Newton County 4-H members in grades 7-12 who want to take a leadership role beyond their local club level.
What Leadership Opportunities are available for 4-H Junior Leaders?
-Serve as Officers and Committee Members
-Planning and leading: meetings, community service, fundraising
-Mentors for Junior Leaders and other 4-H members
-Membership on 4-H Council and/or Extension Board
-4-H Camp Counselors
-Attend area, district, state, and national 4-H leadership events
09/16/2025
The Newton County Junior Leaders would like to invite you to their next meeting on Wednesday, September 24th at 6:30 PM at the Newton County Government Center in Morocco.
Junior Leaders is open to all registered 4-H youth in grades 7–12. Come check it out and see what they do! 🍀
07/05/2025
Starting today don't miss out on the opportunity to vote for the community volunteer you would like to get a pie in the face! Bring in a monetary donation or canned goods to vote! The individual with the highest amount of money and weight in canned food donations will get a pie in the face!🍀
Contestant #1: Sheriff Cothran
Contestant #2: Kyra McGraw, 4-H Council President and Swine Superintendent
Contestant #3: Cody Sprayberry
Contestant #4: Carl Ramsey
Contestant #5: Katherine Messersmith, North Newton Softball Coach
06/19/2025
Your donation makes a difference!
Vote for Contestant #1: Sheriff Cothran with canned or monetary donations starting July 7th at the 4-H Building during the Newton County Fair!
06/18/2025
We excited to announce that once again we will be running the Pie in the Face contest during the Newton County Fair! Be on the look out this afternoon as we begin announcing our contestants! See the attached flyer for the details of the contest!
05/13/2025
The Junior Leaders are working away on gathering donations for the Stock the Trailer Food Drive. Want to donate? Call the extension office at 219-285-8620 to learn how!
12/17/2024
We had so much fun last night decorating our gingerbread houses!🎄
We want to know which gingerbread house is your favorite! You can vote by commenting the number of your favorite gingerbread house on our post. Voting will end on Friday, December 20th!
10/21/2024
Join in on the fun this weekend starting 6:00pm!
07/10/2024
The Newton County Jr. Leaders will be collecting nonperishable food items during the Newton County Pun'kin Vine Fair.
07/02/2024
Starting Tuesday, July 9th don't miss out on the opportunity to vote for the community volunteer you would like to get a pie in the face! Bring in a monetary donation or canned goods to vote! The individual with the highest amount of money and weight in canned food donations will get a pie in the face!🍀
Contestant #1: Mr. Matthew Armbruster, South Newton Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor
Contestant #2: Drake Babcock, Newton County Fair Board Secretary/Treasurer
Contestant #3: Heather Light, Junior Leader Co-Advisor
Contestant #4: Mr. Ron DeYoung, North Newton Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor
Contestant #5: Jana Szczepanski, Horse and Pony Club Leader and Barn Superintendent
Contestant #6: Jeremy Vanderwall, Dairy Barn Superintendent
07/01/2024
Join us during the Newton County Fair for the 2nd annual Pie in the Face contest!