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Mahaska County 4-H Code of Good Conduct Form
April 29, 2013

This is a new form that has been created by the Mahaska County 4-H Youth Committee.  Form must be signed by member and parent/guardian by Friday, June 14, 2013.  You may either sign a paper form or e-sign the document in our webform.  Click the clover to find more information.

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Kidtoberfest 2013- Saturday, October 12
March 15, 2013

SAVE THE DATE!  Kidtoberfest 2013

Saturday, October 12 from 10:00-3:00 p.m. Oskaloosa's Penn Central Mall

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2013 Southern Iowa Fair
September 19, 2012

The "One and Only Southern Iowa Fair" will occur on July 15-20, 2013 in Oskaloosa.  Click this link to find the most current schedule.

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Crop Weather & Market Outlook Meeting Wednesday, June 26
May 20, 2013

Informational meeting featuring Dr. Dennis Todey, Extension Climatologist at South Dekota State University and Don Roose, President with US Commodities in West Des Moines, IA.  This meeting is designed to hep participants develop and implement crop risk price risk management strategies for the 2013 crop.  This program targets Central Iowa growers and other agribusiness professionals.

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2013 Summer Fun Day Camps
May 20, 2013

If you will complete Kindergarten-8th grade this spring, you should check out our Summer Fun Day Camps!  These camps are open to anyone, not just 4-H and Clover Kids members.  We have LOTS of great HANDS-ON and FUN activities planned.  We're even going to have some really awesome guest presenters.  We're excited to offer these opportunities, so register TODAY!  Registration deadline is June 3, 2013.

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Applications Now Open for 2013 Youth Culinary Challenge at Iowa State Fair
May 17, 2013 01:57 PM

Iowa 4-H is inviting youth from across the state to showcase their skills in a competition that puts the knife to the board. The fourth...

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