Darrel Hay of Hamilton County was inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 21. Ninety-eight Iowa counties participated this year and selected 133 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4-H Foundation President Julie McGonegle, State 4-H Program Leader Debbie Nistler, as they were introduced on stage. Hay moved to Hamilton County in 1991. He began his career with Shelton/Hay Ag, where he continues to work as co-owner. From 1991 on, he has become more and more involved in the community and has now served a 27-year tenure on the Hamilton County Fair Board. Shortly after joining the fair board, Hay began serving on the Hamilton County Cattleman’s Association, which he has been a member of for 25 years and is currently the president. Hay volunteers his time and resources by picking and donating sweet corn for fundraisers, grilling or smoking pork loins, steak and doing whatever else is requested to ensure the most money can be made for a cause that he believes in.