With a busy summer on the docket in O’Brien County, the local Iowa State University Extension and Outreach office is excited to welcome 4-H alumni Olivia Grooters as their Summer Assistant.
Grooters is a past O’Brien County 4-H member who is currently studying animal science and ag education at Buena Vista University. Originally from Sanborn, Grooters is the daughter of David and April Grooters and older sister to Morgan.
“My favorite part about 4-H is the opportunities that the organization opens,” Grooters said. “It can open many new doors and help kids discover new talents that they may not know they possess.”
In her new summer role, Grooters will help local staff in preparing for and hosting the O’Brien County Fair, as well as assist with local summer camps and other Extension programs.
“The thing that interested me most about this job was getting to interact with many people that have a 4-H background,” Grooters said. “I am excited to learn more about the behind the scenes of the O’Brien County Fair, and I am looking forward to getting to interact with 4-H and FFA members and seeing their projects at fair.”
Grooters joins local O’Brien County staff members Marsha Rehder, Kate Stewart and Kiley Biedenfeld. She started in her role mid-May and will continue through mid-August.
For more information, stop into the ISU Extension and Outreach O’Brien County office at 340 2nd St. SE in Primghar, call 712-957-5045 or email xobrien@iastate.edu.