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2008 Communications Event
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
On June 29th East Pottawattamie County held their annual Communications Event at the Community Center in Oakland. We had 2 Share the Fun, 9 Educational Presentations, and 3 Working Exhibits this year!

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SW Iowa Junior Camp Photo's
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
East Pottawattamie had 6 area Junior girls and 1 camp counselor attend the SW Iowa 5th and 6th grade camp at Camp Madrid in June! A link has been provided so that you can view ALL the camp pictures and see that a good time was had by everyone that attended!

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Dig Those Dino's Day Camp Photos
(Posted on 6/25/2008)
On June 23rd we hosted a day camp for K thru 3rd graders at Botna Bend Park. We had almost 50 kids that day!!!

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2008 Shooting Sports State Match Results
(Posted on 6/21/2008)
On June 7th 11 East Pottawattamie County 4-Her's participated at the State Shooting Sports Match held in Poweshiek County!

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Shake, Rattle, and Blow Photos
(Posted on 6/12/2008)
On June 11th we hosted a 4th thru 6th grade day camp. Despite the rain we had a GREAT time learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, and rocks.To view pictures go to Shake Rattle and Blow photos!

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2008 Fish Iowa Camp Photos
(Posted on 6/2/2008)
May 31st was our Fish Iowa Camp at Arrowhead State Park in Neola. We had 5 4-Her's, 3 CYC members, 2 parents, 1 speaker, and 4 Extension Office staff attend.

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4-Her's in Action
(Posted on 6/2/2008)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation announces a special opportunity for all 4-H members to participate in the second annual statewide photo exhibition titled, “4-H’ers in Action!” The exhibition will again feature the best photo from each participating county on display at the 2008 Iowa State Fair. Photos selected for the exhibition will also be considered for a 2009 calendar and other 4-H promotional materials.

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Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, and $15 Challenge photos
(Posted on 5/30/2008)
On June 21st East Pottawattamie held their Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, and $15 Challenge Event. We had 6 participants and the judge had some very hard decisions to make! The girls all had a great time and enjoyed their shopping experiences!

Iowa State Fair Premium Book
(Posted on 5/27/2008)
Importmant information regarding the 2008 Iowa State Fair!!! You will not be receiving an Iowa State Fair premium book in the mail this year!!! To download a copy or to search a category go to http://www.iowastatefair.org/competition/howtoenter.php.

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Check out what's happening in a club near you!!!
(Posted on 3/28/2008)
Want to make new friends, meet new peole, and try new things? Then why not give 4-H a try. This links you to club photo albums, club meeting dates, club reports, enrollment forms, and health forms. Why not give it a try you might even see your picture!!!

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4-H Summer Camp in Madrid, Iowa
(Posted on 1/31/2008)
School will be out and the kids will be looking for something to do before we know it, so why not send them to 4-H camp this summer.

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2008 Horse Shows
(Posted on 1/31/2008)
Your guide to the 2008 Horse Shows in and around your area. Keep checking back regularly for updates.

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4-H Record Book Keeping Information
(Posted on 9/24/2007)
Find all your record book information here!!! All forms are in pdf format for easier preparation.

Fun Stuff For Members!
(Posted on 12/2/2005)
Same old things - Just a different day? Need some form but don't want to drive to the office? Here are some links to spice up and help out your 4-H activities!

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Leaders/Parent Resources - links
(Posted on 12/2/2005)
We didn't leave you out parents and leaders! Links to make your experiences better!

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H’ers Make the Best Better through Community Service
(Posted on 7/8/2008)
4-H community service project for Operation Military KidsParticipants spent day two of the state 4-H conference fulfilling the third part of the 4-H pledge — “hands to larger service” — engaged in community service projects in the Ames area.
Iowa AmeriCorps State of Promise Seeks Volunteers
(Posted on 7/2/2008)
Iowa Americorps State of PromiseIowans can volunteer to become Promise Fellows and serve their community through local schools and nonprofit organizations.
2008 State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Winners Announced
(Posted on 6/30/2008)
County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl teams compete, show knowledge of dairy cattle.
4-H Youth Conference to "Ignite the Flame"
(Posted on 6/20/2008)
The annual 4-H Youth Conference features activities, workshops and speakers to train youth for leadership, and to help point them in positive directions for the future.

Staff

David Seilstad-4-H and Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-644-2105
Fax:
Email: seilstad@iastate.edu

Perry (Bud) Beedle III-County Extension Educational Director
Phone: (712) 482-6449
Fax: (712) 482-6440
Email: pbeedle@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension