Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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NW Area 4-H Awards
(Posted on 11/19/2009)
NW Area 4-H Recognition Materials for 2010

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Family Focus Group
(Posted on 9/15/2009)
A group of service providers recently came together to join forces to organize classes for parents of young children in Sac County. The group is dedicated to giving parents the information and resources needed to be the very best parents we can all be!

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Extension Energy News & Tips
(Posted on 12/17/2008)
ISU Extension in northwest Iowa offers tips and links to help you conserve energy. Call your ISU County Extension Office to request an energy presentation for your group.

Annual Report To The Citizens of Sac County
(Posted on 10/27/2008)
Partnerships help Iowa State University Extension create a better future for all Iowans. Together we can improve quality of life in Iowa. Here are a few examples of Iowa State University Extension on Partnerships at work in Sac County.

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Sac County 4-H Endowment
(Posted on 9/24/2008)
The Sac County 4-H Endowment has established a grant program which will provide assistance to youth. The purpose is to encourage clubs or individual 4-H members to do community service projects, 4-H members to start new clubs, and help existing clubs with recruitment of new members.

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Join 4-H Today!
(Posted on 8/28/2008)
Joining 4-H is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

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Sac County Barn Quilts
(Posted on 2/25/2008)
Sac County Covered with Barn Quilts

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4-H Club Leaders Resources and Forms
(Posted on 2/13/2008)
Make your job easier as a 4-H club leader by using the provided resources and forms.

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Start Your ISU Future Here
(Posted on 8/30/2007)
Become an ISU college student. Your adventure is about to begin.

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4-H & Youth Newsletters
(Posted on 9/29/2006)
Don't miss out on the 4-H newsletters.

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2009-2010 4-H and Livestock Calendar
(Posted on 3/13/2006)
Below are a listing of upcoming 4-H events:

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4-H Record Book Forms
(Posted on 10/26/2005)
4-H record book forms are now available on line.

Country of Origin Labeling Information
(Posted on 10/19/2004)
What is COOL? The COOL (Country of Origin Labeling) law was put into effect for fish and shellfish on April 4, 2005. The final rule for all of the other covered commodities took effect on September 30, 2008.

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.

Staff

Carol Ehlers-Youth Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: xehlers@iastate.edu

Tom Duncan-Transition Manager
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Steph Erpelding-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 712-662-7131
Fax: 712-662-7133
Email: erpeldin@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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