http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/rss Iowa 4-H Foundation en-US Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:16:16 +0000 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:16:16 +0000 Copyright 2026 Iowa 4-H Foundation. All Rights Reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (Iowa 4-H Foundation) postmaster@globalreach.com (Iowa 4-H Foundation) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/pioneer-awards-service-grants-to-14-4-h-clubs-across-iowa http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/pioneer-awards-service-grants-to-14-4-h-clubs-across-iowa Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The recipients of the 2026 Pioneer Seed Grants have been awarded. Designed to stimulate local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out&nbsp;community improvement activities, Pioneer provides&nbsp;&ldquo;seed money&rdquo; needed to make the projects successful.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Iowa 4-H&#39;ers from across the state were presented with 4-H scholarships valued at over $155,000 at the Scholarship Recognition Ceremony on April 24.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-youth-development-receives-50000-grant-from-iowa-total-care-to-support-early-childhood-li http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-youth-development-receives-50000-grant-from-iowa-total-care-to-support-early-childhood-li Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <p>Iowa 4-H Youth Development today announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Iowa Total Care, a provider of Medicaid healthcare coverage in Iowa and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). The grant will support early literacy skill development in all Iowa counties.</p> <p>This grant and collaboration with Iowa Total Care expands Iowa 4-H Clover Kids K-3^rd grade programming to include new literacy resources connecting youth health and wellness concepts, while promoting childhood reading. These materials make learning and reading fun and engaging, while incorporating proven literacy practices that support foundational early childhood reading skills.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/new-trustees-elected-to-serve-iowa-4-h-foundation-board http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/new-trustees-elected-to-serve-iowa-4-h-foundation-board Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <p>Three new Trustees were elected to serve on the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board at its annual meeting on Friday, October 24, 2025. Those new Trustees are Mary Blass, Kirk Glawe and Conner McCoy.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/warren-countys-kathy-mccormick-mccoy-named-2025-outstanding-4-h-leader http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/warren-countys-kathy-mccormick-mccoy-named-2025-outstanding-4-h-leader Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader Award is presented annually to an adult volunteer who has encouraged, challenged, and inspired Iowa 4-H members to reach their fullest potential. This year&rsquo;s recipient is Kathy McCormick McCoy from Warren County. McCormick McCoy was honored at the Iowa State Fair on August 17, 2025.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/2025-iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/2025-iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <p>One hundred and fifteen Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $121,850 were awarded as a part of the Foundation&rsquo;s scholarship recognition ceremony, Sunday, June 29. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 58 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/pioneer-awards-service-grants-to-20-4-h-clubs-across-iowa http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/pioneer-awards-service-grants-to-20-4-h-clubs-across-iowa Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The recipients of the 2025 Pioneer Seed Grants have been awarded. Designed to stimulate local 4-H clubs in Iowa to plan and carry out&nbsp;community improvement activities, Pioneer provides&nbsp;&ldquo;seed money&rdquo; needed to make the projects successful.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-foundation-to-honor-4-h-supporters-at-2025-legacy-awards http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/iowa-4-h-foundation-to-honor-4-h-supporters-at-2025-legacy-awards Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <p>The Iowa 4-H Foundation is proud to announce the honorees to be recognized at the 10^th Annual Iowa 4-H Legacy Awards Gala. The Legacy Awards celebrates Iowa 4-H and recognizes those who have made an important impact on the program. Slated for 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 21 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, this signature fundraising event will showcase Iowa 4-H and raise funds to support the Program.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/winneshiek-countys-sara-schmitt-named-2024-outstanding-4-h-leader http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/winneshiek-countys-sara-schmitt-named-2024-outstanding-4-h-leader Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <p>The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader Award is presented annually to an adult volunteer who has encouraged, challenged, and inspired Iowa 4-H members to reach their fullest potential. This year&rsquo;s recipient is Sara Schmitt from Winneshiek County. Schmitt was honored at the Iowa State Fair on August 18, 2024.</p> http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/2024-iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded http://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/about-us/news-and-stories/foundation-news/2024-iowa-4-h-scholarships-awarded Tue, 23 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 <p>One hundred and one Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $106,000 were awarded as a part of the Foundation&rsquo;s scholarship recognition ceremony. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 56 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.</p>