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June 1, 2020
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office is OPEN by Appointment

Beginning June 1, our office staff will return to working from our county office Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Staff will be working but our doors will be locked. Community members can call (712) 335-3103 to set up a time to enter our office as needed with only one community member being inside at that time. Thank you for your continued help as we work differently to ensure the safety of all Iowans.

June 30, 2020
2020 4-H Show Iowa to Provide Virtual Recognition of 4-H Exhibits, Events

A special exhibition, 4-H Show Iowa, will provide state level recognition to partially replace the loss of learning opportunities due to the postponement of this year’s Iowa State Fair. Included in these virtual celebrations are 4-H Exhibits, Communication Events and the Awardrobe Clothing Selection.  

June 18, 2020
Options for Iowa State Fair 4-H Livestock Shows and Events Announced

The Iowa State Fairgrounds will host a Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show this summer, following the postponement of the 2020 Iowa State Fair. The revised schedule for 4-H livestock shows will be spread out over three weeks and held Thursday through Saturday – Aug. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22.

June 11, 2020
Iowa 4-H Events to Be Determined after State Fair Postponed

As COVID-19 safety considerations have led to the postponement of the 2020 Iowa State Fair, a decision on 4-H youth learning exhibits is still underway.

June 10, 2020
NEW Cooperative Foundation Donates to 4-H Clubs 4-H Membership Dues Program

Once again, the NEW Cooperative Foundation has shown their commitment to supporting our local 4-H youth. Recently, the foundation donated $39,870 to 127 area 4-H clubs totaling to be 2,664 individual 4-H club members. The money is donated for half of each 4-H youth’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory, which includes Webster, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Franklin, Sac, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Hamilton, Kossuth, Cherokee, Crawford, Plymouth, Monona, Wright, and Woodbury counties. 

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Lisa Zeman

lzeman@iastate.edu
712-335-3103
County Youth Coordinator
 
Lisa Berkland
lisaberk@iastate.edu
Regional 4-H Youth Development Specialist
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