Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Marsville 2009 and Beyond
(Posted on 9/18/2009)
This is it. You could be one of the first astronauts traveling to Mars or in an important support role building systems or managing their flight from Mission Control. On the other side of this page is a link to a lot more information on what we know about Mars. Just click on the image to the side or the blue text above and you are off to discover a new frontier.

Acreage Living Newsletter--August
(Posted on 8/5/2009)
Iowa State University Extension publishes a newsletter just for people living on acreages. This online newsletter provides timely research-based information for the new rural Iowa.

Join the First Lego League 4-H Clubs!
(Posted on 7/9/2009)
Would you like to program your own robots to do cool things for you? Would you like to plan a project that could make a difference in your community and present it to Community Leaders?Then the 4-H First Lego League Clubs in Harrison County are for you!!!

2009 SWIA Area 4-H Junior Camp Pics now Available!
(Posted on 7/6/2009)
2009 SWIA Area 4-H 5th & 6th Grade Camp..... NEW!!!! Pics of the 2009 Camp now available on the SWIA 4-H Jr Camp Website!

4-H Clover Chatter Newsletter--November
(Posted on 6/2/2009)
This month's edition of the 4-H Clover Chatter is ready for your viewing. Select the blue text above to download your copy today. If you have any problems downloading the Clover Chatter call us at 888-644-2105.

Come join the fun, 4-H style.
(Posted on 9/3/2007)
Harrison County's 4-H program is where the rubber meets the road. We have great fun learning some of life's most important lessons and life skills. If you are interested in all of the great activites that we offer or just want to learn more--click here to find out how to join the fun and learning.

eXtension Launches HorseQuest Site
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
HorseQuest provides Internet visitors with reliable and up-to-date horse information through a knowledge base of commonly asked questions that have science-based, peer-reviewed answers.

Harrison County 4-H'ers--go here!!!
(Posted on 4/24/2006)
If you are a member of a 4-H club in Harrison County and you want to know what's going on at the county level, you came to the right place. We have posted many of the local events and activities for you to access also.

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.

Events

4-H Youth

12/01/2009 "Ready, Set, Know" - Mo. Valley 1-S
12/01/2009 "Ready, Set, Know" - Mo. Valley - 3C
12/02/2009 "Ready, Set, Know" - Mo. Valley 1-M
12/02/2009 "Ready, Set, Know" - Mo. Valley 3-D
12/03/2009 "Ready, Set, Know" - Mo. Valley 1-Ma

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

David Seilstad-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 644-2105
Fax: (712) 644-2100
Email: seilstad@iastate.edu

Dee Colwell-County Youth/4-H Coordinator/Office Assistant
Phone: (712)644-2105
Fax: (712)644-2100
Email: colwell@iastate.edu

Clint McDonald-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 644-2105
Fax: (712) 644-2100
Email: clint@iastate.edu