Guthrie Center residents Jim and Mary Jo Laughery have been a part of 4-H for many, many years. Mary Jo grew up in Guthrie County 4-H and was a part of the Beaver Valley Girls 4-H Club. Jim has served on the county fairboard for years. They both support 4-H and own Guthrie Livestock Auction and use their scale during the Fair.
Jim and Mary Jo were inducted into the 2014 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on August 17th in Des Moines in the 4-H Exhibits building.
Guthrie County Youth Coordinator, Mollie Clark, states that counties select inductees for their exceptional work in contributing to the lives of 4-H members and the overall 4-H program. Inductees have demonstrated for many years encouragement and commitment to Iowa 4-H’ers.
The Hall of Fame originated in 2002 to help commemorate the 100th Anniversary of 4-H.