Washington County News
"Fizz, Bubble, Goo" Day Camp (Posted on 4/23/2008)
"Fizz, Bubble, Goo" day camp is for youth who have completed 2nd or 3rd grade by June 2008. Camp is available in Kalona on June 18 and at Marr Park on June 25. 
Opportunities for Clover Kids at the County Fair (Posted on 4/23/2008)
Washington County Clover Kids (kindergarten through 3rd) have opportunities to learn more about the Sheep and Fashion Revue projects through a special mentoring program. 
4-H Lock-In Held (Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Washington County 4-H County Council held a Junior Y Lock-In on Saturday, April 12, at the Washington Community Y. Fifty-one youth in grades 4-6 attended the event. 
College Day at WHS (Posted on 4/9/2008)
High school students from Washington and area high schools had the opportunity to attend college visit day at WHS on March 26. Shauna Sieren, Iowa State recruiter from Washington County Extension, attended to answer questions about Iowa State and provide additional information about the university. 
Clover Country CD Available (Posted on 4/9/2008)
National 4-H Council has partnered with EMI Music to create "Clover Country: Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni"—the first-of-its-kind country music compilation CD featuring famous 4-H alumni. 
Child Care Resource & Referral Trainings (Posted on 3/13/2008)
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a community–based agency available to providers in order to supply technical assistance and training opportunities for the purpose of maintaining and improving the quality of early care and education. To learn more click on the above link or Logo. 
Master Gardener Summer Session (Posted on 3/12/2008)
The Master Gardener Summer Session will be held July 11-12, 2008, at Iowa State Univeristy in Ames. Participants will deepen their knowledge of horticulture through of variety of topics. 
4-H Youth Conference-“Ignite the Flame” (Posted on 3/12/2008)
The Iowa 4-H Youth Council invites you to attend the 2008 4-H State Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP & CSI: Crops. The theme for this year’s conference is “Ignite the Flame.” It will be held June 24-26 at Iowa State University. 
4-H Launches Online Volunteer Training (Posted on 1/9/2008)
Volunteering for 4-H just got easier. Training is now available online or by DVD for those volunteers whose schedules keep them from attending the face to face trainings in their county. 
Join 4-H Today! (Posted on 9/18/2007)
Now is a perfect time to enroll in 4-H! We have a club for all youth in grades K-12. We also have plenty of room for adult volunteers. 
The ABC's of 4-H (Posted on 9/11/2007)
Now is the perfect time of the year to join 4-H! Come see what it's all about... 
Lion’s Club Learns About Barn Quilts (Posted on 5/8/2007)
Barn quilts will be gracing barns and outbuildings in Washington County by summer's end. Mary Chmelar and Kathy Ebert showed an example of a barn quilt at a recent Lions Club meeting. 
Chilcote Questers Donate to Barn Quilt Project (Posted on 4/4/2007)
Barn Quilts of Washington County has received its first donation. The Chilcote Questers group kicked off the fundraising campaign by presenting a check for $250 to Julie Mangold, co-chair of the barn quilt committee. 
Barn Quilt Committee Meets (Posted on 4/4/2007)
Plans are underway for one of Washington County’s newest projects. Barn quilts may be gracing barns and outbuildings in Washington County yet this year. 
Y’s Men Donate to Fairground Project (Posted on 2/7/2007)
The Fairgrounds Association recently received another donation for their building project. The Washington Y’s Men Club made their third donation to the project, this one for $1,000. 
Federation Bank Donates to Fairground Project (Posted on 2/7/2007)
The Fairgrounds Building Committee recently received a $2,500 donation from Federation Bank. This is the second donation from Federation Bank bringing their total to $5,000. 
Wal-Mart Continues Support of Fair Building (Posted on 2/7/2007)
Wal-Mart of Washington recently made a $1,000 donation to the Washington County Fairgrounds Building Committee. This is the second donation from Wal-Mart bringing their total donation to $2,500. 
