Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 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.

Study Shows Volunteering through 4-H Benefits Volunteers Too
(Posted on 10/6/2009)
An Iowa study shows volunteering with 4-H has a positive influence on the volunteers, whether they’re leading 4-H clubs, helping youth with 4-H projects or sharing their expertise as a mentor.

Wooden or Live, Peafowl More Than a Business for Entrepreneurial 4-H’er
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
Originally started to merely raise peafowl, this 4-H'er's project also becomes a craft and demonstrates enterpreneurship in multiple ways.

Iowa 4-H Announces New Service-Learning Program
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
Through Reach Out Iowa, ISU Extension 4-H youth development specialists will bring service-learning opportunities to youth and civic leaders in six Iowa communities.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 10/5/2009)
This is a revised version of an earlier release, updating the process for selling grain through the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Events

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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