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(Des Moines) — A rural Le Mars couple was inducted into the State 4-H Hall of Fame during ceremonies held Sunday at the Iowa State Fair. Tony and Shirley Schroeder are the lastest from Plymouth County to receive the honor. Shirley has been a 4-H leader for six years, and Tony is a past president and past board member of the Plymouth County Fair Board, serving on the fair board for more than three decades. Shirley says the honor was a complete surprise.
The Schroeders have devoted hundreds of hours for many years, volunteering to local 4-H programs, and for the betterment of the Plymouth County Fair. Shirley passes all the credit to her husband, Tony.
Attending the 4-H Hall of Fame ceremonies with the Schroeders were their four sons, along with several past and present members of the Plymouth County Fair Board, and Plymouth County Extension Services. Shirley Schroeder says she and her husband Tony are appreciative of the honor, and for everyone that helped secure their nomination. Shirley suggests for others to get involved and volunteer for 4-H programs, and to volunteer with the Plymouth County Fair.
