Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Food Safety Quality Assurance
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
If you show a food or food producing animal at Fair, you MUST attend an FSQA class or take the test. Pre-registration is required

New Linn County 4-H Clover Kid Clubs
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
There are two new 4-H clubs starting February 2012 exclusively for Clover Kids. One will meet at the Marion Public Library and the other at Linn County Extension. If you have a child that is in grades K-3, we invite you to check out the fun learning opportunities a 4-H Clover Kids club has to offer.

Growing Plants From Food
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
It's a fun winter project for adults and children alike! Follow these tips from Linn County Master Gardener Lisa Slattery to start your own houseplants from food and maybe the Iowa winter won't feel so long and boring.

Linn County 4-H Calendar
(Posted on 3/16/2011)

4-H Project Clubs
(Posted on 9/23/2010)
If you're in 4th-12th grade, you have the opportunity to get involved in one of this year's Project Clubs...

Give Time • Guide Youth • Get Involved
(Posted on 2/10/2010)
Do you have a talent or skill that you would like to share with youth? Learn more about being a 4-H volunteer today!

4-H Club Volunteer Training
(Posted on 12/14/2009)
Helping youth to reach their full potential working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

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.

Events

4-H Youth

03/27/2012 Food Safety Quality Assurance class
05/16/2012 Food Safety Quality Assurance class

More 4-H Youth events

Child Care That Works

05/08/2012 Better Kid Care - Director Training for New Staff Orientation

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

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

Tricia Rew - 4-H Youth Coordinator
Phone: 319-377-9839
Fax: 319-377-0475
Email: trew@iastate.edu

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

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