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

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.
Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.
Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.
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.

Events


4-H Youth
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Child Care That Works
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View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

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