Kids and Teens/4-H Information

News from Iowa State University Extension

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.
Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

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Staff

Gaylene Gilbert-4-H Expansion Coordinator (Part-Time)
Phone: 563-886-6157 or 1-888-886-8344
Fax: 563-886-2356
Email: gaylegil@iastate.edu

Joyce Coppess-Office Manager and 4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-886-6157
Fax: 563-886-2356
Email: coppess@iastate.edu

Bob Owen-County Extension Education Director, Cedar and Muscatine Counties
Phone: (563) 886-6157 or 1-888-886-8344
Fax: (563) 886-2356
Email: bobowen@iastate.edu

Janet Martin-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax: 319-377-0475
Email: jmmartin@iastate.edu

Wendy Peterson-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 563-659-5125
Fax: 563-659-5126
Email: wpeterso@iastate.edu

Larry McMullen-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: lkmcmull@iastate.edu

Vera Stokes-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: vstokes@iastate.edu

Phyllis Zalenski-Family Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu

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