Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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4-H T-shirts available
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
The 4-H Foundation committee is selling t-shirts to benefit Woodbury County 4-H!

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As seen on TV...4-H
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
4-H videos and more. See and learn what 4-H has to offer.

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Lujean Faber inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
(Posted on 9/30/2009)
After 30 years of leading the community club 4-H program in Woodbury County, Lujean Faber of Sioux City has been inducted into the 2009 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.

Extension Launches Interactive Learning Web site for Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
Hard times are hitting families, farmers, businesses and communities that are struggling to stay on their feet. Iowa State University Extension can help put some balance back into these times.

4-H Clover

Have Fun! Make Friends! Join 4-H!
(Posted on 10/9/2008)
The 4-H program creates a supportive environment for youth to reach their full potential through educational activities for youth.

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4-H is family time
(Posted on 4/14/2008)
It’s often a challenge to fit work, family and home life into a demanding schedule, but 4-H offers families the chance to work and learn together. 4-H is not just a youth organization; it’s a family organization.

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.

Staff

Cheryl Connot Perez-Youth Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: connotpe@iastate.edu

Laura Johnson-Youth Worker
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: laurajoh@iastate.edu

Lujean Faber-4-H Program Coordinator
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: faber@iastate.edu

Carrie Dunn-AmeriCorps Youth Program Coordinator
Phone: (712) 224-3363
Fax:
Email: dunnc@iastate.edu

Esther Weis-Youth EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: (712) 276-2157
Fax: (712) 276-6211
Email: eweis@iastate.edu

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