Annual Clover Kid Day to be Held February 25
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
Clayton County 4-H will hold its annual Clover Kid Fun Day on Saturday, February 25 from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. This year's theme is “It’s a County Fair!” The fun and educational day will be filled with crafts, games, music and food Pre-registration is required. Open to all kindergarten - 3rd grade students.

Pajama Palooza –A night of fun and community service!
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The 4-H Green Team is hosting “Pajama Palooza” on Friday, February 24 from 7-10 pm at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. Open to all 4th-6th graders. We will be collecting NEW pajamas for the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. The Green Team has a variety of activities planned. Join us for an evening of food, fun and friends!

4-H Omelet Brunch & Silent Auction to be Held March 11
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The annual 4-H Omelet Brunch & Silent Auction will be Sunday, March 11 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. Serving will be from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $6.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. This event is sponsored by the 4-H County Council & Extension Youth Committee. Proceeds will be used to maintain & promote 4-H & Youth activities in Clayton County.

4-H Lock-In Will Be March 23
(Posted on 1/25/2012)
The Clayton County 4-H Lock-In will be held at Hoffman Hall in Prairie du Chien, Wis. on Friday, March 23, 2012 starting at 7:30 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning, March 24. This event is for youth in grades 6, 7 & 8. 4-H members are encouraged to invite a friend from 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Pre-registration is required and due to the Extension Office by March 15.

NE Iowa 4-H Exhibit Judges’ Training to be Held February 25
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
4-H Exhibit Judges’ training will be held on Saturday, February, 25, 2012 in Independence, Iowa at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The training is designed for individuals with an interest in becoming a 4-H judge, along with updating current 4-H judges. Participants who complete training are eligible to be included on the Iowa 4-H judges’ database and judge county fairs and 4-H events in their respective project area.

4-H is for Everyone
(Posted on 12/8/2011)
4-H is made up of a community of young people across America who are learning life skills and are supported in this developmental process by caring adult leaders. Youth K-12th grade may join 4-H.

4-H Citizenship Presentation on Justice
(Posted on 12/6/2011)
Chickasaw County Attorney, Pat Wagman, was the guest speaker at the December 4, 2011 4-H Citizenship Presentation Topic. Mr. Wagman began his presentation with the famous quote, “Justice without force is powerless; force without justice is tyrannical.” Chickasaw, Clayton & Fayette County 4-H’ers are participating in educational programs leading up to their trip to Washington DC in 2012.

4-H Celebrates Youth & Adult Accomplishments at Pizzazz Night
(Posted on 11/22/2011)
Nearly 400 people attended the annual 4-H Pizzazz Night on Sunday, November 20 at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. The evening started off with the annual spaghetti supper followed by the awards program. The year-end celebration honored both 4-H club members and adult volunteers.

4-H Teen Leaders Attend Regional Training
(Posted on 9/22/2011)
4-H County Council members recently attended a regional training by Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. Teen leaders from Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Howard, Fayette and Winneshiek counties participated in the conference.

4-H Brunch & Silent Auction Raises Funds for 4-H County Program
(Posted on 3/16/2011)
Over 780 people attended the annual Clayton County 4-H Omelet Brunch on Sunday, March 13 at Johnson's Reception Hall in Elkader. This annual event is sponsored by the 4-H County Council as a fundraiser for the county 4-H & Youth program. The Extension 4-H & Youth Committee also held a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction help pay the state 4-H youth development fee and fund county youth events.

4-H Citizenship Group Enjoys Day at State Capitol
(Posted on 3/16/2011)
44 youth and adults from Clayton, Fayette and Chickasaw counties visted the state capitol in Des Moines on March 8. They toured the capitol and visited with their legislators.

Clayton & Fayette 4-H Members Experience Washington DC
(Posted on 4/6/2010)
57 youth and adults from Clayton and Fayette Counties traveled east on a 4-H Citizenship trip March 27 - April 2. They visited Gettsburg, Virginia Beach and Washington DC.