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March 2020

A Note from Your CYC…

The Annual 4-H Foundation Basketball

Tournament is right around the corner! I’m so

excited to see this event in action after

hearing about it since July. The Foundation is

a great resource that helps financially support

the 400 enrolled 4-H and Clover Kids

members right here in Clinton County.

I can’t wait to see lots of members competing

in the tournament, participating in the cake

auction and maybe even the free throw

contest. If you’d like to play but don’t have a

team, no worries! I have a list of members

ready to join a team, call or email me to be

added.

Get excited for the tournament and as always,

don’t hesitate to reach out with questions,

comments or concerns!

Let’s play ball! Amanda Rau

County Youth/4-H Coordinator

Looking Ahead

March

1: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ Grand Mound Comm. Center, 1 p.m.

@ DeWitt Legion, 4 p.m.

3: Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop, 6 p.m.

6: Basketball Team Registrations Due

8: Equine Fever Tack Sale, Noon

8: Tech Changemaker Teaching Session

@ CALCO Building in Calamus, 12 p.m.

18: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

21: Basketball Tournament

22: Youth Council Meeting

27: Working the Night Shift Tour

28: Swine Weigh In @ DeWitt Bus Barn

April

4: Livestock Workshop, 1 p.m.

5: Tech Changemakers Teaching Session

@ Charlotte AAC, 1 p.m.

@ Clinton Area Chamber, 4 p.m.

10: YQCA Bus Trip to Ames

17-18: Night at the Zoo Trip

19: YQCA Face-to-Face, 1 p.m.

25: Iowa 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl

26: Youth Council Meeting, 4 p.m.

Clinton County Connection

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Free Youth Mental Health First

Aid Training in Maquoketa Date: March 18, 2020

Time: 8:30 - 4 p.m.

Location: CCC Maquoketa Center: Fagerland

Room in Maquoketa, IA

Register: https://prosper-rx.ppsi.iastate.edu/

ymhfa

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults

who work with 12-18 year old youth the skills

they need to identify, understand, and

respond to signs of mental health issues

including: Anxiety, Depression, Eating

Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder, Substance use problems

This course will teach you how to apply the

ALGEE action plan:

-Assess for risk of suicide or harm

-Listen non-judgmentally

-Give reassurance and information

-Encourage appropriate professional help

-Encourage self-help and other support

strategies

Theme Announced for Fair 2020 Traditionally, Clinton County uses the Iowa 4-

H Youth Conference theme for county fair.

This year’s theme is “Strive For Gold.” Get

your thinking caps on for club booth ideas!

Please note for those who are going with the

Olympic theme, remember this site for

trademarked work by the Olympic

Committee: https://www.teamusa.org/brand-

usage-guidelines P.S. the State 4-H

Conference will be June 30-July 2 and

registration will open late March! Stay tuned!

Basketball Tournament The Foundation Basketball Tournament will

be March 21 at DeWitt High School. Register

your team and find the rules online at https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/

clinton-county-4-h-foundation The cost of

participation is $10/player or $5 per player

plus a donation of baked goods to the food

stand. Check out the schedule on the flyer

later in the newsletter! Please register your

team by March 6. Remember to donate a

cake for our cake auction as well :D

Equine Fever Tack Sale Join Equine Fever for their new and used tack

sale. Starting at Noon sharp. The club will

also have it's awesome food stand. More

information: https://www.facebook.com/

events/2637808649600526/

Technology Classes for Adults Please help share the flyer for upcoming

teaching sessions for our National 4-H Tech

Changemakers Grant! We need to have

attendance at our sessions to meet the

guidelines of the grant. Thank you!

Quilt the Town Event “Quilt the Town” is a cooperative event

between the River Arts Center, River Cities

Quilt Guild, Clinton business and merchants

and our shop, Keeping You Sewing. They’re

looking for 4-H/Clover Kids Clubs to

participate by decorating a provided 10”

square. Blocks would need to be completed

and turned in by Sept 10. Keeping you

Sewing will join the blocks together into quilts

representing your club! Contact Kim Rentz at

563-242-6135 with questions or to participate.

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

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Is your password strong enough against hackers? Are you making safe online purchases?

