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01/20/2023 4-H Nutcracker Ballet + STEM Performance Receives 2022 Governor’s STEM Seal of Approval
The 4-H Nutcracker Ballet + STEM program received the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council Seal of Approval in December 2022. This recognition indicates that a program or event officially advances one...
01/11/2023 Iowa 4-H Japanese Youth Exchange Program Seeks Host Families 
Cultural immersion is a hands-on way to learn and understand a different culture or viewpoint quickly and meaningfully. The 2023 Iowa States’ 4-H Exchange program is seeking host families for...
12/16/2022 Iowa 4-H’ers Excel at National Livestock Competitions
Iowa 4-H members recently participated in national 4-H livestock competitions at the North American International Livestock Exposition held in Louisville, Kentucky. Benton County represented Iowa 4-H in the livestock judging...
12/08/2022 State 4-H Meat Judging Winners Announced
Thirty-one youth from across Iowa competed in the 4-H meat evaluation contest Nov. 12 at Iowa State University. Youth teams from O’Brien County won the senior and junior divisions. [node:read-more:link]
11/18/2022 Registration Open for Free Nutcracker Ballet + STEM Performance for K-12 Youth
On Dec. 9 youth can watch a free mini-performance of the Nutcracker Ballet and independently participate in related STEM challenges. The event will be held in person at Stephens Auditorium...
11/14/2022 40 Iowa 4-H Staff Awarded for Outstanding Achievements
Forty Iowa State University Extension and Outreach staff members were honored in October at the Iowa 4-H YouthFest professional development conference. [node:read-more:link]
11/02/2022 Iowa 4-H Staff Recognized by National 4-H Professionals Association
Several 4-H professionals with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach were recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals for their impactful contributions to Iowa youth. [node:read-more:link]
10/31/2022 Youth Engage in Statewide 4-H Career Pathways Academy
Youth in grades 8-12 from across Iowa have been participating in the year-long 4-H Career Pathways Academy program. They are exploring opportunities for higher education and careers in education, healthcare,...
10/06/2022 Iowa Youth Experiment with Growing Crops on the Moon
Iowa youth will participate in a global research effort to grow crops on the moon thanks to collaboration between the Iowa Space Grant Consortium, Iowa 4-H and the Iowa State...
09/29/2022 Youth Learn to Use Their Voices for Action at Multi-County 4-H Summit
When young people learn how to use their voices for leadership, they can change the world. That was the message of the “Youth Voice in Action!” 4-H Summit. Seventy-five youth...
09/21/2022 O’Brien County Sweeps Iowa 4-H Youth Meat Judging Contest
Youth teams from O’Brien County won the senior and junior divisions of the 2022 state 4-H meat judging contest at Iowa State University. The ISU animal science department held the...
09/16/2022 Iowa 4-H Youth Displayed Projects at the 2022 Iowa State Fair
Over 3,100 static 4-H exhibits created by 2,332 youth exhibitors were displayed in the Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Each exhibit is an...
09/13/2022 Iowa 4-H Youth Showcase Livestock and Horticulture during 2022 Iowa State Fair
Iowa 4-H youth exhibited over 5,500 4-H livestock and horticulture entries at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Nearly 2,000 Iowa youth participated in 4-H livestock and horticulture exhibits this year....
09/13/2022 Iowa 4-H Youth Compete in 2022 State Shooting Sports Competition
One hundred thirty-seven youth from 23 counties participated in the Iowa 4-H Safety and Education in Shooting Sports State Shooting Competition on Saturday, Aug. 27, at Brownells Big Springs Shooting...
09/12/2022 Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings Offered This Fall
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will provide Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to strengthen rural communities and support youth during the new school year. This program provides adults...
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