Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

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.

4-H T-shirts available
(Posted on 7/27/2009)
The 4-H Foundation committee is selling t-shirts to benefit Woodbury County 4-H!

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.

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.

As seen on TV...4-H
(Posted on 8/29/2008)
4-H videos and more. See and learn what 4-H has to offer.

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

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.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.

Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

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