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NEW Beef Buddies Program | Kickoff Meeting - February 9th
(Posted on 2/1/2012)
Come find out about the NEW beef project opportunity for kids of all ages! "Beef Buddies" is a chance for kids to work with local partners to experience what it takes to care for and show an animal. Join us for an informational meeting and sign-up on February 9th at 7PM at the Extension Office.

What's For Supper? Tips to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. - March 27th
(Posted on 1/30/2012)
Ever wonder how to provide nutritious meals for your family without spending more at the grocery store? Come join ISU Nutrition & Health Program Specialist, Holly VanHeel, for an evening of fun and exploration. Learn ways to stretch your food dollar and provide a more balanced, healthy meal.

Living High Tech And What It Means for Our Kids
(Posted on 1/13/2012)
Click on this Iowa Future Video to see the drastic changes occuring in Iowa and the world. For example, "Did you know... more people today have a mobile phone than have access to a clean toilet. 92% of American children have an online presence by the time they are 2 years old." Read on to find out more.

Iowa 4-H Scholarhips Available
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Are you attending or planning to attend college? Consider applying for an Iowa 4-H Scholarship. Applications are available online or in county Extension Offices. Deadline is March 1st.

Find Us On Facebook
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Come "Like Us" on Facebook to get alerts on latest programs and happenings with Extension.

4hOnline Information
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
We encourage 4-H families to use these NEW online links to enroll in 4-H, add or drop project areas, change contact information, verify livestock identification information and more. Come see how quick and easy it is to be in 4H!

Consider Gift of Grain to 4-H
(Posted on 10/25/2011)
Give a gift of grain this year to benefit youth in Dickinson County while helping you save on your taxes. A donation of grain is an easy way for Iowa farm families to show their support for the 4-H program and make sure 4-H continues for future generations.

Join 4-H! Make Friends! Have Fun! Do Cool Stuff!
(Posted on 9/12/2011)
Be part of the world's largest youth-serving organization - 4-H. We're in 80 countries around the world and involve more than 6 million youth and 500,000 volunteers. Come Join the FUN with your FRIENDS!

Set Limits & Examples For Kids TV Viewing
(Posted on 3/9/2011)
Studies show that by the time American children graduate from high school, they have spent more time in front of the TV than in the classroom. That is a powerful influence on kids. So what can parents do?

4-H Newsletters are Online
(Posted on 1/1/2011)
Access the Cloverleaf Connection Newsletter online anytime for information on upcoming events, dates, and deadlines!

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H’ers Can Explore the Mysteries of Egypt at the Science Center of Iowa
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Iowa 4-H’ers can pack their overnight bags for a night of fun and education at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) April 27.

4-H Center Offers Summer Wilderness Trips to Youth
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Calling all campers, aged 14 to 18. The Iowa 4-H Center plans to host two wilderness trips this summer, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.

Have Fun, Support 4-H at Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The third annual Iowa 4-H Gala includes food, entertainment and a variety of opportunities to support the Iowa 4-H program statewide and at the club level. Registration is open now for the Feb. 25 event at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

4-H’ers Show Cyclone Spirit at Iowa State Women’s Basketball
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Nearly 700 Iowa 4-H youth, families and friends cheered on the Iowa State University Women’s Basketball team during 4-H Day at Hilton Coliseum. The fourth annual event attracted 4-H’ers from throughout the state.

Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.

4-H Camp Counselors Grow with Campers
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Each year, hundreds of eager campers, ages 6 to 17, attend camp at the Iowa 4-H Center. From day and overnight camps, leadership development and extreme adventure getaways, to camps for the whole family, there’s a camp designed for every child’s needs and interests.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces New Peyton Family Scholarship
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Sue and Harold Peyton of Sac County have established the Peyton Family Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa State University student in a major related to agriculture who will be a sophomore, junior or senior in fall 2012.

Cass, Decatur, Taylor Counties Add 4-H History Online
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Cass, Decatur and Taylor counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala Is Feb. 25, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
Iowans can make a positive impact for Iowa’s youth by attending the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Registration is now open.

Donate Grain and Invest in Iowa’s #1 Crop: Youth
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
By donating grain, farmers can support Iowa’s number one crop, youth, say officials with the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Donations to the Iowa 4-H Foundation can be designated to county 4-H endowments, for statewide use or for both purposes.

Staff

Currently Open - County Program Assistant
Phone: 712-336-3488
Fax: 712-336-3498
Email:

Karen Byers - County Extension Director
Phone: 712-336-3488
Fax: 712-336-3498
Email: ksbyers@iastate.edu

Wade Weber - Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 712-336-3488
Fax: 712-336-3498
Email: wadewebr@iastate.edu