Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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Safety Education Shooting Sports (SESS)
(Posted on 9/23/2009)
Youth learn about safety in shooting sports

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4-H Recordbook Forms
(Posted on 9/17/2009)
4-H Record Book Forms Forms are available here for download in both MSWord forms that you can type into and .pdf version that you can fill out with Pen or Pencil.

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Monona County 4-H Foundation
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
The purpose of the fund is to provide interest income for the Monona County 4-H Youth Program in its quest for excellence and in service to the youth of Monona County.

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Progressive Ag Safety Day
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
Children are exposed to hazards on the farm

Tufts' 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
The Tufts' 4-H study of positive youth development found that youth involved in high-quality, structured programs during out-of-school time are more likely to experience positive youth development.

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Have Fun! Make Friends! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 8/21/2009)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

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RICOCHET: An Extreme Leadership Adventure
(Posted on 4/24/2009)
All youth in grades 6 - 8 are invited to participate in this county-wide leadership adventure!

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Monona County Fair
(Posted on 8/19/2008)
Monona County fair ends with many memories

Iowa Concern Hotline
(Posted on 6/13/2008)
1-800-447-1985 A source of help and information for Iowans in need.

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Barn Restoration Inspires 4-H Projects Across Iowa
(Posted on 9/8/2006)
Iowa barns capture the imagination of 4-H youth who help record history and turn nostalgia into local pride and economic growth.

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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Staff

Brenda Welch-Region 5 Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 712-546-7835
Fax: 712-546-7837
Email: bwelch@iastate.edu

Nancy McGrain-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 423-2175
Fax: (712) 423-3056
Email: nmcgrain@iastate.edu

Cheri Hardison-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 423-2175
Fax: (712) 423-3056
Email: chardi@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension