Tagged with: johnson county
Posted on
07/18/2012
at 4:18 PM
George Dane was a Johnson County 4-H member in the 1930’s showing Holstein calves. He graduated from the University of Iowa with an engineering degree and later retired in 1987 as Senior Vice President and Trust Officer from Iowa State Bank & Trust Co. He served in WWII and retired...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:38 PM
Gerry Lackender lived the 4-H motto “To make the best better”. She strived to make the Johnson County 4-H Fair one of the best in the state. Gerry always went above and beyond. Gerry was a part of the Johnson County fair for about 50 years. Every one of her...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:17 PM
iana and Ralph Cox are dedicated, outstanding 4-H volunteers in Johnson County. Diana has been a 4-H leader of the Sharon Center Sensations, a member of the Johnson County 4-H Youth Development Committee, and an active team member for the Iowa 4-H Volunteer Forum. Ralph is a trained instructor in...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:44 PM
Bill and Ruth Englert have been involved in the Johnson County 4-H Program since 1963. Ruth grew up in the 4-H program and exhibited sewing, home economics, swine, and rabbit projects; along with participating in fashion revue and educational presentations. As a result of her hard work she had many...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:27 AM
Portia Cooper was a charter member of the Golden Rule 4H Club which was organized in 1929 and is still active - the oldest club in Johnson County. Portia’s contributions are shared through this “historical” view. From Portia Cooper, “A few things I remember during my 8 years as a...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:48 PM
Through their business, Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc, and through their family and community leadership, Ron and Virginia Stutsman are “extraordinary” supporters of the Johnson County and Iowa 4-H program. Ron has served as president of the Iowa 4-H Foundation, vice president of the Hills Bank Board of Directors, member of...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:11 PM
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...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 2:32 PM
Maynard and Betty Hebl are parents of 7 former Johnson County 4-Hers. There was one year all 7 were in 4-H at one time and as a family exhibited a total of 28 head of cattle. Betty was a member of the Johnson County Fair Board from 1997-2000. She was...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 11:37 AM
Les, along with his wife, Frances have been the 4-H horse and pony club leaders in Johnson County for 38 years. They have conducted hundreds of 4-H meetings, clinics, and shows to benefit the youth of Johnson County. Through thousands of hours working with 4-H members; they have taught horsemanship...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 1:39 PM
John and Mary Ellen Wall are “famous” in Johnson County for their leadership in the 4-H program. Their contributions as community volunteers make them well known for their commitment to youth and the community. As a 4-H leader for 28 years, Mary Ellen has been a pioneer of the “youth...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:43 PM
Richard and Marilou Gay have contributed thousands of hours to the youth involved in the Johnson County 4-H program. They believe strongly in a 4-H program that stresses “youth development.” Positive, forward-looking, encouraging, thoughtful, caring, and progressive describe the attitudes that Richard and Marilou have contributed to Johnson County 4-H.
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