Madison County Extension & 4-H, Iowa

08/27/2026

4-H Families — don’t miss our newest Clover Connections Newsletter!

It’s packed with important information about record books, enrollment, upcoming dates, opportunities, and more! Take a few minutes to check it out so you don’t miss anything important for the upcoming 4-H year.

08/27/2026

👀 We’ve got something NEW for 4-H members this year…

And we think you’re going to want one. 💚

Any guesses what it could be? 🤔

More details coming soon!

08/26/2026

🌟 Congratulations, Sara Hawk! 🌟

Madison County 4-H is incredibly proud to celebrate Sara Hawk, who was inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair! 🎉💚

Since becoming a 4-H leader in 2020, Sara has made an incredible impact on our youth, families, and program. As the leader of the Ohio Future Feeders, she has helped the club grow tremendously while creating a welcoming place for new families to get involved in 4-H and livestock.

Sara is always willing to jump in and help wherever she is needed. Her positivity, “can-do” attitude, and dedication to helping youth succeed make her an invaluable part of Madison County 4-H.

We are so proud of Sara and grateful for everything she does for 4-H! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Sara! 👏💚

08/24/2026

JOIN THE MADISON COUNTY 4-H CREW!
11 Clubs. Hundreds of Opportunities. One New 4-H Year.

🌟 Enrollment Opens September 1! 🌟

08/24/2026

Hey Winterset Parents! Not sure what to do with your kids during the Friday early outs in the coming school year? Let us help you turn those Friday early-outs into the best part of the week! 🎉

The Warehouse on 2nd is excited to offer Friday Adventure Club, a supervised after-school enrichment program designed for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, giving kids a safe, active, and engaging place to spend their afternoons during those Winterset Community Schools early Friday dismissals.

PROGRAM DETAILS:
Who: Winterset Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade
When: Friday Early-Out Days
Time: 1:30–4:00 PM
Where: The Warehouse on 2nd
Cost: $360 for the full 30-week program (just $12 per week!) or $15 per drop-in visit (space permitting).

EVERY FRIDAY INCLUDES:
🍎 A healthy afternoon snack
☀️ Outdoor play and recreation (weather permitting)
🎲 Games, team-building activities, crafts, STEM projects, and creative challenges
📚 Special enrichment programs presented by community partners including:
Madison County Conservation Board
Madison County Extension & 4-H, Iowa
Winterset Public Library

No two Fridays will be exactly alike!

EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP:
The program is directed by veteran educator Megan Barrett, who brings years of experience working with children and creating engaging learning environments.

Daily supervision will be provided by responsible, carefully selected high school juniors and seniors who enjoy working with younger students and serve as positive role models.

MORE THAN CHILDCARE:
Friday Fun Club is designed to keep kids active, curious, creative, and connected. Whether they're exploring nature, building STEM projects, playing cooperative games, reading with guest presenters, or making new friends, students will head home each week with great memories—and parents can enjoy the convenience of reliable after-school care.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Tuition paid in Full - $360
2. Ten installments of $36 - First installment due at registration, then on the first of the month September-May

Space is limited. REGISTER NOW to reserve your child's spot for the school year!
https://forms.gle/QnM1k9vSU7gsTgXa7

08/24/2026

Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference held at Iowa State University. -

AMES, Iowa — Thirty Iowa youth are beginning their terms as members of the 2026-2027 Iowa State 4-H Council following their induction during the closing ceremonies of the 2026 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference held at Iowa State University.

08/21/2026

I spy some Madison County 4-H members who participated in the Awardrobe event at the state fair!

08/18/2026

🏆 Awards & Record Books 🏆

Did you have a great 4-H year? Now is the perfect time to reflect on all you accomplished! 🎉

Awards applications are an opportunity to be recognized for your accomplishments, involvement, leadership, learning, and growth throughout the 4-H year.

Record books allow you to document your 4-H experience, including the projects you completed, activities you participated in, goals you worked toward, and what you learned along the way. 📚✨

📅 Deadline: Monday, September 14 at 4:30 PM

All awards applications and record book materials can be found on the Madison County Extension website.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/madison/record-keeping
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/madison/recognitionawards

Not sure where to start or have questions about what you need to complete? Lindsey is happy to help! You can call or text 515-520-3783 or email [email protected] with questions. We can also set up a time to meet in person and work through everything together! 😊

Don't miss the deadline! Take some time to celebrate your accomplishments and document all you learned and experienced during the 4-H year. 💚🍀

08/12/2026

Good Luck & Congratulations, Madison County 4-H! 💚🍀

We are excited to cheer on all of our Madison County 4-H members who will be exhibiting at the Iowa State Fair! 🎡🐄🐖🐑🐓🎨🧵📸

Whether you're bringing a livestock project, static project, or another 4-H project to the fair, we are proud to have you representing Madison County! Your hard work, dedication, and the experiences you've gained throughout the 4-H year are something to celebrate.

Pictured are our Madison County 4-H members with static projects selected for exhibition at the Iowa State Fair. 📸

To all of our exhibitors — good luck and have fun! Enjoy the fair, make memories, learn something new, and take pride in everything you've accomplished this year. We can't wait to cheer you on! 💚

Go Madison County 4-H! 🍀🎉