Warren County 4-H Clubs (Grades 4th-12th)
Interested in joining 4-H in Warren County? Please reach out to the Extension Office if you have questions regarding selecting a club. We encourage you to also reach out to the 4-H leader(s) if you have questions.
Carlisle
- Carlisle Ridge Riders
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Leader(s): Marne Sievers
515-681-1606
Meets: First Monday of the month (unless it is a holiday, then the second).
7:00pm
Family Life Center (405 School St.)
Hands on learning opportunities and several community projects each year. 4-H is a students; club so our meetings are run by them. We run our meetings by majority rule. So everyone's opinion matters and will be heard. We are heavy with horses, dogs and a nice mix of building exhibits.
- Carlisle Trail Blazers
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Leader(s): Kathy and Tim McCoy
515-491-6905
Meets: Third Sunday of the month
6:30pm
Family Life Center (405 School St.)
Small club concentrating on building exhibits, communications and community service. Mostly non-livestock 4-Hers.
Indianola
- Be-Square
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Leader(s): Shawna Fetters
515-231-2208
Meets: Third Sunday of the month
4:00pm
Exit Realty (222 W Salem Ave)
This group is a smaller-sized club with a wide range of ages. It typically has members who participate in the 4-H/FFA Exhibit Building and showing various animals. Members also participate in community service projects.
- Indianola Goal Achievers
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Leader(s): Jenny Young
515-961-4761
Emma Young
Meets: Second Sunday of the month (may vary- please contact leader)
3:30-5:00pm
Warren County Extension Office (200 W 2nd Ave)
This is a smaller-sized club. Typically, members participate in the 4-H Exhibit Building, horses, rabbits, poultry, and dogs. Throughout the year this group has been known to create blankets and plant flowers as their community service projects. In addition to $50 4-H Program fees additional club dues apply: $20.
- Indianola Panthers
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Leader(s): Pamela Banning
515-422-4826
Meets: First Sunday of the month
3:00pm
Warren County Extension Office (200 W 2nd Ave)
Panthers is a co-ed club with an emphasis on service and learning.
- Lucky Charms
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Leader(s): Jackie Raffety
641-891-2098
Meets: Third Sunday of the month
6:30pm
Warren County Extension Office (200 W 2nd Ave)
This is a boys and girls club that focuses on project areas the members are interested in, as well as community service projects. Club members primarily enter static exhibits, rabbits, and dogs at the County Fair.
- Shooting Stars
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Leader(s): Adam Hill
Meets: Second Monday of the month
7:00pm
McConnell's Gym (2008 E 2nd Ave- Behind The Outpost)
Our club is made up of a variety of ages and both genders. We have many livestock members but also 4-H building entry exhibits. Our club participants in a couple of community service projects each year and does fundraising for these projects.
- Warren County Wranglers
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Leader(s): Amy Tlach
515-681-6108
Meets: Second Monday of the month
7:00pm
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church (2214 E 2nd Ave)
Learning components at meetings may include guest speakers, site visits to places of interest, learning opportunities specific to livestock/ag, team building, hands on activities, practicing new skills, etc.; community service projects will be chosen by the club to be completed throughout the year. Exhibit building projects and livestock participation at the county fair will be encouraged. Presentations or demonstrations will be given by all members of the club throughout the year, individually or in small groups.
- White Oak Climbers
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Leader(s): Kathy Huffer
515-681-1704
Kristi Arneson
Meets: Second Sunday of the month
5:30pm
Warren County Extension Office (200 W 2nd Ave)
This is a large club with a variety in gender and age. They typically have members who participate in the 4-H/FFA Exhibit Building and livestock.
Lacona
- Whitebreast
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Leader(s): Zach Harryman
Chelsea Harryman
Meets: Second Wednesday of the month
6:30pm
Lacona Community Center (104 S Washington Ave)
A medium-sized club with a variety in gender and age. They typically have members participate in the 4-H / Exhibit Building and livestock. They also participate in various community service projects throughout the year.
Liberty Center
- Liberty Bells
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Leader(s): Kristi Dierking
Meets: Third Sunday of the month
6:00pm
Southeast Warren High School Cafeteria (16331 Tyler St, Liberty Center)
Liberty Bells is a good sized club exploring a variety of project areas, including, but not limited to: cooking, rabbits, livestock, horses, art, photography, and so much more!
