Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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Holiday Office Hours
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
We will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Enjoy your family during this time of Thanksgiving!

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Recipes Needed for 4-H Family Cookbook
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H'ers, family members, leaders, alumni - we need your recipes!

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4-H/FFA Market Beef Weigh-in December 29
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Don't forget the market beef weigh-in coming soon!

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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

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.

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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