Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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4-H Enrollment Deadline - on or before December 1st, 4:30 p.m.
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Re-enrollment forms will be due to the Scott County Extension office on or before December 1st.

4-H Record Book Award Applications due September 30th
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Now is the time to apply for County Awards! If you want to be considered for a county award in a project area the application is due September 30th. Leaders - Merit and Excellence Awards are also due September 30th.

Fair

Upcoming 2010 Fairs
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
The 2010 Mississippi Valley Fair will be held August 3 - 8. The 2010 Iowa State Fair will be held August 12 through 22.

4-H Clover Kids
(Posted on 8/31/2009)
Clover Kids is a non-competitive program for five- through nine-year-olds that allows children to learn social, life and personal skills through hands-on activities.

Youth Development Academy
(Posted on 7/30/2009)
Comprehensive training for adults who work with youth in an out of school setting.

COOL

Country of Origin Labeling
(Posted on 11/5/2008)
New requirements for 4-H member with COOL

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

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

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

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