02 Feb 2015

State Fair Award to Recognize Iowa's Farm Families

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (02/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair, Tractor Supply Co. and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for six farm families to recognize with the Way We Live Award at the 2015 Fair, August 13-23. These families must exemplify farm values derived from hard work and a love for the occupation of farming.

To enter, submit an entry form along with a 500-1500 word essay describing how living on a farm and choosing the occupation of farming has shaped the family's life. All entries must include a family picture that illustrates the family's commitment to their farming operation. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Iowa State Fair website: http://www.iowastatefair.org/competition/the-way-we-live-award/. All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed to ewynn@iowastatefair.org by May 1.

Nominated families should show dedication to animal agriculture in their daily lives and in the lives of their family members. Winners will receive a prize package including $250 cash, Fair admission tickets, parking, Fair food vouchers and recognition during the Fair in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center.

Eligible families must be residents of Iowa whose farming operation is centered on animal agriculture and may nominate themselves or be nominated by others.

Send entries to:

The Way We Live Award

Iowa State Fair

PO Box 57130

Des Moines, Iowa 50317-0003

Or e-mail all materials to ewynn@iowastatefair.org

For questions about the award, contact Emily Wynn at 515.262.3111 x244 or ewynn@iowastatefair.org.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2015 Iowa State Fair, August 13-23. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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19 Dec 2014

Members Re-elected to Iowa State Fair Board

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (12/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Members were re-elected to the Iowa State Fair Board of Directors during the State Agricultural Convention held December 12-14 in Des Moines.

Directors re-elected to two-year terms and their districts are Dave Hoffman, LeMars (northwest), James Romer, Ames (north central); Paul Vaassen, Dubuque (northeast); Gary VanAernam, Exira (southwest); Jerry Parkin, Earlham (south central); and Gary McConnell, Bloomfield (southeast).

Delegates from six geographic State Fair Board districts elect two board members each for a total of 12 directors. All terms are staggered two-year terms.

Other directors include Bill Neubrand, LeMars (northwest); Alan Brown, Hampton (north central); John Harms, Monticello (northeast); C.W. Thomas, Guthrie Center (southwest); Randy Brown, Osceola (south central); and Bob Schlutz, Columbus Junction (southeast).

A. Brown, Romer and Harms will serve the Board as president, vice-president and treasurer, respectively.

Directors by office held are Governor Terry Branstad (represented by Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds), Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey (represented by Michael Naig), and Iowa State University President Dr. Steven Leath (represented by Dr. John Lawrence).

"Nothing Compares" to the 2015 Iowa State Fair, August 13-23. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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05 Sep 2014

Top Honors Awarded in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Mike Wells of Wishing Well Angus in Columbus Junction was awarded the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Angus Show judged August 12 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull was exhibited by Robin Younge of Ventura.

Norris Farms of Corydon exhibited the Grand Champion Female. The Reserve Grand Champion Female was shown by Johnson Corner Cattle of Fort Dodge while Megan Collison of Rockwell City was awarded the Iowa Champion Female honors.

Complete results below:

Cow/Calf - Cows 3 Years of Age & Younger

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Cherry Knoll Lady Lola 1194(WITH CALF 02/04/2014), 9/5/2011, 17221584

2) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Blackbird 912Z(WITH CALF 03/24/2014), 3/9/2012, 17497291

3) L&D Angus, Corning, KLB BRANDI 2711 w/ calf 3/7/14, 1/1/2012, 17274828

4) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, Moffitt Empress M217(WITH CALF 02/24/2014), 3/5/2012, AAA17365549

5) Maas Cattle Company, Adair, Maas Blackbird 288(WITH CALF 03/02/14), 3/12/2012, 17363247

6) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Right Time 2287(WITH CALF 01/06/2014), 3/13/2012, 17475494

Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 2014 & After

1) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Blackbird 4912, 3/24/2014, 17840048

2) Webster Farms, Walker, FSC TOP LINE ELLIE 1401, 3/5/2014, 17838332

3) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K GEORGINA 4240, 4/3/2014, 17825160

4) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K BLANCHE 424, 3/11/2014, 17835977

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K MISS WIX 423, 3/8/2014, 17816565

6) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K Beauty 4077, 5/2/2014, 17825162

7) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Eline 411, 3/2/2014, 17836451

8) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Queen Lucy 4858, 3/13/2014, 17808827

9) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C BURGESS MAID 11WB, 3/11/2014, 17838817

Junior Heifer Calf - February 2014

1) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Candence 4225, 2/18/2014, Applied For

2) Henderson Farms, Drakesville

3) Henderson Farms, Drakesville

4) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, BHA Blackbird Lass 259-4904, 2/23/2014, 17835318

5) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Dixie Erica Den 4615, 2/5/2014, Applied For

6) Walton's Cattle Service, Donnellson, WCS LADY 214, 2/8/2014, PENDING

7) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K MISS WIX 405, 2/16/2014, 17816567

8) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, Jensen Barbara 1432, 2/11/2014, Pending

9) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K FOREVER LADY 409, 2/19/2014, 17816566

10) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC MISS BN27, 2/4/2014, 17838164

11) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Bonny 44, 2/16/2014, 17835772

12) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, WBSF JAYLYNN 406, 2/8/2014, 17797254

Junior Heifer Calf - January 2014

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Moffitt Proven Queen M405, 1/1/2014, Pending

2) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Laura 4009, 1/26/2014, Applied For

3) Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Blackcap May 1422, 1/20/2014, 17801494

4) Goose Creek Ranch, Minnesota Lake, Minn., GCR Lass 752B, 1/7/2014, 17797199

5) Goose Creek Ranch, Minnesota Lake, Minn., GCR Missie 003B, 1/23/2014, 17797200

6) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Balckbird 4003, 1/4/2014, 17800529

7) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Barbara 4002, 1/3/2014, 17800528

8) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, Jensen Erica 1401, 1/4/2014, Pending

9) L&D Angus, Corning, LD BLESS MY PURE HALO 4160, 1/5/2014, 17843805

10) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Dixie Erica Den 4010, 1/25/2014, Applied For

11) Brandt Farms, Corning, WB Eline 4126, 1/7/2014, Pending

12) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Princess 2340, 1/3/2014, 17834398

Late Senior Heifer Calf - November & December 2013

1) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Black Lady 1853, 11/10/2013, 17806281

2) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESPEN Rose Anne 1313, 12/6/2013, 17798617

3) Houks Angus, Blakesburg, HOUKS JAMIE H519, 11/4/2013, 17829962

4) Houks Angus, Blakesburg, HOUKS ENVIOUS BLACKBIRD H534, 11/22/2013, 17822430

5) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Burgess 2323, 11/22/2013, 17816177

6) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE Hashtag 3123, 11/22/2013, 17829900

Early Senior Heifer Calf - September & October 2013

1) K&J Angus, Larchwood, Pvf Proven Queen 3184, 9/2/2013, 17752563

2) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Black Lady 1823, 9/12/2013, 17806279

3) Mardesen Cattle Company, Oxford, Dameron Northern Miss 3198, 9/16/2013, 17799163

4) Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, Wis., LW Lady Tazmine 4J13, 9/15/2013, 17778196

5) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Blackcap 1392, 9/10/2013, 17813534

6) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, ARKCC RACQUEL 301, 9/6/2013, 17804948

7) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, DAMERSON GEORGINA 3219, 10/10/2013, 17799160

8) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Fancy Girl F16, 9/16/2013, 17800527

Early Summer Yearling Heifer - May & June 2013

1) Abe Troyer, Kalona, BURNS ELBA 1366, 5/15/2013, 17613906

2) Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, AngelinasMay7713, 5/1/2013, AAA17808259

3) Terry Kruse, Rudd, KAF CENTURY STYLES 133, 5/6/2013, 17742299

4) Abby Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt CS RoseBud M339, 6/1/2013, 17738539

5) John Prasil, Lisbon, LHF Blackcap 1304, 5/25/2013, Pending

6) Kacy Sampson, Mason City, YCC ROYAL LADY 331, 5/19/2013, 17588924

7) Webster Farms, Walker, WAF EVERELAD ENTENSE 350, 6/10/2013, 17580033

8) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Georgina 1J10, 5/2/2013, 17583391

9) Skarda Angus Farms, Afton, MRCC Blackbird Lass 393, 5/15/2013, 17662530

10) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Raven 2564, 5/8/2013, 17746510

April Junior Yearling Heifer - April 2013

1) Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, Pvf Empress 3140, 4/8/2013, 17615779

