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Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Victoria Frisbie of Cass County was selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress entitled "Accept the Challenge" in Atlanta, Ga., November 27 through December 1.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to support Iowa 4-H Programs
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Des Moines, Iowa - Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, has 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.

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Cass County 4-H Newsletter
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The December 2009 Newsletter is filled with information to start the new 4-H year. Information about the Club Volleyball Tournament, Discovering 4-H Workshop, The New 4-H Website, Beef Weigh In and Youth Leadership Opportunities, if you have questions please call the Extension Office.

2009-2010 SW Iowa Area 4-H Council
(Posted on 10/2/2009)
The purpose of the SW Iowa Area 4-H Council (Regions 17 & 18) is to provide significant leadership development experiences for teens. Members of the Council will be involved in identifying needs, sharing ideas, and developing a plan on action to help address piority needs. In addition, the Council will assist in overall 4-H and Youth program development by serving in an advisory capacity to staff.

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Cass County 4-H'er Participates in Stitch This
(Posted on 9/8/2009)
Cass County 4-H' er Michelle Buboltz participates in Stitch This at the Iowa State Fair, August 21-22 in the 4-H Exhibits Building.

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Static Building Project Results
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Cass County 4-H Static Building Results, 4-H members participate in conference style judging on the exhibits to gain communication skills, as well as suggestions for improving their project area. Members are awarded blue, red and white ribbons based on the exhibit, as well as exhibit goals. All outstanding projects are considered state fair.

Melodie Rubel Inducted to the State of Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
Melodie Rubel of Cass County was inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 23rd.

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.

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Staff

Matt Deppe-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712-243-1133
Email: mdeppe@iastate.edu

Rocka Rasmussen-Office Assistant
Phone: (712) 243-1132
Fax: (712) 243-1133
Email: rocka@iastate.edu

Gina Honke-Office Assistant
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712243-1133
Email: rmhonke@iastate.edu

Susan McKinley-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712-243-1133
Email: smmck@iastate.edu

Jane Hayes-Johnk-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-623-2592
Fax: 712-623-2594
Email: jhjohnk@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Cass County Extension
    805 West 10th Street
  • Atlantic, IA 50022
  • 712-243-1132
  • xcass@iastate.edu