Foundation News

The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader Award is presented annually to an adult volunteer who has encouraged, challenged, and inspired Iowa 4-H members to reach their fullest potential. This year’s recipient is Sara Schmitt from Winneshiek County. Schmitt was honored at the Iowa State Fair on August 18, 2024.

One hundred and one Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $106,000 were awarded as a part of the Foundation’s scholarship recognition ceremony. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 56 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.

Lee County 4-H has recently received a significant gift from estate of the late Dale Wilson. Mr. Wilson was an active community member and committed supporter of many community organizations, including the 4-H Program.

AMES, Iowa— The Iowa 4-H Foundation is proud to announce the honorees to be recognized at the Iowa 4-H Legacy Awards Gala. The Legacy Awards celebrates Iowa 4-H and recognizes those who have made an important impact on the program. Slated for 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 23 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, this signature fundraising event will showcase Iowa 4-H and raise funds to support the Program.

AMES, Iowa—The Iowa 4-H Foundation is proud to share that the application for 2024 Iowa 4-H Scholarships is now open. This year, 129 scholarships will be available worth a total of $132,000. Scholarships range from $500-$4,000. Deadline for application is March 1, 2024. 4-H Scholarship information and online applications are available on the Iowa 4-H Foundation web page, www.iowa4hfoundation.org/scholarships.

Five new Trustees were elected to serve on the Iowa 4-H Foundation Board at its annual meeting on Friday, October 20, 2023.

AMES, Iowa-October 1-7, 2023 marks National 4-H Week and the Iowa 4-H Foundation is celebrating in a special way. Starting at noon on October 3^rd, 4-H friends and alumni can make a gift to support the 4-H Program in Iowa during Iowa 4-H Giving Day.

Ninety-nine Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $103,000 were awarded as a part of the Foundation’s scholarship recognition ceremony, on Sunday, July 9 in Ames. Scholarships were awarded to recipients from 58 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.

The Successful Farming/Loren Kruse Outstanding Iowa 4-H Leader Award is presented annually to an adult volunteer who has encouraged, challenged, and inspired Iowa 4-H members to reach their fullest potential. This year’s recipient is Linda Cline from Webster County. Cline was honored at the Iowa State Fair on August 20, 2023. Cline was nominated by Emma Alstott, member of the Douglas Dreamers 4-H Club in Webster County. 

AMES, Iowa— The Iowa 4-H Foundation is proud to announce the honorees to be recognized at the Iowa 4-H Legacy Awards Gala. The Legacy Awards celebrates Iowa 4-H and recognizes those who have made an important impact on the program. Slated for 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 24 at Toast in Ankeny, this signature fundraising event will showcase Iowa 4-H and raise funds to support the Program.