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Terry Jaschke’s life, short as it was, was full of 4-H events. From personal participation to teaching as a father and leader, to watching as a proud spectator. As stated in his 1963 4-H story, he truly took the 4-H pledge to heart by: Pledging his head to clearer thinking,...
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04/05/2011
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Earl and Ruth Goldsmith of Corning were role models for hundreds of Adams county 4-H members and their parents in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. Both served as 4-H club leaders for about 15 years. Earl was leader of the Nodaway Atoms 4-H Club and Ruth was leader of the...
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04/05/2011
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The Allamakee County 4-H & Youth Committee are proud to recognize Arlyn and Lois Fossum as the 2006 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductees from Allamakee County. The Fossums have exhibited life-long service to the Iowa 4-H program. Arlyn was a 4-H member of the Elon PMC club and showed...
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04/05/2011
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Sandy Kristensen truly lives the 4-H Motto “To Make the Best Better”. As a ten year old girl who wanted to show cattle, she had to belong to a ‘boys’ club. Before you could belong to a boys club, you had to belong to a girls club; and since there...
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04/05/2011
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Rose began her involvement in 4-H as a Black Hawk County 7 year member in the Orange Blossoms 4-H Club.. She became 4-H leader for the Bright Eagles 4-H Club for 3 years and for the past 32 years has been the Horse and Pony Project leader and Fair Superintendent....
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04/05/2011
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Art and Bev Sturtz joined Boone County 4-H as youth and have been involved most of their adult years as 4-H supporters and fair volunteers. Art served on the Boone County fair board (the Sunday morning worship service that he initiated still continues) and swine superintendent (4-H families appreciated his...
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04/05/2011
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Janice was a seven year 4-H member of the Biz-E-Bees club, has been a 4-H parent and a leader for nine years. She also served on the youth committee and superintendent of Bremer County Fair Home-Economics Division for 12 years. Janice worked as a volunteer in the Extension office. She...
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04/05/2011
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For the last 30 years, the 4-H program in Buchanan County has been financially supported through the most distinguished event at each Buchanan County Fair—The Pie Baking Contest and Auction. In 1976, some funding for 4-H Awards Night was not received as promised. The 4-H Program Assistant at that time,...
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04/05/2011
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Glancing at Kathy’s community involvement, 4-H has always been a part of Kathy’s life – as a young person, a parent, a leader, and as a supporter. Kathy served as the mentor for her two daughters, Melissa and Nicole, her nieces and nephews, and many other youth who joined the...
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04/05/2011
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Candace Booth is a 3rd grade teacher for the Rockwell City-Lytton School District. She grew up in 4-H showing livestock and static exhibits. Knowing the benefits that 4-H has to offer, she has encouraged her students to get involved in the county’s 4-H program. Candace became a 4-H leader in...
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04/05/2011
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In 1974, Marlys Berry began her 33 year career as a 4-H leader of the Klassy Kassettes 4-H club. In 1980 the girls and boys clubs combined to form the Cass Coed Clan. Marlys has been responsible for all of the administrative responsibilities of a 4-H club leader. She gathers...
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04/05/2011
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Larry Glick has been involved in 4-H his whole life. His family has placed an emphasis on rural living with 4-H being a major part. He recently found his Mother’s 4-H record book and shared this with many residents of Cedar County. Larry is currently a leader of the Center...
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04/05/2011
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Pat was a 6 year member of the Bennezette Farmer’s Daughter 4-H club from Aredale, IA. She went on to marry and raise a family and in 1973 became a leader of her daughter Toni’s club the Grimes Clover Belles. Her children grew up in 4-H and she continues to...
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04/05/2011
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Don Pingel began his work with the rabbit program in Cherokee County over 30 years ago. Don has served as the Cherokee County Rabbit Project Leaders since 1977. As the rabbit project leader, he has organized an annual area wide Rabbit Workshop, tattooed 4-H rabbits, and helped 4-H’ers as needed....
