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I Dare You Leadership Award Recipients Named
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The I Dare You award was first offered in 1941 by the late William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, who challenged young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service. Mitch Hildebrand, Tara Schwietert, Jenna Voelker and Michelle Voelker were awarded the national I Dare You Leadership Awards in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership.

Delaware County 4-H Volunteers Honored
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The 60th annual Delaware County 4-H Volunteer Recognition Banquet was held on Sunday, October 25th. Awards of the Clover, 4-H Alumni and Honorary Awards, and Meritorious Service to 4-H were among the honors given.

4-H History in Delaware County 1919-2009 Celebrating 90 Years
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
In 1919, the first 4-H clubs were organized in Delaware County. In 1919 – 1920, there were 7 clubs listed. Ninety boys were enrolled but only 21 completed a project.
In 2009, Delaware County has 339 members in grades 4-12 and an additional 25 CloverKids in two groups of Kindergarteners through third grades. There are 22 FFA members enrolled receiving the 4-H newsletter and eligible to attend project meetings and county fair. There are 67 club and project leaders in Delaware County.

How Do I Join 4-H?
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
Joining 4-H is much easier than you may think. Anyone in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade can get involved. Clover Kids is a 4-H program for youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. 4-H Club membership is open to all youth 4th through 12th grade. Activities that you participate in will challenge your skills, and you will learn from other kids and adults that truly care about you and what you learn.

Delaware County 4-H Foundation
(Posted on 8/10/2007)
The Delaware County 4-H Foundation was formed in 2005 to provide a tax-exempt method for area residents and businesses to support the Delaware County 4-H Youth program.

Visit the Delaware County Fair - July 12 - 18, 2010
(Posted on 3/1/2007)
The annual Delaware County Fair plays host to hundreds of 4-H and FFA exhibits from throughout the county giving us the opportunity to showcase some of the county’s finest youth. It is also home to great shows and entertainment and a fabulous place to spend time with family and friends.
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Marcia Hanson-
4-H Program CoordinatorPhone:
563-927-4201 Fax:
563-927-3744Email:
marhan@iastate.edu
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