Dallas County Beef Weigh In = Success! |
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The Dallas County 4-H beef weigh in was held December 12th, 2020. 39 4-H exhibitors and 78 calves braved the snow for a successful weigh in. If you are still needing to weigh in market animals, the following counties have upcoming weigh ins.
Guthrie County: January 16th 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Sioux County: January 9th
Calhoun County: January 9th 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Decatur County: January 9th 8:00 - 10:00 AM
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Market Beef Exhibitors: DON'T FORGET! |
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This year, the state has decided that it will be best to have families input their own market animal information into 4H Online 2.0. This has to be done by February 1st or you will not be able to show! Please call the extension office if you are having troubles, or see the video below from the Polk County CYC, Marci.
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Having troubles entering animal information?
See video below!
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Join us for a county-wide
community service project!
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The Dallas County 4-H program will be hosting a county-wide food drive from January 11th - February 11th, 2021. According to the Adel Food Pantry, 1 in 9 Iowans are food insecure. 1 in 6 Iowa children are not getting enough to eat! We have an opportunity to help combat hunger in Dallas County!
There will be drop areas for food items out side of the Dallas County Extension office for clubs and families to drop of non-parishible items that will be donated to the Adel Food Pantry.
(P.S., there may be a prize for the club with the most donations!)
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Parliamentary Procedure 101! |
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Our County Council worked hard in November to provide other club members with a Parliamentary Procedure 101 experience. This is a great example of how a formal club meeting should be held! That being said, not all meetings have to be run in this order.
If you have any interest in joining the County Council, please reach out to the extension office!
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Iowa 4-H Scholarships Now Open, Apply Now! |
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Attention graduating seniors: here is an awesome scholarship opportunity for you! In the past, some of these scholarships have NOT been awarded as there were no applicants. Applicants must be planning to be enrolled as a full time student (12 credit hours) to receive the award. More information in the link below!
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4-H enrollment is open and you need to enroll NOW! Visit the new and improved website, 4-H Online 2.0, to get registered. Below is an enrollment guide for families. Registrations will not be approved until enrollment fees are paid. ($35) If registrations are submitted without payment, they will be sent back and will have to be resubmitted once payment is received. Fees can be paid via 4-H Online 2.0 or through the extension office. Reach out if you have any questions!
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Join us for a virtual pet show, January 25th! |
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Attention all animal lovers and owners! January 25th at 5:00 PM we will be hosting the innagural Dallas County 4-H Virtual Pet Show! This will be a casual event for Clover Kids and 4-H members to show off their favorite pet and practice for the pet show at the fair. We will be giving away awards and prizes to our winners. There will be an award for 4-H age, Clover Kids age, and most exotic. Gather your hedgehogs, dogs, cats, pigs, fish, and skunks and join us January 25th! (Disclaimer: ALL animals are welcome, household or not! This is not in any way affiliated with the Dallas County Fair Pet Show.) Register below or email Allie at awisger@iastate.edu.
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Looking for a fun winter club activity? Check out 4-H Ski days at Seven Oaks! |
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Note: Due to decreased capacity and large numbers, Seven Oaks will not be taking registrations. Contact the extension office for more information or questions regarding liability waivers and insurance. |
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Check Out the 4-H 202 Document! |
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The 4-H 202 document contains information regarding livestock identification, weighing, & exhibiting requirements for county, state, and interstate shows. Check it out below! |
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Stop by the extension office to pick up your ribbons today! |
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Not sure what to do after graduation?
ISU Extension & Outreach can help!
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Thursdays // 6:00 - 7:00 PM
4th-12th Grade
FREE - Supplies not provided
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Join the Dallas County 4-H Livestock Judging Team! |
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Livestock Judging Team is open to those in 4th-12th grade and you do not need livestock knowledge or experience to come and learn! We will talk about what you look for in judging and picking out beef, swine, sheep and goat projects. We participate in judging contest in Iowa and surrounding states.
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact
Emily Wynn at 515-314-1721.
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It's time to kickstart your babysitting career! |
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Dallas County Extension staff will be hosting multiple Babysitting Basics programs throughout the upcoming months. Youth will learn about nutrition, activities, financials, and the ins and outs of babysitting in this inclusive "101" course. Cost of attendance is $18. Registration opens December 11th!
- January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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February 16th, 23rd, March 2nd, 9th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- April 12th ,19th, 26th, May 3rd 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact the extension office to register!
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Parents and Club Leaders:
Check out these great at home learning resources offered by extension!
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Did you miss bingo last month? |
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4-H Holiday Bingo was a blast last month! Join us in February for another round of bingo fun, friends, and 4-H prizes! |
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Have An Outstanding Member?
Submit nominations to awisger@iastate.edu to be featured in next month's newsletter!
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Upcoming Dates & Deadlines |
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Looking for ice breaker questions? Here are 50 of my favorite!
These are great to ask at the beginning of a club meeting to take attendance or to get members more comfortable speaking in front of a group!
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Chatty members? Lack of involvement? Parent problems?
We are here to help!
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Missed December's Newsletter? |
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Missed November's Newsletter? |
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Missed October's Newsletter? |
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Allison Wisgerhof
awisger@iastate.edu
515-993-4281
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