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2009 4-H Awards
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Story County 4-H’ers and volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments during the Story County 4-H Awards Program held at Gates Hall on Sunday, October 25. Read more to see a list of those who were recognized and photos from the celebration!

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Cloverland 2009
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Families enjoyed 4-H Cloverland on Sunday, October 4 at the ISU Extension – Story County office.

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New 4-H Year- Come see what it's all about!
(Posted on 9/21/2009)
The new 4-H year has started and now is a great time for families to get started with a 4-H club in their area.

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Story County 4-H Newsletters
(Posted on 3/31/2009)
Get up-to-date on your 4-H news by reading current and past issues of the Story County 4-H Newsletter.

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4-H Makes a Positive Difference for Youth
(Posted on 3/13/2009)
Iowa 4-H research proves 4-H helps youth learn citizenship, leadership and communications skills. A national youth study from Tuft’s University shows young people who participate in 4-H achieve higher grades, are more likely to go to college, and are less likely to engage in risky behaviors like drinking and smoking than those who don’t participate in 4-H.

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New 4-H Opportunity: Animal-Assisted Therapy
(Posted on 2/27/2009)
Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Do you think you and your dog would make good partners? Story County Extension is offering a new program to 4-H'ers and youth interested in joining this 4-H club. It is called Animal-Assisted Therapy and we would be introducing a new way to help people in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and libraries with your dog at your side!

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2009 Communication Contest Winners
(Posted on 2/23/2009)
Story County 4-H’ers participated in the Story County 4-H Communication Contest March 27 and 28.

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Clover Kids Newsletters
(Posted on 8/30/2008)
What kinds of new and exciting things can Clover Kids explore and learn about? There are so many fun things to do in these clubs for kids in kindergarten through third grade!

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Talk to Your Teen about Driving
(Posted on 3/24/2007)
One year before your teenager is ready to get their permit, sit down and talk about the major points of driving. Use these strategies to help prepare future drivers.

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4-H Foundation Board -- 4-H Pathway to the Future
(Posted on 4/7/2005)
The Story County 4-H Foundation is building a 4-H Pathway to the Future. Purchase one or more bricks to be permanently installed in a pathway at the fairgrounds.

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

Annette Brown-Youth Development Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 432-3882
Fax: (515) 432-3883
Email: annbrown@iastate.edu

Mary Wilkins-County 4-H Youth Coordinator
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: mwilkins@iastate.edu

Eldon Bensen-Youth Program Assistant
Phone: 515-382-6551
Fax: 515-382-2696
Email: ebensen@iastate.edu

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