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Jones County Animal and Agriculture Bulletin Board
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Check out the Jones County Animal and Agriculture Bulletin Board for upcoming activities and events, important information, forms, schedules and much more. See information below for county and State Fair information ** Deadlines and Due Dates** see details below

Veterinary Experience Workshop
(Posted on 2/8/2012)
Iowa State University's VSMART chapter will once again offer a Veterinary Experience Workshop on Saturday, February 25th, 2012 from 9 am to 3 pm. See flyer for full details.

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Jones County Shooting Sports Bulletin Board
(Posted on 1/20/2012)
Check out the Jones County Shooting Sports upcoming actitivies, schedules, forms and information and much more. Learn about shooting sports, outdoor adventures and a lot more.

Winter Gala planned March 10th, 2012
(Posted on 1/10/2012)
Please join us for a Winter Gala to support the new Jones County Youth Development Center. Enjoy hors d'oevures, dinner, live and silent auctions.

2012 Master Gardener Scholarship application available
(Posted on 1/4/2012)

Jones County 4-H Activities and Information
(Posted on 10/20/2011)
For current Jones County 4-H activities, events and information. . . scholarship opportunities

Dare to Excel Monthly Newsletter
(Posted on 9/20/2011)
Creating home environments that help kids succeed at school

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Jones County Youth Development Center
(Posted on 12/21/2010)
A new facility will become the headquarters for the 4-H/Youth activities in Jones County. Not only will it allow for the expansion of 4-H/Youth exhibition space during the fair but it will also provide a home base for a wide variety of 4-H events and activities throughout the year.

Jones County F A S T Bulletin Board
(Posted on 4/5/2010)
Check out the Jones County FAST Bulletin Board for upcoming activities and events, forms, important information, schedules and much more.

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eXtension Just in Time Parenting?
(Posted on 2/22/2010)
A national extension Web site that brings qality, research-based information to families at the time it can be most useful and make the biggest difference in their lives.

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.

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Staff

Sarah Stoutner - Assistant County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: singlis@iastate.edu

Julie Orris - Child Care Resource Coordinator
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: jorris@iastate.edu

Jacki Luckstead - Youth Development Program Specialist
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: luckstea@iastate.edu

Joe Yedlik - County Extension Director
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: jwyedlik@iastate.edu

Connie Burhop - County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: cburhop@iastate.edu

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