Webster County 4-H youth proudly showcased their talents at the Iowa State Fair through both livestock exhibitions and static projects. “Exhibiting livestock helps youth build valuable life skills like responsibility and leadership,” said Celine Beggs-Shoemaker, 4-H agriculture superintendent.

Equally impressive were the static exhibits selected at the Webster County Fair, which earned recognition for skill mastery and goal achievement. “Counties send many outstanding examples of youth work in all categories,” said Mitch Hoyer, ISU Extension 4-H program leader.

Webster County celebrates the hard work and accomplishments of its 4-H youth across all areas of participation.

Clothing Event

$20 Challenge: Aianna Kirby, Participation; Abby Newman, Participation; Sydney Novencido, Participation.

Communications

Educational Presentations: Lane Ahlers, Recognition; Cora Anderson, Merit; Ellla Anderson, Merit; Emma Hayes, Excellence; Emma Johnson, Recognition; Kaci McGonegle, Excellence.

Working Exhibits: Bellah and Bianca Aquino, Recognition; Allison Hayes, Excellence; Emma Hayes, Merit; Aianna and AvaMarie Kirby, Merit.

Share the Fun: Aiden Anderson, Participation; Leonard Loeffler, Participation; Addison Potter, Participation.

Extemporaneous Speaking: Jennifer Touney, Merit.

Static

Animals: Drew Ahlers, Red; Blaine Peterson, Blue.

Ag and Natural Resources: Grant Farnham, Blue; Grant Peterson, Blue.

Creative Arts

Photography: Annalise Cobb, Red; Corbin Eslick, Red; Grant Farnham, Blue; Aviela Savov, Red; Robert Vit, Blue; Sylvia Wacholtz, Red; Madelyn Wittrock, Red.

Creative Photography: Noah Peterson, Blue.

Original Art: Aviela Savov, Blue; Kenley Spece, Red; Ryan Stewart, Blue.

Consumer Sciences

Child Development: Maxwell Johnson.

Clothing and Fashion: Kaylee Hicks, Norah Lane.

Consumer Management: Blaine Peterson.

Food and Nutrition: Lane Ahlers, Blue; Paisley Bintz, Blue; Kaylee Hicks, Red; Emma Johnson, Red; Lauren Schelle, 2 Blue.

Home Improvement: Karah Hayes, Blue; Addison Ford, Blue; Emma Johnson, Blue; Kaleb Johnson, Blue.

Sewing: Hanna Hicks, Red; Mason Newell, Blue.

Thrifty Meal Challenge: Paisley Bintz, Blue.

Personal Development

4-H Poster: Allison Hayes, Excellence; Emma Hayes, Excellence.

Digital Storytelling: Aviela Savov, White.

Leadership: Hanna Hicks, Red.

Science, Engineering & Technology

Small Engine: Lane Ahlers, Blue.

Welding: Joe Kauffman, Blue.

Woodworking: Holden Blunk, Blue; Maxwell Johnson, Red; Caden Milham, Red; Lauren Schelle, Blue; Jacob Wicklein, Purple, Judge’s Choice Award.

Livestock

Beef

Breeding Beef: Aleah Anderson, Blue (1st in class).

Horse: Kiley Norine, Purple (3rd in class), Blue, Red, White.

Meat Goats

Breeding: Brinylnn Alliger, Blue.

Market: Brinlynn Alliger, Purple.

Rabbits

Commercial: Kensley Cox, 3 Purple (3 – 1st in Class), Best Opposite Sex of Variety, 2 Best of Breed, Best of Variety, Reserve Champion Commercial, Best of Breed.

Fancy: Kensley Cox, Purple (1st in Class), Best Opposite Sex; Gracie Kallansrud, 5 Purple (2-1st in Class, 1- 2nd in Class).

Market Rabbits: Kensley Cox, Blue.

Sheep

Breeding: Blaine Peterson, 2 Purple (1st in Class), Div. 3 Black Face Ewe Reserve Champion; Grace Kauffman, 2 Purple (1st in Class, 3rd in Class), Div. 1 Black Face Ewe Reserve Champion; Joe Kauffman, Purple.

Market: Blaine Peterson, 2 Purple; Grace Kauffman, 2 Purple (2nd in Class); Joe Kauffman, Purple.

Swine

Breeding: Brylee Alliger, Blue.

Market: Brinlynn Alliger, Blue; Brylee Alliger, 2 Blue.

Showmanship: Brylee Alliger, 3rd Showmanship Honorable Mention.