Wednesday What-Nots 9/16

Shoutout to last year's ACE camp scholarship recipients Shawnee Ensor, Michael Wood, and Hubbard Hay on their recent presentation to the Nemaha NRD board of directors! If you're interested in attending ACE camp next summer, the Nemaha NRD sponsors ACE camp scholarships. You can indicate your interest through the Otoe County 4-H Achievement Application.

The 2026 Achievement Application is live on our website! Please read through the Instructions first, then fill out the Cover Letter, Activity Sheet, and Achievement Application. If you have any questions or need help troubleshooting the new digital format, don't hesitate to contact us! We're happy to help.

Otoe 4-H Achievement Applications are due October 15th.

Attention 4-H Clubs! The Otoe County 4-H Foundation awards club mini-grants to 4-H clubs in Otoe County. These grants can be used to support 4-H programming and the development of 4-H youth. Got an idea that could enhance your club activities? The next club grant application is due October 31. Visit the Otoe County 4-H Foundation website for details.

Congratulations to all our Otoe County 4-H youth that have exhibit at the Nebraska State Fair! Results are live and can be found at: https://nebraska4hresults.com/2026-results. You can narrow your search by name or county. We had many Otoe County 4-H youth who placed highly or received special recognition!

Please send us a senior photo and a short bio by Oct 3rd for our banners.

From September 30 - October 31, 2026, Casey's and 4-H are joining forces to strengthen the communities they call home. You can help support 4-H at Casey's in two easy ways:

September 30 - October 11: round up your in-store purchase to donate to 4-H.

September 30 - October 31: add a donation in any order made online or in the Casey's app.

Every donation benefits local 4-H programs.

A new special interest 4-H club is forming and would like to gain members. If you're interested, contact Erin Steinhoff or clink for more information. https://forms.gle/LZcba9RpLNuDGz7n6

Currently there are three local 4‑H college scholarships available for Otoe County 4‑H seniors: the Otoe County 4‑H Foundation Scholarship, the Miyoshi Family 4‑H Leadership Scholarship, and the Roberta Gigstad 4‑H Scholarship. Applications and deadline details are available at the Otoe County 4‑H Foundation website.

Tracy Ensor, 4-H Youth Development Associate Extension Educator, tensor2@unl.edu

Ben Jewell, Rural Prosperity Nebraska Associate Extension Educator, bmcshane-jewell2@unl.edu

Nathan Roth, 4-H Extension Assistant, nroth14@unl.edu

Megan Anderson, Office Manager, manderson230@unl.edu

Website: www.otoe.unl.edu

Location: 620 1st Street, Syracuse, NE, USA
Phone: (402) 269-2301
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraska-Extension-in-Otoe-County