2) Sydney Younge, Ventura, YCC KEYMURA KATY 332, 4/2/2013, 17597769

3) Webster Farms, Walker, WAF BARBARA 333, 4/18/2013, 17580022

4) Becker Ridge Farm, Atlantic, FCF Missie 332, 4/1/2013, 17702950

5) Reid Shipman, Manhattan, Kan., Burns Elba 1365, 4/15/2013, 17646897

6) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Keymura Katy 3069, 4/15/2013, 17658191

7) Johnson Angus Farm, Prole, HBL Pauliana 345, 4/5/2013, 17641302

8) R&R Stock Farm, Greene, PVF Hazel 3155, 4/28/2013, 17615789

9) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, Dameron C-5 Karama 1313, 4/12/2013, 17736480

10) Heath Weber, Winthrop, R&C Bardot JB 3514, 4/16/2013, AAA 17605877

11) Logan Zaabel, Kellogg, Cherry Knoll Wendy 1357, 4/28/2013, AAA 17593842

12) Rebecca Murray, Buffalo Center, KAF Darkhorse Sara 3893, 4/21/2013, 17749075

13) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Timeless 2559, 4/28/2013, 17746509

March Junior Yearling Heifer - March 2013

1) Mardesen Cattle Co., Oxford, HOTZ Proven Queen 1302, 3/15/2013, 17586151

2) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Lucy 1013, 3/14/2013, 17565053

3) Collin Cory, Altoona, Cory's Lass, 3/29/2013, AAA 17604531

4) KMF Livestock, Walcott, KMF Northern Princess 1302, 3/11/2013, AAA 17545513

5) Riley Sieren, Washington, Bas Dixie Erica 1345, 3/15/2013, Aaa+17671915

6) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Keymura Katy 3060, 3/28/2013, 17658192

7) Maria Wagemester, Clinton, MJW Rosie, 3/10/2013, 17567703

8) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, YCC Keymura Katy 335, 3/30/2013, 17597770

9) Skarda Farms, Afton, CSB Pride 361, 3/24/2013, 17598068

10) Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, Stueland Power Lass, 3/12/2013, AAA17655866

11) Tyler Murray, Buffalo Center, KAF Katies Darkhorse 113, 3/29/2013, 17714845

March Junior Yearling Heifer - March 2013

1) Terry Kruse, Rudd, KAF JS FAITHS 63, 3/3/2013, 17805525

2) Norris Farms, Corydon, HB ENCHANTRESS 34, 3/1/2013, 17639238

3) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Burgess 1311, 3/6/2013, 17628244

4) Johnson Angus Farm, Prole, JAF Forever Lady 315, 3/3/2013, 17708785

5) Becker Angus, Diagonal, C B PEG 311, 3/6/2013, 17562565

6) Riley Sieren, Washington, Burns Currency Fran 1352, 3/7/2013, Aaa17597864

7) Chayse Jaspering, Washington, CJ-PVF Missie 131, 3/7/2013, 17534769

8) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, Plumcreek Arkpride 9024 3728, 3/7/2013, AAA17650957

9) Paul Pisarik, Solon, HGE Stripper 3841, 3/1/2013, AAA +17559083

10) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, PAF Miss Britt 332, 3/7/2013, 17736046

11) Micha Stephens, Lenox, Da Es Ro Everlda 13216 9218, 3/5/2013, 17477569

12) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE MS Nicki 3340, 3/4/2013, 17656695

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - February 2013

1) Norris Farms, Corydon, DAMERON BARDOT 362, 2/20/2013, 17718013

2) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, DEPPE R&C ENVIOUS BLACKBIRD, 2/24/2013, 17584886

3) Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb., Jensen Erica 1345 OF F A F, 2/19/2013, AAA +17579562

4) Mardesen Cattle Company, Oxford, HOTZ Ark Pride 1322, 2/13/2013, 17586532

5) Becker Ridge Farm, Atlantic, FCF Blackbird 326, 2/26/2013, 17591947

6) Carly Main, Buffalo Center, Jensen Georgina 1353 Of FAF, 2/23/2013, AAA +17576050

7) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, KA Barbaramere 3018, 2/12/2013, 17561394

