Posted in: howard
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 11:26 AM
Howard County is honored to present this year’s Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame award to recipients, Nate and Naomi Church.
When a young 4-H’er makes project choices, oftentimes those choices affect their future course in life. Such is the case of this hall of fame recipients. At a retirement auction north...
Posted on
08/23/2021
at 1:33 PM
To say agriculture and the utmost passion to continuously serve your community is a large part of Russell and Therma’s lives, is an understatement.
With Russell growing up on the now 4 generation family farm, and Therma joining him upon their marriage in 1961, the couple continues to raise and...
Posted on
08/23/2020
at 12:00 PM
Craig and Flossie Morrison are both graduates of Iowa State University and continue to be avid ISU supporters. Northeast Iowa and Howard County have been privileged to have such outstanding Iowa State University supporters of the County Extension Council and the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation. Both have dedicated hours serving...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 12:24 PM
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...
Posted on
08/21/2018
at 3:14 PM
Max Schmidt has been around 4-H and extension work for most of his adult life. His wife, Georgia has been a huge supporter throughout their marriage. Not a stranger to 4-H, Max participated in the International Farm Youth Exchange in the 1960’s while in college. He was stationed in Israel....
Posted on
08/25/2017
at 3:33 PM
Agriculture has been a part of Geraldine Tlusty’s entire life. She was born into a farming family and was raised on her family’s farm in southern Winneshiek County. When she married Ron she moved just outside Protivin. Agriculture continued to have an influence as together they lived and worked on...
Posted on
08/26/2016
at 8:36 AM
Howard County would like to introduce Gary and Vicki Sovereign as our 2016 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. We want to honor them for pledging their hands to larger service to the Howard County 4-H program and the Mighty Howard County Fair.
Gary was an eight year member of the Howard...
Posted on
08/24/2015
at 9:27 AM
The Klimesh family has been involved in 4-H since 1966. Alice and (the late) Glen Klimesh had 10 children: Glenda, Arla, Keith, Lyle, Ronnie, Loren, Jan, Stac, Kurt and Kent. Of their ten children, eight of them were members in the 4-H organization. The Klimesh children were members of the...
Posted on
08/17/2014
at 9:43 PM
Lowell and Marge Dohlman from Howard county have been active within 4-H in every way since their youth.
They were members, club leaders, judges, Youth Development Committee members, Alumni Committee members, project leaders, Clover Kid leaders and as they would probably say their most important role – they were 4-H parents.
Lowell...
Posted on
08/08/2013
at 11:12 PM
Since Craig Church and Gladie Schott met as youth participants at the Howard County Fair, it was natural for 4-H to remain a vital part of their family life. They joined Craig’s parents in their farm operation and raised four children. As dairy farmers, Craig and Gladie have been strong...
Posted on
08/20/2012
at 10:53 AM
Howard and Jane Goldsworthy have been dedicated 4-H volunteers and "cheerleaders" for more than 30 years. They were 6-year members of the Howard County 4-H Youth Committee. Howard and Jane have been advocates of 4-H, and the positive self-confidence 4-H instills in youth and encouraged the idea of "Learning By...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:43 PM
Vic and Sharla Fencl were each 9-year members of the Howard County 4-H Program and have been dedicated volunteers for more than 30 years. Sharla served as a 4-H Club Leader to the Diligent 4-H’ers for over 25 years and has been a 4-H judge for over 20 years with...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:28 PM
Frank Moore began his 4-H involvement as a member of the Buchanan Co 4-H Program. Frank was a town boy, who at age 9 rented a acreage on the outskirts of Hazelton to raise hogs as a 4-H project. Frank also planted an acre of asparagus and sold the produce...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:52 PM
Roger and Elaine Kleve have been dedicated volunteers in the Howard County 4-H Program for 30 years. Roger served as a 4-H Club Leader to the Space Age Farmers for over 20 years with Elaine’s support. Roger & Elaine’s five children were active 4-H members in 4-H with much attention...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:37 AM
Steve and Rosalie have both served as 4-H Leaders in Howard County impacting positive youth development for many years. Steve also served on the 4-H & Youth Committee from 1989 – 1997. Steve and Rosalie donate and sponsor 4-H advertisements, purchase 4-H ribbons and make contributions to the county 4-H...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:56 PM
Don and Helen Perkins have been strong leaders and supporters of the 4-H program in Howard County. Loyalty to Extension was also evident. Don had a love for horses and turned that into a 4-H Flying Hoofs Horse Club. Helen enjoyed working with 4-H leaders and youth. Helen was an...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:17 PM
Don retired from Extension in May 2001 after 40 years with ISU Extension Service. Don was County Extension Director in Howard County for 22 years, Mahaska County for 11 years and Allamakee county for 4 years. Don believes in the values of the 4-H program and modeled them in his...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:29 PM
Tom has played a significant role in the 4-H program of Howard County for many years. Tom served on the 4-H & Youth Committee nearly 20 years and currently serves as our Committee chairperson.
Tom is incredibly involved in our community and serves as Executive Secretary of the Howard County Agricultural...
