Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Record book changes for 2009
(Posted on 5/18/2009)
The Participation Summary and Project forms that Clover Kids and 4-H’ers use to complete a record book have been changed beginning in 2009. The purpose of the change is to make the record book completion process uniform across the county and hopefully, easier, too.

Food Preservation Resources
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
A resource list for Food Preservation is at the ISUE food preservation page.

Central Iowa Fair 2009

The 2009 Central Iowa Fair is July 15-18!
(Posted on 4/16/2009)
Look here for Central Iowa Fair entry forms needed for exhibits and livestock entries. Entry forms are due to ISU Extension by June 26, 2009.

Join 4-H

Make Friends! Have Fun! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/15/2008)
Did you know 4-H is not all about cows and cooking. 4-H has something for everyone! There is a HUGE variety of project areas that you can learn about. Join 4-H-all the cool kids are doing it!

4-H clover

Join 4-H
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
Join a community of young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.

Clover Kids

Clover Kids
(Posted on 2/8/2008)
Do you have a little Clover Kid in your home? Iowa State University Extension's Clover Kids program is an exciting, developmentally appropriate program for youth in grades K-3. Clover Kids emphasizes overall well-being by empowering young children with successful learning and positive social interaction through cooperative learning in noncompetitive environments.

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.

Events


4-H Youth
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Child Care That Works
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Staff

Annette Brown-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: annbrown@iastate.edu

Doni Sheldon-4-H County Youth Coordinator (CYC)
Phone: (641) 752-1551
Fax: (641) 752-8142
Email: donis@iastate.edu

Paulelda Gilbert-Family Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 576-2119
Fax: (515) 576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension