Posted in: Johnson
Posted on
08/22/2022
at 11:39 AM
David and Michele Raim are strong believers that 4-H is a great way for youth to grow into leaders, communicators, and servants in the community.
David grew up in a Johnson County 4-H family. His dad, Kenneth, was a club leader. When he joined 4-H he showed cattle, poultry, dog, photography,...
Posted on
08/23/2021
at 9:06 AM
Teresa Marshall-Kasper was a ten year 4-H member in Illinois and in her words, “I loved 4-H and everything about it!” Gaining communication skills through 4-H demonstrations, participating in the State 4-H Conference at the University of Illinois, and attending the Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington DC gave her local,...
Posted on
08/23/2020
at 12:00 PM
Tim began his career in learning citizenship, leadership, and communication skills as an eight-year member of the Wittenberg Winners 4-H Club in Jasper County where he was the club president and he served on the Jasper County Youth Council. His dad, Robert, who had served as a 4-H state president...
Posted on
08/19/2019
at 1:16 PM
Participation in 4-H influenced Barb Goff’s career choice of becoming a home economics educator. She had some practice in her junior leader project in rural Missouri 4-H by leading clothing and foods projects. Her 4-H experience lead her to major in Home Economics Education at the University of Missouri.
When...
Posted on
08/21/2018
at 3:26 PM
Jim and Mary Krejci Burr have been active supporters of 4-H. Mary was a 9 year member of both boys and girls 4-H growing up on a farm in rural Linn County. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and the Radiologic Technology Program at the University of Iowa. At...
Posted on
08/28/2017
at 8:31 AM
It was inevitable that Tom Wall would be a 4-Her. His parents, John and Mary Ellen Wall, were 4-Hers as youth. Tom observed his older Wall cousins working with their beef projects each summer.
When he became old enough, Tom joined the Graham Champions 4-H Club. It was fun making new...
Posted on
08/26/2016
at 8:46 AM
John F. Schneider grew up on a farm in Washington County, where he was an active member of 4-H for nine years and enjoyed exhibiting livestock. As a youth, John enjoyed being a member of the Washington County Council and participating in state livestock judging competitions. After 4-H he took...
Posted on
08/24/2015
at 9:29 AM
The Greiner’s involvement with the Johnson County 4-H program began in approximately 1970. Nick was asked to assist with the 4-H sheep program at the Johnson County Fair. He soon became the sheep superintendent, a position he held until 2013. Nick and Georgie organized and taught many sheep/lamb workshops and...
Posted on
08/17/2014
at 10:41 PM
Joyce and Richard Oberman have 4-H in their blood. Both grew up experiencing all the benefits 4-H has to offer. Richard grew up in southern Johnson County and was a charter member and club president for the Ramblin Recks 4-H Club. After his 4-H career he became a leader for...
Posted on
08/08/2013
at 11:20 PM
For more than 30 years, Jim and Carolyn Smith have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours as 4-H club and photography project leaders, provided unlimited advice for 4-H photographers, taught photography and life skills to hundreds of 4-H members, and supported the Johnson County 4-H program in immeasurable ways. Jim was...
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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