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Cass County 4-H Newsletter
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
What's inside the most recent 4-H newsletter? Information about important upcoming events, 4-H news from around the county, and opportunities to connect with others.

Adventure Camp Release Form
(Posted on 1/23/2012)

Wanted! New 4-H Volunteers Invited to 4-H Training Program!
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
This spring, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H staff across Iowa will join together to provide new 4-H club/project and Clover Kids volunteers with a newly designed training program. The program was created by a team of 4-H volunteers, county youth coordinators, and youth program specialists. Learn more about this regional training, and sign up to attend on March 17th in Atlantic!

Horse Updates and Cowpokes meeting schedule
(Posted on 1/4/2012)
"Inside your Horse's Mouth & Gut" by Dr. England

Join Cass County Extension and Friends for an Application Extravaganza
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Join former 4-H’ers and Extension staff as we explore the best tactics for developing successful material for applications, resumes and more. These youth will leave knowing the basics and options to further explore. This event is open to 9th-12th graders, both 4-H’ers and those not in the program. Application Extravaganza is January 2 at 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Cass County Community Center.

Keep Soaring with 4-H
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Leaders: Join other 4-H volunteers, staff and 4-H members for a fun-filled, memorable weekend at the state-wide volunteer retreat. You will network and learn about innovative program that will bring fresh perspectives and activities to do in your 4-H club. Friday evening, Feb. 11 is networking/fellowship type gathering with hands-on activities. Workshops, fun and networking fill the day on Sat. Feb. 12, 2012. All activities will be at the Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. Registration is only $10 and additional information is available: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/Volunteers/retreat.htm

Reach Out Iowa Funding Supports Service Learning
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
The Reach Out Iowa program continues to support service learning projects among our 4-H clubs across the state. For 4-H clubs whose leaders completed the spring 2011 training, funding is available at a maximum of $20 per planning team club member. The funds can directly support the costs of service learning activities. The funds can be combined with other grants.

Iowa 4-H Swine updates
(Posted on 2/4/2011)
Swine Weigh In Date Set

Rabbit Information for Cass County 4-H'ers
(Posted on 1/25/2011)
Rabbit show information for surrounding counties.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H’ers Can Explore the Mysteries of Egypt at the Science Center of Iowa
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Iowa 4-H’ers can pack their overnight bags for a night of fun and education at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) April 27.

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.