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Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees

2026 Benton County: Jim Magdefrau

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

For nearly 50 years, Jim has been a dedicated supporter of Benton County 4-H and all of Benton County through...

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2026 Butler County: Holly Wedeking

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Butler County is pleased to select Holly Wedeking of Greene as its 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame inductee. Holly...

2026 Calhoun County: Hillaree Meyer

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Calhoun County is proud to recognize Hillaree Meyer, whose dedication, leadership, and passion has made a lasting impact. For the...

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2026 Adams County: Randy & Holly Cooper

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Randy and Holly Cooper have served as Adams County Fair Swine superintendents for 20 years, just including their recorded years...

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2026 Appanoose County: Andrea Heesch

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Andrea Heesch’s heart for 4-H started when she was a little girl and she began her career at the Freeborn...

Categories: 2026, Appanoose

2026 Buena Vista County: Ray Schable

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Ray Schable has been an active supporter of 4-H throughout his lifetime.  Growing up, Ray showed cattle at the Ida...

Categories: 2026, Buena Vista

2026 Black Hawk County: Maynard & Mary Jean Murch

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Black Hawk County is pleased to nominate Maynard and Mary Jean Murch as 2026 4-H Hall of Fame recipients. Their...

Categories: 2026, Black Hawk

2026 Allamakee County: Nate & Tami Gebel

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Nate grew up on a farm outside Charles City, Iowa, where 4-H was part of his youth. He learned the...

Categories: 2026, Allamakee

2026 Chickasaw County: Greg Miller

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Greg Miller has been a dedicated and unwavering supporter of the Chickasaw and Floyd County 4‑H/FFA livestock auctions for more...

Categories: 2026, Chickasaw

2025 Hancock County: Carol and Jerry Tlach

Posted on August 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM by Anna Egan

Jerry and Carol Tlach have been dedicated supporters of 4-H for over three decades, embodying the values of leadership, service,...

Categories: 2025, Hancock

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