Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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

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.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.

Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

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