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08/20/2019
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Darrell Busby was raised in St. Francis, Kansas, a small town in the northwest corner of the state. He and his three younger brothers raised cattle, sheep and pigs. He was a member of the Lawn Ridge 4-H club for eight years and received the State 4-H recognition award in...
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08/20/2019
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Roy Hougen began his 4-H experience as a member with club work in both South Dakota and Minnesota spanning the years of 1947-52. His top memories from then were showing Poland China hogs at the county fair. Other club memories include the sharing of project learning, practicing parliamentary procedure, and...
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08/19/2019
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Richard (Rick) and Sue Hammen of Clarion were not youth members of 4-H, but their contributions to 4-H and the club in adulthood reach far and wide, and that's why they have been selected as Wright County's 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees.
When Sue (who grew up in...
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08/19/2019
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Curt Schaub has been a loyal volunteer to the Worth County 4-H program in multiple ways. He was a long time 4-H club leader of the Golden Banner 4-H club and is a member of the Worth County 4-H Committee. Curt served more than 20 years and multiple terms on...
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08/19/2019
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Over the decades, Cheryl Zobel played an integral part in the Iowa 4-H program; her early years as a 4-H’er in Crawford County, later as parental support for her daughter who was a 4-H’er in Woodbury County, and over the last 27 years as a leader of the Good Luck...
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08/19/2019
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Ken and Sue Keune of Decorah joined the 4-H program in 1992, when their oldest daughter joined the Madison 4-H’ers club. As each of their four children entered into the program, Ken and Sue devoted years supporting the Madison 4-H’ers club attending and hosting meetings, participating in various club fundraising...
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08/19/2019
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Carol Peterson’s love for 4-H began when she was a 4-H’er herself. She started working for Winnebago County Extension in 1980 as the Home Economist. Later she added Director to her title and held that position until she retired in 2012 after 32 years.
Carol loved her job, and it showed...
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08/19/2019
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Webster County is excited to nominate Vernon Bauer to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. 4-H has been an important part most of Vernon’s life. He was a nine year 4-H member and showed chickens, sheep, and cows. He sang in the 4-H county chorus in the 1970s. The chorus...
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08/19/2019
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The 2019 Wayne County 4-H Hall of Fame inductee was a longtime 4-H member and a dedicated and effective volunteer for a much longer period of time. She is known for her love of kids and love of horses.
Cindy Miller joined 4-H as a 9 year-old with her mother as...
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08/19/2019
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When Shirley Pfeiffer, 90, joined Emmet County 4-H as a high schooler, she had no inkling she was beginning a lifelong relationship. Her 4-H career began when her mother agreed to become leader of a girls’ club. Now, some 75 years later, the longtime Washington County resident continues to serve...
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08/19/2019
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Kathy (McCormick) McCoy grew up in Warren County where she was a 9 year 4-H member. Her roles on the county and state levels have been crucial to Warren County and Iowa 4-H success. Kathy is married to Tim McCoy and has 4 children who are in or have been...
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08/19/2019
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Elaine Heisdorffer began her passion for 4-H when she was a child. Her Mother Hilda (2002 Hall of Fame Inductee) passed on her commitment for 4-H to Elaine. When she joined the Keokuk County 4-H program, she was a member of an all-girls club.
After graduating from High School Elaine attended...
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08/19/2019
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Sheryl Muhs was the office manager for the Van Buren County Extension office for 12 years, from 1992 to 2004, under the direction of Sandra McLain, the County Extension Director.
Sheryl served as fair superintendent of the horse barn for the county fair. She served as the 4-H horse club...
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08/19/2019
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Wayne and Joan Hartsook began their 4-H journey as a couple in 1960 when the first of their children joined 4-H, and they kept busy with many aspects of the program until their last daughter completed 4-H in 1985.
In addition to encouraging many 4-H youth throughout Union County and the...
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08/19/2019
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Joan Belding played a key role in maintaining and fostering the 4-H program in Taylor County. Her dedication to ensuring 4-Hers understand the core values of what 4-H stands for has always been at the forefront of her leadership role. Joan’s heart bleeds the 4 H’s of 4-H!
She currently lives...
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08/19/2019
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Who do you call when you need something fixed on the fairgrounds, when you need a woodworking workshop, you need record books judged, a plate of cookies, or you need the overall support of 4-H and more? The people to call in Tama County are long time volunteers, Dale and...
