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Louisa Master Gardeners Offer Scholarship to Horticulture Majors
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
The Louisa County Master Gardener Horticulture Scholarship of $500 is given to a Louisa County graduate/resident pursuing a horticulture degree at either a community college or a 4 year college. Financial need and personal attributes will be evaluated to determine the recipient. The scholarship money will not be given until the recipient has completed at least one semester of coursework. Download the whole application here. (Application deadline is May 10th!)

Louisa County 4-H Shooting Sports
(Posted on 2/3/2012)
Adults interested in obtaining certification in a 4-H Shooting Sports discipline may now register for the March 23-25 training.

Soup Supper & Dessert Auction a SUCCESS!
(Posted on 1/23/2012)
It was standing room only as Louisa County 4-H partnered with the Fair Board to offer their first annual Soup Supper and Dessert Auction. 4-H members, families, and extended community donated time, yummy desserts and money to make this event a success.

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4-H Fair Sub-Committees
(Posted on 10/14/2011)
Try this: Youth and adults are invited to join a 4-H Fair Sub-committee. Each 4-H animal department as well as the static exhibit departement has a sub-committee. Sub-committees are coordinated by the department superintendent.

4-H is 4-U
(Posted on 9/1/2011)
Not a member of 4-H yet? Click the link and come on in to find out more about joining a Louisa County 4-H club.

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Join Us On Facebook!
(Posted on 1/4/2011)
If you have a Facebook account just search us out at Iowa State University Extension in Louisa County. Or...click here and we have the link all ready to go for you!

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Do you have COOL Questions?
(Posted on 12/5/2008)
Important COOL information for 4-H families. If you have livestock projects, make sure you get to know the new COOL requirements. It is your responsibility to know this information.

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

Salem Osland - Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program Assistant
Phone: 319.523.2371
Fax: 319.523.2375
Email: salem@iastate.edu

Tessa Pugh - Youth Development Coordinator
Phone: (319)523-2371
Fax: (319)523-2375
Email: tessa@iastate.edu

Jill Hulett - Tobacco Project Coordinator
Phone: 319.523.2371 x213
Fax: 319.523.2375
Email: jhulett@iastate.edu

Kathy Vance - Program Manager, Region 20
Phone: 319.523.2371
Fax: 319.523.2375
Email: vancek@iastate.edu

Dodds Robert (Bob) - Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 319.385.8126
Fax: 319.385.2617
Email: redodds@iastate.edu

Janet Smith - Program Specialist
Phone: 319.385.8126
Fax: 319.385.2617
Email: jansmith@iastate.edu

Dori Goble - Youth Program Specialist, Region 20
Phone: 319 754-7556
Fax:
Email: dgoble@iastate.edu

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