(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two recent graduates of the Cass County 4-H program have received scholarships through the Iowa 4-H Foundation to continue their education. One hundred and one Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $106,000 were awarded as a part of the Foundation’s scholarship recognition ceremony. Awards were presented Sunday, July 14th at the Gateway Hotel in Ames. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships were awarded to recipients from 56 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences. Congratulations to local 4-H member Parker Brock and alumni Emily Plagman for receiving scholarships from the Iowa 4-H Foundation!

Parker received the Delores and Gail Nelson Cass County Endowed 4-H Scholarship. This $500 award is provided by the endowment created in honor of Delores and Gail Nelson, given to a Cass County 4-H’er who has demonstrated leadership skills while in 4-H. The student must be planning to attend any Iowa college, university or community college and will be an incoming freshman in the fall. Parker plans to attend Iowa Western Community College and major in History.

Emily received the Peyton Family Endowed 4-H Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is provided through the endowment created by the Peyton Family for any former Iowa or Oklahoma 4-H member who has demonstrated 4-H participation with evidence of strong community service

and leadership in 4-H and at Iowa State University or OSU. The applicant must be a sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in the next academic year and pursuing a major in or related to agriculture with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Emily attends Iowa State University with a major in Agriculture Studies.

Cass County 4-Hers Emily Plagman and Parker Brock were honored at the Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarship reception in July.

“Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships acknowledge the hard work and dedication of young people who have used their 4-H skills and experiences to ‘make the best better’ for others,” said Emily Saveraid, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “We also are thankful for the many scholarship donors who fund these important opportunities for Iowa 4-H’ers.”

The Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides the private financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs throughout the state of Iowa. These opportunities help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors. More information at www.iowa4hfoundation.org.