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08/19/2019
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MaryAnn Gardner’s dedication to the 4-H program goes back to when her great grandmother was a 4-H leader, and her father was a County Extension Director in Jones, Adams and Union Counties. MaryAnn and her sister, Betty, were active 4-H members. She carried many projects in her local club and...
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08/19/2019
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Constant, loyal, kind and knowledgeable are words I would use to describe Anita Jeltema. Anita was a crucial part of the Sioux County Extension office and 4-H program for 20 plus years.
Anita is missed since her retirement, and we appreciate the years she committed to the 4-H program. Because of...
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08/19/2019
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Arlo M. Petersen of Petersen Pony Farms in Kirkman, Iowa is the Shelby County 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee.
Arlo has been coming to the Shelby County Fair since he was a baby. He is the youngest of 4 children and was the child who chose to carry on...
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08/19/2019
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Angie Keeney believes in teaching young people skills that will be beneficial to them throughout their lives. She learned as a 10 year member of the Blue Grass Sunshine Workers 4-H club that 4-H is an organization that strives to provide youth with good information for their lives.
As a...
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08/19/2019
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Every 4-H program loves to have volunteers that are dedicated, passionate, kind-hearted and level-headed. Those words right there describe David and Joy McFarland. Ringgold County 4-H feels lucky to have had them serve as leaders of the Tingley Toppers 4-H Club for eleven years – 1997 - 2008.
David and...
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08/19/2019
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Garnet Gertsma, age 83, of Lynnville has been active in the Lynnville-Sully community for many years. She and her husband David live on a farm near Lynnville where they raised 3 children.
From 1968-1981 she was a 4-H leader for the Sugar Creek Peppy Pals girls club. At the time the...
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08/19/2019
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In 1986, the West Pottawattamie County Extension Director asked Tom Trede to fill a seat on the Extension Council as a township representative for one year. That one year lasted until 2002 when Tom stepped down after 16 years to let someone else have the opportunity to serve on the...
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08/19/2019
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“4-H has a different meaning to every person, but to me it means being part of the greatest organization in the world. It means being a part of democracy itself.” This is a quote from the 4-H record book of Don Applegate and is reflected to this day through Don...
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08/19/2019
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Colleen Sattler has been a 4-H volunteer for over nine years. She has two daughters who have been heavily involved in the 4-H program, and Colleen wanted to be able to share the experience with them.
Her volunteer experience with 4-H began by co-leading the Polk Possibilities 4-H club. Colleen’s love...
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08/19/2019
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Dean and Deb Ekstrand live on the family’s Century Farm in Pocahontas County. Dean grew up on the farm and was involved in the Grant Guides 4-H Club for 8 years, showing swine and dairy. Deb grew up in southeast Iowa, but was never involved in 4-H as a youth....
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08/19/2019
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Iris Hemmingson got her 4-H roots started in Mitchell County, Iowa. She was a member from age 10 through high school graduation. She then attended Iowa State University to study home economics because of her connection with the ISU Home Economist while in high school. She felt it was a...
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08/19/2019
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The time and commitment Linda Rouse of Emmetsburg has committed to supporting 4-H in Palo Alto County and surrounding counties is definitely worthy of great appreciation and recognition.
Linda began her involvement with 4-H in Pocahontas County where she was a 4-H member most of her childhood years. In the...
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08/19/2019
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Judy Fastenau is from Clarinda in Page County Iowa. Judy and her husband Robert live and farm near Clarinda with their son Allen. Her family from her mother to her great grandchildren have been actively involved in Extension and 4-H for many years.
My family has been involved in Extension and...
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08/19/2019
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Inspiring youth has always been a mission of the 4-H program. When it comes to inspiring youth to lead, grow, create and serve, Roxanne Hayenga truly excels.
After serving as the Osceola County Director, Roxanne continues to serve Osceola County as a 4-H Lego League leader. She allows youth to design...
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08/19/2019
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Mike Meyer’s 4-H story started as most kids’ stories do: he was encouraged to join by older friends and his parents, David and Janet, when he entered 4th grade in 1982. Mike recalls getting picked up by the neighborhood boys who could drive to head to the school in Germantown...
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08/19/2019
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Joe and Denise Gaeta have been a great asset to the Muscatine County 4-H program and the Muscatine County 4-H horse project.
During their time in Muscatine County they have shown leadership and compassion for many years. Joe and Denise were leaders of the ’76 Wranglers 4-H club until their daughter...
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08/19/2019
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4-H has played a very important part in the lives of this year’s Montgomery County Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees, Karlette and her late husband Donovan Hultman, for over 70 years. From their early years as 4-H members, to their service as a club leader and member of the...
