Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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2008 Newsletters
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
4-H events, meetings, educational opportunites

Sign up for livestock stall requests Now
(Posted on 4/9/2008)

Area Recognition
(Posted on 4/2/2008)
Mills County 4-H members participate in Area Recognition.

safari over night

Mills County Jr. Over Night for 4th-6th Grade at the YMCA
(Posted on 3/10/2008)
The 4th-6th graders had a great time on the safari at the YMCA on March 30th

4-H Clover

Join 4-H!
(Posted on 1/7/2008)

Mills County 4-H Awards and Recognition Event
(Posted on 11/19/2007)
Mills County 4-H'ers and volunteers were recognized at the annual awards program. Katie Robertson and Daniel VanSant were recognized as outstanding 4-H'ers. Linda White and David Hilton were selected as outstanding 4-H Leaders for 2007.

Teen Club goes to Washington D.C. for Citizenship Washington Focus
(Posted on 8/13/2007)
June 2007 marked the time the Mills County Teen Club ventured to Washington D.C. for Citizenship Washington Focus. Below are photos of their trip...

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Staff

Sarah Naeve-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-624-8616
Fax: 712-624-8228
Email: snaeve@iastate.edu

Morgan Douthit-Sonnichsen-Wellness4Life Coordinator
Phone: 712-624-8616
Fax: 712-624-8228
Email: douthit@iastate.edu

Sherry Ford-County Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-624-8616
Fax: 712-624-8228
Email: slford@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension