Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Afterschool Providers Training: Moving to Learn from Nature Explore - Arbor Day
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
The upcoming class will be offered at Linn County Extension in Marion, January 21st. Register today!

Educational HandsON Kit Preview '09
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Come and learn about the kits we have available for check-out November 13th or December 18th from 3:00-4:00pm in our conference room.

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)

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.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 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.

Events

4-H Youth

11/14/2009 4-H Awards Program
11/23/2009 4-H Officer Training
12/01/2009 4-H New Member Night
01/21/2010 Afterschool Provider Training: Moving to Learn from Nature Explore

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Shannon Packard-Linn County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: spackard@iastate.edu

Arika Mason-21st Century Learning Center (STARS) Project Director
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: arika@iastate.edu

Jacki Luckstead-Region 10 4-H Youth Program Specialist
Phone:
Fax:
Email: luckstea@iastate.edu

Kristi Cooper-Family Life Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: kcoop@iastate.edu

Lynne Rechterman-County Youth Coordinator/4-H Program Assistant
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: larecht@iastate.edu

Ann Torbert-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: atorbert@iastate.edu