakee County 4-H Circle of Friends fund was started in 2002 to secure funding and support of the Allamakee County 4-H program all year long.

News from Iowa State University Extension

2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.
Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.
Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events


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Staff

Vanette Grover-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 563-547-3001
Fax: 563-547-3012
Email: vgrover@iastate.edu

Kristi Fahey-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-568-6345
Fax: 563-568-6346
Email: kfahey@iastate.edu

Brenda Ranum-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax: 563-382-2940
Email: ranum@iastate.edu

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