Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

4-H Day at Iowa State University Gymnastics
(Posted on 2/1/2012)

Bucket Calf Workshop
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Are you interested in having a bucket calf project?

Fair T-Shirt Design Contest
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
We are looking for a winning desgin for our 2012 Carroll County Fair T-Shirts.

Region 12 Intermediate Trip to Omaha
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
All Carroll County 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend the Region 12 Intermediate Trip to Omaha.

4-H Fruit and Butter Braid Sales
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Are you hungry for fruit or butter braids? If so find a local 4-Her or call the Extension Office at 712-792-2364 to order and support the Carroll County 4-H program.

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Families Together Workshop Series is Back in Carroll County
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Healthy finances and families are the focus of the Families Together Workshop Series offered in February, March and April by Carroll County and other surrounding county Extension and Outreach offices.

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Carroll County Extension and Outreach offers Your Money, Your Future Workshop
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Life is not about money, but how you deal with it has an impact on your quality of life, your family's life and your community.

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Color Me Healthy Workshop to Be Held in Carroll County
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Explore the senses to teach children ages 4 & 5 that healthy food and physical activity are fun!!

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Preventing Childhood Obesity Workshop offered in Carroll County
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Learn easy-to-use strategies that help children eat healthy and keep their growing bodies in shape.

State 4-H Volunteer Retreat
(Posted on 11/30/2011)

Scholarship Opportunities
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
Looking for ways to help pay for college?

FSQA Training/Testing
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
ALL youth exhibiting any animals at the Carroll County Fair MUST be certified in the 4-H FSQA program. All trainings and tests will be held at the Extension Office.

Early Learning Webinars-Online learning for early childhood professionals!
(Posted on 5/18/2010)
Early Childhood professionals can earn 2 hours of credit to meet child care licensing or registration requirements. This is a fee-based program of $20 per class. Registration and payment will be online. This is an easy and convenient way to obtain your training hours with no travel or late nights. Check out the website for more information www.extension.iastate.edu/childcare/earlylearning

2011 Static Day Pictures
(Posted on 1/16/2009)

News from Iowa State University Extension
4-H Center Offers Summer Wilderness Trips to Youth
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Calling all campers, aged 14 to 18. The Iowa 4-H Center plans to host two wilderness trips this summer, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.
Have Fun, Support 4-H at Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The third annual Iowa 4-H Gala includes food, entertainment and a variety of opportunities to support the Iowa 4-H program statewide and at the club level. Registration is open now for the Feb. 25 event at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.
4-H’ers Show Cyclone Spirit at Iowa State Women’s Basketball
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Nearly 700 Iowa 4-H youth, families and friends cheered on the Iowa State University Women’s Basketball team during 4-H Day at Hilton Coliseum. The fourth annual event attracted 4-H’ers from throughout the state.
Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.
4-H Camp Counselors Grow with Campers
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Each year, hundreds of eager campers, ages 6 to 17, attend camp at the Iowa 4-H Center. From day and overnight camps, leadership development and extreme adventure getaways, to camps for the whole family, there’s a camp designed for every child’s needs and interests.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces New Peyton Family Scholarship
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Sue and Harold Peyton of Sac County have established the Peyton Family Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa State University student in a major related to agriculture who will be a sophomore, junior or senior in fall 2012.
Cass, Decatur, Taylor Counties Add 4-H History Online
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Cass, Decatur and Taylor counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.
 
Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala Is Feb. 25, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
Iowans can make a positive impact for Iowa’s youth by attending the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Registration is now open.
Donate Grain and Invest in Iowa’s #1 Crop: Youth
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
By donating grain, farmers can support Iowa’s number one crop, youth, say officials with the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Donations to the Iowa 4-H Foundation can be designated to county 4-H endowments, for statewide use or for both purposes.
 
4-H Center Hosts Winter Hullabaloo
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Youth ages 8 -12 can expect some winter fun at the Iowa 4-H Center during a winter wonderland celebration.

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Staff

Julie Hlas - External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

Terry Torneten - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: ttorn@iastate.edu

Andrea Irlbeck - County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: andryan@iastate.edu

Anjanette Treadway - Families and Youth Program Coordinator
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: astread@iastate.edu

Earl McAlexander - Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2364
Email: earlmc@iastate.edu

Julee Grell - Office Manager
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: juleeg@iastate.edu

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