Pay Your Dessert Pledge!
Event Details:
NEW DATE! Friday, February 13, 2026
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.
Congratulations to the 2026 Honorees!
Corporate Partner: Theisen's Home, Farm & Auto
Both on the local and state levels, Theisens has been dedicated to supporting 4-H youth and is committed to making their communities better places to live.
Individual Supporter: Tim Smith
Coming from a dedicated 4-H family, Tim was instrumental in connecting Hills Bank with the 4-H Program, helping launch the Hills Bank Leadership Grant and fostering an ongoing partnership with local 4-H programs.
Outstanding Alum: Harry Stine
Harry Stine is CEO of Stine Seed and well-known innovator, businessman, entrepreneur and farmer. Mr. Stine is a Dallas County 4-H Alum.
Contributing Youth: Kaydi Zoske
Hardin County 4-H'er Kaydi Zoske has taken full advantage of her time in 4-H while remaining committed to community service and mentorship. She credits 4-H with helping to shape her career aspirations.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsors:
Event Sponsors:
Don & Cheryl Timmins
Hospitality Sponsors:
Chuck & Mary Morris
Table Sponsors:
BJ & Kayla Brugman
Brenda and Tim Kapucian
Dave & Gail Huser
Dee Zee Inc.
Glen and Mary Jo Mente
Heartland Marketing Group
Hills Bank
Iowa 4-H
Iowa Pork Producers Association
ISU Extension Outreach
Mitch & Sherry Hoyer
Peoples Company
Raccoon Valley Bank
Sherry and Norman Veldhuizen
Sue and Harold Peyton
Tim & Vicki Heiller
Van Wall Equipment
Exhibit Sponsors:
Ag Leader
Doug and Heather Den Adel
Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc.
Grinnell Mutual
Justin & Amy Chesnut
Landus Cooperative
Mark and Diane Schmitt
River Valley Cooperative
Ron Stutsman
Successful Farming
Terry & Maureen Tobin
