Mahaska County 4-H Exhibitors at Iowa State Fair

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Mahaska County 4-H’ers developed non-livestock (static) entries to be judged among over 3000 exhibits in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Having an exhibit selected to exhibit at the state fair is an honor.

“Exhibits at the Iowa State Fair demonstrate that 4-H’ers set goals for themselves and work to meet those goals throughout the year and their Exhibits celebrate accomplishments and provide a showcase to share with the public what was learned.” said Mitch Hoyer, 4-H youth development program specialist.

“4-H exhibits at the Iowa State Fair show the accomplishments of 4-H’ers. Having an exhibit selected for the Iowa State Fair is an honor for the 4-H’ers,” said Hoyer. “Exhibits celebrate the accomplishments of 4-H’ers and provide a showcase to share what was learned with the public.”

Mahaska County 4-H members were recognized with ribbons and/or special recognition. Blue ribbons are first place, red are second place, and white are third place.

Crop Production: Ephraim Van Zante – Blue

Environment & Sustainability: Harrison Zippers 4-H Club – Blue

Photography: Jessie Eveland – Red; Anna DeBoef – Blue; Seth Edmundson – Red; Katy Roose – Blue; Gage Mick – Red; Katherine Wielard – Blue; Ryan Van Gilst – Blue; Mackenzie Overbergen – Red

Visual Arts: Kara De Bruin – Red; Katrina Elliott – Red; Addison Beane – Blue; Tabitha Gooden – Blue; Nicole Edgren – Red; Tieron Lamberson – Red; Shelby Seddon – Blue

Food & Nutrition: Daniel Roose – Blue; Cassidy Long – Blue; Kaylee Bandstra – Blue; Lexi Van Utrecht – Red

Health: Troy Mann – Blue

Home Improvement: Addisyn McCrea – Blue; Kendra Branderhorst – Blue; Emmit Boender – Blue; Logan Schroeder – Blue; Morgan Van Maanen – Blue; Lindsay Breon – Red

Sewing & Needle Arts – Teale Pose – Blue; Allie Van Donselaar – Blue; Abby Drost – Blue; Leah Van Donselaar – Blue; Lydia Zylstra – Blue

4-H Communications – Posters: Tucker De Jong, Certificate of Recognition

Citizenship: Olivia Stodghill – Blue; Cedar Livestock 4-H Club – Blue; Jefferson Go-Getters 4-H Club – Blue

Self-Determined: Allen Hayes – White

Mechanics: Bryce Roquet – Blue

Woodworking: Carson Breon – Blue; Veronica Bolibaugh – Blue & Excellence in Iowa History, Restoration Special Recognition Bronze Award from the State Historical Society & Iowa Questers Preservation

Science, Engineering, & Technology – Grace Marshall – Blue; Kyle Meinders – Blue

“4-H Strengthens Iowa!” said John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas, State 4-H Youth Development Program Leader. “4-H emphasizes learning by doing for over 100,000 Iowa youth and providing incentives for our youth to stay, study, and work in Iowa. Join us!”

For more 4-H information, contact Mahaska County ISU Extension and Outreach office at 641-673-5841 or email vermeerA@iastate.edu.