Warren County Extension & 4-H

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Warren County Extension and Outreach is Here for you now. Always. #StrongIowa

For over 100 years, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has been serving Iowans.

❤️ As our state recovers from COVID-19, we’ll continue to deliver research-based education and information. We’re here for you now...
...And for the next 100 years.

For more information about ISU Extension and Outreach, visit: extension.iastate.edu

07/07/2020

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07/01/2020

We will still be selecting "State Fair" projects at the Warren County Static, Clothing, and Communications Event! See below for more details.

While safety limitations put a hold on the Iowa State Fair this year, 4-H youth across Iowa will still have plenty of opportunities to showcase learning exhibits and participate in events online.

A special exhibition, 4-H Show Iowa, will provide state level recognition to partially replace the loss of learning opportunities. Included in these virtual celebrations are 4-H Exhibits, Communication Events and the Awardrobe Clothing Selection. 🍀

Learn more ➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2020-4-h-show-iowa-provide-virtual-recognition-4-h-exhibits-events

Information for 4-H youth exhibitors and families can be found on the 4-H Show Iowa webpage and will continue to be updated ➡️ www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/2020-4-h-show-iowa

07/01/2020

06/30/2020

Warren County Fair Information | Warren County

‼️ Reminder: Static, Clothing and Communications information can be found on our website. 🍀

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/warren/content/warren-county-fair-information

2020 Warren County Exhibit Information Please review the 2020 Warren County Fair book for complete rules and guideline. Fairbooks are available at www.warrencofair.com or at Bishop Insurance (701 W 2nd Ave, Indianola) for $5.

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06/18/2020

Iowa 4-H

❗️ 2020 Iowa State Fair Announcement❗️

In the spirit of tradition, the Iowa State Fairgrounds are excited to host the 2020 Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show. Held with the same prestige and competition found at the Iowa State Fair, this 2020 Special Edition will showcase the superior showmanship, hard work, and determination of Iowa’s 4-H and Iowa FFA Association youth.

This Special Edition show will follow all Iowa Department of Public Health and CDC recommendations for social distancing, hand washing and sanitization, so although it will be held in August and on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, you may notice some “special” considerations for this stand-alone event.

The 4-H and FFA livestock shows will happen over 3 weekends in August.
▪️ August 6-8: 4-H Rabbit, 4-H Sheep, FFA Beef, FFA Horse, FFA Rabbit, FFA Sheep, Youth Dairy Cattle
▪️ August 13-15: 4-H Horse, 4-H Meat Goat, FFA Meat Goat, FFA Poultry, FFA Swine
▪️ August 20-22: 4-H Beef, 4-H Poultry, 4-H Swine, Youth Dairy Goat

Schedule and Rule Information ➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/statefair/livestock

Additional Information ➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/options-iowa-state-fair-4-h-livestock-shows-and-events-announced

🎟 Public Ticket Order Information ➡️ https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/7790691/2020-fair-special-editioniowa-4h-and-ffa-livestock-show-des-moines-iowa-state-fairgrounds-interim-events

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🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

Edit: The phone number on the flyer is incorrect.
Please call: 515-961-6237.

06/08/2020

👋🏼 Help us welcome another new staff member at Warren County Extension and Outreach!

•Katie Walker, Office Assistant•

06/05/2020

Warren County 4-H Families:



The Warren County Fair Board has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Warren County Fair until July 28-August 2, 2021. Please visit their website to view their press release. With this news we understand that many of you have questions regarding 4-H/FFA livestock and exhibit building projects. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is working with the Warren County Fair to explore options for youth to exhibit their projects and will have more information to share very soon.



We understand youth and families put in countless hours preparing their projects for fair and want them to be able to display their hard work. We hope that you understand our main concern is to keep youth, families, volunteers, and staff safe.



We do not have all the answers currently, but are working hard to develop a plan to provide youth with an exhibit experience this year. When more information is available, it will be sent out via 4-H Online Email and posted to our County Website.



We appreciate your patience and cooperation!

Sammy Hasper, Warren County Youth Coordinator

06/05/2020

Iowa 4-H Awardrobe Overview

Awardrobe superintendent, Kathy McCoy is discussing:

👚 Clothing Selection
💵 $15 Challenge
🧵 Fashion Revue

Watch this video to learn about these project areas and how to get involved!

Contact the Warren County Extension Office with any questions.

4-H'ers can learn about how to participate in their County level Awardrobe judging event.

06/03/2020

🍀 Help us welcome our summer staff!

•Paige O’Connor & Kennady Moffitt•

They are already hard at work planning for a fun filled summer for Warren County 4-H! 🍀

05/16/2020

🍅 Do you have your garden planted? 🥒

All ages are welcome to sign up for this unique, EXCITING opportunity to learn more about gardening over 25 weeks!

➡️ Check it out: www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/gardening-to-give

📸 Share your progress and harvest through the link and on social media using #4HGrowNShow

Join us for Gardening to Give this summer with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach as we work together to grow a #StrongIowa! 🍅🍀🥕🌷

➡️ 25 week gardening initiative to feed our loved ones and support Iowa food pantries
➡️ Open to ALL ages and abilities
➡️ Receive weekly lessons and activities to help you engage in the gardening experience
➡️ Report your progress and harvest totals throughout the program
➡️ Register TODAY! www.bit.ly/GardenRegister2020

We are looking forward to learning and growing with you this summer!

