Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

VAcancy

Vacancy Announcement
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Scott County Extension is seeking a qualified candidate to apply for the County Youth Coordinator (CYC) position. A CYC will, under general supervision, assist in conducting extension education youth programs. Adapt lessons and materials; organize special program groups; and assist with planning, directing and coordinating educational programs to youth and their families. 30-40 Hours/Week. Some evening and weekends required. Salary commensurate with education and experience

Join 4-H

4-H Enrollment Deadline - on or before December 1, 2008, 4:30 p.m.
(Posted on 7/29/2008)
For the 2008-2009 4-H year, re-enrollment forms will be due to the Scott County Extension office on or before December 1, 2008.

Fair

Upcoming 2008 Fairs
(Posted on 10/19/2007)
The 2008 Mississippi Valley Fair will be held July 29 through August 3. The 2008 Iowa State Fair will be held August 7 through 17.

News from Iowa State University Extension

2008 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
A state 4-H project award is the highest achievement 4-H’ers can receive in project work. See stories on the individual award winners.
4-H Experience Steers Johnson to Pioneer Corporate Counsel
(Posted on 10/8/2008)
Chad Johnson is Corporate Counsel at Pioneer Hi-Bred and he says that his 4-H experiences helped him reach this position through leadership and project experiences.
Research Proves What Iowans Know: 4-H Builds Youth Skills Long-term
(Posted on 10/6/2008)
4-H cloverA recent Tufts University study shows that 4-H’ers contribute more to their families and communities, achieve higher grades in school and are more likely to go to college than youth who are not in 4-H, or even youth who participate in other out-of-school programs.
4-H Quilt Shows How Life Can Change for Parkersburg Youth
(Posted on 9/29/2008)
close-up of quiltLaura Edeker was working on her 4-H quilt in Clarksville, so she and her family weren't home in Parkersburg when the tornado destroyed their home.
Grain Safety: Avoid the Grain Flow
(Posted on 9/29/2008)
Farm Safety Week may be over, but the need for safe practices continues throughout the harvest season, especially as related to the handling and storing of grain.
Disposable Diaper and Water Conservation Are Keys to 4-H National Youth Science Day
(Posted on 9/16/2008)
A clean disposable diaper can unlock the secret of water conservation. Who would have guessed? Only the hundreds of Iowa 4-H’ers who will be participating in the first National Science Experiment during National 4-H Week. Oct. 5-11.
Famous Alumni Sign off on 4-H'er’s Poster
(Posted on 9/11/2008)
One 4-Her's goal to educate others about the diversity of former members becomes a signature exhibit to promote 4-H.
4-H Members Attend Iowa 4-H Recognition Day
(Posted on 9/11/2008)
4-H'ers interview for the opportunity to serve as delegates to the National 4-H Congress and National 4-H Conference and for state project awards. Local participant photos and captions available.

Events


4-H Youth
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Staff

Shawn Hamerlinck-4H Youth Specialist
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: hamerlin@iastate.edu

Jace Teed-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: jteed@iastate.edu

Jodi Becker-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: jmbecker@iastate.edu

Jennifer Best-Extension Educator: Families, Youth & Communities
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: jbest@iastate.edu

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