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ISU Extension and Outreach Clay County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects Iowa State Universityโ€™s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning.

This page is managed by the Clay County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. Clay County ISU Extension and Outreach Office
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the universityโ€™s research to Iowans through practical, community-based learning. This Page is managed by the Clay County ISU Extension and Outreach Office. We serve Clay County by delivering research-based education and resou

rces for families, farmers, youth, and communities. Visit our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay
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If you plan to participate in the Fun Run at the Clay County 4-H Fun Run and Community Day on July 11, sign up by tomorr...
06/23/2026

If you plan to participate in the Fun Run at the Clay County 4-H Fun Run and Community Day on July 11, sign up by tomorrow, June 24, to guarantee your t-shirt! ๐Ÿƒโ€โžก๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Payment is due on the morning of the race. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

Pre-register NOW!! Only 2 days left for guaranteed event t-shirts!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 11th
โฐ 8am - 1pm
๐Ÿ“Clay County Fairgrounds

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ 5K Run/Walk
๐ŸŒˆ 1-Mile Color Run

Pre-registration closes the evening of Wednesday, June 24. You can still participate after that date, but shirts cannot be guaranteed.

https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

๐Ÿ€ Everyone is invited to join us for a day of fun, family, and 4-H spirit! Register for the run by Wednesday, June 24, t...
06/22/2026

๐Ÿ€ Everyone is invited to join us for a day of fun, family, and 4-H spirit! Register for the run by Wednesday, June 24, to guarantee your t-shirt!๐ŸŽ‰

The Clay County 4-H Fun Run & Community Day Fundraiser is a 5K run/walk like no otherโ€”supporting local youth while bringing our community together. Whether you're racing for time or enjoying a casual stroll, there's something for everyone!

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ 5K Run/Walk + NEW 1-Mile Color Fun Run option!

๐ŸŽ‰ Stay after for Community Dayโ€”or come just for the fun!
You donโ€™t have to participate in the run to join us. Activities and festivities will continue through 1:00 PM.
Enjoy:
โ€ข Bake Sale
โ€ข Kid Zone
โ€ข Silent Auction & Raffle
โ€ข Live Music
โ€ข Meal & more!

๐Ÿ“… Event Details
Saturday, July 11
๐Ÿ•ข Check-in: 7:30 AM
๐Ÿ Race start: 8:00 AM
๐ŸŽ‰ Community Day activities: Until 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Clay County Fairgrounds

๐Ÿ‘• Registration Info
Register by June 24 to guarantee your t-shirt!
Day-of registration is available (shirts not guaranteed).
๐Ÿ’ฒ Cost:
โ€ข Adults (18+): $25
โ€ข Youth (ages 6โ€“17): $10
โ€ข Youth 5 & under: FREE (no t-shirt included)
๐Ÿ’ต Payment due on race day (cash or check only)

๐Ÿ’š All proceeds support improvements to the 4-H buildings and spaces at the Clay County Fairgrounds through the Together for Tomorrow campaign.

โžก๏ธ Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

2026 High School Summer AI BootcampJoin Iowa State Universityโ€™s Computer Science Department for a FREE 5-day online AI b...
06/18/2026

2026 High School Summer AI Bootcamp

Join Iowa State Universityโ€™s Computer Science Department for a FREE 5-day online AI bootcamp! Students will learn the basics of artificial intelligence and machine learning through hands-on activities and live instructionโ€”no experience needed.

๐Ÿ—“ July 13โ€“17, 2026
โฐ 9:00 a.m.โ€“12:00 p.m. (Zoom)
๐ŸŽ“ Certificate provided upon completion

Learn more:
https://www.cs.iastate.edu/2026-high-school-summer-ai-bootcamp

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm4zdvF4jEH6TxHkRfMejZ5xeoAY630aXZRf2uWRYFEjphEg/viewform?pli=1

What a great evening for our Clay County Countrymen 4-H Club! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ€Thank you, Clay County Conservation Board and Oneota Con...
06/17/2026

What a great evening for our Clay County Countrymen 4-H Club! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ€

Thank you, Clay County Conservation Board and Oneota Conservation Foundation, for giving our 4-H members the chance to try new activities, build skills, and grow their confidence.๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽฏ

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating these opportunities for our youth. Thank you for making it such a fun and memorable experience!

We can't wait to see you all there! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ€
06/17/2026

We can't wait to see you all there! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ€

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Not a runner? Thatโ€™s okay! ๐ŸŒˆ

The Together for Tomorrow event isnโ€™t just for runners.

Bring the family and:

๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Walk the 5K
๐Ÿƒ Run the 5K
๐ŸŒˆ Do the 1-Mile Color Run
๐ŸŽ‰ Or combine the 5K and Color Run for the ultimate experience

๐Ÿ‘• Planning to participate in the walk/run? Pre-register by June 24 to receive a free event t-shirt! https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

Not interested in walking or running? Weโ€™d still love to see you there! No registration is required to enjoy the rest of the event:

๐ŸŽ Silent Auction
๐Ÿท Farm-to-Freezer Raffle
๐Ÿช Bake Sale
๐Ÿ” Meal
๐ŸŽต Live Music
๐ŸŽจ Kid Zone

Join us as we raise funds to support the future of Clay County 4-H!

