Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 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.

Events


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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