8) DKT Angus Farms, Ottumwa, DKT Jetta Belle 3471, 2/25/2013, 17499172

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - February 2013

1) Robin Younge, Ventura, YCC GEORGINA 21, 2/4/2013, 17514600

2) Laudmere Angus, New Liberty, TD Lady 03, 2/10/2013, 17564408

3) Cole Mobley, Diagonal, BRF SISSY A311, 2/8/2013, AAA 17584123

4) Skarda Angus Farms, Afton, CSB Pride 382, 2/11/2013, 17597041

5) Taylor Westhoff, Pulaski, Hendersons Barbara 3005, 2/1/2013, Aaa 17552066

6) Nicholas Prevo, Pulaski, Burns Delia 1320, 2/2/2013, 1320

7) Oak Ridge Angus, Laurel, Topline Delightful 3019, 2/6/2013, AAA17583205

8) L&D Angus, Corning, TLD GGS SMILEY MILEY 3194, 2/7/2013, 17544099

9) Heath Weber, Winthrop, LW Georgina 3J03, 2/1/2013, AAA 17539213

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - January 2013

1) Megan Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt Proven Queen M301, 1/1/2013, 17662565

2) Robin Younge, Ventura, YOUNGE GREIMAN HOTZ LADY 322, 1/9/2013, 17563311

3) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., PVF Blackbird 3187, 1/10/2013, 17539731

4) Hotz Farms, Lone Tree, HOTZ Proven Queen 1329, 1/25/2013, 17584232

5) Wiertsema Farms, Rushmore, Minn., Bullerman Miss Erica 1321, 1/13/2013, 17513886

6) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Lucy 3A, 1/30/2013, 17588312

7) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K BEAUTY 3176, 1/11/2013, 17556527

8) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, KA Pride 3830, 1/13/2013, 17561385

9) Oak Ridge Angus, Laurel, WAF Mabel, 1/3/2013, AAA17586370

Late Senior Yearling Heifer - November & December 2012

1) Micha Stephens, Lenox, Purdums Everelda 103, 11/29/2012, 17506514

2) Tyson Tucker, Creston, WB Barbramere 337, 12/31/2012, 17557636

3) Coryn Wilson, Donahue, Jensen Rosena 1301, 12/23/2012, AAA 17578000

4) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Juana M105, 1/2/2012, 17596377

Early Senior Yearling Heifer - September & October 2012

1) Terry Kruse, Rudd, CENTURY BLACKBIRD MISSIE 432, 9/27/2012, 17439684

2) Webster Farms, Walker, TLF NINA 107, 11/8/2013, 17798563

3) Kara Collison, Rockwell City, Collison Lady 1232, 9/3/2012, 17517691

4) Lexi Knapp, Bloomfield, BURNS ELBA 1292, 10/4/2012, 17499874

Junior Bull Calf - March 1 2014 & After

1) Burns Angus, Oxford, Burns First Impression, 3/9/2014, 17836734

2) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC STYLE BN29, 3/7/2014, 17838167

3) Maas Cattle Company, Adair, Maas Unbelivable 4288, 3/2/2014, Pending

4) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, SCHROEDERS LOOKOUT 122, 3/4/2014, PENDING

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K UPBEAT 422, 3/5/2014, 17835979

6) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K FIRST CLASS 7285, 4/12/2014, 17825161

7) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Pumba 4413, 3/1/2014, 17808830

8) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Homeboy 4802, 3/14/2014, 17808829

Junior Bull Calf - January & February 2014

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K ENGINEER 402, 2/8/2014, 17835978

2) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Cherry Knoll Solution 1401, 2/4/2001, 17803281

3) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, DeVores Rocky 004, 2/24/2014, AAA17794866

4) Jason Schroeder, Durant, JS First Class B851, 2/2/2014, Applied

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K AUTOMATIC 408, 2/17/2014, 17835982

6) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, Schroeder Class Act, 2/4/2014, PENDING

7) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Conversion 46, 2/18/2014, 17836449

8) DKT Angus Farms, Ottumwa, DKT Pioneer 4741, 2/11/2014, 17821566

Junior Bull Calf - January & February 2014

1) Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Consensus 1427, 1/11/2014, 17801482

2) Brandt Farms, Corning, KLB Lut 4712, 1/2/2014, Pending

3) Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, Wis., LW All In 0J24, 1/18/2014, 17205268

