4-H projects head to Iowa State Fair

SIGOURNEY — The 2024 Keokuk County 4-H Iowa State Fair recognition and special award rosettes were announced during the intermission of the talent show judging at the 2024 Keokuk County Expo Fair in July.

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The following 4-H Static exhibits were selected for the State Fair.

Photography: Red Barn — Kinley Weber; Chess Pieces — Carley Clarahan; Gloves — Maci Crow; Orange Flowers — Lexi Swearingen; Red Flowers — Teagan Swearingen; Photography — Boats — Lucy O'Rourke.

4-H Communications Poster — Carley Clarahan; $11 Meal Challenge — Haylea Oostra.

Food & Nutrition: Black Raspberry Jam — Naomi Wadsworth; Monster Cookies — Naomi Wadsworth; Blueberry Lemon Bread — Chloe Zittergruen; Whoopie Pies — Lucy O'Rourke; Almond Cake — Haylea Oostra; Glutin Free Poster — Jayde Snakenberg

Home Improvement: Pompom Wreath — Jayde Snakenberg.

Visual Arts: Stained Glass Flowers — Mason Clarahan; Stained Glass Motorcycle — Mason Clarahan; Hawkeye Book — Eleanora Ferrell; Grandpa's Corn Crib Drawing — Sam O'Rourke.

Personal Development: History of 4-H — Jayde Snakenberg and Riley Gann; Citizenship — Gabrielle Kustes.

Science and Engineering: Restored Mini Bike — Dylan Weber; Restored Pedal Tractor — Isaac Dehne.

Woodworking: 4-H Flag — Noah Gent.

Ag and Natural Resources: Fairy Garden — Neela Thompson.

Sewing & Needle Arts: Crocheted Cactus and Pear — Kensley Walker; Maypole Quilt — Kaylee Frazier; Hawkeye Quilt — Bryker Frazier; Book quilt — Finley Achenbach.

Dylan Weber, with Lafayette Feeders 4-H Club, earned the overall best exhibit building project rosette and the best ag and science project rosette.

Neela Thompson, with the Riverside 4-H Club, earned the top horticulture exhibit rosette, and Teagan Swearingen, with the Patriotic Panthers 4-H Club, earned the top photography exhibit rosette.

Naomi Wadsworth, with the Keswick Klover Leaves 4-H Club, won the top food and nutrition rosette, and Kaylee Frazier, with the Keswick Klover Leaves 4-H Club, took the top needlepoint/quilting rosette.

Jayde Snakenberg, with the Stick-to-It 4-H Club, earned the top home improvement rosette.