Pave the Way for 4-H! (Posted on 2/5/2007)
You can help to pave the way for 4-H in Washington County! A brick patio has been established in front of the Washington County Extension Office. 
National Financial Website and Hotline (Posted on 10/25/2006)
Every day people spending money do something that involves managing it – whether it is balancing a checking account, checking credit card statements, saving money for retirement, or simply deciding whether to pay cash or charge a purchase. A new resource is now available to help improve our understanding of money management. 
4-H Lock-In Held (Posted on 11/1/2005)
The Washington County 4-H County Council held a Junior Y Lock-In on Saturday, April 16, at the Washington Community Y. Forty-one youth in grades 4-6 attended the event. 
Jim Schneider Named Kiss-A-Pig King (Posted on 11/1/2005)
In a hotly contested race, Jim Schneider, Riverside Ramblers 4-H club leader, was named the Kiss-A-Pig king in the second annual Kiss-A-Pig contest at the Washington County Fair. A total of $1425.00 was raised during the week, all of which will be donated to the new building on the fairgrounds. 
76 Progressives "Clean Up" for New Building (Posted on 8/5/2005)
The 76 Progressives 4-H Club washed windows for over 30 businesses in Keota on April 23 and May 7 to raise money for the new building at the fairgrounds. 
4-H Horse & Pony Club Spurs Others to Action (Posted on 4/7/2005)
The Horse & Pony club has spurred other 4-H clubs toward donating money to the Washington County Fair Building fund. In July, the Horse & Pony club donated $500 to the fund and extended a challenge to all other Washington County 4-H clubs. 
Riverside Ramblers Meet the Challenge Again! (Posted on 4/7/2005)
The Riverside Ramblers 4-H Club recently made their second $500 donation to the Washington County Fair Building Fund. This met the Horse and Pony 4-H Club challenge issued last July. 
Kalona Klassics 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 3/18/2005)
The Kalona Klassics 4-H club has donated $600 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club raised the money by sacking groceries at Cub Foods and having a food stand at the Kalona Days celebration in June. 
Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 3/18/2005)
The Washington Hustlers 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
Riverside Ramblers Meet the Challenge (Posted on 12/17/2004)
The Riverside Ramblers 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
4-H'ers Donate to New Building (Posted on 12/14/2004)
Four Washington County 4-Hers joined forces recently to donate over $2,500 to the fundraising campaign for a new building to be built at the Washington County Fairgrounds. As their livestock entered the ring at the county fair livestock auction it was announced that they would donate all or part of their proceeds to the Exhibition Hall Building Fund. 
4-H'ers, Parents, and Leaders Raise Money for New Building (Posted on 12/14/2004)
4-H held an auction during the Award Family Fun Night on October 16th. Following the 4-H awards and supper, a brief auction was held to raise money for the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The auction brought $1330 for the new building. 
Jackson Jets 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 11/17/2004)
The Jackson Jets 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. 
Prairie Pride 4-H Club Meets the Challenge (Posted on 11/17/2004)
The Prairie Pride 4-H club has donated $500 to the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall on the fairgrounds. The club responded to a challenge from the Horse & Pony club. Celebrate Partnerships During Extension Week, November 14-20 (Posted on 11/17/2004)
Iowa State University Extension is celebrating its many partnerships during Extension Week Nov. 14-20. "Extension's mission is to build partnerships and provide research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa," said Gene Mohling, Washington County Extension Education Director. "ISU Extension works with partners in organizations, education, business and government throughout the state and right here in Washington County. We're your partner for a better future."
4-H Apple Pie Promotion Raises Nearly $1,000! (Posted on 11/17/2004)
Washington County 4-H partnered with Washington Hy-Vee for the Apple Pie Promotion. 4-H'ers, parents, and volunteers made fresh apple pies last week and through the weekend. Nearly $1,000 was raised for the new Washington County Fair Exhibition Hall.
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