Wright County 4-H-Iowa

10/20/2026

The Paiges spent three days on campus last week learning about youth programming and opportunities they can bring back to Wright County! They also explored the many experiences and opportunities available on campus that they can share with 4-H clubs and members.

We’re excited to see how they bring these ideas back to help our 4-H’ers learn, grow, and explore new opportunities! 🍀

10/19/2026

The Wright County 4-H fall clothing order is about to close!

Available sizes:
Adult: S–5XL
Youth: XS–XL

Available colors:
White
Grey
Black

Clothing options:
T-shirt
Long-sleeve T-shirt
Crewneck sweatshirt
Hoodie

Order deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Place your order here: https://wrightcounty4h26.itemorder.com/

Orders will be available for pickup at the Wright County Extension Office. We will email you when your order is ready.

Online ordering for Wright County 4H 2026 ends on Sat, Oct 24, 2026 (11:59 PM CDT)

10/19/2026

Congrats to the Northeast Wright 4-H Club for getting the most likes on their National 4-H week video!

10/19/2026

Way to go Paige Roberts 🍀

During YouthFest, our annual 4-H staff professional development conference, awards are given to honor our colleagues for some of the outstanding work that has been accomplished throughout the state in the 4-H program.

🍀 Achievement in Service Award 🍀
Candidates for this award have been in their positions for 3 years or less and have made a difference in the Iowa 4-H program in that short time.

2026 award recipients were:

🟢 Rachel Muir, Guthrie County Youth Coordinator
Rachel has transformed the Guthrie County 4-H program through her leadership, innovation, and commitment to youth and families. Since joining Extension in 2023, she has expanded programming, launched two SPIN clubs, built strong school and community partnerships, and led new initiatives such as a countywide computer science week. Her efforts have resulted in 29% program growth overall, including an impressive 21.2% increase in 2025 alone. Known for her reliability, collaboration, and positive leadership, Rachel creates opportunities that help youth thrive while inspiring families, volunteers, and partners to become more engaged in 4-H.

🟢 Paige Roberts, Wright County K-12 Outreach Coordinator
Paige has demonstrated exceptional leadership by creating innovative programs that connect youth with meaningful learning opportunities while building strong partnerships across schools, communities, and the region. She grew the Clover Kids program from 51 to 128 participants. Paige also developed Harvest Your Future, a regional agricultural career exploration event that brings together schools, colleges, and industry partners to introduce youth to the many opportunities within agriculture. Through creative programs like the Chick Hatching Program and her commitment to STEM, financial literacy, and agricultural education, she continues to expand Extension’s impact and reach.

🟢 Zoe Roos, Linn County Youth Coordinator
In just 1.5 years, Zoe has established adaptive club experiences, launched five horticulture clubs serving more than 60 youth, and led LEGO League opportunities that increase access to hands-on learning. She also successfully manages a $30,000 Iowa 4-H Foundation grant while recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers who strengthen program reach and impact. Her innovation, collaboration, and dedication have helped create inclusive, sustainable opportunities for youth and families throughout the county

Congratulations to the award recipients!! 🍀🎉

➡️ https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/iowa-4-h-recognizes-staff-excellence-youth-development

10/19/2026

Regional 4-H Teen Council Retreat!

Our regional Teen Council came together for a fun-filled day of learning, creativity, teamwork, and fall fun! We were excited to bring together 4-H members from Hancock, Kossuth, Winnebago, and Wright counties! 🍀

We kicked things off with get-to-know-you BINGO before Preparing Individuals for Adulthood and Life joined us to teach about mental health.Next we enjoyed caramel apples and s'more trail mix while painting welcome mats! After our welcome mats were complete we headed outside for some pumpkin-launching! We wrapped up the day with ethics discussions, working together to explore different topics, share perspectives, and learn from one another. This activity helps youth build communication and critical-thinking skills while practicing respectful dialogue and considering different points of view.

A huge THANK YOU to the ISU Northern Research Farm for letting us use your space and providing the pumpkins for our launching fun! We appreciate your support in making this a memorable day for our regional Teen Council!

10/15/2026

Thanks for commenting on our Facebook posts and entering the drawing for a 4-H drawstring bag!

🏆 Monday: Becca Ann
🏆 Tuesday: Amanda Meyer
🏆 Wednesday: Amy York Craven
🏆 Thursday: Angela Wharton
🏆 Friday: Paige Grandgeorge

Winners can pick up their prizes during office hours, Monday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

10/10/2026

Happy Last Day of National 4-H Week 🍀 Thank you for following along with us all week and commenting on our posts!

Want to learn more about 4-H and Clover Kids in Wright County?
Check out our website - https://www.extension.iastate.edu/wright/join-4-h

10/09/2026

Happy National 4-H Week 🍀

Friday Challenge -
Tell us why you LOVE 4-H and Clover Kids (Bonus points if you include a photo)

10/08/2026

Happy National 4-H Week 🍀

Thursday Challenge -
In the Comments post something you learned in 4-H or Clover Kids.

10/08/2026

For National 4-H Week, we gave all of our members locker magnets to show off their 4-H spirit! 🍀 They get to enjoy them all week, then take them home to display and keep the 4-H spirit going!

A big thank you to all of our volunteers who helped us hang them up! We couldn’t do it without you!