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NEW--Muscatine 4-H Clover Kids Group
(Posted on 12/22/2011)
A new 4-H Clover Kids is starting in Muscatine. Clover Kids is a FUN 4-H program for children in kindergarten through third grade. Children participate in hands-on activities designed to build lots of different life skills! What do 4-H Clover Kids do? Explore science with simple science experiments Strengthen motor skills through a variety of art and craft experiences Have fun learning and playing cooperative games Make friends and learn to work together with others in a group setting And much, much more!!

Dare to Excel Newsletter

Dare to Excel Newsletter for Parents
(Posted on 10/18/2011)
Creating home environments that help kids succed at school is the basis for the "Dare to Excel" newsletter series. The newsletter is based on information in Partnering in Commnities and is based on the “Proven Parenting Practices” for helping children be more successful in school.

Marylu Watkins Inducted Into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 8/30/2011)
Marylu Watkins was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, August 21, 2011.

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.
 

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Staff

Becki Petersen - 4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (563) 263-5701 or 1-800-992-0894
Fax: (563) 263-5707
Email: beckip@iastate.edu

Daleta Christensen - Youth Program Specialist
Phone: (563) 263-5701 or 1-800-992-0894
Fax: (563) 263-5707
Email: daletac@iastate.edu

Roxanne Johnson - 4-H Club Support Program Assistant
Phone: (563) 263-5701 or 1-800-992-0894
Fax: (563) 263-5707
Email: johnrox@iastate.edu

Bob Owen - Regional Extension Education Director, Cedar, Clinton, Muscatine, & Scott Counties
Phone: (563) 263-5701 or 1-800-992-0894
Fax: (563) 263-5707
Email: bobowen@iastate.edu

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