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IOWA 4-H NEWS

Iowa 4-H Volunteer
Continues Family Tradition

The saying goes, “The apple doesn't fall far from the tree,” and in Linda Hedges’ case, nothing could be truer. A 20-year 4-H volunteer from Jefferson, Iowa, Hedges is proud that she comes from a family with a history rich in 4-H. Read More...


Three Former 4-H Members Receive New York City Fashion Scholarships

Three former 4-H’ers from Iowa have returned from an all-expense paid trip to New York City where they received $5,000 scholarships and were recognized at a fashion industry dinner. Read More...


Budget Cuts, Economy Bring Challenges to 4-H Alum's First Year on Board of Regents
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Catch This Current: One
4-H’er's Electric Story

Tymothy Wood is a lot like other high school seniors -- looking forward to the future. However, Wood has a plan, a very focused plan that he is passionate and confident about.
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Terry Tobin: Multiple Roles and Multiple Success through 4-H

4-H leads to multiple paths of success; just ask Terrence (Terry) Tobin. Tobin has an extensive background with 4-H and is still making use of the skills he learned as a 4-H'er in his current position as director of Principal Enterprise Capital in Des Moines. Read more...


Four Iowa Youth to Attend National 4-H Conference

Four 4-H members have been selected to represent Iowa at the National 4-H Conference in Chevy Chase, Md.  The conference will be held March 20 through March 25.  This year the conference will focus on citizenship. Read More...




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Special thanks to all donors and attendees who helped raise more than $20,000 for Iowa 4-H at our 60th Anniversary Gala!

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for 25 Years!

2010 Iowa 4-H'ers
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March 1 - May 15

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2010 4-H Golf Benefits
July 19 - Wakonda, Des Moines
Aug 26 - Blue Top Ridge, Riverside

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Green Jobs:

Iowa 4-H Foundation seeks a Director of Development to secure major gifts in support of Iowa’s 4-H Program.  Candidates for this new position should have a demonstrated history of fundraising experience and success, with additional experience in campaign management, grant writing and planned giving activities preferred to help them reach a goal of at least $1 – $2 million in personally raised program support for
4-H annually.
Position description andapplication instructions here.


Summer Internship
A hands-on opportunity to learn about nonprofit organizations. The Iowa 4-H Foundation seeks a Marketing, Events & Social Networking Intern to help develop and coordinate 4-H special events May 1 - Aug 28, 2010.

Application deadline March 15, 2010.

 
Pioneer Hi-Bred Pledges $150,000 to Support Iowa 4-H Youth Programs! 4-H Supporters Are More Than Half-Way To Meeting Pioneer's Match! Read More...
 

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Iowa 4-H Cookbook
Celebrate our 60th Anniversary with recipes from the test kitchens of Better Homes and Gardens.

Donating Grain Helps Iowa 4-H'ers!

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Waves of the Future
Landmark study provides compelling information about the role of 4-H in positive youth development.

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April Is Month of the Military Child
An Iowa National Guard Soldier is beginning to talk with his 4-year-old son about being gone.  Across Iowa this conversation is happening in many homes as the scheduled deployment of 3,500 soldiers from the 2nd Brigade of the Iowa National Guard draws near.

School districts, childcare programs and early childhood programs need to prepare now for deployment just as this soldier and his son are, says Chris Gleason, Iowa State University Extension’s Operation: Military Kids (OMK) project director. Read More...


Study Shows Volunteering through 4-H Benefits Volunteers Too

4-H'ers Experience Rural Life Through a Camera Lens
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