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

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.

Events


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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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