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Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Children from all over Iowa are affected by the Department of Defense’s announced deployment of 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers for duty in Afghanistan, scheduled for fall 2010.

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Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Layoffs, state budget cuts and overall economic uncertainty can chip away at a family’s ability to cope. Just when they need each other’s support the most …

4-H Fee Increase
(Posted on 8/21/2009)
To provide statewide and regional support to local youth programs a certain amount of funding is needed to conduct events and activities, provide training and youth development expertise, and other resources.

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.

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Staff

Patricia Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-2074
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Renee Bond-Growing Strong Families Program Assistant
Phone: 712-542-5171
Fax: 712-542-5936
Email: rbond@iastate.edu

Alan Ladd-Southwest Area Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: aladd@iastate.edu

Jane Hayes-Johnk-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-623-2592
Fax: 712-623-2594
Email: jhjohnk@iastate.edu

Mary Beth Kaufman-Familes Resource Management Field Specialist
Phone: 712-755-3104
Fax: 712-755-7112
Email: mbkaufma@iastate.edu

Mary Hughes-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: mhughes@iastate.edu

Darrell Busby-Livestock Field Specialist
Phone: 712-769-2600
Fax: 712-769-2610
Email: dbusby@iastate.edu

David Seilstad-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: 712-644-2105
Fax: 712-644-2100
Email: seilstad@iastate.edu

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