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2008 Des Moines County Fair Book Online
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
New this year the Des Moines County fair book is available online. Note the page numbers do not read correctly, however the fair information is correct. Hard copies are also available from your club leaders or at the extension office.

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4-H Day at the Legislature
(Posted on 5/7/2008)
Unity H Club Members attend 4-H Legislature Day March 26

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Animal Identification Forms are due May 15, 2008
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
All animals that will be shown at the Des Moines County Fair will have to identified at the Extension office by May 15, 2008.

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Dog obedience classes scheduled
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Dog project members planning to exhibit their dog at the county fair must identify the animal by May 15th and attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday June 4th.

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Attention 4-H Horse Members
(Posted on 4/3/2008)
Des Moines County 4-H Mandatory Horse workshop and riding sessions dates have been set.

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2007 Awards and Family Fun Night
(Posted on 11/21/2007)
Des Moines County 4-H held thier annual Awards and Family Fun Night.

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2007 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/10/2007)
Terri and Butch Miller inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events


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Staff

Dori Goble-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: dgoble

Sara Evans-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 319-754-7556
Fax:
Email: evans@iastate.edu

Kim Hobbs-School Nutrition Program Coordinator
Phone: 319-754-7556
Fax: 319-754-6721
Email: kimhobbs@iastate.edu

Michelle Crandall-School Nutrition Project Coordinator
Phone: 754-7556
Fax: 754-6721
Email: mcrand@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Hard-LifeSkills Coordinator
Phone: 319-754-7556
Fax: 319-754-6721
Email: mbh@iastate.edu

Rhonda Coffey-School Enrichment Coordinator
Phone: 319-754-7556
Fax: 319-754-6721
Email: rcoffey@iastate.edu

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