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Adair County 4-H History

Posted on March 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM by Emily Saveraid

Since the early 1920s, 4‑H has been a vital part of Adair County. Our earliest records date to 1925, when...

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Mahaska County 4-H History

Posted on September 27, 2024 at 2:43 PM by Emily Saveraid

Through all of Mahaska County 4-H History, our youth have been leaders at the state and national levels. One Convention...

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Lucas County 4-H History

Posted on February 27, 2024 at 7:30 AM by Emily Saveraid

  The Lucas County 4-H Program has a strong and vibrant history.    In 1940, there were 16 4-H Clubs...

Osceola County, 4-H History

Posted on September 26, 2022 at 1:52 PM by Emily Saveraid

Osceola County 4-H History Prepared by Jan Stofferan, County Youth Coordinator No comprehensive history of Osceola County 4-H has been...

Hardin County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on February 2, 2022 at 12:38 PM by Emily Saveraid

Brief History of Hardin County 4-H The 4-H program in Hardin County continues to be a vibrant opportunity for youth...

Jasper County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on July 12, 2021 at 10:10 AM by Emily Saveraid

Jasper County 4-H Youth Program Jasper County has a strong 4-H heritage. "AIMS " (as taken from an early 4-H...

Jones County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on July 12, 2021 at 10:01 AM by Emily Saveraid

The History of 4-H in Jones County, 1920 - 2009 4-H clubs began as project clubs to teach agriculture and...

Allamakee County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on July 12, 2021 at 9:52 AM by Emily Saveraid

4-H in Allamakee County Submitted by: Teresa Wiemerslage, CEED; Sandra Ehrhardt, CYC It is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins...

Mitchell County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on October 12, 2020 at 11:29 AM by Global Reach

Prior to 4-H being established, there were boys and girls groups supported by the school. In 1916 C.W. Bond, Superintendent...

Muscatine County, Iowa 4-H History

Posted on September 18, 2019 at 2:29 PM by Emily Saveraid

4-H History in Muscatine County NOTE:  The following is not a complete history.  The information that follows was gleaned from...
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