Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Cell Phone Collection Drive in Albia
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families. Monroe County 4-H members are asking Monroe County residents to support these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phone.

Fishing Club

Monroe County Fishing Club held its First Meeting
(Posted on 9/24/2009)
The first fall outing for the Monroe County Fishing Club was recently held.

John and Lois Knowles

John & Lois Knowles are Monroe County's 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees
(Posted on 8/13/2009)
John and Lois Knowles of Monroe County will be inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 23.

Jel Officers

ACHS Jel Group Held Their First Meeting
(Posted on 5/13/2009)
The first ACSH JEL meeting was held on October 20th and officers were selected.

JEL Members

JEL Members on the Move
(Posted on 4/6/2009)
Recently these five high school students witht the ACHS JEL (Just Eliminate Lies) Chapter received TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use) training and became certified to present this outstanding program sponsored by the American Lung Association.

Join 4-H

Join 4-H Now
(Posted on 9/16/2008)
The Monroe County 4-H Program is in full swing for enrolling for the 2009-2010 year! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity for your child and your entire family!

Iowa State

Considering Iowa State University for your College Education?
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
What's your dream? At Iowa State University, you will have the opportunity to pursue your career dreams while you're meeting people from all over the world, participating in clubs and organizations you didn't know existed, and enjoying the excitement of a Big 12 College Campus.

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
More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Sara Persons-Americorps Worker
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: spersons@iastate.edu

Brenda Spurgeon-Youth Field Program Specialist
Phone: 641-664-2730
Fax: 641-664-2730
Email: bspurg@iastate.edu

Angela Tratchel-County Youth and Tobacco Grant Coordinator
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: tratchel@iastate.edu

Autumn Denato-Tobacco Program Assistant
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email:

Julie Perry-Program Assistant
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: jperry@iastate.edu

Mary Clouse-BASICS/Youth and NEST Coordinator
Phone: (641)932-5612
Fax: (641)932-5662
Email: clouse@iastate.edu

Sue Wasson-Administrative Assistant, Monroe & Wapello Counties
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: wassones@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 104 North Clinton Street is office location
    mailing address is still
    117 Wash Ave East Ste 2
  • Albia, IA 52531
  • 641-932-5612
  • xmonroe@iastate.edu