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CLUB PROGRAMS
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
It's time to look at organizing a new 2009-2010 4-H Club year. Included are some neccessary forms and sheets to help 4-H Clubs to complete their 2010 Programs.

Join 4-H!!
(Posted on 10/6/2009)
Want to be a part of the fun? Here's how to join! Find out Club Information and Project Areas that may interest you. Explore what the 4-H's stands for. You may be suprised how much it will shape your life and how many friends you will make!

Fall 4-H Events & Workshops
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
Look ahead to a great 4-H year. There are a variety of events and workshops for youth to turn learning into doing. Mark calendars for these November events.

Hamilton County Beef Weigh-In
(Posted on 9/2/2009)
All 4-H'ers planning to exhibit market beef at County, State, or Interstate shows during 2010 must weigh and ear tag their animals during the county wide weigh-in. Click here for more information as well as the forms needed that day.

4-H RECORDKEEPING
(Posted on 9/2/2009)
Record Keeping Systems are DUE to your LEADERS SEPTEMBER 1st. Follow this link for forms to be included in your Record Book. Set your Goals now for a great 4-H Year!

4-H'er Recognition Opportunities
(Posted on 8/6/2009)
There are many great experiences in 4-H. Take your skills and experiences and expand your 4-H adventure. Click here to learn more about recognition opportunities on the area and state levels.

Central Area 4-H Tech Team
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
If you are interested in GPS, Programming, Webmastering, photography, New software, Robotics, Adobe Connect, Community Service Projects, Video editing, Video creating, and Geocaching-THAN the Central Area Tech Team is for YOU!

Safety Education in Shooting Sports
(Posted on 6/5/2008)
New to Hamilton County! Join "SESS" and learn about safety in shooting sports. Disciplines being offered in Hamilton County are Rifle and Shotgun.

4-H Photo Archive
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
Click here to see Archived Photos of Project Meetings and Club Photos. You may see yourself or another 4-H'er. See how much you've grown from project workshop to workshop.

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.

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Staff

Cheryll Entriken-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (515) 832-9597
Fax: (515) 832-9599
Email: entriken@iastate.edu