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04/05/2011
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Carol Bohaty was a 4-H Leader for the Far Out 4’s 4-H Club for 24 years. As a leader she attended leaders meetings, trainings, and State Forums in Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. She has been a 4-H County Fair Judge for 17 years. She was a member of the Chickasaw...
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04/05/2011
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For decades, Don Steffen has been an active member, leader, voluntee4r and supporter of 4-H programs in Clay County and in Iowa. Being a “4-H’er” has been a life-long endeavor – spanning an impressive 70 years! Below are just some of the ways Don has contributed: · Along with his...
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04/05/2011
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Dorene Larson has been active in 4-H as a member, 4-H parent, and as a leader for a total of 44 years. Dorene was a club member for 12 years holding various offices and served on many committees. She received many county awards for her projects during those years she...
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04/05/2011
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One of the most enriching and rewarding pursuits a person can have is to help youth learn and to grow. For Beth Argotsinger of Denison, these pursuits lead her to volunteer for the 4-H program. Beth currently is a co-superintendent of the static exhibits for the Crawford County Fair. In...
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04/05/2011
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Larry and Karen have a long involvement with the Dallas County 4-H program. In fact, they met as teenagers at the Dallas County Fair. For many years as active club leaders, they encouraged and guided their five children and countless other 4-Hers in setting and reaching high goals. Now, Larry...
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04/05/2011
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Thirty years ago, David and Donna Kunde organized the Delaware County “Friends of 4-H” Food Stand which has raised thousands of dollars allowing generous financial support for out of county 4-H events. David was a 10 year member of 4-H and is in his 40th year as 4-H leader and...
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04/05/2011
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Eveleyn Swearingen had a very active 4-H member experience as a member of Unity H 4-H Club. As a member, secretary and president of the county 4-H Youth Committee, she was actively involved in establishing the Des Moines County Friends of 4-H program to obtain financial resources for county 4-H...
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04/05/2011
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Dr. Bruce Van Zee is East Pottawattamie County's inductee into the 2006 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Bruce was born in 1941 and started his 4-H career as a member in Jasper County. After high school graduation in 1960 Bruce attended Iowa State University where he was a member of...
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04/05/2011
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Rachel Holl has devoted thirty years to the Emmet County 4-H program. She served on the 4-H and Youth Committee from 1947-1958 serving as chairperson all but the first three years of her committee membership. Rachel led a very active 4-H club, Lincoln Handy Helpers for nearly 20 years as...
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04/05/2011
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Jim and Donna Lein have been involved in the 4-H program in Fayette County, other Iowa counties, and state and national events for over 37 years. Contributions to 4-H programs by the couple have involved livestock, especially sheep. Their personal participation, however, began with dairy cattle. Sheep projects, along with...
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04/05/2011
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Ray and Leone Mitchell were HUGE supporters of 4H and the Floyd County Fair. They served on the 4H County Committee and long time 4H leaders helping establish both the West St. Charles Feeders and West St. Charles Goalshooters 4H club. Ray was on the fairboard when the current fairgrounds...
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04/05/2011
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While a member of 4-H in Franklin County Bill Hemm of Sheffield, had many great experiences. He exhibited his first Champion Baby Beef in 1937, was a member of the top Iowa State Fair Livestock Judging Team, competed in the International Livestock Show judging contest in Chicago, and named top...
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04/05/2011
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Lorraine was leader of West Nishna Livestock for 11 years, 1948-1958. Ruth was leader of Sidney Silver Skylarks for 6 years, 1953-1958. Lorraine was the first generation of his family to work as a volunteer for the 4-H program and the Extension Service. His father felt it was a waste...
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04/05/2011
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Phyllis Gannon has been involved in 4-H in one way or another for over 217 “4-H years”. She is the matriarch of many years of 4-Hers as a mother, grandmother, and soon to be great grandmother. Phyllis has pursued 4-H for her children and grandchildren. She has “produced” many years...
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04/05/2011
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JoAnn A. Billerbeck was involved with 4-H for many years. JoAnn was very supportive of the Grundy County 4-H program as a 4-H'er, Leader, & Volunteer. She started as a member of the Lincoln Links 4-H club in Hudson. After that, she was a club leader for several years in...
