AMES, Iowa—Erin Nagle of Worth County has been selected to represent Iowa at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 24-28. He is sponsored by the Iowa Farm Bureau Life Charitable Trust and the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board. Nagle, 18, is the son of Robert and Deb Nagle of Northwood.

Nagle will join 22 other youth from Iowa at the leadership conference, entitled "Lead, Learn, Grow." Iowa's Congress delegates are selected through interviews and evaluation of support materials. Nagle, a senior at Northwood-Kensett Junior-Senior High School, was chosen for his leadership, citizenship and overall achievement in the 4-H program. 

During his nine years in 4-H, Nagle has completed major projects including leadership, communication, citizenship, photography and visual arts. He also has served as president, treasurer and secretary of his 4-H club. He has served on his county and area 4-H councils and participated in the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference.

“Through 4-H I have gained many leadership and communication skills,” said Nagle. “These skills intertwine with each other to help me interact with younger 4-H members and adults in my community. By interacting with both groups I find that it is easier to help others.”

For more information about 4-H, contact the Worth County office of Iowa State University (ISU) Extension. 4-H in Iowa is administered through the ISU Extension 4-H Youth Development program and headquartered on the ISU campus in Ames.

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