Event Details:
Friday, February 21, 2025
Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Dinner & Program 6:45 p.m.
Prairie Meadows • 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, IA 50009
Cocktail Attire
Support 4-H!
All attendees will have an opportunity to make a contribution to support the Iowa 4-H Program during the Dessert Auction. Desserts will be selected based on each table’s collective contribution. The table that bids the highest overall will select their dessert first. Thank you for your support of Iowa 4-H’ers!
Reception
During the opening reception, you’ll have an opportunity to meet and interact with 4-H’ers from across the state as well as 4-H Program staff to learn more about the work of the 4-H Program in Iowa.
Announcing the 2025 Honorees:
Outstanding Partner: Alliant Energy
With a commitment to the communities they serve, Alliant Energy has invested in 4-H programming to help young people engage with STEM in a new way. Their partnership has allowed for the expansion of 4-H STEM programming across the state.
Individual Supporters: Tim & Vicki Heiller
The Heillers have been long-time 4-H supporters. As 4-H alums themselves, it was important to them to get their children involved in the program and were active volunteers. They have stayed engaged with the 4-H Program through their service to Boone County 4-H and as supporters of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. Vicki is also a past-president of the 4-H Foundation Board.
Outstanding Iowa 4-H Alum: Kirt Walker
Kirt Walker is CEO of Nationwide, one of the world's largest insurance and financial services companies. A Kossuth County 4-H alum, Kirt credits his time in 4-H with helping him to develop leadership skills and a commitment to serving others.
Contributing Youth: Meabh Hennessy
Story County 4-H'er Meabh Hennessy has taken a non-traditional 4-H path. Joining the Team Neutrino 4-H Club as a high school student, Meabh has found her niche developing and working on robotics competitions while sharing her passion for STEM with the community and partners.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsors:
Event Sponsors:
Table Sponsors:
Kayla and BJ Brugman
Justin & Amy Chesnut
Dee Zee
Tim & Vicki Heiller
Dave & Gail Huser
Heartland Marketing Group
Mitch & Sherry Hoyer
Iowa 4-H
Iowa Pork Producers
ISU Extension and Outreach
Tim & Brenda Kapucian
Glen & Mary Jo Mente
Chuck & Mary Morris
Sue & Harold Peyton and Jim & Diane Patton
Peoples Company
Raccoon Valley Bank
Stutsman, Inc.
Van Wall Equipment
Norm & Sherry Veldhuizen
Exhibit Sponsors:
Ag Leader
Doug and Heather Den Adel
Farmers Mutual Hail
Jim & Clare Frevert
Grinnell Mutual
Hills Bank
Landus
River Valley Cooperative
Mark and Diane Schmitt
Successful Farming
Ron Stutsman
Terry & Maureen Tobin
