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Iowa Youth to Participate in 2013 Global Youth Service Day
(Posted on 4/4/2013)
Planting flowers at a local park, preparing a community meal, sharing stories with older adults or performing random acts of kindness: These are a few examples of service projects that Iowa youth will engage in during Global Youth Service Day, April 26-28.
Four Youth to Represent Iowa at 2013 National 4-H Conference
(Posted on 4/3/2013)
Four 4-H members have been selected to represent Iowa at the National 4-H Conference April 6-11 in Washington, D.C. Lauren Baker, Winfield; Kysa Downing, Creston; Jayde Hapgood, Kensett; and David Runneals, Nevada, will represent Iowa’s interests in the national 4-H program,
Gala Raises $92,000 for Iowa 4-H Programs and Clubs
(Posted on 3/15/2013)
With food, entertainment and more than 125 auction packages, the Iowa 4-H Foundation's Fourth Annual Gala, presented by John Deere, raised $92,000 to support the Iowa 4-H program statewide and at the club level. Even some 4-H youth played a role in reaching this amount.
Judges Needed for 2013 State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa
(Posted on 3/11/2013)
Judges are needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa and FFA Agriscience Fair. The competitions will be held in Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University on April 5.
Local 4-H Camping Participation Increasing Across Iowa
(Posted on 3/7/2013)
Local 4-H camping programs are strong and growing across Iowa. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is committed to high quality 4-H camping programs.
Apply Now for 2013-14 STEM Scale-Up Programs
(Posted on 3/7/2013)
School teachers, youth organization leaders, informal education professionals, county and regional extension programs, and other organizations delivering STEM educational programs can apply to bring one or more of the nine specially selected programs into a club or classroom during 2013-14.
Summer 2013 4-H Camping Continues, with Changes, at Iowa 4-H Center
(Posted on 2/25/2013)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is committed to maintaining a sustainable 4-H youth development program that provides quality educational programs for Iowa youth — including camping experiences. However, there will be some changes in the camping experiences that the Iowa 4-H Program will offer at the Iowa 4-H Center this summer.
Extension Provides Resources for Military Families
(Posted on 2/12/2013)
Iowa military families also serve when a family member is deployed. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can connect these families to support, information and resources to help them throughout the deployment cycle.
Iowa 4-H'ers Reflect on 2012 National 4-H Congress Experience
(Posted on 1/2/2013)
Now that Iowa’s 21 youth delegates to the National 4-H Congress have had time to reflect on their experience, they agree the national 4-H leadership event lived up to its title. They did, indeed, learn to “Become a Catalyst of Change.” Through the five-day youth conference, the 4-H’ers created a love for community, a respect for giving to others and friendships they hope to sustain for a lifetime.
STEM Community Conversation Set for Nov. 16 in Ames
(Posted on 11/6/2012)
The North Central STEM Hub at Iowa State University is hosting a STEM community conversation Nov. 16 in the Garden Room, Reiman Gardens. All parents, grandparents, educators, business and civic leaders, legislators and other Iowans are invited to attend the town hall style meeting scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m.

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