Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Make a Difference! Volunteer with 4-H
(Posted on 9/29/2009)
Polk County Extension is looking for volunteers to work with young people in an after school setting.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Three Former 4-H Members Receive New York City Fashion Scholarships
(Posted on 2/9/2010)

ISU Young Menswear Association Scholarship Winners

Three former Iowa 4-H’ers who received fashion industry scholarships credit 4-H in their success.

Catch This Current: One 4-H’er's Electric Story
(Posted on 2/3/2010)

State 4-H Council Member Tymothy Wood says 4-H helped him discover his interests and choose his college path.

Robotics Event Highlights Life Skills Learned through 4-H, SCI
(Posted on 2/1/2010)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation’s Gala Feb. 20 includes a robotics challenge event featuring 4-H teams and clubs from across the state.

Terry Tobin: Multiple Roles and Multiple Success through 4-H
(Posted on 1/27/2010)

“4-H is many things to many people. It helps our young people to build community leaders for tomorrow,” says Terry Tobin, director of Principal Enterprise Capital and lifetime 4-H'er.

Franz Named Associate Dean for Extension in College of Human Sciences
(Posted on 1/22/2010)
Nancy Franz has been named the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences associate dean for extension and outreach to Families and 4-H Youth Development. Franz also will serve as director of ISU Extension to Families.

ACT II Drama Stars Bring New Stage to 4-H
(Posted on 1/19/2010)
As these Henry County 4-H'ers act out and produce shows, they're demonstrating their 4-H communication talents, building teamwork skills and having a great time entertaining others.

Gala Plans to Raise Awareness, Support for Iowa’s 4-H’ers
(Posted on 1/15/2010)
The Iowa 4-H Foundation hopes to continue showcasing 4-H and raising financial support for the organization during its 60th Anniversary Gala Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.

4-H Supporters Are More Than Half-Way to Meeting Pioneer’s Match
(Posted on 1/12/2010)
Iowa 4-H supporters have responded enthusiastically to the matching gift challenge made last fall by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, raising more than $76,600 so far.

Events

4-H Youth

02/11/2010 New Families Workshop
02/15/2010 4-H Leader Training
02/15/2010 Clover Kids Leader Training
02/15/2010 4-H Horse Judging Team Meeting
02/15/2010 4-H Leader Training

More 4-H Youth events

Child Care That Works

04/05/2010 Infant-Toddler Environmental Rating Scale Training

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Phillip Heckman-4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (515) 957-5771
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: pheckman@iastate.edu

Diana Sosalla-4-H Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (515) 957-5772
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: sosalla@iastate.edu

Marc Peterson-4-H Urban Program Specialist
Phone: (515) 957-5780
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: marc@iastate.edu

Jeff Macomber-Youth Development Program Specialist
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: jmacombe@iastate.edu

Beth Mensing-4-H Program Coordinator
Phone: (515) 957-5781
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: mensinge@iastate.edu

Filice Williams-4-H Program Assistant
Phone: (515) 957-5782
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: filicew@iastate.edu

Lee Halverson-Youth Program Facilitator
Phone: (515) 957-5785
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: leehalv@iastate.edu

Melissa O'Neil-Adventure Learning Center Coordinator
Phone: (515) 957-5767
Fax: (515) 967-6164
Email: moneil@iastate.edu

Adam Severson-Youth Program Facilitator
Phone: (515) 957-5780
Fax: (515) 967-6164
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Jim Pifer-Youth Program Faciliatator
Phone: (515) 957-5780
Fax: (515) 967-6164
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Jennifer Van Ryswyk-Chrysalis Youth Program Facilitator
Phone: (515) 957-5781
Fax: (515) 967-6164
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Chris Sosnowski-Youth Program Facilitator
Phone: (515) 957-5780
Fax: (515) 967-6164
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Albert Gregory-Youth Program Facilitator
Phone: (515) 957-5780
Fax: (515) 967-6164
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