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2017 State Recognition: Jerry Perkins

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:24 AM by Emily Saveraid

People may know Jerry Perkins best for his 40 year journalism career covering farm and agribusiness news, both domestically and...

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2017 Jasper County: Robert Maher

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:22 AM by Emily Saveraid

Robert Maher has been active in the Jasper County 4-H program for over 45 years.  He has been a parent,...

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2017 Jackson County: Mark Anderson

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:20 AM by Emily Saveraid

Mark “Sparky” Anderson began his Jackson County 4-H career in the 1960s as a member of the South Fork Stockman...

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2017 Iowa County: Diane Wilson

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 3:36 PM by Emily Saveraid

Being a volunteer takes someone with a big heart, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and a passion for “making the best better”....

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2017 Ida County: Bob Butcher

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 3:35 PM by Emily Saveraid

Robert L. Butcher was raised on the family farm south of Holstein, Iowa. Bob followed in the footsteps of his...

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2017 Howard County: Geraldine Tlusty

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 3:33 PM by Emily Saveraid

Agriculture has been a part of Geraldine Tlusty’s entire life.  She was born into a farming family and was raised...

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2017 Humboldt County: Deanna Nervig

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 3:31 PM by Emily Saveraid

My affiliation with 4-H began when a neighbor girl invited me to a meeting. Without my mother’s permission I joined...

Categories: 2017, Humboldt

2017 Harrison County: Linda Hennessy and Barbara Schafer

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 3:30 PM by Emily Saveraid

This being the 20th anniversary of Iowa Clover Kids, it is appropriate to honor the two ladies that started Clover...

Categories: 2017, Harrison

2017 Hardin County: Harris and Dianna Haywood

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 9:40 AM by Emily Saveraid

Harris and Dianna Haywood are committed to making the Hardin County 4-H Program a rewarding experience for its youth. Whether...

Categories: 2017, Hardin

2017 Hancock County: Rob Willms

Posted on August 25, 2017 at 9:38 AM by Emily Saveraid

Rob Willms grew up as an 8 year Beaver Hotshot 4-H member in Guthrie County.  His projects included beef and...

Categories: 2017, Hancock

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