Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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.

09 fairbook cover

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

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)
Dave TierneyInterviewing 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.
Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Operation: Military KidsAnother 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.
Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.
Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events


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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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