Washington Evening Journal
111 North Marion Avenue
Washington, IA 52353
319-653-2191
4-H Senior Feature: Gracie Wood
Courtesy of Washington County 4-H
Feb. 17, 2026 10:40 am
Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced.
Washington County 4-H seeks to honor the group’s senior members by shining the spotlight on each one as they near the end of their 4-H journey. Today the spotlight shines on Gracie Wood.
Hometown: Washington
Parents: Paul & Becky Pacha
School: Waco HS
4-H Club: Washington Hustlers
Projects: Bucket Bottle Calf, Photography, Poultry, Beef
4-H Activities: Pizza Party for Christmas, Skating Party, Ignite the Spirit Food Bags, Kewash Water Stop, Playing Bingo at the nursing home.
Special 4-H Memory: Getting to show cattle for the first time.
Reflection on 4-H: “You learn to get out of your comfort zone. You meet new people and have new experiences. It helps you grow.”
Other Activities: Cheerleading
Future Plans: I’m planning to pursue photography.

Daily Newsletters
Account