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Butler, Colfax and Platte County youth take part in 4-H communication event

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Butler, Colfax and Platte County youth take part in 4-H communication event

Tammy Greunke
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
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Butler County youth

Four 4-H participants from Butler County participated in the recent youth communication event.

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Colfax County participants

These two 4-H communication event participants from Colfax County show the ribbons they earned at the April 12 event.

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Platte County participants

Five youth from Platte County participated in the Butler, Colfax and Platte County 4-H Communication Event which was held Sunday, April 12, at Central Community College in Columbus.

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The Butler, Colfax and Platte County 4-H Communication Event was held Sunday, April 12, at Central Community College in Columbus.

Group Photo-Communication Event — The Butler, Colfax and Platte County 4-H Communication Event was held Sunday, April 12, at Central Community College in Columbus. Eleven youth participated in the event, demonstrating their skills in public speaking, public service announcements, and impromptu speaking.
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