Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

2009 4-H Program Sponsors
(Posted on 7/31/2009)
Without these amazing donors the 4-H program would not be able to reach out to as many kids as it does. The donation will help young people attend 4-H camp, local day camps, Chicago Award Trip, leadership conference or project workshops. It will provide training and recognition for 4-H volunteers, or it can fund exciting new programs that teach youth valuable life skills.

2009 Fair Sponsors
(Posted on 7/16/2009)
The success of the 2009 Winnebago County Fair would not be possible without the support of these generous sponsors. Please thank these sponsors for their donation.

4-H is Awsome

Enroll In 4-H Today!
(Posted on 11/1/2007)
Now is the perfect time to join 4-H! Winnebago County Extension is offering to cover the $30 enrollment fee for all first year 4-H members!!

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Shooting Sports Club
(Posted on 3/15/2007)
A 4-H Shooting Sports Club has begun in Winnebago County. All interested youth in grade 4-12 are invited to join. During the school year meeting will be held on the 3rd Saturday of the months (weather permitting) at Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Thompson at the 4-H foodstand.

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

Victoria Schmidt-Operation Military Kids Program Coordinator
Phone: 641-584-2261
Fax: 641-584-2267
Email: vschmidt@iastate.edu

Jamie Thomsen-County Youth Coordinator
Phone: 641-584-2261
Fax: 641-584-2267
Email: jthomsen@iastate.edu

Lisa Berkland-4-H Youth Development Specialist
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: lisaberk@iastate.edu

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