Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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The Extension Connection
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Interesting online newsletters - your opportunity to view timely topics from ISU Extension and other informational partners.

4-H Scholarships Available
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
More than 80 outstanding Iowa 4-H'ers received state 4-H scholarships this year.

National 4-H Week

Would you like to join Bremer County 4-H?
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Iowa 4-H builds character in young people because it gives them something to belong to. They learn new skills and have opportunities to help in their community. 4-H offers youth a safe place to have fun. Hands-on science experiments and computer programming activities help them do better in school. 4-H workforce preparation programs teach youth resume writing, interviewing techniques and other business skills.

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eExtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

Volunteering

Study shows volunteering through 4-H benefits volunteers too
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Iowa 4-H Youth Development programs are delivered primarily through caring adult volunteers, and these volunteers make a positive difference in the lives of Iowa’s young people.

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Bremer County Beef Weigh-In
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The Bremer County Beef Weigh-In is sent for Saturday, December 19th at the Waverly Sale Barn from 8:30 am to 11:00 am.

Bremer County 4-H HOTLINE
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The 4-H HOTLINE is your link to the Bremer County 4-H program. Please read it carefully to make sure you can participate in events and activities by meeting the deadlines or registrations.

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After School Program
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Sarah Hoeft, Youth and Family Program Coordinator, presents classes to Bremer County school children.

Michelle Stewart

Bremer County 4-H’er Earns Communication Project Award
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Michelle Stewart of Bremer County received a state 4-H communication project award that includes a $100 savings bond from the Mary Jo and Glen Mente Endowment and the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Stewart, 18, is the daughter of Doug and Janeen Stewart of Waverly.

4-H School Enrichment
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
School Enrichment is a partnership between Iowa State University Extension and schools to provide, within the regular school day, a minimum of 6 hours of educational content on a subject. Curriculum materials are designed to enrich and build on national school standards and benchmarks.

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Who benefits from 4-H
(Posted on 7/1/2008)

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.
Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.
Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.
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)
Interviewing 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.

Staff

Mary TeWinkel-4-H andYouth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 319-234-5581
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: tewinkel@iastate.edu

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