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04/05/2011
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J.L started the boys’ club in the mid 1940’s. Like the girls’ club the Williams Boosters club is still going. At the time J.L was leader, the club was primarily a livestock club. All the boys from the Williams club exhibited at the county fair, with prize-winning results. The members...
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04/05/2011
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Bob was a 4-H leader for his sons’ club for 18 years. He chaperoned several Chicago trips and field trips. He served on the Hancock Co. Fairboard for over 15 years, serving as board president for nine years. He initiated many fair changes to better the fair for his beloved...
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04/05/2011
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Anna Lou served as a club leader for her children’s club for over 10 years. She has been a project leader and judge for our county’s garden club for 40 years this year. She has helped with record book judging almost every year for the last 35 years. Anna Lou...
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04/05/2011
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Gary and Judy Fuller have been involved with 4-H for over 30 years. Gary joined 4-H in 1951 as a member of the Jackson Feeders 4-H Club. He was a member of the club for 8 years showing purebred Spotted Poland China pigs. In 1953 he captured Grand Champion Litter,...
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04/05/2011
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Robert “Bob” Brock started the Dunlap Knight Riders 4-H Club in 1964 and was the leader for 29 years. He helped at the Harrison County Fair and was a member of the 4-County Fair Board. Bob was a life-long member of the Methodist Church. Bob farmed all his life and...
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04/05/2011
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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...
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04/05/2011
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4-H’rs attending, Chicago 4-H trip, and many other events. He helped with all 4-H Club tours held each year. Each 4-H’r explained their exhibit during the tours and it was a good learning experience for 4-H’rs, parents, and others who attended. Many livestock judging workshops were held in the county...
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04/05/2011
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Clay was involved in 4-H as a youth in Central Iowa (Polk County). He also served as a 4-H leader in Polk, Story, and Ida Counties. Clay was a 4-H livestock judge for many years. He was the founder of the Western Iowa Progress Show and the All-American Lamb Futurity.
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04/05/2011
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Judith Kruse Tonderum started with 4-H as a ten year old in the Farmer’s Creek Jolly Juniors 4-H Club, in Jackson County, of which her mother was a 4-H leader. It was while a 4-H member, she learned to keep accurate records, bake bread, make pie curst, and construct a...
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04/05/2011
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Marvin Larson’s involvement in 4-H remains prominent even now that his own kids are no longer involved. For 24 years he has been an active Volunteer 4-H Leader of the Ceniteers 4-H Club. Marvin has served on the Jefferson County Extension Council for the past 9 years where he has...
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04/05/2011
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Charles and Joyce Duffy are outstanding citizens in Johnson County and excellent contributors to the Johnson County 4-H program. Charles Duffy was a member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, a long time 4-H club leader of the Newport Rangers, a project leader, educator, and fair superintendent for the...
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04/05/2011
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Lowell Tiedt has been a valuable asset to the 4-H/Youth program of Jones County for many years. According to the county extension staff, “He will volunteer to help with almost anything, and when he does, you know it will be done right.” Lowell has served on the county Youth Committee...
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04/05/2011
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Kossuth County 4-H has had a friend of Extension in Dolores Mertz for nearly forty years. She served as a leader for over 25 years while her seven children were growing up in 4-H and she continued to stay involved after the last one graduated. She served as organizational, assistant...
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04/05/2011
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Glenys has been a staunch 4-H supporter for over 22years. She was leader for the Washington Busy Beavers 4-H club which under her leadership grew to be the largest club in Linn County. She has served on the beef committee for 2 terms and is currently a member of the...
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04/05/2011
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Shirlee Werner (then Shirlee Della Penna) was a member of 4-H in Louisa County as a child. During her 4-H years she participated in many projects of the club, but some of her favorite activities were clothing construction and the style shows that followed. What Shirlee did in 4-H as...
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04/05/2011
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Eva Decker is a 30 year member of the Lucas County Fair. Not only has she helped her children and grandchildren with many fair projects, she also was the food stand director for 15 years. She served on the 4-H and Youth Committee for over 6 years. In 2003, she...
