County News

Taste of Camp - Region 13 Camp at Iowa 4-H Center
May 17, 2013

Plan on joining the fun - sign up to attend Taste of Camp! Sample what Iowa 4-H Camp has to offer at our overnight camp, held at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid, Iowa. Actvities and opportunities available for all ages. 4-H membership not required to attend.

Dallas County 4H/FFA Horse Show
May 2, 2013

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!     Now June 29.   Open to 4-H and FFA members in all counties.  All around hi-point awards will be awarded to Senior, Intermediate and Junior exhibitors.

Babysitting Basics Classes
April 11, 2013

Babysitting Basics to be offered in the communities of Waukee and Grimes in June.  ADDITIONAL SESSION added in Grimes on afternoons of June 6 and 7.

2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey Follows Recent Trend
March 5, 2013

The 2013 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available to download from the Extension Online Store or the Ag Decision Maker website as Information File A3-10, Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. Print copies are available at the Dallas County Extension office. 

4-H members modeling their clothing
County 4-H Clothing Event
March 6, 2013
Support Children When There Is Scary News
December 18, 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 adults’ body language, 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 children.

Instructions for Enrolling or Re-enrolling in 4-H
October 15, 2012

4-H enrollment for the 2012-13 year begins on September 16. You will need to go to www.4honline.com then choose Iowa.  If you would like assistance, please call Aleta at 515-993-4281.

4-H Hot Sheets
October 25, 2010

Check out these quick easy resources for your 4H projects.

WOW! Check out this nutrition newsletter 'Words on Wellness' that will be published monthly.
September 20, 2010
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