Milo
- Belmont Badgers
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Leader(s): Kim Gibson
515-202-8846
Patty Harrington
Meets: Second Sunday of the month
4:00pm
Milo Community Center (13 Main St.)
Members from multiple school districts. Many participate in the exhibit building and animal projects. Club meetings have science, craft, animal, and plant-based learning activities. Service projects currently include interaction with elderly care centers and highway cleanup. Members are strongly encouraged and helped through record keeping and encouraged to support each other as a team. Clover Kids meeting at the same time and location.
- Belmont Peppers
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Leader(s): Cassandra Mosher
515-473-2788
Meets: Second Sunday of the month
5:00pm
Milo City Hall (100 Main Street)
This is a smaller-sized club which consists mostly of middle school and elementary students. It's unique structure allows members to be mentored and provides leadership skills.
New Virginia
- Virginia Boosters
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Leader(s): Brenda Streeter
brstreeter@iowatelecom.net.com
641-449-3235
Renae Loomis
515-822-1358
Tahra Bedwell
641-414-7250
Meets: Second Wednesday of the month
7:00pm
Lion's Club (503 West St.)
Our club is smaller and members have both livestock and projects for the 4-H building.
Norwalk
- North River Limelighters
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Leader(s): Jackie Marshall
515-491-9615
Willie Adams
515-650-0107
Sandra Scholten
515-981-5879
Meets: Second Sunday of the month
6:30pm
Luana Savings Bank (9321 Market Pl. Dr.)
Our club is a mix of boys and girls showing a wide variety of projects from livestock to photography, clothing, food, and others. Monthly meetings are ran by the club members. Members are also involved in planning and implementing service learning projects, participate in educational field trips and enjoy social outings.
- Waymakers
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Leader(s): Melissa Risberg
Meets: Third Friday of the month (TENTATIVE)
6:00pm
Location
New club for the 2023-24 program year. Will focus on the interests of the members.
St. Marys
- Jackson Hilltoppers
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Leader(s): Susan Matlage-Simms
susan.matlage-simms@mercer.com
515-210-6119
Meets: Second Sunday of the month
6:00pm
St. Mary's Hall (201 St James St.)
A larger sized club, with a wide variety in age. Their members participate in the 4-H/FFA building as well as beef, horses, sheep, swine, goats, dogs, and rabbits. The club has quarterly outings and volunteer in a number of community events and as well as sponsor families in need at Christmas.
Project Clubs
- Dog Project
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Leader(s): Karen Dutcher
515-556-2865
Stacey Goldsberry
stacey.m.goldsberry@wellsfargo.com
515-446-3288
Shawna Fetters
515-231-2208
Meets: Every Monday ~April- July
6:00pm
Warren County Fairgrounds Main Showring
Dog obedience, rally, agility, and showmanship. Be sure to add 'Dog' as a project area in your 4-H Online account.
- Horse Project
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Leader(s): Carol Timke
515-778-4735
Jessica Anania
515-442-3295
Meets: Every Thursday ~May-July
6:30-8:00pm
Warren County Fairgrounds Horse Arena
Many topics will be discussed and an informational night will be held at the beginning of each year to go over the schedule. Updates will be sent out in the monthly newsletter and email via 4-H Online. Be sure to add 'Horse and Pony' as a project area in your 4-H Online account.
Leadership Clubs
- Intermediate Leadership Team
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Leader(s):
Meets: 1st Sunday of the month (October-April)
6:30pm
Warren County Extension Office
Intermediate Leadership Team is open to 4-H’ers in 7th-9th grade. Learn leadership skills while taking an active role in planning county-wide activities! As a member of the Intermediate Leadership Team, you will get the chance to plan, organize, and carry out multiple county-wide activities for 4-H’ers. This is a great opportunity to learn how to lead a group and work with others, while having fun and making new friends!
- Senior 4-H/County Council
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Leader(s): Caleb and Judy Birchmier
Meets: 1st Sunday of the month (schedule varies- please contact Extension)
7:30pm
Warren County Extension Office
A leadership opportunity for youth grades 9-12th. Anyone welcome to join! Typically hosts Awards Night, Junior Lock In, Family Night at the Fair, and participates in many community service and leadership projects.