State/Unit: Iowa

Chuck was a 9-year member of the Dallas County Walnut Progressors 4-H Club, Dallas County 4-H Boy of the Year, State 4-H Leadership Project Award winner, and National … Read more.

My 4-H story began during spring quarter at Iowa State University (ISU) in 1951.  I needed a summer job in my area of study of teaching high school … Read more.

Florine Swanson joined 4-H at age 10. After graduating from Iowa State, she became a volunteer 4-H club leader. Her tenure with the Iowa 4-H Foundation included 11 … Read more.

Taff joined a boys Corn Club in 1903 that sparked a career in 4-H and Extension. At age 17, he enrolled in a farming short course at Iowa … Read more.

Composer, director, folk dancer, poet – these only begin to describe Max Exner. He began his extension career in NY prior to WWII, and moved to Ames, Iowa, … Read more.

Dave Pace’s journey began over 40 years ago as a rural Iowa 4-H member. As an IFYE to Uruguay, he was smitten by the value of exchange programs … Read more.

As county Superintendent of Schools, Miller urged his teachers to promote clubs and teach farm subjects. He organized a train trip attended by 1400 people to Iowa State … Read more.

When the Committee incorporated in 1924, he continued as a director and served on the Executive Committee until his death. In the Committee’ formative years, Meredith helped to … Read more.

C.J. Gauger is a 34 year Cooperative Extension Service veteran who guided Iowa’ 4-H Youth Development Program as State 4-H Leader from 1959-79. During his tenure, C.J. was … Read more.