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Citizenship Washington Focus
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Are you a 4-H’er in 10th-12th grade? If so this experience may be for YOU! 4-H’ers from Southeast Iowa will travel together spending nine days making new friends, seeing the sights of our nation’s capitol and working on legislation with delegates from across the US.

Families Fall 2009 Newsletter
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
If you or someone you know is dealing with stress, or ever makes school lunches, or will be dealing with long term care for a loved one, then there is something in our Families Newsletter for you!

Does your club need a meeting space?
(Posted on 9/9/2009)
Perhaps ISU Extension in Louisa County has the place for you!

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

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.

Staff

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

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

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

Kaitlyn Wintermeyer-Tobacco Control & Parent Education
Phone: 319-523-2371
Fax: 319-523-2371
Email: kmwinter@iastate.edu

Kathy Vance-Program Manager, Region 20
Phone: 319/523-2371
Fax: 319/523-2375
Email: vancek@iastate.edu