Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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Jeff Gordon's #24 Will Feature the 4-H Clover
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
“It is an honor to have such an iconic emblem featured on the DuPont Chevrolet..." says Gordon

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Kirschtens Inducted Into 2009 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
Shane and Connie Kirschten were recognized for the hours of volunteer service to Sioux County 4-H.

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Discover 4-H - for 2nd and 3rd grade youth
(Posted on 8/14/2009)
Discover 4-H is a great way to make friends and have fun!

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Barn Quilts in Sioux County, Iowa
(Posted on 5/11/2009)
Opportunities continue to become available to support the Sioux County Barn Quilt Project. Keep your eyes open for more barn quilts in Sioux County, Iowa

Managing Tough Times - Helping Teens Cope
(Posted on 2/25/2009)
With tough financial times, adults tend to get preoccupied with the family budget - they often forget that tough times have an emotional as well as a financial impact on everyone in the family.

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Over 80 Youth Participate in 4-H Winter Wonder Camp
(Posted on 2/19/2009)
From archery to atlatls to astronomy and more...4-H'ers had a great experience at the 2009 Winter Wonder 4-H Day Camp.

Look Both Ways - Get Smart About Internet Safety
(Posted on 9/30/2008)
You've mastered the rules of safe driving on streets and freeways. Now learn how to stay safe on the information highway-the Internet.

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Give the Gift of Grain to Support Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 9/16/2008)
Giving the gift of grain is one way we are reaching out to individuals and counties to support 4-H in ways we haven’t seen in the past.

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.
Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Interviewing 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.

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Staff

Mary Hettinga-Biotechnology Education Coordinator
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: mhett@iastate.edu

Erin Emmelkamp-Discover 4-H Coordinator
Phone: 712-737-4230
Fax: 712-737-3590
Email: kamp@iastate.edu

Cindy Cleveringa-4-H County Youth Coordinator
Phone: (712) 737-4230
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: clever@iastate.edu

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