Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Instructions for Re-enrolling or Enrolling in 4-H
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Check out how to re-enroll or enroll in 4-H for the 2011-2012 year. This has to be done on line. Go to www.4honline.com. If you need assistance, call Autumn at 641-932-5612.

Troy Troopers Elect Officers
(Posted on 12/14/2011)
The Troy Troopers 4-H Club recently elected their officer team for the 2011-2012 4-H year. From Left to Right: Kristyn Garver-Secretary, Amber Bachman-Historian, Colton Shull - Recreation, Bradley Martinez - Recreation, Kylie Peterson-Vice President, Mikayla VandenBerg - President, Katie Dyson - Reporter, Andy Henderson - Recreation, and Cody Wynn - Treasurer. The 4-H club is planning their annual Christmas Event scheduled for Monday, January 2nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church. The group is open to all youth grades 4th - 12th. This would be a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining this fantastic youth group! Please contact the Monroe County Extension Office at 641-932-5612 for further information.

Catherine Beary and late M. Leo Beary Inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/30/2011)
Catherine Beary and the late M. Leo Beary formerly of Lovilia was inducted into the 2011 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremonty at the 2011 Iowa State Fair

Newsletter Helps Parents Help Kids Become Better Learners
(Posted on 9/30/2011)
When weekends, school breaks and summer are added together, kids spend many hours outside of school walls. How this time is spent affects their growth and development, as well as their success at school. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers a monthly newsletter during the school year, September through May, to help parents help their children become better learners.

Let's Go Fishing
(Posted on 9/23/2011)
Fishing Club is underway with a good start for 2011-2012 year.

Talkin' Tobacco Newsletter
(Posted on 6/14/2011)
The Monroe County Tobacco Coalition is publishing a quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is prepared by Attumn Denato, Monroe County Tobacco Coordinator.

Kick Butts Day
(Posted on 3/23/2011)
In support of Kick Butts Day, local JEL Group put white cups in a fence located along South Main Street in Albia, letting everyone driving by know that " Tobacco Kills'.

4H Food Club's Community Service Project
(Posted on 12/3/2010)
Members of the Food Club made 25 lasagna dishes and 25 plates of cookies to be handed out to the NEST families as a Community Service Project.

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

4-H’ers Can Explore the Mysteries of Egypt at the Science Center of Iowa
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Iowa 4-H’ers can pack their overnight bags for a night of fun and education at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) April 27.

4-H Center Offers Summer Wilderness Trips to Youth
(Posted on 2/6/2012)
Calling all campers, aged 14 to 18. The Iowa 4-H Center plans to host two wilderness trips this summer, says Abbie Parker, program specialist at the Iowa 4-H Center near Madrid.

Have Fun, Support 4-H at Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The third annual Iowa 4-H Gala includes food, entertainment and a variety of opportunities to support the Iowa 4-H program statewide and at the club level. Registration is open now for the Feb. 25 event at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown.

4-H’ers Show Cyclone Spirit at Iowa State Women’s Basketball
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
Nearly 700 Iowa 4-H youth, families and friends cheered on the Iowa State University Women’s Basketball team during 4-H Day at Hilton Coliseum. The fourth annual event attracted 4-H’ers from throughout the state.

Parent-Child Cell Phone Debate Continues
(Posted on 1/17/2012)
Parents can exert a measure of control over their child’s mobile phone use by limiting use, checking its contents and using it to monitor the whereabouts of their offspring. However, with a few exceptions, these activities by parents do not seem to impact patterns of cell phone use by teens, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life specialists.

4-H Camp Counselors Grow with Campers
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
Each year, hundreds of eager campers, ages 6 to 17, attend camp at the Iowa 4-H Center. From day and overnight camps, leadership development and extreme adventure getaways, to camps for the whole family, there’s a camp designed for every child’s needs and interests.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces New Peyton Family Scholarship
(Posted on 12/19/2011)
Sue and Harold Peyton of Sac County have established the Peyton Family Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to an Iowa State University student in a major related to agriculture who will be a sophomore, junior or senior in fall 2012.

Cass, Decatur, Taylor Counties Add 4-H History Online
(Posted on 12/16/2011)
Cass, Decatur and Taylor counties have added their 4-H history to Iowa 4-H History by County, a blog detailing the history of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development. The history blog is a partnership of the Iowa 4-H program and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Gala Is Feb. 25, 2012
(Posted on 12/15/2011)
Iowans can make a positive impact for Iowa’s youth by attending the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s 3rd Annual Gala on Feb. 25, 2012, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. Registration is now open.

Donate Grain and Invest in Iowa’s #1 Crop: Youth
(Posted on 11/23/2011)
By donating grain, farmers can support Iowa’s number one crop, youth, say officials with the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Donations to the Iowa 4-H Foundation can be designated to county 4-H endowments, for statewide use or for both purposes.

Events

4-H Youth

02/16/2012 JR 4-H Youth Council Meeting
02/27/2012 Sr. youth council meeting

More 4-H Youth events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Joyce Nelson - Program Assistant/BASICS
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: joycen@iastate.edu

Kati Peiffer - Youth Program Specialist
Phone: 641-472-4166
Fax: 641-472-2591
Email:

Julie Foreman - NEST Coordinator
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: foreman@iastate.edu

Autumn Denato - CYC and Tobacco Program Assistant
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: adenato@iastate.edu

Cheryl Griffin - Program Assistant
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: cherylg@iastate.edu

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

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

Sara Persons - CPPC Program Assistant
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: spersons@iastate.edu