Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

4-H Swine Exhibitors - Premise ID and Swine Affidavit requirements
(Posted on 4/28/2008)
A NEW requirement for the 2008 Cedar County Fair is that All swine exhibitors are required to have a Premise ID. In Cedar County, your Premise ID number will be required at the time you pay your stall fees, which are due June 15. Also, when swine are unloaded at the County Fair on July 9, ALL swine exhibitors will be required to turn in a completed 4-H Market Swine Affidavit form. The information requested is an on-going part of your swine project.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

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Staff

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

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

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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