4) Jason Schroeder, Durant, JS First Class B061, 1/10/2014, Applied

5) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC CONVERSION T34, 1/24/2014, 17838168

6) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, Biebers Program 2580, 3/13/2012, Pending

7) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Impression N006, 1/4/2014, Pending

8) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2237, 1/1/2014, 17834395

9) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, Schroeder First Draft 539, 1/16/2014, PENDING

10) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2341, 1/14/2014, 17834399

Late Senior Bull Calf - November & December 2013

1) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC CONVERSION J502, 11/12/2013, 17808532

2) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESPEN Platinum 1314, 12/7/2013, 17798618

3) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2325, 12/1/2013, 17816178

Early Senior Bull Calf - September & October 2013

1) Brandt Farms, Corning, SydGen The Surgeon 3885, 9/1/2013, 17697368

2) DMW Show Cattle, Wiota, J&K Iron Mountain 6208, 9/13/2013, 17625507

3) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE Graduate 3023, 9/2/2013, 17829899

4) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C EQUATOR16WA, 9/11/2013, AAA 17678285

Late Summer Yearling Bull - July & August 2013

1) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C RIGHT TIME 25WA, 7/3/2013, AAA 17665806

April Junior Yearling Bull - April 2013

1) Robin Younge, Ventura, NAIG YOUNGE CLASS ACT 313, 4/1/2013, 17559730

March Junior Yearling Bull - March 2013

1) Holmes Cattle Co., Benton, HCC Scotty 19733, 3/9/2013, 17533634

2) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Beau Bennett 325, 3/12/2013, 17528510

Early Junior Yearling Bull - January & February 2013

1) Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325, 2/10/2013, 17580543

2) Carlson Family Angus, Cherokee, CFCC BISHOP 3218, 2/9/2013, 17589249

3) Carlson Family Angus, Cherokee, CFCC LOOKOUT 310, 2/8/2013, 17840095

Senior Yearling Bull - September thru December 2012

1) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESP Preview 1212, 10/2/2012, 17488776

2) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Sugar Lut Z300, 11/1/2012, 17510541

3) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Class Envy 3839, 10/10/2012, 17512101

Two-Year-Old Bull - January thru April 2012

1) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Final Choice L239, 1/8/2012, 17315700

Junior Get of Sire

1) Schermer Angus, Clarion

2) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill.

3) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton

Get of Sire

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., SYDGEN PLATINUM, 9/5/2011, 17078916

Breeders Six Head

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill.

Produce of Dam

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax

2) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, CHERRY KNOLL LADY LOLA 1194

Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C BLACKBIRD 912Z

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, MOFFITT PROVEN QUEEN M405

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Holst Farms, Inc., Le Claire, HE LAURA 4009

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: K&J Angus, Larchwood, PVF PROVEN QUEEN 3184

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K BLACK LADY 1823

Champion Intermediate Female: Abe Troyer, Kalona, BURNS ELBA 1366

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female: Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, ANGELINAS MAY 7713

Champion Junior Female: Norris Farms, Corydon, dameron bardot 362

Reserve Champion Junior Female: Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, PVF EXPRESS 3140

Champion Senior Female: Terry Kruse, Rudd, Century Blackbird Missie 432

Reserve Champion Senior Female: Webster Farms, Walker, TLF Nina 107

Grand Champion Female: Norris Farms, Corydon, Dameron Bardot 362

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, PVF Express 3140

Iowa Champion Female: Megan Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt Proven Queen M301

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Consensus 1427

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Burns Angus, Oxford, Burns First Impression

Champion Senior Bull Calf: Brandt Farms, Corning, SydGen The Surgeon 3885

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC Conversion J502

Champion Intermediate Bull: Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, Double C Right Time 25WA

Champion Junior Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Robin Younge, Ventura, Naig Younge Class Act 313

Champion Senior Bull: Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESP Preview 1212

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Steele Land & Livestock, Anita, SLL Sugar Lut Z300

Grand Champion Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Robin Younge, Ventura, Naig Younge Class Act 313

Iowa Champion Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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05 Sep 2014

Victor Woman Sweeps Iowa State Fair Sheep Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Brooke Kuesel of Victor won the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion banners in the Jackpot Lamb show judged August 17 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Purebred Oxford Down

