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Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look!
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
Iowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook!”

Beef Weighin

Beef Weigh-ins for 2010 Fair
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Advanced Cattle Pen and Market Beef Weigh-In for 2010 O'Brien County Fair

Record Book Award

Annual 4-H Awards Banquet November 21
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Join in the recognition of O'Brien County's 4-H kids accomplishments.

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4-H Day at ISU Women’s Basketball
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Join the Iowa 4-H Foundation in celebrating 4-H Day at the Iowa State Women’s basketball game versus Kansas State on February 27th!

Hall of Fame

McDowell's Named to Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 10/12/2009)
O'Brien County's own Brad and Jane McDowell along with Dudley and Carol McDowell were recipents of Iowa's 2009 4-H Hall of Fame Award in Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair.

4H Video

4-H Building Better Citizens
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
4-H strives to build better citizens in Iowa and here is your opportunity to find out how. Come along as we meet three 4-H’ers who have gained strong leadership, communication and citizenship skills – all through 4-H!

Encourage

When Things Don’t Go Well, Help Your Child Succeed
(Posted on 9/18/2009)
When your child has a sense of failure it is important to support and encourage your child.

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2009 Fairbook Online!
(Posted on 4/20/2009)
2009 Fairbook is now available, please read your fairbook thoroughly when preparing for the fair!

Cows

Premise ID for Farmers, 4H and FFA Exhibitors
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
The Premise ID system was created in response to the need to help protect American animal agriculture from disease threats. The program is currently voluntary in Iowa. Find out more information here

Pig face

COOL - Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 11/11/2008)
What does Country of Origin Labeling mean to 4-H'ers and FFA members and what steps will you need to follow? The process is relatively simple and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the 2009 O'Brien County Fair. Find out more information here

Dont forget

Dates to Remember
(Posted on 5/8/2008)
Upcoming program and meeting dates for 4-H, FFA members and clients.

Swim

Now is a great time to get going on your 4H Photography Project!
(Posted on 2/21/2008)
Don't miss terrific photo ops that are all around you! Check out Kodak's tips to help you learn sure-fire ways to get great pictures every time.

Record Keeping

Get Ready, Get Set to work on your 4H Record Book!
(Posted on 8/14/2007)
It is never to early to start on your record book follow these easy guidelines and forms available to do your record book in no time! And have fun doing it!

2008-2009 O'Brien County Fair Board Members
(Posted on 7/3/2007)
Local individuals volunteer countless hours to make the O'Brien County Fair a huge success year after year!

Leaders Training

Join 4-H today!
(Posted on 2/27/2006)
O'Brien County 4-H leaders attend meetings to share ideas and much more.......

kids eating apples

CYPHERnet offers children, youth and family resources
(Posted on 3/1/2005)
If you're a professional serving children, youth and families or a parent with your own children, you know that finding reliable, high quality, research-based information on the Web can be a major challenge. That's where CYFERnet can help you.

FSQA

O'Brien County 4-H/FFA FSQA Training Dates
(Posted on 9/16/2004)
All junior 4-H'ers showing livestock at the 2010 Fair must attend one of these training sessions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa 4-H Web Site Gets New Look
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H CloverIowa 4-H has a new look online, and tech-savvy teens say it’s “better than Facebook.” The site includes an interactive map to help kids and teens connect with 4-H, project links, games, event calendars and an interactive networking site for members.
Humboldt County 4-H Club Ensures Service Never Stops
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Club presenting check to Daryl LongHumboldt County 4-H club supports veterans and current troops through a variety of community service projects.
Iowa Delegates to 2009 National 4-H Congress Announced
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Twenty-two 4-H’ers have been selected to represent Iowa as delegates for the National 4-H Congress Nov. 27 – Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga. Individual stories are available for delegates from Adair, Black Hawk, Buena Vista, Cass, Davis, Hamilton, Johnson, Jones, Madison, Mills, O’Brien, Plymouth, Sac, Story, Webster and Worth counties.
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced a $150,000 matching gift pledge to the Iowa 4-H Foundation to support youth programs. The contribution launches the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s President’s Campaign fundraising effort.
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)
Interviewing 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.

Staff

Vacant Position-Youth Program Specialist
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Rhonda Rosenboom-Family Life Program Specialist
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: rrosenb@iastate.edu

Cheryl Heronemus-Region 1 Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: hero@iastate.edu

Kris Keene-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-957-5045
Fax: 712-957-5065
Email: keene@iastate.edu

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