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Cattle Fitting Clinic
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Kirk Stierwalt, an amazing cattlemen will be coming to the Clarke County Fair Grounds on May 4th, 5th, and 6th to help 4-H and FFA members better prepare themselves for showing cattle. This event will be great for those learning to show for the first time and for those that have been showing for a while.

Show Your Love for the Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
What's not to love about the great Iowa State Fair? From funnel cakes, ferris wheels, food on a stick and free entertainment, to premier livestock events, expansive art exhibits and the country's largest state fair food department, the Iowa State Fair has something for everyone. This year, Iowans can show their love for the Fair on their tax returns and help the Fair continue on the path of preserving the historic Fairgrounds.

25th Annual Weakland Youth Rabbit Classic
(Posted on 12/30/2011)
Join many youth in participating the in 25th Annual Weakland Youth Rabbit Classic on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Help prepare yourself for our county fair or even the Iowa State Fair.

4-H Enrollments for New and Returning Families
(Posted on 12/13/2011)
4-H is continually changing each year to help better serve our 4-H members and families, and this year is no exception. 4-H enrollments will now only be available online. I have attached some wonderful help sheets to guide you through the process. We are also offering many different 4-H online training dates, either as a group or one on one. Please refer to the September 4-H newsletter for those dates and times.

Join 4-H's New Training program for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/14/2011)
Join new 4-H Volunteers across Iowa to develop your volunteer skills and fill your volunteer toolbox! Select one of the seminar dates and sites that fits with your schedule.

Updated Clarke County 4-H Policy
(Posted on 10/14/2011)
In the Spring of 2011 the Clarke County 4-H and Youth Committee updated the 4-H Policy. Please take a look at it, as there have been a few changes.

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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Karen Pattison - 4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: 641-342-3316
Fax: 641-342-3316
Email: kpatti@iastate.edu

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