Join the Clinton County Tech Changemakers for a learning session to answer these

questions and so many more! Beginners or expert, all adults are invited to attend an upcoming session near you. While not required, bringing a laptop, tablet or iPad is strongly encouraged. Please note, multiple sessions are offered for convenience, the same content is delivered at each.

Session Options • Mar 1 at the Grand Mound Community Center @ 1 p.m. • Mar 1 in at the DeWitt Legion @ 4 p.m. • Mar 8 at Calco Building in Calamus @ 12 p.m. • Apr 5 at CAAC Center in Charlotte @ 1 p.m. • Apr 5 at Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce @ 4 p.m.

Call 563-569-5125 or email clinton4h@iastate.edu to RSVP!

IT'SGAMETIME

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CENTRAL DEWITT H IGH SCHOOLMARCH 21 , 2020

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY8:00 AM - Tournament Starts

11:00 - Cake Auction11:30- Free Throw Contest

Support the Clinton County 4-H Foundation by attending the annual basketball

tournament and cake auction!

Free Will Donation for AdmissionFood Stand Available

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Rabbit/Cavy Workshop

At a Rabbit/Cavy Workshop, youth learn about

animal care, showmanship, feeding, etc. from

speakers and time will also be devoted for

adults to learn more about rabbit judging. One

will be held Sunday, March 22, at the

Muscatine Ag Learning Center in Muscatine,

Iowa, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Contact Lynne

Rechterman (563-260-5295) for more

information.

Working the Night Shift Come join us as we travel throughout the

night to visit Eastern Iowa businesses that are

open when you are asleep. This late-night bus

tour will start with a pick up in Monticello at

5:30pm, and Maquoketa pick-up at 6:15pm.

This Trip is for 7th-12th Graders. We will visit

a variety of "late night" businesses to show

youth different employers that work third shift.

This is a great opportunity for youth to think

about their future and learn about career

opportunities they may have never thought of.

Registration due March 6. Cost is $25 for

Clinton County 4-H members, thanks to the

Clinton County 4-H Foundation!

Ag Innovators Experience The 2020 4 H Ag Innovators Experience,

Water Connects Us All Challenge, teaches 4

H youth about the valuable services

ecosystems provide, especially how these

services connect to water quality. By exploring

watersheds and wetlands models, youth will

learn how engineered conservation practices

support the benefits of natural ecological

systems. Email Amanda at

clinton4h@iastate.edu for more information.

Intermediate Night at the Zoo

Date: April 17-18

Cost: $125*

Registration: Required by March 20

Join other youth (7-9th grade) from Cedar,

Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and

Jones counties for two days of fun! Bus pick

up will start at about noon Friday in Dubuque

followed by Monticello, then Tipton. They’ll be

dropped off late Saturday at the same

locations. This is a charter bus trip to the

Omaha Zoo where you’ll spend the night. At

the zoo your time will include games, behind

the scenes tours, animal encounters, a GST

movie, t-shirt, and fun with friends. *Cost

offset thank to the Clinton County 4-H

Foundation

Jr. 4-H Summer CampSpend 3 nights at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, by Solon, on outdoor adventures, telling campfire stories, swimming and much more. 6th grade includes zipline and extra experiences. 3rd graders: Join 4-6th graders on the last night of camp for fun adventures! Jr. Summer Camp will be June 8-11. Costs and registration found at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clinton/content/springsummer-2020-programming

YQCA Bus Trip to ISU Clinton, Cedar and Jones 4-H’ers can get

their YQCA certification on a charter bus trip

to Iowa State University. We’ll tour the Vet

School and Teaching Farms on April 10.

Registration required by March 27 but it’s first

come, first serve! Cost will be $50 and include

lunch.

Face-to-Face YQCA Options will be:

*April 19, 2 p.m. @ Jackson County Ext.

*June 3, 2 p.m. @ Clinton County Extension

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

Regional Level

Registration Form—4-H "Working The Night Shift", March 27-28,

2020 Submit form along with registration fee to:

Clinton County Extension and Outreach, 400 E 11th St DeWitt, IA 52742 by 3/2/20.

Name: _______________ County:

Contact Email:

Pick Up Location: ________________________ Drop Off Location: ________________________

Parent Phone Number: 4-Her Phone Number:

Male: Female: Current Grade: 7 8 9 10 11 12

Emergency Contact: Phone Number:

FOR STAFF USE: Health Form Publicity Release: Yes No The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program

Come join us as we travel throughout the night to visit Eastern Iowa businesses that are open when you are asleep. This late-night bus tour will start with a pick up in Monticello at 5:30pm, and Maquoketa pick-up at 6:15pm. This Trip is for 7th-12th Graders.

