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4-H

Join Jackson County 4-H!
(Posted on 10/2/2009)
The 20089-2010 4-H Year is off to a start. All youth in grades k-12 may get involved in a club today! Contact the Jackson County Extension.

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Jackson County 4-H Clover Kids Clubs
(Posted on 9/8/2009)
What is Clover Kids? Clover Kids is a 4-H youth program for grades K-3 that focuses on doing and learning in small groups. Jackson County currently has five clover kids clubs to chose from.

Join the Youth Philanthropy Board in Jackson County!
(Posted on 8/25/2009)
The Maquoketa Area Community Foundation and Iowa State University Extension in Jackson County are accepting applications for membership on the Youth Philanthropy Board in Jackson County (PBnJ).

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Join the County Council or Young Leader Council
(Posted on 8/14/2009)
If you are entering grades 7-12 and would like gain leadership skills and expand your 4-H involement, join County Council or Young Leader Council.

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 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

Amber Matthiesen-Jackson County Families & 4-H Youth Program Development Specialist
Phone: (563)652-4923
Fax: (563)652-6710
Email: amber@iastate.edu

Barb Sauser-4-H and Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 563-583-6496
Fax:
Email: sauser@iastate.edu

Carolyn Clark-Youth Program Assistant
Phone: 563-652-4923
Fax: 563-652-6710
Email: clark05@iastate.edu

Debra Christiansen-4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (563)652-4923
Fax: (563)652-6710
Email: debrach@iastate.edu

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