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Polk County Master Gardeners

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County

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2025 special Awards recipients:

Intern Trailblazer Award: 

Jenna Weigand


Splashmaker Award: 

Maggie Schwarck and Sue Pegg


Fundraiser Award: 

Linda Brown


Weathering the Storm: 

Sandie Sydnes and Sharon Schoonover


Lifetime Service: 

Patrick Schmitt


Jack of All Trades: 

Carol Sipfle


Perennial Leadership Award: 

Stef McAdam


Spirit of Education Award: 

Mary Poulter


Honorary Master Gardener | Community Volunteers:

Phil Schwarck


Ambassador Recognition Award:

Lindsay Leonetti & Celeste Egger



Congratulations  2025 PCMG graduates!

So very proud and happy to announce our newest Master Gardeners. Congratulations on this achievement and we support you going forward in your development as Master Gardeners.
  • Lacey Seawright

  • Noreen O'Shea 

  • Jenna Wiegand

  • Joe Ku

  • Angie Aten

  • Cynthia Westemeyer

  • Hayley Dudrow

  • MaryAnn Grapp

  • Lacey Van Oort

  • Clark Smith 

  • Kevin Hobbs

  • Karen Hobbs

  • Meg Torres

  • Mary Montgomery 

  • Sarah Hendricks 

  • Robin West 

  • Cynthia Bradshaw

  • Pamela Lewis

  • John Krogh

  • Beth Krogh

  • Lori Calhoun

  • Angie Mathiasen

  • Ann Krogan

  • Rylee Hayes

  • Jackie Krone 

  • Elizabeth Pennington

  • Hanna Stone

  • Emily Wagner

  • Kym Dresback

  • Carolyn Vaughn

  • Holly Conlee

  • Pamela Rahn

  • Maureen Ryan 

  • Janet Hammann

  • Debbie Now

  • Rosa Inciong-Reyes

  • Kim Poam Logan 

  • Cate Scanes

  • Debra Montufur

  • Jason Hartman 

  • Alison Rost

  • Sandra Ely



Milestone Recognition

Each year the Master Gardener Program recognizes those who have made significant contributions by meeting the following hour milestones. Congratulations to all of you who have so generously shared your time and resources. You are greatly appreciated!

100 Hours

  • Jackie Seymour
  • Shannon Yates
  • Paula Farrel
  • Joe Ku
  • Tammera Pierson
  • Ryan Olive
  • Rebecca Mullinax
  • Sylvia Gonzalez
  • Perris King
  • Jenna Weigand
  • Sara Steussy
  • Katlyn Titus
  • Sophie Churchill
  • Patti Manna
  • Klaire Madden
  • Danette Hester
  • Lori Runkle
  • MaryAnn Grapp
  • Eski Lappe
  • Maggie Schwarck
  • Jane Dodge
  • Mark Johnson
  • Kylee Malik
  • Vi Bustillos

500 Hours

  • Nancy Anderson
  • Jolene Runkel
  • Martha Gelhaus
  • Celeste Egger
  • Angie Bowen
  • Carol Sipfle
  • Trent Frohock



1000 Hours

  • Matt Dore
  • Michael Fuson
  • Joyce Carle

3000 Hours

  • Marlene Olson
  • Gary Olson
  • Rosie Surber
  • Jean Koch

10 Years of Service - WOW you are awesome!

  • Nancy Anderson
  • Diane Becker
  • Crystal McManus
  • Susan Ekstrom
  • Mary Poulter
  • Connie Rider
  • Dodie Harger
  • Kaci Rother
  • Jeanne Sandahl
  • Carol Sipfle
  • Catherine McBride

NEW LIFETIME MG in 2025!

Master Gardeners earn status as Lifetime MG's if they have both completed both1500 hours of volunteer work and 7 years or more of active status.

Congratulations to: 


  • Linda Brown
  • Paul Satre
  • Nancy Eichmann
  • Nancy Dunbar


Welcome New Transfers to Polk County

Pam Doubek

Catherine McBride


New MG 2025 from Fall Training Class of 2025!

John Kerss

Sandy Hecht

Regina Reedy


 LIFETIME MG 

NEW LIFETIME MG in 2022!

Let's also recognize the many Lifetime Active Master Gardeners who have contributed so much!

  • Eva Henderson 
  • Judy Goshorn
  • Michael Boes
  • Rosie Surber
  • Christine Barker
  • Sharon Schoonover
  • Robert Shaw
  • Cheree Tilton
  • Eileen Robb
  • Jen Firzlaff
  • Patricia Reeves
  • Carolyn Magnani
  • Gladys Hertzberg
  • Mary Howell- Williams
  • Mary Lou Woods
  • Jean Sustek
  • Jerry Ferrell
  • Cheryl Fridl
  • Marlene Olson
  • Gary Olson
  • Jean Koch
  • Cathie Law
  • Sandie Sydnes
  • Jean Roe
  • Ruth O'Connor
  • Stephanie McAdam
  • Eddie Robinson
  • Charlene Butz
  • Leanna Culver
  • Patrick Schmitt
  • Ruth Doxon
  • Dean Brand
  • Bob Helvey
  • Alda Helvey
  • Margaret Spikes
  • Paula Winslow
  • Sandie Hamilton
  • Isabella Hurless-Banks

Thank you all for your amazing commitment  and generous work to our Polk County community. 

**This year's awards and milestone recognition is dedicated to the memory of Master Gardeners,

Kent Freise, Kurt Ruekel, Mary Cochran, and MaryAnn DeVries 

Contact Us
Office: 515-957-5768
polkmg@iastate.edu

ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County:
1625 Adventureland Dr.
Suite A | Altoona, IA 50009

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