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Webster County Fair Quilt Challenge
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
New to the Webster County Fair this year will be a quilt challenge. Packets of fabric can be picked up at the Family Quilt Shop which is located at 1200 A Street in Fort Dodge. Packets may be purchased $5 for adults and $2.50 for 4-H members. Fabric needs to be made into 121/2 inch blocks and returned on or before June 16th. The first 12 blocks returned will be made into a quilt which will be raffled off at the 2008 Webster County Fair.

Webster County 4-H/FFA Open Horse Invitational
(Posted on 4/24/2008)
The Webster County 4-H Horse Project will be sponsoring their annual 4-H/FFA Open Horse Show on Saturday, June 21st at the Webster County Fairgrounds.

Register Now for 4-H Junior Camp
(Posted on 4/9/2008)
Another great Junior Camp is in the planning and is open to all Junior 4-H'ers who have completed 4th through 6th grade from Webster, Hamilton, Humboldt, Wright, Hardin and Franklin Counties.

Webster Co. 4-H Identification Forms
(Posted on 4/1/2008)
All animals to be shown at the Webster County Fair and State Fair must fill out a Livestock ID form and turn it into the Extension Office by May 15th.

Parents can get Answers Online ‘Just in Time’
(Posted on 12/19/2007)
When can a baby eat solid foods? How do you know when a baby has an ear infection? eXtension’s new online resource, Just in Time Parenting, provides round-the-clock access to information and experts.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)

Four youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.

2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.