We will visit a variety of "late night" businesses to show youth different employers that work

third shift. This is a great opportunity for youth to think about their future and learn about

career opportunities they may have never thought of. Participants will visit factories, a jail, a

community college, a hospital, a bakery, a pizza place, and more! The bus tour will end with

drop offs in DeWitt at 6:00am, Maquoketa at 6:30am, and Monticello at 7:30am.

Registration is required by 3/2/2020.

Cost: Clinton County Youth $50* Clinton County 4-H Members $25

*$25 scholarships available. Thanks to the Clinton County 4-H Foundation

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.

Working the Night Shift

March 27-28, 2020

Space is limited, register

early to save your spot!

Moonlight and Madagascar A Night at the OMAHA ZOO · 4-H Int. Trip

April 17-18, 2020 Space is limited, register early to save your spot!

Join other youth (7-9th grade) from Cedar, Clinton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, and Jones

counties for two days of fun! Bus pick up will start at about noon Friday in Dubuque followed by

Monticello, then Tipton. They’ll be dropped off late Saturday at the same locations. Specific

details will be shared following close of registrations.

Cost is $125*—This is a charter bus trip to the Omaha Zoo where you’ll spend the night. At the

zoo your time will include games, behind the scenes tours, animal encounters, a GST movie, t-

shirt, and fun with friends. We’ll be sleeping in the Expedition Madagascar area! Supper Friday

evening, breakfast Saturday and snacks will be provided. You’ll need to bring cash for lunch on

your own at the zoo on Saturday (about $10). *Cost is offset by the Clinton County 4-H Foundation.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin,

pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or status as a U.S. veteran. Direct inquiries to the Diversity Officer, 515-294-1482, extdiversity@iastate.edu.

Registration Form—4-H Intermediate Trip, April 17 & 18

Submit form along with $125 registration fee to: Clinton County Extension 400 E 11th St DeWitt, IA 52742 by 3/20/20.

Name: ___________________________________________________ 4-H County: _____________________

Parent Name: ______________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________

Email: _________________________________________ Male: _____ Female: _____ Current Grade: 7 8 9

The fees for service will be used to off-set direct expenses and to support the 4-H Youth Development County Extension Program.

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Poultry Resources Available Videos about different breeds of poultry were

recently added to the 4-H Poultry webpage.

Videos were provided by Ohio State

University. Link to videos is located near the

bottom of the 4-H Poultry webpage under

“Other Resources.” https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/projects/poultry

Animal Science Roundup The online application form is up on the

Animal Science Roundup page. Application

deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Animal

Science Roundup is held as part of State 4-H

Conference, June 30 – July 2. Species

included for 2020: Beef, Dairy Cattle, Horse,

Poultry, Sheep, Swine, Goat (Meat and Dairy).

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/

animalscienceroundup

Photography Workshop Professional Photographers of Iowa is hosting

its Winter Conference and Photography

Sessions Sunday, March 29, from 1-5:30 p.m.

in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The conference is free

for Iowa 4-H youth. Find out more information

on the Iowa 4-H Photography Workshop

webpage. https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa-4-h-

photography-workshop

Quiz Bowl and Skillathon The State Livestock Quiz Bowl and Skillathon

Competitions are scheduled for April 25. Find

competition information and registration on the

Iowa 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl webpage

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/livestock-

quiz-bowl

IFYE International Exchange The IFYE foreign exchange program offers the

opportunity to experience another way of life

by living it; truly a “learn by doing” experience.

IFYE participants join in on all aspects of

family life -- sharing quiet moments, enjoying

family outings, and joining community activities

as well as helping with household and family

chores. Applications for alumni who would like

to travel abroad and those for being a host

family can be found at https://

www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/iowa-4-h-

international-programs

4-H Youth in Action AwardsThe National 4-H Council introduced a new

application season for the 4-H Youth in Action

program. From now until April 27, youth can

share their stories of developing passion,

finding purpose, and inspiring others. Youth

can apply online for the 4-H Youth in Action

Awards for a chance to earn a $5,000

scholarship and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Apply at: https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-youth-in-

action-awards/

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

State/National Level

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Women in Agriculture

Conference in Washington, “Setting the Table for Success” is the theme

for the fourth annual Women in Agriculture

Conference, to be held at the Knights of

Columbus Hall in Washington on March 28.

