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Bowdens to be honored

Webster City couple to be recognized for support of 4-H

Adele and Dean Bowden

WEBSTER CITY — A Webster City couple is among the honorees to be recognized by the Iowa 4-H Foundation at the 2019 Iowa 4-H Legacy Awards Gala. The event celebrates Iowa 4-H and recognizes those who have made an important impact on the program.

Dean and Adele Bowden, of Webster City, will receive one of the four awards to be presented at the event on Feb. 22. The Bowdens will be recognized for their support of the Iowa 4-H Foundations, Hamilton County 4-H and the Clover Woods Camp and Retreat Center.

The 4-H Legacy Awards Gala will be held at the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines. The event is the signature fundraising event and will showcase Iowa 4-H and raise funds to support the Program. The evening will also feature interactive 4-H exhibits, dinner and awards ceremony.

Other honorees include Corporate Partner Award — Hills Bank and Trust Company, Hills; Outstanding Alum — Charles Sukup, Sheffield, president of Sukup Manufacturing; and Contributing Youth — Kaylee Rivera, Shelby, a Shelby County 4-H’er and anti-bullying advocate.

“Each year, the Legacy Awards Gala gives us the opportunity to share the impact of the Iowa 4-H Program through the stories of our honorees,” said Emily Saveraid, Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director. “We hope that the honorees inspire others to think about their own 4-H stories and how they might give back to help continue to provide outstanding 4-H opportunities in Iowa.”

Attendees will have an opportunity to make a contribution to support Iowa 4-H during the dessert auction. Dollars raised support the Iowa 4-H Foundation’s mission to fund 4-H youth programs delivered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and to provide other opportunities — state recognition, national 4-H trips, college scholarships and special programs, which enhance the Iowa 4-H experience.

Registration must be made before Feb. 11. More information on the Gala and registration can be found at www.iowa4hfoundation.org/awards. Presenting sponsors of the event are Iowa Farm Bureau and Nationwide.

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