Johnson County 4-H

Johnson County 4-H Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State University’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Johnson County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Johnson County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the university’s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Johnson County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Johnson County by delivering research-based educati

on and resources for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/
Learn more: https://www.extension.iastate.edu

Our office will be closing at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2 for a regional team meeting.
09/01/2026

Our office will be closing at 12:00 PM tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2 for a regional team meeting.

Join us for our Record Book Help Night from 5-7 PM tonight!
08/31/2026

Join us for our Record Book Help Night from 5-7 PM tonight!

Got a moment? Our post fair survey closes September 8, and we are looking to get feedback. Please use the link below and...
08/30/2026

Got a moment? Our post fair survey closes September 8, and we are looking to get feedback.
Please use the link below and tell us your thoughts!
🔗 https://go.iastate.edu/YBZLDL

🎉 A huge congratulations to the Eagle Bots (First Tech Challenge) 4-H Club and their 2025–2026 season robot for an incre...
08/28/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to the Eagle Bots (First Tech Challenge) 4-H Club and their 2025–2026 season robot for an incredible showing at the Iowa State Fair!

The Eagle Bots earned a Blue Ribbon for their Robotics static exhibit, showcasing the hard work, creativity, engineering, and problem-solving that went into their season. They were also recognized with some incredible honors:
🏆 4-H Innovation Award, presented by Praxidyn — This award recognizes a 4-H exhibit that demonstrates innovation, engineering, learning, and perseverance. The recipient receives a certificate and scholarship from Doug and Kathy Applegate.

🎓 ISU Industrial Engineering $500 Scholarship — The Iowa State University Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering recognizes outstanding and innovative exhibits that demonstrate excellent industrial engineering principles. Recipients receive a certificate and a $500 scholarship to the department.

These awards are an incredible reflection of the innovation, engineering, teamwork,
learning, and perseverance the Eagle Bots demonstrated throughout their 2025–2026 season. Congratulations, Eagle Bots! Keep building, keep learning, and keep innovating!

🎉 Congrats to the Hegewald family! Tripp's photography entry was selected as a Judge’s Choice Top 20 Photography Award r...
08/28/2026

🎉 Congrats to the Hegewald family!

Tripp's photography entry was selected as a Judge’s Choice Top 20 Photography Award recipient at the Iowa State Fair! What an incredible accomplishment and recognition of his talent behind the camera.

Trevor also had an outstanding Iowa State Fair experience, earning two blue ribbons in photography and exhibiting several entries in the 4-H Gardening Show!
His gardening entries earned some impressive honors, including:
🥔 Champion White Potatoes
🫑 Champion Bell Peppers
🌶️ Reserve Champion Habanero
🍅 Reserve Champion Cherry Tomato

Trevor also exhibited in the Open Highland Show, earning 6th place with his heifer.

Congratulations to both Tripp and Trevor on their incredible accomplishments and for representing Johnson County 4-H so well at the Iowa State Fair!

🎉 The Lewis Family Iowa State Fair success continues! Oscar taught fairgoers different ways to tie a tie. His working ex...
08/27/2026

🎉 The Lewis Family Iowa State Fair success continues!

Oscar taught fairgoers different ways to tie a tie. His working exhibit on Quickly Tied Ties received an Excellence!

Congratulations, Oscar!

Congratulations to Deer Creek Ramblers 4-H member Lilly Boller on her successful Iowa State Fair! Lilly was the Grand Ch...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Deer Creek Ramblers 4-H member Lilly Boller on her successful Iowa State Fair! Lilly was the Grand Champion American Aberdeen Steer in the Open Aberdeen Beef Show.

One of the great things about 4-H is seeing a project come full circle and the impact that it can make. 🍀Kinsley Yoder e...
08/26/2026

One of the great things about 4-H is seeing a project come full circle and the impact that it can make. 🍀

Kinsley Yoder exhibited a beautiful quilt at the Iowa State Fair and received a Judge’s Choice Award! But this wasn't just an ordinary quilt. Kinsley received an unbelievable surprise when Nash, the star of her quilt, visited her at the 4-H Exhibit Building. Since Nash lives in Ankeny, he was able to make the trip with his mom, Mollie, and his grandmother to see Kinsley and her special quilt.

💚 Baby Nash is formally recognized as the world’s most premature surviving baby, having been born at just 21 weeks old. Nash spent 189 days at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital, but because of NICU rules and regulations, this was actually Kinsley’s first time meeting Nash in person. And you would never have known! The two quickly bonded and became the sweetest little buddies. It was such a special moment to see the story behind Kinsley’s quilt come together in person.

Kinsley also spent the afternoon cheering on her fellow Cosgrove Hustlers clubmate and friend, Kyndall Burns, as she competed at the Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show!

One of the most special parts of the Governor’s Steer Show is knowing that the money raised through the event goes back to support the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home away from home for families like Nash’s while their children receive care.

What a memorable day filled with friendship, 4-H accomplishments, and a whole lot of heart: the perfect reminder of what the 4-H experience is all about!

Way to go, Kinsley!

Want to learn more about Nash’s incredible story? Read more about his journey here: https://uihc.org/childrens/patient-story/iowa-boy-born-21-weeks-now-worlds-most-premature-baby

County Fair ✅State Fair ✅Record Books❔We have all the resources you need to finish your record book. 📝 Record book forms...
08/26/2026

County Fair ✅
State Fair ✅
Record Books❔

We have all the resources you need to finish your record book.
📝 Record book forms, checklist/help guide, and award applications can be found on our website: www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/record-keeping. Feel free to stop by the Extension Office on Monday, August 31 from 5-7PM for a help night!

Did we mention that you can apply for awards by completing a record book? More information on those can be found on the Record Keeping page as well.

The Iowa State Fair might be over, but we still have things to celebrate!Congratulations to Gwen Wunderlich for receivin...
08/26/2026

The Iowa State Fair might be over, but we still have things to celebrate!

Congratulations to Gwen Wunderlich for receiving an Excellence on her Extemporaneous Speaking speech! 🎉

What is Extemporaneous Speaking? 🗣️
Extemporaneous Speaking is a 4-H communication event for senior members (9th–12th graders). Members draw three topics related to 4-H, select one, and then have 30 minutes to prepare and write their speech. Members then present their thoughts and ideas in a 4–6 minute speech. This event challenges 4-H’ers to think quickly, organize their ideas, communicate clearly, and confidently share their knowledge and perspective.

Congratulations, Gwen!

📸 Keep sharing your State Fair photos with us at [email protected] so we can celebrate your accomplishments!

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