Tagged with: humboldt county
Posted on
07/18/2012
at 3:49 PM
Ron & Mary Reedy began their 4-H involvement as 4-H members during the 1950’s Mary was a member of the Amity Learning Lassies in Page County and as a member she enjoyed: food projects (canning peaches), art projects (learning about the color wheel), doing demonstrations at the county fair and...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:42 PM
Christine Frohling waited with enthusiastic patience to become a 4-H member following in the footsteps of her mother and two older sisters in their 4-H experiences. She was always willing to give demonstrations and lead workshops and help organize activities. Her stories indicate she really enjoyed food and nutrition and...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:25 PM
Bonnie Gates served the Iowa 4-H program for approximately 35 years. Her roles were many, starting as an assistant 4-H leader when her daughter began her 4-H career. Diane was very active and continued through her senior year of high school. After her daughter’s graduation, Bonnie continued to serve on...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:51 PM
Pat Hill was raised on a farm near Thor in Humboldt County. She started 4-H when she was ten years old and belonged to the Beaver Wide Awake 4-H Club. She began with a horse project and the required home economics projects to demonstrate at the Humboldt County Fair. She...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:31 AM
Bob and Lois started 4-H as youth, Bob in Calhoun County for 9 years where he exhibited beef, swine, and sheep at the Rockwell City and Manson fair. Lois was a member of the Corinth Red Stars 4-H Club for 9 years where she exhibited in three project areas at...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:55 PM
Harold and Janice have been strong supporters of 4-H for many years in Humboldt County. All of Harold and Janice’s 4 children were involved in 4-H in Corinth Township and 8 of 9 of their grandchildren have been involved in 4-H. Janice’s mother was a 4-H member and adult volunteer...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:16 PM
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...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 2:40 PM
Ken & Marilyn Nielsen own and operate KC Nielsen LTD, a John Deere implement dealership in Humboldt, Iowa. Both Ken and Marilyn grew up in Humboldt County and have raised their family in Humboldt as well. Ken was a member of the Grove Township 4-H Club and showed livestock at...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 11:47 AM
Gary and Sharon Erickson both grew up in Humboldt County. Gary was in 4-H for 8 years starting in 1949 with sheep projects and Sharon was in 4-H for almost 2 years with educational projects. Gary was the Humboldt County Lamb project leader for many years and has served as...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 1:45 PM
Blythe was born and raised in Humboldt County where her mother help start and charter the Vernon 4-H Club. As an adult, Blythe served as a club leader, project leader, judge, and fair volunteer. Blythe and her husband Ed were one of the first families to help begin and contribute...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:31 PM
Homer began his association with 4-H as a ten year old and it became a lifetime association. He became a 4-H club leader in 1944. Homer and a co-leader organized the boys’ food stand at the Humboldt County fair. They raised $500 and sent the proceeds to the Iowa 4-H...