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08/19/2019
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Mardyll was a 4-H leader for 32 years leading the Troy Good Homemakers 4-H club to many successful county fair and club activities. Mardyll also served on the Monroe County Fairboard for as many years.
Earl was a 4-H member in his youthful years, and as an adult, became a 4-H...
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08/19/2019
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Mary Black and husband, Jim, live on a farm near Onawa, Iowa. They have been married 35 years and were blessed with 3 children. Laura, Christine and Alex, are all grown up now, were active in 4-H throughout their school years.
Mary was a 4-Her for 9 years while growing...
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08/19/2019
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Carrie Mayer has been dedicated to the Mitchell County 4-H program for the past 25 plus years; as a 4-H parent, leader, fair volunteer, guest speaker, and Clover Kids program volunteer. Carrie and her husband Roger reside in the community of St. Ansgar.
With her guidance and support, all three...
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08/19/2019
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Mary Bolton grew up in Montgomery County with her parents as 4-H leaders. She was a member of the Happy Home Helpers 4-H club for 9 years, where she exhibited static exhibits and beef projects at the county level, Iowa State Fair and Aksarben. As a 4-H’er she attended numerous...
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08/19/2019
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Sharon Stewart is a great 4-H volunteer for Marshall County. She was the assistant 4-H leader for the Liscomb Lively Laborers for over 25 years, active at the club, county, and state level with 4-H.
Sharon and her family have been instrumental in the organization of the Central Iowa Fair Youth...
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08/19/2019
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Gary Verploegh has been involved with Mahaska County 4-H for multiple years, wearing many different hats. He served the county as a 4-H parent, superintendent, Extension Council member, and continues to assist with various 4-H and Extension activities.
Gary served on the Southern Iowa Fair Board and was active in planning...
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08/19/2019
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2019 marks a milestone for Mary Gordon. This will be Mary’s 23rd year as manager of the 4-H food stand at Madison County Fair.
Mary has a long history of 4-H involvement. “I grew up in Jefferson Jolly Jets and Jefferson Boosters 4-H Clubs,” Mary stated. While involved in both...
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08/19/2019
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Ruth has been involved in 4-H starting as a youth in Sioux County. Her projects consisted of sewing, gardening, baking and canning, and showing beef cattle. These experiences led her to furthering her education at Iowa State University with a degree in home economics. Following her college education, she taught...
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08/19/2019
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Ron Burgetts’ love and dedication to the Lucas County 4-H program can be seen and proven throughout his 48 years of involvement in the program. He joined 4-H at the age of nine and continues to serve as a club leader and sheep superintendent today. He believes the program teaches...
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08/19/2019
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What happens when you are no longer involved in something you truly loved as a youth and young adult; when you believe in the value of something for youth, even though you have no children involved? What do you do when you feel that something should carry on after you...
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08/19/2019
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Janet Lacy has a 4-H career as some would say. When it comes to volunteering she is there and ready to help. She joined 4-H as a youth in 1960 with the Linn County Happy Bluebirds 4-H club in Cedar Rapids. She made skirts, aprons and more. She also attended...
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08/19/2019
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Joel Bobb was raised on a family farm/ranch in western North Dakota with three things being constant in his childhood: drought, church and 4-H. From his earliest memories, the 4H meetings, trips, county fair and state fair comprised the center of family activities. As Joel grew, 4H and livestock stayed...
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08/19/2019
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4-H has been a big part of this 2019 4-H Hall of Fame inductee’s life. Growing up in Kossuth County, she was an active member of the Cresco Chums 4-H club from the 4th through 12th grade. Some of her fondest memories of being a 4-H’er will always be county...
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08/19/2019
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From an early age, 4-H was part of John Webb’s life. He began his 4-H career as a member of the Plank Jr. Farmers 4-H club in Keokuk County where his father was the leader. He took garden baskets and rabbits to the county fair and helped his older brothers...
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08/19/2019
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Jones County is pleased to nominate Joe Yedlik as our 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee.
Joe Yedlik has dedicated his career to the youth of Iowa serving as Vocational Ag Instructor for 20 years before coming to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for an additional 20 years as...
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08/19/2019
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Participation in 4-H influenced Barb Goff’s career choice of becoming a home economics educator. She had some practice in her junior leader project in rural Missouri 4-H by leading clothing and foods projects. Her 4-H experience lead her to major in Home Economics Education at the University of Missouri.
When...
