Tagged with: mills county
Posted on
07/19/2012
at 8:34 AM
After eight years as an active 4-H member, Scott Hillyer developed a passion for sharing the benefits of the 4-H program with others. His experiences in 4-H helped prepare him for his first career as owner and operator of his own dairy herd and business, and taught him the value...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:26 PM
Teri Sanderson is one of those rare gems who makes volunteering a top priority. No matter how busy she is with her own family and work, she never hesitates to say, “yes” when it comes to making a difference in the lives of our young people. She is a positive...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 12:56 PM
Kathy Scott Pearce grew up in rural Malvern, Iowa and has lived on the family farm most of her life. She and her husband, Tom, have two children, Renee and Rod who are also 4-H leaders. All five of her grandchildren have participated in the 4-H as members of the...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:20 PM
LaVerne and Pam Obrecht have made significant contributions to the Mills County 4-H program over the past 51 years. LaVerne was a 7 year 4-H member in Shelby County. His primary project was Shorthorn cattle which started with his first heifer named “Dutchess”. LaVerne held every office in his 4-H...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:15 AM
Carol Tedder was an 8 year 4-H member in Hancock County. Her favorite exhibits included refinishing furniture in Home Improvement, sewing, and food and nutrition. She enjoyed going to the Iowa State Fair every year. Carol was a Youth Leader and served on many committees throughout her 4-H years. In...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:08 PM
Tom Pollock and his wife, Helen, have raised three sons on their farm south of Malvern. Tom was a 9 year 4-H’er in Mills County. Tom has been an indispensable volunteer for Mills County 4-H for nearly three decades. He has been a 4-H leader for 25 years, touching and...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 12:55 PM
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...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 2:12 PM
Richard Godfrey was an active 4-H member in Mills County for eight years carrying projects in beef, swine automotives, crops, and junior leadership. He attended 4-H Citzenship short course in Washington D.C. in 1963 along with the State Leadership Camp. While attending Iowa State University, Richard was a Campus 4-H...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 11:13 AM
Gerry and Arno Asmussen’s contributions to the Mills County 4-H program have spanned 50 years. After helping their three children in 4-H, they assisted grandchildren in getting started in 4-H projects. Both Arno and Gerry often chaperoned 4-H’ers at camps and fairs, and hosted visiting 4-H’ers from other states. Gerry...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 12:51 PM
Mills County is proud to present Bob and Naomi Christensen as the 2003 4-H Hall of fame representatives. Both of these individuals live and display the true qualities of 4-H. In his nine years as an active 4-H member in Page County, Bob had many accomplishments, including county 4-H president...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 2:18 PM
Korliss Angus retired in 1991 from 40 years as leader of the Busy Bees 4-H Club. It’s been a fun-filled four decades. “Working with the kids and watching them grow was the most enjoyable part of those 40 years, ”Mrs. Angus said. She said it’s been particularly enjoyable to watch...
