Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Extension Notes News Column
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
Extension Notes are produced weekly by Gary Hall, ISU Regional Extension Education Director. Check out the various topics of interest to those in Franklin County.

Hampton-Dumont PROSPER in 8th year
(Posted on 8/21/2009)
Hampton-Dumont PROSPER, a federally funded research project, begins its 8th year with the 2 evidence based programs annually offered.

Publications Online
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Look here to find ISU Extension publications online! Topics include: Families & Consumers, Agriculture Production & Management, Community & Business Interests, Natural Resources, and Other Interests.

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

Gail Castillo-Regional 4-H Youth Development Program Specialist
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax: 641-456-4811
Email: gail@iastate.edu

Beverly Peters-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax: 641-456-4811
Email: beverly@iastate.edu

Gary Hall-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 423-0844 Extension 2213
Fax: (641) 423-2642
Email: garyhall@iastate.edu

Jackie Dohlman-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-456-4811
Fax: 641-456-4811
Email: jackied@iastate.edu