The goal of this year’s conference is to show

women of all ages how they can set their table

for success in agriculture by surrounding

themselves with the right people and

resources to make informed decisions.

The conference will feature four speakers:

Scott Siepker, Iowa Nice Guy; Elaine Kub,

grain market economist; Delaney Howell, host

of Iowa Public Television’s “Market to Market,”

and Kay Frances, a humorous and

motivational speaker.

Registration costs to attend the conference is

$25 or $15 for students. A light breakfast and

lunch will be included.

You can pre-register by calling the ISU

Extension and Outreach Washington County

office at 319-653-4811, or pre-register online

at https://tinyurl.com/womeninagconf2020.

The pre-registration deadline is March 17.

Late registrations and walk-in registrations will

be accepted based on availability.

Cover Crop Field Day March 18, Cover Crop and Soil Health Field

Day 12:30-2:30pm Campbell Farm 2260 Hwy

30 Grand Mound, IA 52751 Clinton County

Partner: Natural Resource Conservation

Service RSVP by March 12: 515-294-5429 or

ilf@iastate.edu

Complimentary Meal and Local farmer panel.

Plus hear from Jason Steele, NRCS Area

Resource Soil Scientist, Virgil Schmitt, ISU

Extension Field Agronomist, and Liz Ripley,

Iowa Learning Farms.

This event is free and open to the public.

A Journey Through Parkinson’s

Disease in Clinton If you’re struggling with Parkinson’s disease or

know someone who is, it’s helpful to know

where to find support on the journey. Learn

about the causes and symptoms of

Parkinson’s disease, and how treatments

work, as well as therapeutic activities to do at

home. April 7 and April 14 from 1-3 p.m. at

Sarah Harding Senior Living in Clinton.

Contact Barb Dunn Swanson with questions

and to register: bdswanso@iastate.edu

Certified Handlers Class Yearly commercial pesticide certificate renewal

viewing a 2 3/4 hour video on categories H.

Class will be held March 11 starting at 9 a.m.

at the Clinton County Extension Office.

Contact Cindy to register: cbartel@iastate.edu

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

Extension Events

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Quilt the Town Event “Quilt the Town” is a cooperative event

between the River Arts Center, River Cities

Quilt Guild, Clinton business and merchants

and our shop, Keeping You Sewing. They’re

looking for 4-H/Clover Kids Clubs to

participate by decorating a provided 10”

square. Blocks would need to be completed

and turned in by Sept 10. Keeping you Sewing

will join the blocks together into quilts

representing your club!

Contact Kim Rentz at 563-242-6135 with

questions or to participate.

How can my Clover Kid(s)

Participate at County Fair? This question is starting to come up and is a

great thing to ask! All Clover Kids events at

the fair are designed to be non-competitive

and simply allow the youth to learn and

explore their interests. Clover Kids are

encouraged to sign up for events they wish to

participate in when Fair Entry opens May 16.

Events include: conference judging day,

bucket/bottle calf, bucket/bottle lamb, bucket/

bottle goat, poultry showmanship, rabbit

showmanship and the pet show. Look for the

Clover Kids sections in the fair book when it’s

released mid March!

Looking Ahead

March

3: Bucket/Bottle Calf Workshop, 6 p.m.

@ Extension Office

3: Goose Lake Clover Kids, 3:30 p.m.

5: Low Moor Clover Kids, 5:30 p.m.

9: DeWitt Clover Kids, 6:30 p.m.

18: Cal-Wheat Clover Kids, 3:30 p.m.

19: Grand Mound Clover Kids, 6:30 p.m.

Goose Lake CK Spotlight This club currently has 29 members and meet

Tuesday’s at 5 p.m. In the past members have

built Bristle Bots, created nature cards and even

tie-dyed shirts! This group has a lot of fun. Keep

up the great work!

Clinton County Extension and Outreach www.extension.iastate.edu/Clinton

(563) 659-5125 and clinton4h@iastate.edu

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext.