Posted in: Cherokee
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 10:55 AM
Rhonda started in 4-H while she was in school and showed dairy cattle during her time in 4-H. Rhonda and her husband Larry have five children and, their kids have all participated in several livestock projects during their time in 4-H. Their youngest, Miranda, graduated this year and completed her...
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 10:53 AM
Becky was a 10-year member of the Garfield Cloverettes in Ida County. She exhibited static projects in various areas, as well as gave demonstrations and Share the Fun. She also showed cattle, horses, and rabbits. Going to the Ida County Fair was considered her vacation, and she looked forward to...
Posted on
08/23/2021
at 10:44 AM
Cherokee County has been exceptionally blessed with great 4-H leaders and this year’s Hall of Fame honoree is no exception. Janet Sullivan lives everyday putting others ahead of herself. She shows this in every aspect of her life.
She started her ability to lead and get things done at a...
Posted on
08/23/2020
at 12:00 PM
Denny and Stephanie Spieler are well-respected, if not loved, by the kids, their parents, and the other volunteers they work with. 4-H could not survive without the dedication, expertise, and leadership provided by these adult volunteers.
They work with and teach many 4-H youth about cattle and are willing to...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 11:42 AM
Val Cedar has tirelessly served the 4-H youth of Cherokee County for nineteen years. She has a great knowledge not only of horses, but also of youth development. She is always willing to share helpful hints to help the rider and horse work as one. She guided the club in...
Posted on
08/21/2018
at 2:05 PM
It is our honor to induct Earl Cresap into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame for 2018. Earl’s passion is 4-H and he truly enjoys working with the youth. Earl began his career with 4-H in 2004. We have listed many of his accomplishments:
helping with the youth committee
assisting...
Posted on
08/24/2017
at 3:29 PM
Margaret Woltman began her 4-H membership at age 9 with the Cavaliers. She won several awards throughout her 4-H career.
She was a 4-H leader for many years. Margaret still helps with evaluating 4-H record books, writing comments for static judging, and is a big 4-H supporter of the Cherokee County...
Posted on
08/26/2016
at 10:03 AM
In his time as a 4-H leader, John Langschwager was well respected, if not loved, by the kids, their parents, and the other volunteers with whom he worked. John made a HUGE impact on the 4-H community with his big voice, his livestock knowledge, his personal resources, and his ever-ready...
Posted on
08/21/2015
at 2:06 PM
Although Dennis and Lois Alquist were not youth 4-H members, however, they became involved when their children entered the 4-H program.
Dennis was a co-leader of the Sheridan-Sure-Shooters 4-H Club who were active in the area of showing livestock. Each year the leaders provided leadership and help for members to make...
Posted on
08/17/2014
at 9:22 PM
Jim Corrington was a 4-H member of the Cavaliers 4-H Club for 9 years, focusing on horse and ag-related projects. Jim earned his Bachelor’s degree in Vocational Agriculture Education at Iowa State University and taught Vocational Ag at Aurelia High School. He has lived on the century farm all his...
Posted on
07/20/2012
at 10:41 AM
Francis “Mickey” Conley took the 4-H Pledge for the first time as a young girl sometime in the 1940’s and has never forgotten it. Mickey understands the value of learning through 4-H by continuing to help young people learn life skills and career options. Mickey is service minded and devotes...
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 2:08 PM
Sally Wilkie is one of Cherokee County’s brightest shining 4-H volunteers. She received the “Leader of the Year” recognition in 1996 and again in 2003. She was the leader of the Mill Creek Valley 4-H Club 21 years. She stresses to the club members the importance of citizenship and getting...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 2:10 PM
Jerry and Lynn Ebert reside in Cherokee County,.on the same family farm Jerry purchased 42 years ago and became actively involved in 4-H when each of their 5 sons became of age to join. Jerry had always passed on stories of his past involvement with 4-H in his youth. When...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 2:02 PM
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....
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 11:14 AM
Ron and Darlene Schmillen began their work with the sheep program in Cherokee County over 35 years ago when they purchased two purebred Suffolk sheep, Jack and Trudy, for their children to use as a 4-H project. Soon the whole family was involved in the project. All five of their...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 12:15 PM
Arnie Berglund began showing steers at the Cherokee County Fair, Iowa State Fair and the Tri-State Show in Sioux City, IA in 1935. As an adult, Arnie served as a leader of the Grand Meadow Future Feeders 4-H Club for 35 years. Arnie served as the Cherokee County boys’ chaperone...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 12:05 PM
Emmet Wolf has been involved in Cherokee County 4-H for over 60 years. He was in 4-H as a youth and served as a 4-H club leader from 1944 to 1988. Emmet has helped 4-H and 4-H’ers in many ways.
Emmet served on the Cherokee County Fair Board for many years...
