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Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Inductees

2026 Hamilton County: Marty Johnson

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:21 PM by Anna Egan

Marty’s connection to 4-H began in fourth grade when he joined the Freedom Warriors 4-H Club alongside his older brother,...

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2026 Guthrie County: Joe Chaloupka

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM by Anna Egan

Joe Chaloupka has been a lifelong leader, mentor, and advocate for agriculture, 4-H, and community service in Guthrie County. When...

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2026 Grundy County: Derek Kruger

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:20 PM by Anna Egan

Derek Kruger is a lifelong supporter of 4‑H whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact on youth...

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2026 Greene County County: Eldo Walker

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:19 PM by Anna Egan

Eldo Walker has made a lasting impact on the Greene County 4-H program, especially through his dedication to the sheep...

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2026 Fremont County: Danny & Mary Whitehill

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:18 PM by Anna Egan

Danny & Mary Whitehill have dedicated decades of service, leadership, and mentorship to youth, Extension, and the Fremont County community....

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2026 Franklin County: Val Plagge

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:18 PM by Anna Egan

Val Plagge has been an important part of Franklin County 4-H for many years. She is a dedicated 4-H leader...

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2026 Floyd County: Julie DeBower

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM by Anna Egan

Julie DeBower has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to 4-H, making it a true family tradition and a lasting contribution to...

Categories: 2026, Floyd

2026 Fayette County: Bill and Diane Brownell

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM by Anna Egan

Bill and Diane Brownel have a long and vibrant history in Fayette County 4-H. Bill was a member of the...

Categories: 2026, Fayette

2026 Emmet County: Marth Family

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM by Anna Egan

The Marth Family has made a lasting and meaningful impact on the Emmet County 4-H program through their dedication, leadership,...

Categories: 2026, Emmet

2026 East Pottawattamie County: Dawn Harder

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 1:14 PM by Anna Egan

Dawn Harder’s induction into the  4-H Hall of Fame honors a leader whose influence reshaped an entire club and strengthened...

Categories: 2026, Pottawattamie (East)

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