๐Ÿ“… July 11, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Clay County Fairgrounds

Which part of the event are you most excited about? ๐Ÿ‘‡

Way to go, Spencer Sparks 4-H Club/Sparklers Clover Kids! ๐Ÿ’šโšพFrom popping perfect popcorn to keeping the slushies flowing...
06/17/2026

Way to go, Spencer Sparks 4-H Club/Sparklers Clover Kids! ๐Ÿ’šโšพ

From popping perfect popcorn to keeping the slushies flowing (finally behaving! ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿง), this crew showed what teamwork is all about. Even a late pizza delivery couldnโ€™t slow them downโ€”they jumped in, stayed flexible, and kept things running smoothly all night! ๐Ÿ‘

Thatโ€™s real-life learning in action while supporting the Together for Tomorrow campaign. Thanks for representing Clay County 4-H so well! ๐Ÿ€

๐Ÿ€ Clay County 4-H clubs are teaming up on Tuesday evenings to run the concession stand at the Spencer Youth Baseball & Softball fields!

By working together, clubs are helping raise funds for the Together for Tomorrow campaign to support improvements to the buildings and spaces used by 4-H at the Clay County Fairgrounds.

โœจ On Tuesday, June 16th, the Spencer Sparks 4-H Club took their turn in the concession stand!

It was a beautiful evening to be at the ballpark, and the Spencer Sparks brought a great crew! Volunteers split into two shifts and handled concession stand responsibilities like pros, jumping in wherever they were needed and keeping things running smoothly all night.

I think this group may have perfected the popcorn recipe, too! ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘

Our only hiccup of the evening was a late pizza deliveryโ€”and if thatโ€™s the biggest challenge we faced, Iโ€™d call that a successful night! ๐Ÿ˜„

Even better, the slushie machines seemed to appreciate the milder weather and decided to give their best performance of the season. After several weeks of heat-related attitude problems, they finally remembered their job description and kept the red and blue slushies flowing all evening long! ๐Ÿง๐Ÿ˜‚

Thank you, Spencer Sparks, for your hard work, teamwork, and positive attitudes. You represented Clay County 4-H well and helped make for a great night at the ballpark! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ€โšพ

๐Ÿท WIN A FREEZER FULL OF PORK! ๐ŸทRaffle tickets are now available at the Clay County Extension Office!๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $5 each or 5 for ...
06/16/2026

๐Ÿท WIN A FREEZER FULL OF PORK! ๐Ÿท

Raffle tickets are now available at the Clay County Extension Office!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $5 each or 5 for $20
๐Ÿ† Two winners = ยฝ processed hog
๐Ÿ“… Drawing: July 11 at 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 4-H Exhibit Building, Clay County Fairgrounds
(during the Together for Tomorrow Fun Run & Community Day)

๐Ÿ“ Office: 1515 West 18th Street, Spencer
๐Ÿ•— Mondayโ€“Thursday | 8:00 AMโ€“4:30 PM

๐Ÿ’ต Please bring a check or exact cash (no cards or Venmo).

Support local 4-H youth and fill your freezer! ๐Ÿ€

Proceeds support the Together for Tomorrow - Clay County 4-H campaign, which helps improve and revitalize buildings and spaces used by 4-H at the Clay County Fairgrounds. These improvements help ensure that local youth continue to have quality spaces to learn, grow, and showcase their work.

The raffle also supports the Friends of Clay County Youth Pig Project, which provides local youth with opportunities to participate in livestock projects.

Today, June 15, is the Sheep, Goat, and Swine 4-H ID Deadline for Clay County! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ€Make sure that you have your goat, sh...
06/15/2026

Today, June 15, is the Sheep, Goat, and Swine 4-H ID Deadline for Clay County! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ€

Make sure that you have your goat, sheep, and swine identified on 4-H Online to be eligible to show at the Clay County Fair.

๐Ÿ”— Helpful Links:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Add Animals on 4-H Online:
https://v2.4honline.com/
๐Ÿ‘‰ 4โ€‘H Online Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/4-h-online
๐Ÿ‘‰ Livestock ID Help Sheets:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/livestock-id
๐Ÿ‘‰ 2026 Clay County 4โ€‘H/FFA Fair Book:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/clay/files/documents/2026%20FAIR%20BOOK%20FINAL.pdf

Give us a call at 712-262-2264 if you have any questions.

So many fun options! Which one will you choose? ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘ŸSign up by June 24th to ensure you get your t-shirt! https://form.jotf...
06/15/2026

So many fun options! Which one will you choose? ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Sign up by June 24th to ensure you get your t-shirt! https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

๐ŸŒˆ Choose Your Adventure! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

The best part about our event is that you can make it fit your pace and your style!

โœ”๏ธ Walk a traditional 5K
โœ”๏ธ Run a traditional 5K
โœ”๏ธ Walk or run the 5K and then finish with our colorful 1-Mile Color Run
โœ”๏ธ Skip the 5K and do just the 1-Mile Color Run โ€” a great option for kids, families, and anyone looking for a fun, colorful experience!

No matter your age or fitness level, thereโ€™s a way for everyone to join the fun while supporting the Clay County 4-H Exhibit Building.

๐ŸŒˆ So tell usโ€ฆ

Which option are YOU choosing?
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Traditional 5K
๐ŸŒˆ 5K + Color Run
๐ŸŽ‰ Color Run Only

Drop your answer in the comments!

๐Ÿ“… July 11 | Clay County Fairgrounds

Pre-register by June 24th to get a free t-shirt: https://form.jotform.com/261165184882160

Happy Spencer Flagfest! ๐ŸŽ‰The Clay County 4-H & Together for Tomorrow float looked fantastic. It was great to see so many...
06/15/2026

Happy Spencer Flagfest! ๐ŸŽ‰The Clay County 4-H & Together for Tomorrow float looked fantastic. It was great to see so many 4-H'ers proudly wearing green. Itโ€™s always nice to see 4-H so well represented in our community. Thank you to all the members, leaders, and volunteers for representing us so well! ๐Ÿ€๐Ÿ’š

Address

1515 West 18th Street
Spencer, IA
51301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17122622264

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