Posted in: Ida
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 11:29 AM
Ida County takes great pride in nominating Kyle and Mary Rohlk into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Kyle and Mary have supported the county 4-H program in many ways.
Starting with Mary being an active 4-H leader for numerous years, starting when her children were old enough to join...
Posted on
08/23/2020
at 12:00 PM
If there was a list of truly special 4-H volunteers in Iowa, Gordon and Shirley Morrice of Battle Creek, in Ida County would be included.
Both Gordon and Shirley were 4-H members in their youth. As parents, they lovingly instilled the value of 4-H into their two children, Ginger and...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 1:10 PM
Cary K. Conover was raised on the family farm south of Holstein, Iowa. He followed in his parents’, Red and Harriet, footsteps who were very active in 4-H as were his three brothers. Cary was a nine year member of the Battle Badgers 4-H club and held different offices in...
Posted on
08/25/2017
at 3:35 PM
Robert L. Butcher was raised on the family farm south of Holstein, Iowa. Bob followed in the footsteps of his parents, Robert J. and Betty, who were very active in 4-H as well as his two siblings. He was a nine year member of the Battle Badgers 4-H Club. Some...
Posted on
08/26/2016
at 8:39 AM
Robert C. Paulsrud has been an active 4-H member, parent, grandparent, and enthusiast since he was first able to join a club. Bob moved to Ida County in the 5th grade, 1965, and joined his first 4-H club in Danbury. Bob was active in showing cattle, as well as other...
Posted on
08/24/2015
at 9:28 AM
Tom Conover was born and raised at Bonnie Acres Farm south of Holstein, in Ida County. As a youth, he was active in the Battle Boys 4-H Club for 8 years. His projects included Hereford breeding cattle, Belgian draft horses, and Berkshire swine. He earned the “I Dare You” Award,...
Posted on
08/17/2014
at 10:34 PM
The Ida County nomination for the 4-H Hall of Fame is Dale and Sandy Ullrich of Arthur. Dale and Sandy have supported the county 4-H program and the county fair in numerous ways. Dale and Sandy served as leaders for the Blaine Clovers for many years. Their group planted many...
Posted on
08/08/2013
at 11:14 PM
Growing up in 4-H was a way of life for this Ida Grove resident. Jeanette’s 4-H career began with the Merry Maids which later was part of the Logan Stars. During the 60’s and 70’s Jeanette entered many different exhibits in the exhibit hall and showed livestock, both of which...
Posted on
07/18/2012
at 3:55 PM
Ida County feels privileged to nominate Lois Spaulding to the 2012 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Lois has been an integral part of Ida County 4-H in a vast array of areas. As leader of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club for 21 years, she provided endless opportunities for club members....
Posted on
08/30/2011
at 1:41 PM
Ida County is proud to honor Roger and Karen Bumann as they are inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. They served the Ida County 4-H program for numerous years. Karen was a 4-H leader for the Grant 4-H’ers from 1982 – 1997. She served on the Ida County...
Posted on
04/21/2011
at 1:24 PM
Ida County takes great pride in nominating Mary Dreeszen to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Mary served as a 4-H leader in Ida County for 15 years and was selected as the first annual Ida County 4-H Leader of the Year as leader of the Griggs Lassies in 1999....
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 1:50 PM
Ida County is pleased to nominate Roland and Virginia Jensen to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Roland and Virginia were both very active 4-H members in their youth. Roland with the Blaine township boys’ club, and Virginia with the Logan township girls’ club. Virginia was one of the first...
Posted on
04/19/2011
at 10:31 AM
Ida County has a rich history as a leader in the livestock and agribusiness industries. Fred Krenk is one of those who influenced many young 4-H members that today are leaders in production agriculture, education, banking, veterinary medicine, agribusiness and may other endeavors. He was willing to donate his time...
Posted on
04/07/2011
at 1:54 PM
Chester was a leader for the Garfield All Stars in Ida County for over 50 years. His dedication to the 4-H program will long be remembered by the 4-H’ers of Ida County. He never missed a day of the fair and was always present to support his 4-H members in...
Posted on
04/05/2011
at 1:15 PM
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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Posted on
03/31/2011
at 2:39 PM
Red was a key part of the Ida County 4-H program for many years. He joined 4-H when he was 10 years old in 1931. He was a member until he was 21. He was a leader of the Battle Badgers 4-H club for 28 years. He served on the...
Posted on
03/31/2011
at 11:44 AM
Don and Linda have been a vital part of the Ida County 4-H program. Don served as a member of the 4-H committee for 7 years and Linda for 4 years. Don was also a leader for the Logan Hotshots 4-H club for 14 years and Linda served as a...
Posted on
03/29/2011
at 1:44 PM
Oscar was the leader of the Logan Hotshots 4-H club for15 years. Oscar was the first superintendent of the rabbit show at the Ida County fair and continues to contribute the champion trophy. Oscar’s five sons participated at every county fair, State Fair and Aksarben. Many of Oscar’s 4-H members...
Posted on
03/24/2011
at 1:33 PM
George Hoffman, Jr.’s contribution to 4-H started in 1932 when he joined at the age of 9. He has attended every Ida County Fair since then, a record of 71 consecutive years. He has participated in 4-H as a member, a junior leader, a leader (for 26 years) and a...
