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Babysitting Basics

Babysitting Basics Training Course
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Are you thinking of babysitting? Take this course first! Join us Saturday, November 7, 2009 for a fun, interactive day filled with information, demonstrations, and special guest speakers. Learn about the responsibilities of a babysitter, what employers expect, how to care for infants and young children, how to handle emergencies, and more!

Videography Club: Courthouse Square Slideshows
(Posted on 7/14/2009)

Videography Club

VIDEOGRAPHY CLUB--Sign up here!
(Posted on 6/1/2009)
Madison County 4-H Videography Club is a special interest club for youth who are interested in video planning, production and editing. Any Madison County youth in grade 4, 5, or 6 is eligible to join and new members are welcome!

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Youth Babysitters--Join the Club!
(Posted on 12/17/2008)
At Madison County 4-H Babysitting Club, you can increase your babysitting skills and knowledge, learn about local babysitting jobs through the club's babysitter referral service, make new friends and have lots of fun! Follow the link above for more information.

Babysitting Basics

Babysitting Basics Training Course
(Posted on 12/16/2008)
Babysitting Basics Training Course is offered by Madison County ISU Extension one to two times a year, usually in the spring and fall. Would you like to be contacted when the date of the next Babysitting Basics is set? Email your name and contact information to mlallen@iastate.edu or call 515.462.1001.

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 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.

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Staff

Jane Hayes-Johnk-Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 712.243.1132
Fax: 712.243.1133
Email: jhjohnk@iastate.edu

Matt Deppe-Regional Extension Education Director - Region 18
Phone: 641-782-8426
Fax: 641-782-7213
Email: mdeppe@iastate.edu

Molly Allen-Youth Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (515) 462-1001
Fax: (515) 462-1002
Email: mlallen@iastate.edu

Maria Forgy-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 515.462.1001
Fax: 515.462.1002
Email: forgy@iastate.edu

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