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August 31, 2012 09:10 AM
Results Announced for State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event
Keli Tallman

Thirty Iowa 4-H’ers received awards during the 2012 State Fair 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event. The event was held Aug. 9-10 at the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University campus in Ames.

August 29, 2012 02:10 PM
2012 4-H Scholarships Awarded to Iowa 4-H’ers
Mitchell Hoyer

Outstanding 4-H’ers from across Iowa have been awarded 4-H scholarships from the Iowa 4-H Foundation and were honored in a scholarship recognition ceremony at the Iowa State Fair. Information is available about individual recipients by county.

August 29, 2012 01:54 PM
Yard and Garden: Dividing Peonies
Richard Jauron

Peonies can thrive for up to 100 years if maintained properly. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer questions about peony care, specifically how and when to divide the plant.

August 29, 2012 12:45 PM
4-H Website Gets New Look
Shelly Greving

This summer, the Iowa 4-H program went through some exciting changes. An Iowa 4-H Pinterest page was created, E-SET merged into STEM and most recently, the Iowa 4-H website was revamped.

August 29, 2012 12:25 PM
Thompson to Address Family Life, Finance Issues
Cindy Thompson

Cindy Thompson recently joined the ranks of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach as a family life/family finance program specialist in northeast Iowa. Thompson will work from the Chickasaw County Extension and Outreach office in New Hampton.

August 29, 2012 12:13 PM
Iowa 4-H'er Becomes Youngest Intern at Rockwell Collins
Jay Staker

Iowa 4-H and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have begun to develop a greater focus in the area of science, engineering and technology through programs like STEM, GIS mapping and more. One Iowa 4-H’er took his interest in engineering a step further last summer by becoming the youngest intern at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids.

August 29, 2012 10:51 AM
Top Teams Named from 2012 4-H Robotics Challenge
Holly Bignall

Gears, motors and balloons were a highlight during the 2012 Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge at the Iowa State Fair. Teams from across the state competed in this two-day event at the 4-H Exhibits Building. Award winners have been announced.

August 27, 2012 03:02 PM
Iowa Learning Farms to Host Cover Crop Field Day Sept. 7
Carol Brown

Iowa Learning Farms and Wapello County NRCS will co-host a field day near Martinsburg on Friday, Sept. 7, focusing on cover crop management for optimum results as part of the Competine Creek Watershed project. The field day is free and the public is invited to attend. A free lunch will follow the field day program.
 

August 27, 2012 02:37 PM
2012 Pioneer Community College Scholarships Awarded to Iowa 4-H’ers
Mitchell Hoyer

Eighteen Iowa 4-H members have received $500 Pioneer Community College 4-H scholarships sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. Recipients are from Audubon, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Clayton, Delaware, Franklin, Hancock, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Lyon, Mitchell, Shelby and Wayne counties.

August 27, 2012 02:34 PM
2012 Theisen’s Home and Farm 4-H Scholarships Awarded
Mitchell Hoyer

Three Iowa 4-H members have received Theisen’s Home and Farm 4-H scholarships sponsored by Theisen Supply Inc. Recipients are from Floyd, Jones, and Marion counties.