Area 4-H delegates attend State 4-H Conference and Animal Science ROUNDUP ...

Nearly 750 youth delegates, along with 4-H staff and volunteers, attended the 2017 State 4-H Conference & Animal Science ROUNDUP held on the Iowa State University (ISU) campus in Ames. Delegates participated in educational and fun workshops, were inspired by motivational speakers and enriched others' lives through community service projects before they enjoyed nightly entertainment of dancing, swimming, bowling, awards banquet and more. Youth experienced life in residential halls during their three-day stay. Animal Science delegates participated in specialized workshops with ISU faculty and staff focusing on beef, sheep, swine, poultry and horses, learning about new animal technologies and potential career opportunities. During the conference the 2017-18 Iowa State 4-H Council members were inducted and introduced, including northeast Iowa youth Hanna Schmitt and Hope Dohlman. Pictured above are this year's 4-H Conference and Animal Science ROUNDUP delegates, which included Halay Palas, Derrick Wiemerslage of Allamakee County, Alexus Ball, Bella Langreck, Tristen Langreck, Cassie Larson, Maria Medberry, Laci Orr, Alicia Klimesh, Jordan Kuhn, Stryker Long, Jason Adam, Paige Aten, Kylie Darrington, Dominique Dobson, Keagan Einck, Kaylee Knight, Nathan Monteith, Justin Redenius, Jenna Schmitt and Daniel Schwartzhoff. Submitted photo.