Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Wanted: A few good men and or women to help add to our current shooting sports program!
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
The success of 4-H programs relies heavily on dedicated volunteers. Shooting sports instructors are responsible for the overall coordination and management of the county/area 4-H shooting sports program. If you are interested in being a volunteer or instructor for a shooting sports program, contact the East Pottawattamie County Extension Office today.

2009 KMA Night Pictures
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
2009 KMA Night pictures. KMA Night was held on November 10th at the KMA radio station in Shenandoah. Thank you KMA for hosting this awesome event!

2009 Jamboree Pictures
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Highlights of the East Pottawattamie County 4-H Jamboree that was held on November 15th, 2009 in Walnut, Iowa.

2009 Pottawattamie County Fair Pictures
(Posted on 8/14/2009)

New COOL Requirements for Livestock
(Posted on 2/10/2009)
As many of you know, the USDA is preparing for the mandatory COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) that goes into effect September 30, 2008.

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!!!

4-H Record Book Keeping Information and Livestock ID forms
(Posted on 6/13/2005)
Find all your record book information here to complete your 4-H record book!!! Click on the Word version to download the form and fill it out on the computer or; the pdf version to download and fill it out with pen or pencil.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

Iowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.

Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

Humboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.

Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.

2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.

Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Interviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.

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