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04/05/2011
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Carl Beeler led his five children and fifteen grandchildren, as well as countless other youth with their county and state fair projects. He was a recognized face at both of these fairs and also at the Kansas City Royal, Ak-Sar-Ben, Denver Livestock Expo, International Livestock Expo in Chicago and Louisville...
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04/05/2011
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Florence Vander Meiden has been a 4-H Volunteer in Mahaska County for 38 years. Over the years, Florence has been both a Leader & Superintendent. She is currently a Horticulture Superintendent and has hosted Cut Flower workshops at her home during the summer. At the workshops, she shows 4-H members...
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04/05/2011
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Larry and RoseAnn Rowley have been heavily involved in 4-H for 34 years. After being leaders and parents of three 4-H sons (heavily involved in dairy and other projects), they have never stopped helping the 4-H program. Both are very involved in the Marion County 4-H and Youth Foundation, which...
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04/05/2011
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As 4-H alumni, George and Mary Jo Baitinger of Marshall County guided their four children through their involvement in 4-H at the club, county, state, and national levels. Mary Jo has served as the Albion Ables Club leader, county fundraising committee co-chair, and chaperone at state conference. She currently conducts...
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04/05/2011
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Karen devoted over twenty years to Mills County 4-H programs as a club leader, county photography project leader, 4-H Youth Committee member, and county fair superintendent. She was leader of the Busy Bees 4-H club for 20 years. As leader, she truly lived the 4-H motto, “to make the best...
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04/05/2011
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Edgar Dorow served as a County Director for ISU Extension for 35 years. He began his service in Dickinson county in 1948, moved to Mitchell county 3-1/2 years later, and retired from Extension in 1983. Edgar was, and still is, an advocate for 4-H and Extension. He conducted workshops for...
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04/05/2011
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4-H has been an important part of Wendall Lown’s life for 70 years. He started his 4-H career as a member in 1936 and continued work in his favorite project area of swine as a county project leader and county fair superintendent. He has also served as a county fairboard...
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04/05/2011
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Ruby Wallace Clark was born November 4, 1921 and passed away on March 9, 2005. She became the first leader of the Union Leaderettes 4-H Club when it was organized in 1958. The club, with a large membership, always had outstanding exhibits, many state fair exhibits, demonstration teams and national/state...
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04/05/2011
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Dale Spencer and the late Cynthy Spencer of Villisca have always been dedicated to the success of youth in Montgomery County. Cynthy served as the Busy Boosters 4-H Club leader for 9 years. Dale served as County Fair Herdsmanship Superintendent for 25 years and served on the County Extension Council...
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04/05/2011
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Dan has always worked hard to make the O’Brien county 4-H program a strong one. He believes in making 4-H a learning experience and always encourages the members to participate in many activities. Without leaders like this involved in 4-H, we would not have the successful program that we do,...
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04/05/2011
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Bruce Ketcham was an active member of the Tarkio Soil Tillers 4-H Club for 10 years. In 1965, Bruce won the Grand Champion Baby Beef with a 1,030-pound Hereford. His champion steer “soared over all previous top selling prices, going to Nodaway Valley Packing Company for 61 cents a pound.”...
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04/05/2011
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Helen Anliker has volunteered many hours to 4-H and the Palo Alto County Fair. Citizenship and leadership are exemplified by her participation in community activities showing concern for 4-H and the welfare of others. Helen has been a 4-H club leader for the Fern Valley 4-Hers for the past 17...
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04/05/2011
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Vince and his wife Madonna continue to stay involved in 4-H watching their eight children participate. His sons Kirk, Kevin, Kenny, Duane, Scott, and Kyle all took part in the beef and swine projects while daughters Gail and Cathy were also involved in beef and swine along with cooking, sewing,...
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04/05/2011
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Vicki Kerns has been a life long supporter of the Pocahontas County 4-H program. She grew up in a 4-H family and was a 9 year member. Vicki married into a 4-H family and together with her husband, Roger, raised a family of 3 children who learned many leadership skills...