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08/19/2019
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Mark and Laura Taglauer reside on a farm in rural Jefferson County. The couple raise beef cattle, as well as row crops. In addition to farming, Laura works full time at Dexter Laundry in Fairfield as their assistant controller of accounting. Mark owns and operates Taglauer Construction, Inc., and is...
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08/19/2019
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Mike Vander Molen has been actively volunteering with 4-H and fair activities since graduating from high school.
Mike co-led the Jasper County Senior 4-H club for ten years and has been a beef superintendent at the county fair for over twenty-five years and is always willing to assist kids wherever needed.
Mike...
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08/19/2019
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Lorin and Shirley Deppe are great examples of what it takes to be a valuable 4-H volunteer and supporter. Residing in rural Jackson County near Maquoketa, both Lorin and Shirley have been part of the 4-H program in Jackson County for many years.
When their two children, Adam and Sarah were...
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08/19/2019
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Nancy Welsh has been a tremendous asset to Iowa County 4-H. As a young girl her love and passion for 4-H and livestock was evident when she joined two 4-H clubs. She was involved in the traditional girls club with the clothing and food and nutrition projects, but also loved...
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08/19/2019
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Cary K. Conover was raised on the family farm south of Holstein, Iowa. He followed in his parents’, Red and Harriet, footsteps who were very active in 4-H as were his three brothers. Cary was a nine year member of the Battle Badgers 4-H club and held different offices in...
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08/19/2019
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Jim Kellner is the Humboldt County 4-H Fall of Fame 2019 inductee.
Jim owns and operates Dream Carriage of Humboldt. Dream Carriage offers horse drawn carriage and sleigh rides to the public all season long. One of his busiest times is around Christmas for sleigh rides around town to view the...
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08/19/2019
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Bill and Joan Kosters are the recipients of the 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame award for Howard County.
Joan was a co-leader of the Flying Hoofs 4-H Club from 1987-2000. The Flying Hoofs 4-H club became a very active club under the leadership of Joan Kosters and Audrey Nosbisch. The...
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08/19/2019
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For the McArtor family 4-H has been a way of life for several generations. Members of this family have grown from being club members to club leaders and livestock exhibitors to livestock committee members.
Whether you are at the dog show, in the livestock arena or in the barns, at...
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08/19/2019
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Dianne Mann has always been a great supporter of 4-H in Harrison County. She was a member of the Pisgah Pixies 4-H Club.
Dianne always saved fair week, even when she was still working full-time, to “help out” at the Harrison County Fair and a few extra days before the...
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08/19/2019
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Doug and Cindy Gillmore have been involved in Hardin County 4-H for 16 years, since their oldest daughter first joined.
Parents of Amber, Amy, and Nathan, the Gillmore’s were involved in their kids’ projects and were supportive of new adventures they wanted to try. If it was a new project, they...
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08/19/2019
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As a lifetime 4-Her DeEtta Kluver started with 9 years of membership and 4-H involvement. She held numerous club officer positions, was selected for state trips, and volunteered to help with fair set up, carnival booths, exhibit building hostess, and more.
As her kids were growing up, DeEtta continued her...
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08/19/2019
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Glenda Meyer has a long line of 4-H participation in her blood. She was a nine year 4-H member of the Hi Ho Lassies 4-H Club in Kamrar, Iowa. During those years she was active in horse, swine, foods, and visual arts project areas. She took those nine years of...
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08/19/2019
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Dr. Doug Frels is a familiar face at the Guthrie County Fair as he has been the official vet for the fair since 1986. Doug grew up in Hershey, Nebraska and was involved in 4-H from a young age. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BS in...
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08/19/2019
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Getting to know other people, working with them and learning from them is this honorees favorite part about 4-H. She was a Mills County Indian 4-H member, helped with fundraisers, traveled to the National 4-H Center in Washington DC, was an Iowa photography delegate to National 4-H Congress and held...
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08/19/2019
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Dawn Rudolph has been a lifelong member of Greene County 4-H and the community. Her father was a Greene County 4-H’er and he passed on his love for agriculture to his children. Dawn was a member of Kendrick Merry Maids 4-H Club. As a member of 4-H, she remembers that...
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08/19/2019
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The Indian Deerettes, Busy Boosters, Henderson Hornets, Ambitious Andies, West Walnut Evereadies, and Riverside Rockets, are all 4-H clubs Greg and Teresa Johnson have left their mark on as outstanding members and leaders of the Iowa 4-H program.
Greg and Teresa grew up in Mills County 4-H. Teresa served on the...
