Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Amy Junge Benefit Horse Show
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Amy is a 9-year Howard County 4-H horse project member…her family lost everything, including her new saddle, in a house fire in December. Join us for fun and fellowship as we help a fellow cowgirl!

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Big Four Fairbook Now Online
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
The Big Four Fair Preshow will take place on June 20-22, 2008. The fairbook is now available online.

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2008 Allamakee County Summer Day Camps
(Posted on 4/15/2008)
Day camps for any student completing K-6th grades. Be ready for a funfilled day and meeting new friends! Entry deadline is June 1st.

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4-H Shooting Sports
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
The next SESS practice and when the state meet is.

4-H Scholarships Awarded to Seniors
(Posted on 4/11/2008)
Three Allamakee County 4-H members will receive college scholarships from the Allamakee County 4-H Foundation and the Circle of Friends Fund. These funds are used to recognize outstanding graduating Allamakee County 4-H members who are examples of the 4-H motto “To Make the Best Better.”

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Wondering when local fairs are taking place. How late is the Extension Office open for your fair forms, when are they due. Continue on here.

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2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Join the fun at the 2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP, and CSI: Crops on the ISU campus, June 24-26. Deadline May 15.

County Council

Want to become a County Council Member?
(Posted on 4/8/2008)
Please consider becoming a teen leader in 4-H. The County Council is a group of young leaders who meet once a month to plan and carry out many of the county-wide 4-H activities during the year.

4-H FSQA Training Dates
(Posted on 3/6/2008)
Youth need to attend training EVERY YEAR if they want to sell animals at the Allamakee County Livestock Auction or exhibit at the Iowa State Fair.

Swine Identification
(Posted on 3/3/2008)
There are two ways that 4-H & FFA members can identify hogs for the Swine Show at the Allamakee County Fair.

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Clover Chasers Pilot Project
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
One of our county’s goals is to encourage more hands-on learning in the community clubs and increase parental involvement. In order to measure the effectiveness of this idea, we have indentified the Clover Chasers as a pilot club.

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Allamakee County Fair!
(Posted on 12/1/2006)
Get your fair information and forms here.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events


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Staff

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

Barb Sauser-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 563/245-1451
Fax: 563/544-1455
Email: sauser@iastate.edu

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