Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

State Volunteer Retreat
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
Don't miss out on this great event! Come and be recharged at the State Volunteer Retreat February 26-27, 2010.

Mills County Quad Win State and Qualified for Nationals
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Competition is in Denver to vie for National Title. These talented young girls have worked hard, but it's only just begun. Your support can help them make the final rung within reach. Please check out their page and the attached letter as well.

2009 November Newsletter and Awards program
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
The 2008-2009 Awards program held on November 1st was a celebration of all of the wonderful effort Mills County youth made in the last year. Great job in your success!

2008 and 2009 Newsletters
(Posted on 5/1/2009)
4-H events, meetings, educational opportunites

2008-2009 Information for 4-H members and Leaders
(Posted on 3/26/2009)
Click here for all the newest and older information for all 4-H members and leader. This includes reporter news.

Information about the COOL (Country of Origin Labeling)
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Information is provided regarding the basic information about COOL (Country of origin labeling).

Volunteer Training offered in the Fall and Spring
(Posted on 11/10/2008)
All volunteers for 4-H in Mills County can receive their volunteer training on-line or by CD.

Join 4-H!
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
All the tools you need to join 4H including Enrollment forms!

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)

Iowa 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)

Humboldt 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.

Staff

Stephanie Bowden-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 624-8616
Fax: (712) 624-8228
Email: sbowden@iastate.edu

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