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08/19/2019
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Beverly Peters began her involvement with 4-H as an 8-year member in Linn County, and then served there as a summer 4-H Program Assistant. After graduating from Iowa State, she had a 40-year career in Franklin County with 4-H and Extension, serving as a 4-H and Youth leader, Home Economist,...
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08/19/2019
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Steve Buseman was a HUGE supporter of 4-H and the Floyd County Fair. He served on the 4-H Youth Committee as a valuable member for many years. During his tenure on the 4-H Youth Committee, Steve put in endless hours helping wherever he was needed. Always available to support and...
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08/19/2019
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Bill Dohrmann has been an asset over the years to the Fayette County 4-H Program.
Bill was a 4-H member in Franklin County and to this day, he shares his excitement winning his first ever ribbon showing his baby beef. He was a member of the Hamilton Go-Getters 4-H Club and...
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08/19/2019
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Sally Heacock has been involved in 4-H as a volunteer for over 30 years. In 2008, she received her 30 year Volunteer Award certificate and pin.
Even though Sally has “retired” from 4-H, it is still in her blood. She is very active in the yearly fruit sale fundraiser. Sally is...
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08/19/2019
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It is with honor the Dickinson County Extension Council nominates Dave and Karen Schwaller to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Dave and Karen raised three children Emily, Dustin and Doug in the 4-H program and instilled in them the heart of service. As their children grew, they followed in...
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08/19/2019
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The 2019 Des Moines County Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee has been involved in 4-H for many years; as a 4-H member, 4-H leader, 4-H parent, and now a 4-H grandparent.
Dave Holstein is a 1965 graduate of Mediapolis High School and was an 8 year member of the Junior...
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08/19/2019
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Steve Schwietert and his three sisters grew up on the family century farm southwest of Colesburg, the children of Martin and Bonnie Schwietert. All four were nine year 4-H members. Steve belonged to the Colesburg Livestock 4-H Club and the girls to the Colony Co-Workers 4-H Club.
Throughout his 4-H career...
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08/19/2019
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Debbie has been involved with Davis County 4-H for the past 15 years as a leader and volunteer. During this time Debbie has shaped our young people’s minds to believe they can always do anything they have their minds set on. She is always pushing our 4-H’ers to try new...
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08/19/2019
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Shane and Lori (Luellen) Boston have been involved in 4-H since 1978 with their passion for the organization and what it stands for still running deep in their daily lives.
Lori grew up as a Dallas County 4-H member of the Beaver Jr. Farmers club. Her father was her leader. Shane...
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08/19/2019
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When this individual, Mike Vogt, isn’t spending time with his family or tinkering on projects around the house, you’ll find him working with their cattle and promoting the Iowa beef industry through grill outs, shows, fairs or any other cattle function they can get to.
Mike has served on the Crawford...
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08/19/2019
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Roland and Bette Petersen are life-long supporters of 4-H, the club show, the Pork Producers, Porkettes and Cattlemen.
Growing up, Roland was a member of the Miles Baby Beef 4-H Club exhibiting beef projects. Roland was a leader of this same club from 1970-1976 while his kids were members.
Bette was also...
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08/19/2019
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Tammy Muller began her involvement in 4-H as a member of the Luana Sunny Sues 4-H club in Clayton County. While in 4-H she attended the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference, Citizenship Washington Focus trip, and participated in a county exchange to Wyoming. She served as various club officers and carried...
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08/19/2019
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Greg Lear is very deserving of being the Clay County 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee.
Greg’s devotion to helping youth showcase their abilities is witnessed throughout the county and state level in the swine industry. Greg has been active with swine since the 1970’s with various involvements in the...
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08/19/2019
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Nancy’s perspective; If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life.
Nancy Crabtree of New Virginia, in Clarke County began her dog obedience classes when she was 14 years of age. Being on the lookout for something new, Nancy chose dog obedience as one...
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08/19/2019
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Leon Sheets is a pork producer from Chickasaw County. He has been producing pork for 39 years operating a wean to finish operation that produces 33,000 hogs per year. He also farms 600 acres of corn, soybeans, and hay.
Leon was an 8 year member of the Orthel Eagles 4-H...
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08/19/2019
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Val Cedar has tirelessly served the 4-H youth of Cherokee County for nineteen years. She has a great knowledge not only of horses, but also of youth development. She is always willing to share helpful hints to help the rider and horse work as one. She guided the club in...
