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2017 Mitchell County: Lisa Emerson

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 9:05 AM by Emily Saveraid

Lisa Emerson has a passion for cooking and a passion for volunteering.  Lisa helped all three of her kids through...

Categories: 2017, Mitchell

2017 Wright County: Leroy Jensen

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 9:02 AM by Global Reach

Leroy Jensen has been a teacher, a farmer, and the Wright County Extension Education Director over the years, but he’s...

Categories: 2017, Wright

2017 Mills County: Lisa Tallman

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:55 AM by Emily Saveraid

Lisa Tallman has been a lifelong 4-H’er, beginning as an outstanding 4-H member, and continuing to positively impact youth and...

Categories: 2017, Mills

2017 Marshall County: Deane Adams

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:51 AM by Emily Saveraid

Deane Adams was raised in the small town of Liscomb, Iowa and was actively involved in the Liscomb 4-H club...

Categories: 2017, Marshall

2017 Marion County:Deb VanWaardhuizen

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:50 AM by Emily Saveraid

Deb VanWaardhuizen has been involved in 4-H many years - starting as a member in two clubs in Warren County...

Categories: 2017, Marion

2017 Mahaska County: Jayne Ferguson

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:47 AM by Emily Saveraid

Jayne Ferguson fits the definition of a great mentor.  She provided countless hours of volunteer service and shared her knowledge...

Categories: 2017, Mahaska

2017 Madison County: Bonnie and LeRoy Songer

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:45 AM by Emily Saveraid

With over forty years of service to Madison County Extension and 4-H, Bonnie (Raber) Songer is perhaps one of the...

Categories: 2017, Madison

2017 Lyon County: Cheryl Blankespoor

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:44 AM by Emily Saveraid

When you hear the phrase “Bleeds Green” in Lyon County, Cheryl Blankespoor’s name instantly comes to mind.  Cheryl has a...

Categories: 2017, Lyon

2017 Louisa County: Fred and Vonnie Carlson Family

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:42 AM by Emily Saveraid

Service to others was a hallmark of the late Fred Carlson.  Fred served in the Army Air Force, Army National...

Categories: 2017, Louisa

2017 Linn County: Linda Bigley

Posted on August 28, 2017 at 8:40 AM by Emily Saveraid

Linda Bigley is Linn County’s inductee for 2017 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.  Linda served as Linn County Extension Director...

Categories: 2017, Linn

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