Winneshiek County 4-Hers visit Washington, D.C.

8 4-H club members from Winneshiek County have visited Washington, D.C. as part of their 4-H Citizenship program.

Logan Brincks, Lucas Brincks, Justin Bullerman, Marissa Foels, Kolin Schnuelle, Ashley Schwartzhoff, Shane Sexton and Everett Wegge were accompanied by adult chaperones Mary Brincks, Lisa Bullerman, Myra Schnuelle, Ellen Sexton and Denise Wegge and Winneshiek County Extension Office staffers Lynette Houser, Joni Bruvold, Kaitlin Hanson and Sue Pederson.

"These youth are becoming productive citizens, successful learners, effective leaders and outstanding communicators through their participation in the 4-H Citizenship Group and from their travels in Washington D.C." commented Winneshiek County 4-H Youth Coordinator.Joni Bruvold, 

Prior to the trip, 4-H Citizenship members participated in a two year educational program studying both the local and national governments. Last year the members learned about the local, area and state governments and traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines to meet with local government officials. This year the youth have been learning about the federal government as well as national history before traveling to Washington D.C.