April 24 and 25 brought 4-Hers threading to the Mahaska County Extension office for the annual Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge and Fashion Revue Contests. For clothing selection, the 4-Her chooses an outfit to develop skills in buying clothes for a particular purpose. 4-H members purchase an outfit for under $15 from a consignment shop, garage […]
Exhibitors with Advance Cattle Feeder Pens have been working extra hard to prepare their cattle for this year’s Southern Iowa Fair. 4-Hers have been working since December to feed their three head of cattle. Along with feeding their cattle, exhibitors had to keep monthly feed records and learn about the daily care of their feeder […]
On Tuesday, July 15th in the afternoon, local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off tricks, some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Results are as follows: Best of Show Clover Kids Pet – Kyle Calhoun, Dog Best of Show 4-H Pet – Trent Van Gilst, […]
The Sale Ring was full on Tuesday evening as it served as the stage for lots of 4-H & FFA members and their small and large, fine, feathered friends as the Poultry Show took place. Exhibitors showed a variety of birds. Results from the show are as follows: Best of Show: Graham Van Donselaar, Buckeye […]
Trophies, banners, and ribbons were held high by some very deserving, hard working 4-H and FFA members on Tuesday at the Southern Iowa Fair. Swine Judge, Tom Baas, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show. Results of the show are as follows: Champion Commercial Gilt: Cole Scanlon Reserve Champion […]
On Monday afternoon, FFA exhibitors had their turn in showing off their handiwork in the FFA Ag Gadget Show. These exhibitors brought a number of impressing projects, held an interview with the judge, and the results are listed below. Congratulations to the following: Ag Mechanic & Workshop Savannah Wilz – Agri-Power FFA, Coat Rack – […]
Saturday before the Southern Iowa Fair brought many green thumbs out to primp petunias and touch up tomatoes. The 4-Her’s were pleased with the results and these awards were given out: Best of Show Herb: Kayleen VanDyke, M&M Peppy Pals Best of Show Single Flower Perennial: Sandra Blom, Scott-U-Need Us Best of Show Single Flower […]
Over the past year, 4-Hers have worked hard on the numerous project on display at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Saturday, July 12th, Non-Livestock Judging took place. During judging, 4-hers showed what they have learned and created in the past year. Over a dozen judges were wowed by all the 4-Hers had to show in […]
4-H’ers filtered through the Exhibit Hall and 4-H Building on Saturday, July 12 with exhibits they spent lots of time and effort working on. The following youth have exhibits that were selected to be judged and put on display at the 2014 Iowa State Fair in August: Agriculture & Natural Resources Benjamin De Boef – […]
The 4-H and FFA dog show was held on Saturday, July 12th at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The exhibitors worked hard to get their dogs in tip top shape for the show. Prizes and ribbons are as follows (P-Purple, B-Blue, R-Red): Obedience Pre Novice: Ethan Davis with Dozer – B-1, Class Runner-Up Lyman Marshall with […]
