Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Senior 4-H Members can attend Citizenship Washington Focus Trip
(Posted on 10/1/2009)
Come join senior 4-H members (grades 10-12) from Southeast Iowa on the Citizenship Washington Focus trip. You will spend nine days making new friends, seeing the sights of our nation's capitol and working on legislation with delegates from across the US.

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4H Newsletters
(Posted on 7/1/2009)
Check your latest 4-H news and updates in our monthly newsletters. You will find the latest news and important upcoming information.

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Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow?

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Premise ID
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here.

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Pathway to the Future
(Posted on 4/8/2008)
Order an engraved brick and see it displayed in the 4-H Pathway to the Future located in front of Montgomery Hall on the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

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.

Events


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Staff

Ray Renolds-Region 15 Youth Program Specialist
Phone: (641) 622-2680
Fax: (641) 622-2637
Email: raymondr@iastate.edu

Janet Martin-Urban 4-H Youth Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: jmmartin@iastate.edu

Missy Watje-School Based Mentoring Coordinator
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: mwatje@iastate.edu

Erin Morrison-BBBS School Based Mentoring Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: emorris@iastate.edu

Jill Kromminga-Big Brothers Big Sisters Program Director
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: jkrommi@iastate.edu

Maggie Mishler-After School Coordinator
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: mmishler

Dianna Colgan-4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: dmish@iastate.edu

Scott Hansen-Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: smhansen@iastate.edu

Julie Phanthavong-Big Brothers Big Sisters Enrollment Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: jphan@iastate.edu

Sara Barron-Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: barron@iastate.edu

Cheryl Whitney-Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: cwhit@iastate.edu

Lisa Yoder-Nutrition Educator
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: lmyoder@iastate.edu

Chanel Meredith-Big Brothers Big Sisters Match Support Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: chanel@iastate.edu

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