Members honored for achievements at 4-H Awards
Jones County 4-H members from throughout Jones County were honored for their achievements during the Jones County 4-H Awards Program Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Citizens State Bank Youth Development Center.
Due to postponements from COVID, the 2021 awards program was held in January of this year, but the 2022 event Sunday returned to the traditional fall time period.
Following a meal provided by the Jones County Cattlemen, the Jones County 4-H County Council was installed, followed by the awards.
A list of award-winners follows.
OFFICER AWARDS
Treasurer: Gracie Pinckney, Landon Stolte.
Secretary: Hailey Henderson, Natalie Henderson, Lauren Koehler.
Historian: Emma Dietsch, Lily Moestchen.
Reporter: Carley Conrad, Leah Koehler.
STATIC AWARDS
Food and Nutrition: Rheagyn Uthoff.
Photography: Lake Schnoor.
Woodworking: Lake Schnoor.
Home Improvement: Riley Finn.
Visual Arts: Callie Lynch.
HORTICULTURE AWARDS
1, Eli Lambertsen; 2, Connor Paulsen; 3, Brysen Youngblut; 4, Charles Hilton; 5, Wesley Meyer; 6, Brendan Guyer; 7, Abbie Schnoor; 8, Lily Moestchen; 9, Eli Moestchen; 10 (tie), Aaron Brown and Emily Schnoor.
Sweepstakes Award: Eli Lambertsen.
STATE RECOGNITION
Lorelei Rieken, $500 scholarship from Iowa State University College of Human Sciences, and outstanding award for Sewn and Quilted Items at the Iowa State fair.
Lauren Koehler, 4-H State Recognition for Project Area Award for Dairy Cattle.
STATE FAIR EVENTS
Working Exhibits: Emma Dietsch, Wesley Meyer.
Educational Presentations: Payton Curtis, Emma Dietsch, Caleb Ross.
Extemporaneous Speaking: Taylor Gassman, Emily Meyer.
Share the Fun: Emma Dietsch.
IOWA YOUTH AND
4-H CONFERENCE
Emily Meyer, Lake Schnoor, Mace Schnoor.
LIVESTOCK AWARDS
Goat: Mace Schnoor.
Beef: Emily Meyer.
Pets: Lauren Koehler.
Dog: Taylor Gassman.
Dairy Cattle: Lauren Koehler.
Poultry: Lake Schnoor.
Horse and Pony: Lake Schnoor.
HEREFORD BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION AWARD
Lilly Stoll, champion at Great Jones County Fair.
LIVESTOCK QUIZATHON
Junior: 1, Connor Paulsen; 2, Harper Russell.
Intermediate: 1, Abby Bock; 2, Lily Moestchen.
Senior: 1, Dean Lambertsen; 2, Logan Moestchen.
Adult: 1, Cinda Petrick; 2, Valerie Lambertsen.
SENIOR AWARDS
Citizenship: Callie Lynch.
Leadership: Callie Lynch.
Achievement: Taylor Gassman, Emily Meyer, Lake Schnoor.
Ak-Sar-Ben: Lake Schnoor.
Agriculture: Lauren Koehler, Emily Meyer.
Static: Callie Lynch, Emily Meyer, Lake Schnoor.
4-H Honor Roll: Callie Lynch.
SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS
(Best exhibit in project area at Great Jones County Fair)
Family and Consumer Science: Lauren Koehler.
Visual Arts: Mace Schnoor.
Personal Development: Landri Hansen.
Food & Nutrition: Leah Koehler.
Science, Engineering & Technology: Connor Paulsen.
Photography: Rheagan Uthoff.
Home Improvement: Sophia Hunter.
Animal & Veterinary Science: Lily Moestchen.
Environment & Sustainability: Leah Koehler.
Clothing: Lorelei Rieken.
Clothing Selection for Senior Girl: Lorelei Rieken.
GREAT JONES COUNTY FAIR ALL-AROUND YOUTH EXHIBITOR AWARDS
1, Nichelle Kirby; 2, Eli Lambertsen; 3, Connor Paulsen; 4, Wesley Meyer; 5, Wyatt Schoenherr; 6, Kayla Arduser; 7, Rynn Schnoor; 8, Sydney Sparks; 9, Lake Schnoor; 10, Mace Schnoor.
AWARD OF THE CLOVER
(Leader awards)
Five-year: Jessica Sparks, Ryan Stensland, Jeremy Stolte.
Fifteen-year: Sally Hinrichsen.
Twenty-year: Cinda Petrick, Ken Petrick.
4-H YOUTH COMMITTEE
RECOGNITION
Lillie Crock, Tim Fellinger, Sue Francksen, Heather Hansen, Jenna Hardersen, Steph Hora, Keith Manternach, Sally Meyer, Stacey Tjaden.
EXTENSION COUNCIL
RECOGNITION
Shirlee Brunscheen, Brian Cooper, Cindy Dirks, Heidi Hall, Landon Hunter, Lisa Kurt, Brian Lubben, Sara Pinckney, Lowell Tiedt.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS
(Great Jones County Fair Family Four-pack)
Five admission tickets to Great Jones County Fair: Ava Moestchen, Reagan Stoll.
Fair cash ($50): Charlie Lambertsen.