AMES, Iowa -- A $750 scholarship has been awarded to a Howard County 4-H Member. Brooke Jensen of LeRoy, Minnesota received the Kiser 4-H Scholarship sponsored by the Kiser Scholarship Fund and its contributors.

Jensen, a nine-year member, is the daughter of Eric and Monica Jensen. She is active in horse, swine and beef project areas. Jensen has served as president, vice-president and secretary of her local 4-H club and has attended the Iowa 4-H Youth Conference. In high school, she was active in FFA, band and track.

"I have learned many skills in my major 4-H projects," said Jensen. "I learned that I want to be an encourager in life."

Jensen recently graduated from Riceville Community School and will be attending Iowa State University to major in Animal Science.

For more information about 4-H, contact the local county office of Iowa State University Extension.

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