Mackenzie Sherman Competes in National Public Speaking Contest
Louisville, KY – November 9, 2024 – Mackenzie Sherman, a dedicated 4-H member from Bureau County, earned 7th place in the Public Speaking Contest at the Eastern National 4-H Roundup, held November 8-9, 2024, at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, KY. This...

Ag Field Day brings together students, growers, and industry experts
OGLESBY, Ill. — Illinois Valley Community College in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension hosted its annual Fall Field Day on September 6, 2024.  IVCC Ag + Extension’s Fall Field Day gives both students and the community a chance to learn about the latest research updates...

Master Naturalists welcome 19 new environmental steward volunteers
OGLESBY, Ill. – The Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam County Master Naturalists welcomed 19 new volunteers to their ranks on September 17. Colleen Soon, Melissa Araujo, Joanne Fitzgerald, Janell Satler, Katee Johnson, Joann Bowman, Jenny Eckhardt, Jeff Nieman, Cyndi Nieman, Amy...

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Celebrates Achievements at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Marshall-Putnam University of Illinois Extension recently recognized outstanding achievements by 4-H members across Marshall and Putnam counties during an award ceremony held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Henry Presbyterian Church. This event highlighted the dedication of 4-H youth to...

Cultivating Tomorrows Leaders in 4-H
Oglesby, Ill. – 4-H members across Bureau, LaSalle, and Marshall-Putnam Counties learned ways to improve as officers at the 2024 gameshow-themed 4-H Officer Training event held Nov. 9 at Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby.Youth learned about the various roles and...