▪️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/gardening-to-give

#HandstoLargerService #StrongIowa #4HGrowNShow

05/13/2020

🧠 Join this webinar series to learn about, reflect upon, and practice a variety of mindfulness practices!

⏰ Registration deadline is May 24th and the webinars will begin June 1st. Spots are limited so sign up today!

➡️ For more information and to register visit:
www.tinyurl.com/4HMindfulTeen

05/07/2020

THANK YOU to all the Warren County 4-H youth and friends that worked to help reach this goal!

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped us meet and exceed our goal of 25,000 masks! 🧵💚

We are so proud of the work each and every one of you did to #PledgeYourHandstoLargerService! 🍀 Congratulations Iowa 4-H - you did it!

05/04/2020

Interested in learning about some pretty unique careers? Join in on these Zoom calls and explore the possibilities‼️

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💻 Register at: https://www.jotform.com/4Hregion1/Careers-Zoom-Series

❗️ Check out this AWESOME opportunity ❗️

🔹 We have 4️⃣ zoom series
🔹 Highlighting 4️⃣ different professionals
🔹 In 4️⃣ different careers
🔹 From 4️⃣ different cities

Join Sioux County 4-H for one OR join for ALL‼

Register here ➡️ https://www.jotform.com/4Hregion1/Careers-Zoom-Series

05/04/2020

Iowa 4-H

Weather Week! 🌦

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is providing new educational content on a focused topic of learning each week for youth audiences to engage with while at home. 🏠🍀

Here is a snapshot of this week’s learning opportunities for 4-H youth:

Monday: STEM 📈
Learn about weather by collecting and analyzing your own data.

Tuesday: Clover Kids 🌨
Discover types of precipitation, graph the weather, and make a rainbow snack!

Wednesday: Healthy Living 🌅
Uncover your emotional well-being through weather conditions and learn how to improve your mood.

Thursday: Civic Engagement 👐
Learn about natural disasters in Iowa and form a plan to help out a community in the aftermath.

Friday: Visual Arts 🔷
Explore shapes and balance and build your own mobile.

➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4h-at-home-learning-resources

#4HatHome #LearnDiscoverExplore #InspireKidstoDo

04/27/2020

Iowa 4-H

Innovation Week! 💡

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is providing new educational content on a focused topic of learning each week for youth audiences to engage with while at home. 🏠🍀

Here is a snapshot of this week’s learning opportunities for 4-H youth:

Monday: STEM ⚙️
Invent a Rube Goldberg Machine.

Tuesday: Clover Kids 🍬
Develop engineering skills by designing and building a machine to move candy!

Wednesday: Healthy Living 📱
Can you create a conTRAPtion to reduce your screen time?

Thursday: Civic Engagement 🍀
Take action to innovate for a better community.

Friday: Visual Arts 🧠
Use design thinking to solve an issue you care about.

➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4h-at-home-learning-resources

#4HatHome #LearnDiscoverExplore #InspireKidstoDo

04/24/2020

Iowa 4-H

THANK YOU to everyone who helped us meet our initial goal of 10,000 masks! 🍀💚

We are very proud of the work and donations that are happening around the state, so we decided to set a NEW goal! 🤩 We invite you to help us reach our NEW goal of 25,000 masks! We encourage you to create face masks, surgical caps or mask strap extensions. 🧵

Learn more ➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa-4-h-creates-face-masks

#4HatHome #InspireKidstoDo #Iowa4HFacemasks

04/23/2020

🍀 Thank you to everyone who helps make Warren County Extension and 4-H successful! ❤️

04/20/2020

Wednesday is Earth Day, but we are celebrating all week with our Earth themed weekly challenges. Join in on the fun!

Earth Week! 🌎

Iowa 4-H Youth Development is providing new educational content on a focused topic of learning each week for youth audiences to engage with while at home. 🏠🍀

Here is a snapshot of this week’s learning opportunities for 4-H youth:

Monday: STEM 🐄
Learn the amazing superpowers of cows and how they impact the environment.

Tuesday: Clover Kids ♻️
Explore the importance of recycling by reading a book, virtual field trip, and making a recycled racer!

Wednesday: Healthy Living 🥣
Discover how to reduce food waste at home through cooking and composting.

Thursday: Civic Engagement 💡
Pledge your commitment and ideas for enhancing your community and world!

Friday: Visual Arts ✏️
Make a card for someone helping the environment.

➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4h-at-home-learning-resources

#4HatHome #LearnDiscoverExplore #InspireKidstoDo

04/16/2020

Iowa 4-H

Head to NASA Iowa Space Grant Consortium's page this Friday for a special guest event! 🚀

Special guest, Rob Adams, from NASA will be reading children's book, Counting on Katherine, and talking about his job with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration!

🗓 Friday, April 17
⏰ 12:00 CST

04/15/2020

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Warren County wants YOU to join their team!

📍The office, located in Indianola, IA is looking for a Executive Director.

Find the full description & application https://www.extension.iastate.edu/warren/