1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

2) Double O Acres, West Union

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Double O Acres, West Union

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Purebred Dorset

1) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 1, 2/1/2014

2) Jayme Garr, Moulton

3) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/23/2014

4) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

5) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 2, 2/1/2014

Purebred Shropshire

1) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 2/2/2014

2) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 5, 2/1/2014

Purebred Southdown

1) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

2) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Purebred Hampshire 99.5-130.5

1) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, Hamp, 1/15/2014

2) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Millie, 3/5/2014

3) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 1/24/2014

4) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

5) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

6) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/20/2014

Purebred Hampshire 134.5-156.5

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Dee, 1/15/2014, 595056

2) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

3) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

4) Paul Douglas, Corning, Rocky, 1/3/2014

5) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 6, 2/1/2014

6) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

Purebred Suffolk

1) Houston Hindman, Albia

2) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

3) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 3/3/2014

4) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Blue, 2/18/2014

Purebred Wool Breeds

1) Jayme Garr, Moulton

Crossbred Black Face 98.5-124.5

1) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Firecracker, 3/10/2014

2) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/9/2014

3) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Challenger

4) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center, Button, 3/8/2014, x

5) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

6) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

7) Channing Snider, Rhodes

8) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Nancy

9) Briar Klaver, Woolstock, Fred Parrot, 3/16/2014

10) Autumn Nelson, Pierson, Sammy, 1/30/2014

11) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/16/2014

12) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/17/2014

Crossbred Black Face 125-136

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor

2) Dylan Deemer, Lacona, 1404, 2/7/2014

3) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 2/2/2014

4) Jake Hlas, Traer

5) Zahradnik Livestock, Inc., Belle Plaine, Elsa, 2/19/2014

6) Paul Douglas, Corning, Blind Luck, 3/3/2014

7) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

8) Dylan Deemer, Lacona, 1460, 1/31/2014

9) Briar Klaver, Woolstock, Cyclone Big Boy, 3/13/2014

10) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

11) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

12) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

Crossbred Black Face 139-164.5

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Gray, 1/20/2014

2) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

3) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/19/2014

4) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, Cross, 1/15/2014

5) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Patience

6) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

7) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center, Max, 2/20/2014, x

8) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

9) Channing Snider, Rhodes

10) Addie Heald, Blakesburg, Oakie, 2/10/2014

11) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

12) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

13) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

Crossbred Speckled Face

1) Autumn Nelson, Pierson, Kimber, 1/1/2014

2) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 2/2/2014

3) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville

4) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Specks 1193/726, 2/28/2014

5) Houston Hindman, Albia

6) Addie Heald, Blakesburg, Speckled Ewe, 2/28/2014

7) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Cookie Dough

Crossbred White Face

1) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center

2) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/11/2014

3) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 3, 2/1/2014

4) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 2/2/2014

5) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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05 Sep 2014

Appaloosa Exhibitors Earn Ribbons at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Ribbons and banners were awarded in the Appaloosa Horse Show judged August 16 and 17 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The Appaloosa Horse Show was a double-judged show. In such a show, the use of two judges, independent of one another, takes place. Thus, two sets of results are produced.

Complete results below:

Camas Prairie Stump Race

Judge A - 1) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 1) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Colt - Weanling

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Figure 8 Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Filly - Yearling

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

FPD Halter Mare

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

FPD Halter Stallion

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Gelding - Two-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Gelding - Three-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Gelding - Aged

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Gelding - Yearling

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - Grand Champion Gelding) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - Grand Champion Gelding) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - Reserve Grand Champion Gelding) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - Reserve Grand Champion Gelding) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - Reserve Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - Reserve Grand Champion Mare) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter in Hand Geldings

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Hunter in Hand Mare - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Hunter in Hand Mares

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 4) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Judge B - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 5) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 5) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter in Hand Stallions

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter under Saddle - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Hunter under Saddle - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Keyhole Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 2) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Leadline - 6 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Mare - Two-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Mare - Aged

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Men's and Ladies' Heritage

Judge A - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 4) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 7) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 7) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 8) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 8) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Nez Perce Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Non-Pro Camas Prairie Stump Race - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Gelding - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Gelding

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Mare

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Stallion

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter under Saddle - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Mare - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 4) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 4) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 7) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 7) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 8) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 8) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Nez Perce Stake Race - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Stallion - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Trail - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Non-Pro Western Horsemanship - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - 35 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - Novice

