Clayton County ISU Extension & Outreach Media Packet for 11/25/24
Wednesday, December 4
9:00AM Pest Control Operators C-CIC Elkader, IA
Tuesday, December 10
7:00PM 2024 Forage Webinar Series for dairymen Online
Wednesday, December 11
7:00PM Clayton County Extension Council Meeting Elkader, IA
4-H Pizzazz Night Honors Youth & Adults
The annual Clayton County 4-H Pizzazz Night was held at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader on Sunday, November 17. The year-end celebration honored both 4-H club members and adult volunteers.
Club Community Service Awards were presented to the Monona Jr. Feeders, Mallory Minks, Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers and Lodomillo Leaders 4-H Clubs. These clubs were selected for their not only for their monetary donations, but also for their volunteer service.
The Meritorious Service Award was presented to Jim Tibbott of Greeley. Katie Ruff of McGregor was honored as the 4-H Alumni member and Steve Wagner of Elkader was named this year’s Honorary 4-H Member.
This year the Awards of the Clover were presented to dedicated 4-H volunteers who have served 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Recognized for Five Years: Cole Deitchler, Tasha Fritz, Justin Fuelling, Stacy Fuelling, Robert Schilling, Alicia Walz. Our Ten-Year volunteers were Scott Cherne, Darci Engelhardt, LeAnn Fenton, Eden Gaul, Phillip Meyer, Luke Romig, Molly Scherf, Mark Schilling, and Jonna Schutte. Honored for Fifteen Years of service was Suzanne Shirbroun. Tracy Nemechek was honored for Twenty Years of service and Dawn Medberry for Twenty-Five Years.
Club Officer awards were presented to Evelyn Fritz and Natalie Kregel, members of Peppy Pals/Mendon Hustlers 4-H Club. Jenna Hamann of the Woodcenter Eagles was presented with a project award in Woodworking.
25 4-H members received record keeping awards. Top junior record keeping honors went to Haylee King, Xyza Thomas, Gannen Fritz, Wyatt Gaul, Nolan Zuercher, Natalie Kregel, Jack Meyer, and Kiptyn Knipper. Top intermediate & Senior award winners were Jenna Hamann, Lenox Moser, Evelyn Fritz, and Ashley Schilling.
For more information on 4-H & Youth programs contact the Clayton County Extension Office at 563-245-1451.
Steve Wagner, Elkader was selected as this year's Honorary 4-H member for his continued support of the Advanced Feeder Class.
4-H County Council member, Zoe Walz presents Jim Tibbott of Greeley, the Meritorious Service Award for his work on the new speaker system at the county fair.
4-H County Council member, Jack Scherf presents the 4-H Alumni Award to Katie Ruff, McGregor, for her continued support of the 4-H program.
A Club Community Service Award was presented to the members of the Monona Jr. Feeders 4-H Club for their continued community service work.
Additional Stories Published Online
The following news releases have been published on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach website.
Wesley Everman, new assistant professor and extension weed specialist at Iowa State University, is excited to help farmers tackle the many weed management challenges they face. He brings a wealth of experience in identifying and developing management practices for herbicide resistant weed species.
Sarah L. Francis, a professor and extension specialist in Iowa State University’s College of Health and Human Sciences, is part of a multistate team awarded a $1,091,218 grant from USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The project will create StrengthenHER, a groundbreaking virtual exercise and nutrition program designed to help women over 50 maintain independence and enhance their health by reducing the risk of sarcopenia.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Leadership Conference takes place Dec. 4-5 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames. The conference features over 26 speakers, as well as offering five campus tours, Red Cross First Aid Certification and networking with inspiring women in agriculture.
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team monthly webinar series continues Dec. 3. The program “What does this season’s corn silage look like?” features a presentation by Neal Wininger, feed and forage consultant with Dairyland Labs, Arcadia, Wisconsin.
High-priced feeder cattle, inflation, volatile markets and weather have pressured the bottom line for cattle feeders. Beth Doran, beef specialist for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said these pressures and methods of coping are the focus of this year’s Feedlot Forum 2025.
11/19/2024 Community First Impressions Application Now Open to Boost Tourism, Attract Visitors and Workforce
First Impressions, a program partnership between ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Economic Development Authority/Iowa Tourism Office, helps communities understand their strengths and weaknesses through the lens of first-time visitors. Community applications for the program are open through Jan. 31, 2025.
11/19/2024 Safe Routes Partnership Releases 2024 State Report Cards: Iowa’s Performance and Implications
The Safe Routes Partnership has released the Making Strides 2024 State Report Cards, providing an evaluation of how supportive each state is of walking, bicycling and physical activity. This year’s report highlights Iowa’s efforts and areas for improvement in promoting active transportation and healthy lifestyles.
With the national beef cow herd at record low numbers and fed cattle numbers still decreasing, marketing and the future of the cow herd expansion is the timely focus of the 13th annual Driftless Region Beef Conference. It will be held Jan. 23-24, 2025, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque.
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