Cass County Iowa State University Extension

09/07/2026

The Cass County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We look forward to serving you on Tuesday, September 8 as we jump in to a great fall season of programs and activities!!

09/03/2026

Enrollment is currently open for the 2026-2027 program year, and anyone in K-12 can join Cass County 4-H at no cost.

🤔Wondering if 4-H is for you? 4-H members are 4 times more likely to give back to their communities and 2 times more likely to make healthier choices than their peers.

Read the Local News article to find a few myths and facts about 4-H. Available on our Cass County Extension website. Find the link in the comments!

09/01/2026

Happy New 4-H Year!!
🍀Enroll in Cass County 4-H TODAY through May 15th to enjoy community club meetings where youth can interact with others, try new things, explore project areas, and complete community service opportunities!

Call the Extension Office or email [email protected] to learn more about the 18 different clubs that youth can join! Learn more on our website, https://www.extension.iastate.edu/cass/cass-county-4-h-and-clover-kid-clubs
Enroll online at: https://v2.4honline.com/

The new 4-H year is here! 🍀🤩🎉

A new year means new opportunities to explore, learn, and grow! It’s time to choose your projects and pathways and get ready for another year of hands-on 4-H experiences.

Not a 4-H member yet? Now is the perfect time to join! Discover what Iowa 4-H is all about and connect with other youth while learning by doing through fun activities that build skills you’ll use for years to come.

Enroll through 4-H Online today or reach out to your local county Extension office to find a 4-H experience near you!

➡️ https://v2.4honline.com/

08/20/2026

Through 4-H, friendships are made. 🐷These young gentlemen all exhibited swine at the Iowa State Fair. While they are all from Cass County, they are in three different 4-H clubs in different areas of the county. They all attend different schools and grades.

There are plans in the works already for them to continue working together, making their best experience better for the Iowa State Fair swine show next year! Way to go, Hunter, Quincy, Colby and Lane! 🍀

08/18/2026

Check out this opportunity happening next week!! Register today to save your seat:
The Iowa State University Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in collaboration with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host the inaugural Combine University, a new hands-on educational program designed to help operators, producers
and agricultural professionals maximize harvest performance through practical education and technology-focused learning.
The one-day program will be offered on August 24, 25 and 26, 2026 at Blomgren Seeds, 1927 250th St., Boone, Iowa 50036. Each day features the same curriculum allowing participants to choose the date that best fits their schedule.
To register for Combine University, visit
https://www.regcytes.extension.iastate.edu/digitalag/combine-university/

08/17/2026

How many Cass County 4-H Exhibits can you see along this quick trip around the building?! There are over 3,300 exhibits in the building from 4-H member across the state, 39 came from Cass County!

08/17/2026

As we work to wrap up fair season 2026, it's time to reflect on the learning and growth we experienced this past year.
🍀4-H is more than just one week of the year. 4-H is presentations, recreation, business meetings, caring for animals, working on projects, hanging out with friends, and SO much more all year long.
🍀Take those reflections and create a record book to look back on year after year. Our record book page has been updated on the website to help you find forms. Record books will be due in Cass County to club leaders in September. The county due date for Senior (9th through 12th grade completed) record books will be Monday, October 5th.

08/14/2026

The state fair is well underway now! We have 4-H members exhibiting many livestock species this year. Check out a full list of events happening at the state fair to plan your trip!
Congratulations to these livestock exhibitors who have been working with their animals for many months to prepare for their big shows!

Beef Exhibitors:
Kambry Langfelt
Cooper Metheny
Madeline Schuler
Brayden Stoner
Haidyn Suhr
Landon Tibken
Logan Tibken
Jake Wailes
Leighton Wailes
Caden Will
Kyser Will
Landrie Will
Morgan Will

Goat Exhibitors:
Karly Byers
Braxton Scholl
Natalyn Smith

Horse Exhibitor:
Julienne Schutt

Poultry Exhibitor:
Hudson Brock

Sheep Exhibitors:
Braxton Scholl
Kyser Will
LandrieWill

Swine Exhibitors:
Colby Euken
Lane Robinson
Quincy Robinson
Caden Will
Morgan Will
Hunter Wise

08/13/2026

If you've ever considered becoming a Master Gardener, now is a great time to get started! Cass and Adair County are hosting a join training class starting in late August for anyone who would like to become a Master Gardener. The class is offered in a hybrid format, with online lessons and hands-on workshops to make the course fun and engaging. No prior gardening skill required- just a desire to learn and give back to your community! You can find all the details on our website with class schedule, topics, registration details and more! Sign up by August 14th for guaranteed consideration. You're also welcome to call the office or email director Kate Olson with questions about the class!

08/12/2026

The State Fair opens Tomorrow! Throughout the next few weeks, many Cass County 4-H youth will be exhibiting at the State Fair! Congratulations to these youth who participated in Cass Co Fair Events and were selected to advance to the state competitions!

Queen:
Clara Kennedy

Communication Events:
Brinley Knudsen: Share the Fun
Hudson Brock: Share the Fun
Colby Euken: Educational Presentation
Macy Freund: Working Exhibit
Jacquie Freund: Working Exhibit
Josie Millikan: Working Exhibit

Awardrobe Clothing Event:
Macy Burg: Fashion R***e
Leah Ohms: Clothing Selection