Dennis "Denny" Mars, of Paullina, was inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Ninety-eight Iowa counties participated this year and selected 133 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a certificate by Iowa 4-H Foundation President Julie McGonegle and State 4-H Program Leader Debbie Nistler as they were introduced on stage.

Mars was a nine-year 4-H member in rural Paullina. As an adult, he was a member of the O'Brien County Fair Board for 38 yea...