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08/19/2019
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Rob Bohnsack was a 4-H member and has always loved animals. His grandpa bought 6-8 ewes at the sale barn and brought them to their house to eat weeds. Rob chose a pen of market lambs as his first 4-H project and it expanded from there.
Rob bought his first...
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08/19/2019
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Duane and Gwen Weirich have been lifelong supporters of the Cass County Fair and the youth. Duane has dedicated countless hours helping improve the fair, the fairgrounds, and 4-H opportunities in the county. Duane’s tenure on the fair board began in 2003. He worked his way up to president from...
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08/19/2019
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Cindy Erickson has been a Carroll County 4-H Youth Development volunteer as a leader of the Carroll Champs 4-H club for the past 15 years. While she was not in 4-H herself she was able the see the positive impact 4-H has on youth. She became involved with the club...
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08/19/2019
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Andrew Lauver, from Lake City was an active 4-H member during his membership in the Jackson Pioneer 4-H club. He had a passion for showing cattle and doing activities with his club. Andrew believes many of his accomplishments in his adult life are due to the strong foundation he was...
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08/19/2019
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Butler County is pleased to select Nolan and Kim Junker of New Hartford as their 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees.
Nolan was a 9-year member of the Albion Go-Getters 4-H club and was active at the county fair during those years. In 2003, immediately after graduating from 4-H,...
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08/19/2019
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This year Virginia Carlson has been nominated to the 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame from Buena Vista County. She has contributed to the 4-H program in many roles!
Virginia began working for the Buena Vista County Extension Office in 1997 as the Office Assistant. At that time, she began...
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08/19/2019
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Nancy (Reed) and Gary Maurer joined Fayette County 4-H in 1956 and continued until graduation in 1965. During that time, they both were very successful in showing beef. Nancy exhibited registered Angus and Gary registered Shorthorns. They also exhibited miscellaneous exhibits in the exhibit hall.
These two were seen together...
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08/19/2019
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Jan Mitchell has been a selfless contributor to the 4-H program over her lifetime. She was a 4-H leader for the Bremer County, Do-R-Best 4-H Club for over 30 years. She started as a leader when her children joined and then continued in this role after they were out of...
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08/19/2019
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Tom Kauffman has been a passionate volunteer for the 4-H program in Boone County for over 30 years. His encouraging attitude and infectious laugh have left a positive impact on Boone County 4-H.
Tom started his 4-H career as a Boone County 4-H’er in the Boxholm Bearcats 4-H club. His first...
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08/19/2019
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Ron and Charlotte’s children, Katie, Jaccie and Stephanie, were 4-H members and each continue to remain involved. Ron and Charlotte encourage their six grandchildren to participate in 4-H.
They are active members of St. Mary Church in Waverly as volunteers for events, committees and other opportunities to serve their faith. Their...
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08/19/2019
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This year’s Benton County Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee is a person who truly believes in the lifelong benefits of 4-H.
John Holst is a Benton County 4-H alumni and began his life-long love for 4-H in the Eden Blue Racer 4H club. We’ve heard many stories of his “Fur...
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08/19/2019
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Jeanne and the late Bruce Nelson, lifelong Audubon County residents, raised their five children as active 4-H members. Bruce lived on a farm southwest of Hamlin where his family milked cows and later raised hogs. Jeanne lived on a dairy farm southwest of Audubon. After Bruce and Jeanne were married...
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08/19/2019
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The Morris Brothers provide trucking for the County Fair Livestock Auction free of charge to lessen the burden for 4-H members, which is greatly appreciated by all. In addition, they have organized the carcass contest and weighing before county fair even begins for many years.
The Morris Brothers are often...
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08/19/2019
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The Allamakee County 4-H Youth Development Committee is proud to recognize Brad and Mary Kerndt as the 2019 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees from Allamakee County.
Brad and Mary are both Allamakee County 4-H Alumni. In their 4-H days Brad exhibited Holstein’s and Mary exhibited Guernsey’s, participated in dairy judging...
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08/19/2019
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As a youth, Cliff Mann was a member of 4-H in Fremont County Iowa. His love for the program led him to serve on the Youth and 4-H Committee and as Horse Project Leader in Adams County Iowa as an adult.
Cliff has served on the Adams County Extension Council as...
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08/19/2019
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Gary and Karen Schulteis have been avid volunteers of Adair County 4-H for over 17 years participating in and donating to countless 4-H activities.
Karen’s 4-H career began as a member of the Hawk Husky Healthy Helper’s. Her father was a member of this same club and her parents were...
