Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Q: When is a Strike A Good Thing????
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
A: During the Henry County Mentoring Bowl A Thon! On February 18th from 1-3:30 pm we will host a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for our mentoring program. All money raised from the Bowl-A-Thon will help us purchase material for our program and activities for our mentoring matches. Come! Play! Strike!

Mooooooooo...... (That's Beef Talk for: Henry County Cattlemen Beef Clinic is Coming)
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
The Henry County Cattlemen are hosting a Beef Workshop on Saturday, March 31st at the Henry County Fairgrounds. All are welcome, and it's free, but you do have to register!

Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits!
(Posted on 1/9/2012)
Have a 4-H rabbit project? Want to learn more about 4-H rabbit projects? We have the program for you!

Club M is on YouTube! Watch Us!
(Posted on 12/2/2011)
Match, Mesh, Belong. And now, Watch! Check out our YouTube Channel for information and videos on what it means to be a mentor or mentee with Henry County's Club M. (Click here to get the link!)

"Friend" us on Facebook and Keep up with 4-H News
(Posted on 1/4/2011)
If you are a Facebook user this will come in handy!! Find us on Facebook at Henrycounty Iowafourh. Become a friend...and be the first to know about what is going on, keep updated the easy way with events and deadlines and join in the conversations! (For those always logged on we have the link right here on our page!)

County of Origin Labeling (COOL) Required for 4-H Livestock Projects
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

4-H Center Hosts Winter Hullabaloo
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
Youth ages 8 -12 can expect some winter fun at the Iowa 4-H Center during a winter wonderland celebration.

Events

4-H Youth

02/24/2012 4-H Rabbit Workshop
02/25/2012 4-H Rabbit Workshop

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Ali Reif - 4-H CYC / Youth Development
Phone: (319) 385-8126
Fax: (319) 385-2617
Email: areif@iastate.edu

Janet Smith - Region 20 Program Specialist Families and Youth
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: jansmith@iastate.edu

Erin Heaton - Office Assistant
Phone: (319) 385-8126
Fax: (319) 385-2617
Email: eheaton@iastate.edu

Dori Goble - Youth Program Specialist, Region 20
Phone: 319-754-7556
Fax:
Email: dgoble@iastate.edu

Jennifer Lehman - Prevention Coordinator
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: lehmanj@iastate.edu