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Verna

4-H Memorial Established for Verna Thenhaus
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Verna Thenhaus, who was an office assistant here at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office for over 30 years, passed away last Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Hospice after a short illness. Verna requested memorial contributions go to your local 4-H chapter. A memorial fund has been set up at Cerro Gordo County Extension in Verna's name. The Cerro Gordo County Extension 4-H Youth Committee will be meeting to decide how the 4-H memorial funds for Verna will be used. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com

Goldie & Cy

Goldie Meets Cy
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Recent changes in the aquarium at the Cerro Gordo County Extension office result in a meeting between Goldie, the Cerro Gordo County mascot and Cy, the ISU mascot. Read more...

Winter

Cerro Gordo County Extension Quarterly Newsletter!
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Our Quarterly Newsletter contains information on Agriculture, Communities, Families, Horticulture, and 4-H & Youth programs!

4-H

4-H Monthly NEWSLETTER for Cerro Gordo County
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Find out what's happening in Cerro Gordo County 4-H!

4-H

It's ALWAYS a GREAT Time to Join 4-H!
(Posted on 8/30/2011)

My Plate

THE CHOOSE MYPLATE PLAN TO BETTER HEALTH
(Posted on 8/12/2011)
The Choose MyPlate Plan Will Help Americans Make Better Food Choicesand Live Healthier Lives!

Family

Extension to Families...At Work, At Home Newsletter
(Posted on 1/18/2011)
Extension to Families...At Work, At Home is a FREE bi-monthly newsletter developed by the NE Iowa Family Field Specialists. Each bi-monthly issue contains three pages of useful information on nutrition and health, family life, and resource management.

CWF

North Iowa 4-H travels east for the Citizenship - Washington Focus trip!
(Posted on 11/11/2010)
“Washington, D.C. became a ‘real’ place to me and not just a place ‘out east’!” Can you imagine saying this after being in Washington, D.C.? You’ll have your chance June 11-18, 2011, as North Iowa 4-H travels east for the Citizenship - Washington Focus trip!

Hunger

Iowa Food Security, Insecurity, and Hunger
(Posted on 9/8/2010)
Iowa families and the communities they live in are working together to solve the problems of individual, household and community food insecurity and hunger. Food insecurity affects health, worker productivity, growth and development of children, sense of well-being and quality of life.

flood

Iowa Concern
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
A source of help and information for Iowans in need: Legal, Finance, Caring for Yourself and Others, Crisis/Disaster, Overcoming Adversity, and learn more about Iowa Concern.

heart

Have a Healthy Heart
(Posted on 2/7/2007)
Have a healthy heart – promote low-fat cooking and active lifestyles. Food Nutrition, and Health.

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.
 

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Staff

Gary Hall - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 423-0844 Extension 2213
Fax: (641) 423-2642
Email: garyhall@iastate.edu

Alicia Schmitt - County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: schmitta@iastate.edu

Gail Castillo - Youth and 4-H Field Specialist
Phone: 641-423-0844
Fax: 641-423-2642
Email: gail@iastate.edu

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