We welcome Algona native and Iowa 4-H alumnus, Kris Fish Kuhlmann, as the Iowa 4-H Foundation's new executive director. She brings her skills in leadership, business and relationship-building to the organization that provides funding support to the 4-H programs across the state.

In essence, she is an example of what 4-H can mean to young people.

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We hope you'll consider joining the nearly 300 guests who have already registered to attend the 3rd annual Iowa 4-H Gala! There's only a few days left to register, so don't miss out! The event will take place on Saturday, February 25th at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Des Moines, register today! A block of rooms has been reserved under the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Call (800) 514-4681 to make reservations. We would encourage you to make reservations soon as rooms are filling up quickly. 

 

With more than 140 items currently listed on this year's auction and more items still being added, we thought we would feature a few to get you excited!

 

 

   

  Blank Park Zoo and More! - This package is one your kids will go WILD over. Four people will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Blank Park Zoo's African Exhibition. A gift basket includes a stuffed wild animal, giant picture book, Animology board game, kid's sunglasses and a kid's bicycle. This package is perfect for any inquisitive zoo-goer.  

Donated By: Kirk & Janel Tyler, Blank Park Zoo

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  Colorado Summit County Vacation - Enjoy a four-night summer or winter getaway to the lovely Summit County-area at a home in Frisco, Colorado, near the best vacation spots including Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin, Vail and Loveland. This patio home is non-smoking and sleeps up to 8 adults. Don't fret about travel expenses, Kum & Go has provided a $100 gas gift certificate.

Donated By: Don & Doris Goering, Kum and Go 

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  Southern Cyclone Dinner for Four - Join hosts Peggy and Jeff Johnson, President of the ISU Alumni Association, for a five-course Southern dinner for four in their home at an agreed-upon time in 2012. Southern wines, coffees, and desserts will round out the experience. Come hungry!

Donated By: Peggy and Jeff Johnson

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  The Ultimate Iowa State Fair Outing - Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair, and this ultimate state fair package! Enjoy 2 tickets to the Blue Ribbon Foundation Corndog Kickoff and the Iowa State Fair.Make parking a since with a parking pass at the Feed Energy lot across from the 4-H Building for the duration of the fair. Includes 2 tickets to your choice of Grandstand event (subject to availability). Visit the many attractions at the Iowa State Fair, and enjoy a Sky glider and Ye Old Mill ride. After the day is over, reminisce about your exciting outing at the Iowa State Fair while creating recipes from the 2010 Iowa State Fair Cookbook and wine chiller. 

Donated By: Blue Ribbon Foundation, Chuck & Mary Morris, Feed Energy Company

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  Iowa State University Campanile - This is a mounted and matted 8x10 inch print (12"x14"). Award winning photographer, David Runneals of Story County took this photograph at Iowa State in early spring, 2011. David has had a successful 4-H photography career, winning 2 prestigious gallery awards from the Professional Photographers of Iowa. Half the proceeds from this auction item will be returned to the Story County 4-H Program. 
Donated By: David Runneals  

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  Our Iowa Gift Package - If you love reading Our Iowa then why not share it with your friends? This package features everything Iowa. Enjoy a 2012 Our Iowa calendar, an Iowa Pride cap, sweatshirt and apron, and 2 gift subscriptions to Our Iowa magazine.
Donated By: Our Iowa Magazine 

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View the list of auction items and begin your bidding today! (Please note auction items are updated frequently.)