Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

4-H Enrollment Forms
(Posted on 11/6/2007)
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Jefferson County Clover Kids Meet
(Posted on 9/24/2007)
Join Clover Kids!

Tis The Season for Answer Line!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

Jefferson County 4-H Needs You!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.

2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.

4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)

To find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.

Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.

2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.

ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.

Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.

ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events

4-H Youth

06/24/2008 4-H & FFA Horse Show
06/30/2008 Livestock Auction of 4-H & FFA Animals

More 4-H Youth events

Child Care That Works

06/02/2008 Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Karen Blakley-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-472-4166
Fax: 641-472-2591
Email: kblakley@iastate.edu

Jefferson County Extension