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04/05/2011
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Ober Anderson has had a large impact on 4-H and the Polk County Fair through his 27 years as Polk County Extension Education Director from 1966-1993. He was a Story County 4-H Leader for 7 years and Winnebago County 4-H’er for eight years where he also served as a county...
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04/05/2011
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Jessica touched many youth and adults with her kindness, caring, and fairness in 4H and by being a great person during her 16 years of life. She helped many youth to see the value and good of being involved in 4H. She was a true example of what 4H is...
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04/05/2011
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Ginny Verdoorn proudly served the Sioux County 4-H Program as the Sioux County Office Assistant for more than 30 years. During that time, she saw many changes in the program and supported staff on the implementation of each of these changes, including the transition from ‘girls’ and ‘boys’ 4-H clubs...
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04/05/2011
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Ralph and Carolyn Manning have spent a life time looking out for the welfare of 4-H’ers and youth. In Story County, they provided a vision and leadership for county 4-H Clubs and volunteer 4-H leaders resulting in the largest county 4-H Program in the State. Ralph and Carolyn are loyal...
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04/05/2011
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Pat was a volunteer for over 25 years in Tama county. She presented school enrichment programs on conservation, taught recordkeeping to many youth, organized the county recognition program for a number of years, including recruiting evaluation volunteers, she did orientations and completed necessary paperwork . Her county award work led...
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04/05/2011
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Sandra’s 4-H involvement began in her youth as she received state recognition in home economics project work and as a member of the Illinois State 4-H council. She was champion of “making the best better” as she pulled the best from Union County youth through her years of club leadership...
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04/05/2011
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Anna Belle has been a life time supporter of the Van Buren County 4-H program. She and her husband, Melvin, have two children, Duane and Mary Ann. They are long time 4-H members and each received numerous state medals and county awards. Anna Belle has served as a 4-H leader...
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04/05/2011
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Elmer was a 4-H leader for 20 years. He received the Honorary 4-H Member award in Shirley Stuart was the 4-H program assistant in Wapello County for over 20 years! Shirley left her position, but never stopped caring about the 4-H program. Shirley helped establish the Wapello County 4-H Foundation...
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04/05/2011
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Elmer was a 4-H leader for 20 years. He received the Honorary 4-H Member award in 1974. He has eight children who have shown over 216 beef cattle, as well as sheep, chickens, rabbits, swine, and non-livestock projects. Twenty-one of his 22 grandchildren have shown in 4-H and are still...
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04/05/2011
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Nancy is a long-time 4-H volunteer and a strong supporter of youth focused opportunities. She has been a 4-H leader, a horse superintendent for the Wayne County Fair and a member of the Wayne County Fairboard. As a Staff Writer for the Times Republican Newspaper, this is Nancy’s 20th year...
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04/05/2011
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Sharon and Tim Lemkau have been very active in the Webster County 4-H program as they started a co-ed club for their own children to be involved with; had club meetings in their home the last ten years; worked with the aerospace and rabbit projects by providing leadership, fair support,...
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04/05/2011
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Dave has the highest regard for the 4-H program and what it has to offer our youth. He has always loved judging junior shows and sharing information with the young people. Dave has devoted his career to improving livestock and to agriculture. He feels 4-H has been an important part...
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04/05/2011
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Eleanore Lewis has been involved in the 4-H program nearly her entire life. As a youth she was a member of the Westia Clovers in Plymouth county. As a parent her children, Bobby, Christie, and Tracy, were 4-H members. Eleanore is a valuable asset to the Woodbury county 4-H program,...
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04/05/2011
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Buck and Beverly Pangburn have been extremely supportive of all activities of Worth County 4-H for more than 40 years. They have taken 4-H’ers under their wings and helped them grow and flourish with their 4-H projects, leadership development, citizenship growth as well as building of their character. Buck and...
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04/05/2011
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Judy has been very active in the 4-H program as both a member and a volunteer. As a volunteer, Judy served 15 years a club leader, 6 years on the County Youth Committee, 7 years on the Wright County Extension Council, and 9 years as a superintendent’s assistant at the...
