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Posted on
08/22/2022
at 11:45 AM
Brad Vandenberg is a lifelong resident of Lee County. In his 60+ years, he’s contributed much to his county and state. As a young boy, he was active in 4-H and Saddle Club, participating in both the county and state fairs. His excitement and commitment to both has only increased...
Posted on
08/23/2021
at 9:11 AM
Lee County would like to recognize Mary Weisinger as our 4-H Hall of Fame recipient for the 2021 Iowa State Fair. We would like to recognize Mary for the numerous contributions she has given to the Lee County Fair and 4-H youth program.
Mary grew up a city girl in...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 1:20 PM
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...
Posted on
08/21/2018
at 3:31 PM
The 4-H pledge states “my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health for better living”, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” Ron Overberg continually exemplifies these core values of 4-H through his actions and role within...
Posted on
08/28/2017
at 8:39 AM
Garry Wayne Seyb, Sr. was born on July 22nd, 1947 in Keokuk, Iowa. He lived with his parents and brother in Donnellson, Iowa although he spent most of his days with his grandfather on the family farm in rural Donnellson. The family farm was composed of 120 acres of land...
Posted on
08/24/2015
at 9:37 AM
Cathy Holtkamp was born and raised in Lee County. She and her husband, Larry Holtkamp, have four children who were all very active in 4-H. In 1986, Cathy took a job working for Lee County Extension. She became the County Youth Coordinator and was actively involved in a program that...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:34 PM
Maryella Johnson was born and raised on her parents’ dairy farm in rural Keokuk, Iowa. She was a member of the Busy Bees 4-H Club, a girls club where she learned sewing, cooking and home furnishing skills. She was a member of the Montrose Mohawks 4-H Club, a boys club...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:14 PM
Doctor Don Shannon and Joann Shannon together make one of those power couples that have had an incredible and lasting impact on the 4-H Program in Iowa. Joann started in 4-H as a child in Tama County and in fact won the Top Girl Award in Tama County 4-H in...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:38 PM
It is impossible not to admire and respect Betty Cruze. Her contributions to the Lee County 4-H program have been tremendous. Betty handily organizes 4-H county-wide soup luncheons, workshops, cookouts and bakes cookies for outdoor classrooms; just to name a few. She unselfishly gives her services to the club she...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:43 PM
The backbone of the 4-H program is volunteers. They come in several types, the visible, the behind the scenes and the special occasion volunteers. All types play an important part in 4-H being successful. Margeret has been all of these. She has helped numerous members, parents and leaders find success...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:49 PM
Ernie was a lifelong resident of Lee County. He was a true leader in the sheep industry. Ernie was well known for his outstanding sheep locally, on the state level and earned recognition on the national level as well. Ernie contributed greatly to today’s sheep industry by setting industry standards...
