BOONE, Iowa—Boone County 4-H member’s exhibits were on display in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. More than 3800 exhibits were displayed this year, showcasing excellence in project area learning by 4-H members across the state of Iowa.
Divisions young people may exhibit in include agriculture and natural resources, creative arts, family and consumer sciences, personal development, and science, mechanics and engineering.
“Each exhibit is an outgrowth of year-long project area work done by the 4-H member,” explains Mitchell Hoyer, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H youth development program specialist. “The exhibits display at the Iowa State Fair is a celebration of the educational and personal accomplishments of our Iowa 4-H members. It is a way for our members to share what they’ve learned with the public.”
“During the 4-H program year, members set goals for themselves, and their exhibits receive placings based on how well they’ve met their goals and on the evaluation standards for each class,” said Natalie Hedlund, 4-H Youth Coordinator at the ISU Extension and Outreach Boone County office. “We’re pleased to announce that these Boone 4-H members have received special recognition for their hard work by having their exhibits on display at the Iowa State Fair.”
Boone County State Fair Exhibitors:
Clothing, Sewing & Needle Arts: Delainee Anderson, Boone (Jean Jacket with Painting on back received a blue ribbon); Abigail Dies, Ames (T-Shirt Pillow received a blue ribbon); Jacie Flockhart, Boone (Strapless Top with Distressed Jeans received a blue ribbon); Josie Mowrer, Madrid (Teal Knitted Sweater received a blue ribbon).
Food and Nutrition: Grace Bielfelt, Boone (French Macarons received a blue ribbon); Kaylee Chesnut, Boone (Crescent Rolls received a blue ribbon); Clara Fulton, Ames (Brownie Price Comparison received a red ribbon); Chaz Warson, Madrid (Ultimate Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza received a blue ribbon).
Home Improvement: Chaz Warson, Madrid (Bathroom Makeover Poster received a blue ribbon); Clay Warson, Madrid (A Year of Home Improvement Poster received a blue ribbon)
Animals, Agriculture and Natural Resources: Adam Baker, Boone (Anatolian Shepherd Dog Poster received a red ribbon); Macy Bristle, Ogden (Derecho display received a blue ribbon); Jacie Flockhart, Boone (Scupper Kayak Cart received a blue ribbon & Clicker Training for Dogs received a blue ribbon); Brylie Hicks, Pilot Mound (Goat Udders and Mastitis Poster received a red ribbon).
Science, Mechanical and Engineering: Katie Barnes, Boone (Sand Website received a blue
ribbon); Science & Technology Club, (Wave Machine received a blue ribbon). Science & Technology Club Members that worked on the club exhibit: Franziska Burke-Vens, Shawn Crocheck, Caler & Mason McClain, Chaz & Clay Warson, Flora, Grant and Warren Wellington.
Woodworking: Caraline Hertz, Boone (Wooden Bowls received a blue ribbon); Clayton Hertz, Boone (Wooden Bench received a blue ribbon); Jenna Murray, Boone (Wall Coat Rack received a blue ribbon).
Personal Development: Katie Barnes, Boone (Photography Website received a blue ribbon); Rural & City Newcomers, Boone (Rabbit Barn Service Project received a red ribbon). Rural & City Newcomers that worked on the service project are: Halle Heyer, Ely & Paizley Doerder, Karli and Wyatt Herrstrom and Katelyn Walters.
Photography: Jack Baker, Boone (Dam Break Toy photo received a blue ribbon); Joe Baumhover, Woodward (Mountain Peak photo received a blue ribbon and Lake photo received a blue ribbon); Hannah Chesnut, Boone (Yellow and Pink Rose photo received a blue ribbon); Abigail Dies, Ames (Yellow Orchid photo received a blue ribbon); Clara Fulton, Ames (Water Googles on a dock photo received a blue ribbon); Claire Jonas, Boone (Bear Lake photo received a blue ribbon & Delicate Arch Photo received a blue ribbon); Sydney King, Boone (Frog in pond photo received a blue ribbon); Tyler Osborn, Ames (Bushel Basket and old chicken waterer at sunset photo received a blue ribbon); Emma Wiebold, Boone (Black & White Tree photo received a blue ribbon).
Visual Arts: Joe Baumhover, Woodward (Camel Teapot received a blue ribbon and Invisible Strings Drawing received a blue ribbon); Franny Burke-Vens, Boone (Bird & Skull Book Plate received a blue ribbon); Reagan Kruse, Ogden (Charcoal Drawing received a blue ribbon and Mixed Media Painting received a blue ribbon).
Aerospace Interest Group model rockets: Katie Barnes, Boone (Loadstar II Rocket received a blue ribbon); Clayton Hertz, Boone (Bull Pup Rocket received a blue ribbon); RJ Plummer, Boone (Bull Pup Rocket received a blue ribbon).
For more information on 4-H opportunities, please contact Natalie Hedlund at the ISU Extension and Outreach Boone County office at natm@iastate.edu or (515) 432-3882 or visit the Iowa 4-H website at www.extension.iastate.edu/boone/4h.
State Fair All:
First Row: Tyler Osborn, Jenna Murray, Emma Wiebold, Josie Mowrer, Macy Bristle, Kaylee Chesnut, Hannah Chesnut, Karli Herrstrom, Wyatt Herrstrom, Paizley Doerder, Katelyn Walters.
Back Row: Shawn Crocheck, Franny Burke-Vens, Clay Warson, Chaz Warson, Joe Baumhover, Claire Jonas, Sydney King, Reagan Kruse, Halle Heyer and Ely Doerder.
(contributed article, Boone County 4-H)
