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Learn More About the 4-H Shooting Sports Program
(Posted on 9/13/2009)
What is Shooting Sports? Click here to find out more.

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Tips To Make 4-H Record Keeping Easy and Fun
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Keeping track of what you have done and what you have learned is an important part of 4-H. It is also an important skill you will use in school and in life. Check out these "Record Keeping Hints" fact sheets for help with your record keeping.

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Cherokee County 4-H Foundation - Promoting Youth
(Posted on 2/18/2008)
The Cherokee County 4-H Foundation was formed in 1990 to support, promote, and assist in the education and development of 4-H members in Cherokee County by recognizing and encouraging participation in worthwhile 4-H experiences and activities.

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4-H Citizenship Washington Focus Trip Planning Team Requests Interest Application/Commitments
(Posted on 12/4/2006)
Interested in participating in the 2010 Citizenship Washington Focus trip to Washington, D.C.? If so, please see the information contained in this link.

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.

Staff

Brenda Medick-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 225-6196
Fax: (712) 225-3173
Email: medick@iastate.edu

Carol Ehlers-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: xehlers@iastate.edu

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