2021 4-H Hall of Fame Awardees

Iowa 4-H recently honored Iowans for their 2021 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame award. The honor highlights individuals who have exemplified outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H youth program. The following College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni received the honor during the Iowa State Fair in August.

Jack Van Laar (’74 animal science) of Leon – Decatur County

Leo Mallie (’60 agronomy) of Dubuque – Dubuque County

Grant Schaaf (’82 agronomy) of Randolph – Fremont County

Jon Schaben (’87 animal science) of Dunlap – Harrison County

Dwayne Wright (’81 animal science) of New London – Henry County

LeRoy Witzel (’61 agricultural and life sciences education) of Humboldt – Humboldt County

Skott Gent (’90 agricultural business) of Monmouth – Jackson County

Bill Goehring (’86 animal science) of Libertyville – Jefferson County

Mike Hunter (’78 agricultural business) of Chariton – Lucas County

Nick Hunter (’83 agricultural business) of Chariton – Lucas County

Bill Drey (’72 agricultural and life sciences education, ’04 MS professional ag) of Red Oak – Montgomery County

Joe Rotta (’81 agricultural and life sciences education) of Merrill – Plymouth County

Paul Eness (’56 dairy science, ’63 DVM) of Ames – Story County

Chuck Morris (’74 public service and administration in agriculture, ’75 MS sociology, ’96 PhD agricultural education and studies) of Ames – State Recognition