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2012 Southern Iowa Fair - July 16-21   

Tentative Schedule *UPDATED 1/24/12* 
(Non-livestock exhibits will be judged in Exhibit Hall and 4-H Building on Saturday, July 14.  Horticulture Exhibits will be judged in the 4-H Building following Exhibit Judging on the 14th and the Dog Show will be at 5 PM on July 14 in the Pavilion.  Livestock Auction will be on Saturday, July 21.  Non-Auction Livestock and Exhibits will be released at 8 PM on Saturday, July 21.)

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2012 Summer Fun Camps
May 11, 2012

Youth who will have completed Kindergarten-10th grade will have the opportunity to take part in some inexpensive, fun, hands-on, and exciting Summer Fun Camps.  Youth do not have to be members of Clover Kids or 4-H to participate!  Camps are filling quickly, register TODAY!

Iowa 4hOnline Help Sheets
May 10, 2012

Are you a leader looking for help with Leader Login and Reports in 4hOnline?

Are you a 4-H Family looking for help with logging in and Animal ID?

Check this out!

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Have Fun with the Special Events at the 2012 Southern Iowa Fair!
May 2, 2012

4-H and FFA Members can take part in the many fun events scheduled to take place during the Southern Iowa Fair, including the Beef Fitting Challenge, Communications Event, Dressed Up Livestock Contest, Livestock Judging, and more!

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Helping Children Live Through a Divorce
May 2, 2012

How parents handle their divorce affects how well their children will adapt to life with mom and life with dad. This Science of Parenting podcast from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach examines what parents can do to help their children live through divorce.

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Home Buyer Education ONLINE!
May 2, 2012

Are you planning to purchase a home?  Would you like to know more about the home buying process?  If so, you should check out A Place of Your Own.

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Parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. That’s why Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been educating parents and supporting families in southern Iowa through the Growing Strong Families program since 1999.

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Celebrate Big Creek Lake on June 2
May 24, 2012 09:55 AM

Big Creek Lake, located near Polk City, was created in 1972 and this year celebrates its 40th birthday. A celebration of the lake, Big...

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