by Sam WaltonThe meeting of the North Eden Willing Workers was called to order at 5:10 p.m. The balance of the checkbook was $729.85. We discussed National 4-H week, between October 7th and October 11th.

JOB DESCRIPTION –COUNTY YOUTH COORDINATOR 10-7-2016Click for Job ApplicationI. JOB DESCRIPTION: This position will work in a team environment with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Benton County Extension Council and staff to provide day to day leadership and management for Benton County 4-H and K-12 outreach programs, positive youth development efforts, and to provide education in the 4-H priority topics.

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in August 2019. A commencement ceremony was held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Iowa State University awarded degrees to 884 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies.

With Fall here it's time to take a photo of your favorite place in Iowa and enter Keep Iowa Beautiful's 10th Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa's rural and urban beauty.

At our September 18 meeting the program was presented by Randy Scheel, Benton County Conservation Board Member and Adam Robenberg, Middle Cedar Watershed Project Coordinator.

Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the summer 2019 semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours at the college.

Communication/Educational PresentationsLudeking, Jacob, Fake Meat, Merit, Florence Go GetterChambers, Hockey Gear, Merit, Leroy LuckiesCommunication/Extemporaneous SpeakingLaGrange, Trinity, Recognition, Florence HawkeyesLaGrange, Raynee, Recognition, Florence HawkeyesCommunication/Share the FunSiek, Owen, Singing/Guitar, Recognition, Florence Go GettersCommunicationWorking ExhibitsMcKenna Team, Bubbles, Merit, Jackson Better FarmsHanson/Pospisil Team, Pin Wheel, Excellence, Bruce BoostersStatic/ Ag & Natural Resources/ HorticultureCoffland, Breck, Clay Pot Horse Planter & Write up, BlueStatic/ Ag & Natural Resources/ Outdoor AdventuresLowe, Jacob, Ice Shack on car trailer, 10 ft.

Livestock and Horticulture Results, click to view

Champion High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Morgan Williams of Hudson at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday during the 2019 Iowa State Fair.