Maddie Hora of Washington County is pictured with Albert Grunenwald, Iowa 4-H Foundation executive director. Contributed photo.

Two recipients of college scholarships from the Iowa 4-H Foundation are from Washington County. Lexi Marek and Maddie Hora were selected of the more than 500 applications submitted. The applications are evaluated on the applicant’s 4-H participation, academic accomplishments, future plans, and financial need, as well as other criteria established by the scholarship donors. Marek receives the Mahr Family Ag and Life Sciences 4-H Scholarship. Hora was awarded the Persinger-Asmus Family 4-H Scholarship.