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Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland recently attended the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico. Photo provided

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Tecumseh Teen Participates In 4-H Leadership Conference

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs Secretary Kimberly Holland of Tecumseh recently returned from the 4-H Senior Leadership Retreat in New Mexico.But it turned out to be a completely different trip from what was planned.“This year’s trip had 34 Oklahoma delegates and four adult chaperones.
Dale FFA students assist in shopping at the Community Market of Pottawatomie County. Dale FFA placed second in the First United Bank Harvesting Impact contest in December 2024. North Rock Creek FFA placed first, and Shawnee High School FFA came in third. Photo provided by Jon Golliver.

Dale FFA students assist in shopping at the Community Market of Pottawatomie County. Dale FFA placed second in the First United Bank Harvesting Impact contest in December 2024. North Rock Creek FFA placed first, and Shawnee High School FFA came in third. Photo provided by Jon Golliver.

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Agriculture students make an impact with new FUB contest

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
First United Bank (FUB) in Shawnee set a new challenge for the agriculture students in Pottawatomie County.Between Nov. 4 and Dec. 4, 2024, they were to “compete to see who can make the biggest impact through three key activities,” according to a letter to agriculture teachers.

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Upcoming 4-H Events

News Staff
Thursday, December 26, 2024
State 4-H Ambassador Applications due March 15Applications for 2025-2026 State 4-H Ambassador will be available starting Dec. 15 on the State 4-H Ambassador website. Application materials will also be mailed to county Extension offices.
Pottawatomie County 4-H Reporter Leads “4-H Has Heart” Nationwide

Pottawatomie County 4-H Reporter Leads “4-H Has Heart” Nationwide

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Pottawatomie County 4-H Reporter Leads “4-H Has Heart” Nationwide

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, December 26, 2024
It all started in 2020 when the Hobbs family made Valentine’s Day cards for the residents of Seminole Care and Rehab.A relative of theirs, Courtney Branch, works there, and that experience inspired the current Pottawatomie County 4-H Reporter Grace Hobbs to continue the tradition.
Bethel’s Colton Ingersoll is shown in 2022 after a shooting sports tournament. Ingersoll recently received his American FFA Degree. File photo

Bethel’s Colton Ingersoll is shown in 2022 after a shooting sports tournament. Ingersoll recently received his American FFA Degree. File photo

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Six Students From Pottawatomie County Achieve American FFA Degrees

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The American FFA Degree is the highest achievement in the Future Farmers of America, and Pottawatomie County has six recipients this year.
Suzanne and Randy Gilbert presented the Outstanding Senior Award to Megyn Alls and Kimberly Holland during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet, held at North Rock Creek High School on Oct. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Suzanne and Randy Gilbert presented the Outstanding Senior Award to Megyn Alls and Kimberly Holland during the Pottawatomie County 4-H Awards Banquet, held at North Rock Creek High School on Oct. 21. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Kimberly Holland, Megyn Alls Receive Outstanding 4-H Senior Award, Emerald Award Goes To Crossing Hearts Ranch & NRC Public Schools

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Members of the Pottawatomie County 4-H Clubs may be as young as third grade, but it is amazing how many accomplishments they can check off each year.This was evident at the yearly 4-H Achievement Banquet on Oct.
Sisters Callie and Grace Loman, of Bethel, pose with their banners for Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifers, which they recently won at the Oklahoma State Fair. Also shown are their parents, Nick and Candace Loman. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

Sisters Callie and Grace Loman, of Bethel, pose with their banners for Reserve Grand Champion and Grand Champion Santa Gertrudis Heifers, which they recently won at the Oklahoma State Fair. Also shown are their parents, Nick and Candace Loman. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan

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Bethel Sisters Win Santa Gertrudis Junior Class At State Fair

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, September 26, 2024
For sisters Grace and Callie Loman of Bethel, this year has been one of firsts.Most recently, they showed their seven-month-old Santa Gertrudis heifers - Harley Quin and Dakota - at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair and the Oklahoma State Fair for the first time.
Steve Flowers, far right, holds a presentation check from the Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship Fund for Prague student, Adam Holik, and his Champion Commercial Gilt. Flowers has good memories of Holik’s work ethic from when he was the Agriculture teacher at Prague, from 200710. Now, Flowers is getting back into teaching as the new Agriculture teacher at McLoud High School. Photo provided.

Steve Flowers, far right, holds a presentation check from the Oklahoma Youth Expo Scholarship Fund for Prague student, Adam Holik, and his Champion Commercial Gilt. Flowers has good memories of Holik’s work ethic from when he was the Agriculture teacher at Prague, from 200710. Now, Flowers is getting back into teaching as the new Agriculture teacher at McLoud High School. Photo provided.

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Flowers Plants Himself as New McLoud Ag Teacher After 14-Year Hiatus

Natasha Dunagan
Thursday, August 29, 2024
As with the seasons in farming, the Flowers family has been going through a time of transition and new beginnings.Sarah Flowers, who was active in FFA during high school, taught in Tecumseh for six years before serving as the Tecumseh Middle School principal for another six years.
Incoming Tecumseh senior Taylor Marrs poses with his first-place banner for Advanced Speech in the Intermediate Division during the Junior National Hereford Exposition on July 7. Ella Bane, of Towanda, IL, won second place, and Josie Mares, of Glenrock, WY, won third place. Photo provided

Incoming Tecumseh senior Taylor Marrs poses with his first-place banner for Advanced Speech in the Intermediate Division during the Junior National Hereford Exposition on July 7. Ella Bane, of Towanda, IL, won second place, and Josie Mares, of Glenrock, WY, won third place. Photo provided

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Tecumseh Senior Wins First At JNHE Speech Contest

Natasha Dunagan
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Taylor Marrs, who will be a senior at Tecumseh High School this year, has been competing in the Junior National Hereford Exposition speech contest since he was 10 years old in 2017.This year, he won first place in the 25th Annual JNHE Advanced Speech Contest Intermediate Division.