Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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4-H Clover Kids in Riceville
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Riceville Clover Kids met in November for more fun and learning activities.

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4-H Awards Program ....It's A Big Deal Around Here!
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers were honored recently at a 4-H Awards Program.

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4H is Sew Much Fun
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Local 4-H members were able to have SEW much fun making a quilt top.

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4-H'ers in Howard County Make the Cut in Woodworking
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Howard County 4-H'ers had a great opportunity to learn and practice wookworking skills.

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Cresco 4-H Clover Kids Get Heart Smart!
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
The Cresco 4-H Clover Kids met in Cresco and learn all about getting Heart Smart!

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Barn Quilts of Howard County
(Posted on 9/10/2008)
Barn Quilts have arrived in Howard County wrapping the county in lots of warm colors for fall.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 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)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt 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


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Staff

Brenda Ranum-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 563-382-2949
Fax:
Email: ranum@iastate.edu

Vanette Grover-Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 563-547-3001
Fax: 563-547-3012
Email: vgrover@iastate.edu

Lynette Anderson-County Youth Coordinator; NE IA Food & Fitness Youth Engagement Coordinator
Phone: 563-547-3001
Fax: 563-547-3012
Email: lmanders@iastate.edu

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