4-H Thunderbolts become STEM club

     The Fairview Thunderbolts 4-H Club is revamping to become a special interest STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Youth in grades 4-12 are eligible to join.

     At each monthly meeting, members will engage in hands-on activities and experiments related to STEM.

     Club meeting activities will relate to the following areas and more:

     • Robotics

     • Environmental Science

     • Engineering

     • Coding

     Club meetings will also include brief business meetings and members will work on citizenship projects during the year.

     Questions? Contact Molly Schmitt, Jones County Youth Program Coordinator, at 319-465-3224 or mollyrs@iastate.edu. You can also contact the primary club leader, Kimberly Keister, directly at kimberly-keister@uiowa.edu or 319-462-3335.

     In addition to new members, this 4-H club is seeking additional volunteers to help lead and assist with STEM learning and other club activities. If interested in volunteering, contact Molly Schmitt.

     Upcoming Fairview Thunderbolts Meetings:

     • Sunday, Oct. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa.

     Sunday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m., Lawrence Community Center in Anamosa.