(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with Cass County ISU Extension and Outreach in Atlantic, report Jacque Wickey was inducted into the 2025 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17. Ninety-two Iowa counties participated this year and selected 122 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, Don Timmins, and State 4-H Program Leader, Mitchell Hoyer, as they were introduced on stage.

Wickey participated in 4-H from 1964-1972 and belonged to the Massena Champions, Massena Merry Maids, and the Massena Merry Maids/Victoria Volunteers.  She also was a member of the “Boys” Club so she could show livestock where she showed cattle and horse. Other memories include building a Cass County team and attending the State Fair and AKSARBEN livestock shows.  She always enjoyed dressing in the calves for shows.  She even got her start as a beautician at the rear end of a steer.  She could make the tails bigger and fluffier than anyone else.  Skills learned there have yielded her career as a licensed Cosmetologist for 50 years now. Other 4-H member activities include a Jr Leader, Jr Superintendent, and holding all offices in her club.

Jacque Wickey (Photo submitted)

She attended the State Conference and Camps at the Iowa 4-H Camp, in addition to State Fair and AKSARBEN.  After graduation, Jacque Wickey volunteered to chaperone at the Girls Dormitory at the State Fair.  This allowed her to help out and stay connected with the people from Cass Co.  Upon moving back to Cass County, she served as Secretary of the YAC committee in the early 2000’s in addition to helping Great Nieces learn to sew or simply sat in the stand cheering them on. She is deeply involved in her community and church and is always willing to plan and volunteer for events.  She is a pretty amazing aunt, and a friend to everyone.

Many inductees serve as club leaders, youth mentors, fair superintendents or fair board members, County council members, county youth council members, fair judges, financial supporters, chaperones or ISU Extension and Outreach staff members. The inductees have demonstrated dedication, encouragement, commitment and guidance to Iowa’s 4-H’ers through the years.  “We are honored to recognize these special individuals, for their advocacy and dedication to the Iowa 4-H program,” shared Iowa 4-H Foundation Executive Director, Emily Saveraid. “This is a great way to honor the volunteers and staff across the state of Iowa that generously give their time and talents to foster positive partnerships with our 4-H youth,” said Tillie Good, Iowa 4-H staff and volunteer development manager.

Information about previous inductees to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame also is available on the Iowa 4-H Foundation website, organized by year and by county. Go to www.iowa4hfoundation.org/ and under the heading “What We Do” select “Recognizing Service” then “Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame.” Cass County 4-H Hall of Fame past recipient list can be found at https://www.iowa4hfoundation.org/what-we-do/recognizing-service/iowa-4-h-hall-of-fame/iowa-4-h-hall-of-fame-inductees/categories/cass