County News

Equine Educational Event: Western Pleasure

April 5, 2013

4-H Horse Enthusiasts & families
April 28, 2013
2:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
CLAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
INDOOR ARENA
Sponsored by: Lakes Region 4-H Equine Educators

Canine Good Citizen Program Completed by 4-H Members

April 4, 2013

The “Canine Good Citizen” 6 week SpIn Event taught by Kathy Launderville, Clay County 4-H Dog Committee member, concluded this week with a dog and handler evaluation conducted by Ron Meerdink of Orange City.

Max Yield Donation Reduces Clay County 4-H Membership Dues

March 28, 2013

Thanks to a generous donation from Max Yield Cooperative, the 2012-2013 Clay County 4-H dues were reduced by $10.00.

Clay County 4-H Hall of Fame Nominations Sought

March 25, 2013

Nominations may be sent by May 1, 2013 in the form of a letter or email to the Clay County Extension Office.

2013 AK-SAR-BEN Changes

March 22, 2013

Clay County 4-H “Clover Bowl” Awards Program

March 20, 2013

Meat Goat SpIn Event a Success

March 19, 2013

Midwest On Target Show Goat Camp to be Offered in Bloomfield

March 19, 2013

May 25-26 Davis County Fairgrounds, Bloomfield Iowa

Topics Covered Include:

Basic Care ~ Feeding ~ Selection ~ Grooming ~ Training ~ Exercise
Show Day Prep ~ Showmanship

Plunge Into 4-H!

March 15, 2013

Attention all Junior High age 4-H Members!

Plunge Into 4-H!
April 26 & 27 Iowa 4-H Center
Madrid, Iowa

Spencer Community Gardens Opportunity

March 8, 2013

Take part in this great opportunity for the Spencer community!

Regional 4-H Bunny Bonanza April 13th

March 7, 2013

Bring your bunny to the Regional 4-H Bunny Bonanza on April 13th at the Dickinson County Expo Center!

Amazing Service Learning Opportunity Offered to Area Youth

March 1, 2013

Clay County hosted an afternoon SpIn Event, Aaron Eilerts Service Learning Day for area youth in grades 3-12 which focused on making “Dresses for Haiti”. The SpIn (Special Interest) Event was an exciting way for youth to connect with a project that involved citizenship and meaningful service to their community and to their world.

Words on Wellness

February 20, 2013

Check out the latest "Words on Wellness" newsletter!

North Central Iowa Youth Beef Conference

January 7, 2013

An educational program sponsored by Iowa State University Extension and Ellsworth Community College for Iowa youth involved with beef production will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Ellsworth Agriculture and Renewable Energy Center, Hwy 65 south, at 705 Ellsworth Ave., Iowa Falls, Iowa. The youth program will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Supporting Children When There is Scary News

December 17, 2012

It might be easy to assume that young ones are not impacted by tragic events in other parts of the country, but children have a keen sense of radar and pick up on our body language, adult conversations, and news media stories. Malisa Rader, a family life program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, suggests parents be reassuring, monitor their TV viewing when children are present and watch for signs of stress in their child.