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Greenbrier Basketball Tournament Sunday, March 11 at the Scranton Gym
(Posted on 2/7/2012)
The Greenbrier 4-H club will be hosting their Annual Greene County 4-H Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 11 at the Scranton Gym. The club asks that each team bring their own basketball to play and warm up with. If you are interested and would like to register for the tournament; contact Linda Hedges at (515)-386-4740.

Babysitting Basics Course
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County and Greene Count Public Health are offering the Babysitting Basics Course that will be offered March 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th & April 2nd at the Greene County Extension Office.

February 2012 Newsletter
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
Click here to learn about events going on in Greene County 4-H! This month you can learn about what the Hardin Clovers 4-H Club is up to!

FSQA Testing & Training Information
(Posted on 1/5/2012)
Click here to find more information about the FSQA Testing and Training dates that are available.

4-H Awards Ceremony
(Posted on 11/22/2011)
Click here to see results of the 2011 Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony!

2011 Iowa State Fair Results
(Posted on 8/26/2011)
Check out how Greene County 4-H exhibitors placed at the 2011 Iowa State Fair!

The FAIR edition of the 4-H Family Focus is online!!
(Posted on 7/4/2011)
The latest edition of the 4-H Family Focus, Greene County's monthly newsletter, is now available online!!

Greene County 4-H is now on Facebook!!
(Posted on 3/11/2011)
Greene County 4-H is now on Facebook!!

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.

Events

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Child Care That Works

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Staff

Sarah Jo Fevold - County Youth and Families Coordinator
Phone: 515-386-2138
Fax: 515-386-3884
Email: sjfevold@iastate.edu

Sandra McKinnon - Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: sandram@iastate.edu