Judge A - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Showmanship - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Novice Hunt Seat Equitation - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Novice Western Showmanship - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Reining - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Trail - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Walk/Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Figure 8 Stake Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Keyhole Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Nez Perce Stake Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Showmanship - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Walk/Trot Trail - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Western Pleasure - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Western Pleasure - Junior & Senior

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Western Riding - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Western Showmanship at Halter - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Youth Gelding - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Youth Mare - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Youth Most Colorful at Halter - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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05 Sep 2014

News from Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Horse Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Percheron and Clydesdale horse exhibitors from across the country earned ribbons during competition judged August 14 through 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Shining Stars Percherons of Pleasant Hill won the show's Six-Horse Hitch Showdown.

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Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Simmental Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Owen Brothers Cattle Company of Bois D'Arc, Mo., was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull banner in the Simmental Cattle show judged August 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Bull honors were awarded to Schick-Haefner Cattle Company of Clinton, Ill. The Iowa Champion Bull was exhibited by Sherrie, Bradley and Ashl Moores Simmental Farm of Rose Hill while Springer Simmentals of Cresco was awarded the Reserve Champion Iowa Bull banner.

Madison Udell of Sioux City won Grand Champion Purebred Female and Iowa Champion Female honors. The Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Female banner was awarded to Trey Jass of Garner. Lashmett Farms of Winchester, Ill., exhibited the Reserve Champion Iowa Complete results attached:

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Dairy Goat Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Champions were named in the Dairy Goat Show judged August 15 and 16 at the 2014 Iowa

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Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Pony Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Draft ponies earned honors during their show judged August 14 through 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Draft Pony Ladies Cart - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

5) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

6) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Cart - 38"- 45"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Cart - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

5) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Team - 38"- 45"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Team - 45"- 48"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Unicorn Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Four Draft Pony Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Six Draft Pony Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 12 & Under

1) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 13-18 Years

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Youth Team - Driver 18 & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

Draft Pony Halter - Mare

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

Draft Pony Halter - Gelding

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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22 Aug 2014

Winners Named in Iowa State Fair Supreme Six-Horse Hitch

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Roby's Belgian of Rockwell City took first place in the Supreme Six-Horse Hitch Showdown held Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair, taking home a $2,000 prize.

Second place and $1,000 were awarded to Hagemann Brothers of Stillman Valley, Ill.

Complete results below:

1) Roby's Belgian, Rockwell City

2) Hagemann Bros., Stillman Valley, Ill.

3) Aaron Mosher, Prophetstown, Ill.

4) Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho

5) Dakota Thunder Shires, Sioux Falls, S.D.

6) Double M Farms, Delmar

7) Duane & Sara Herschberger, Milan, Mo.

8) Jenson Shires, LLC, Blair, Neb.

9) Wade Handeland, Radcliffe

10) Mohney Farm Belgians, Benton, Kan.

11) Otte Belgians, North English

12) Morgan Weaver, Afton

13) Mike Minniear, Goodland, Ind.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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22 Aug 2014

Honors Awarded in English Society Horse Show at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- The English Society Horse Show took place August 12 and 13 in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Five-Gaited Open

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Five-Gaited Iowa Owned

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Five-Gaited Stake

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Three-Gaited Open

1) Oak Creek Farm, Kenyon, Minn.

Three-Gaited Iowa Owned

1) Leann Delange, Indianola

Three-Gaited Stake

1) Leann Delange, Indianola

Three-Gaited Pleasure - 17 & Under

1) Riley Corell, Winterset

Three-Gaited Pleasure - 18 & Over

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Dawn Striegel, North English

3) Gretchen Stanislav, Urbandale

4) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

Three-Gaited Pleasure Stake

1) Riley Corell, Winterset

2) Dawn Striegel, North English

3) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

4) Gretchen Stanislav, Urbandale

Pleasure Model

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Simat Whipp, Clarinda

Five-Gaited Pleasure Horse

1) Green Wood Stables, Prole

2) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Stake

1) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

Country Pleasure English - 17 & Under

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Green Wood Stables, Prole

3) Emmerson Burson, Nowalk

Country Pleasure English - 18 & Over

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

3) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

4) Beth Hageboeck, Norwalk

5) Sara Eaton, Des Moines

6) Delaney Morrison, Norwalk

Country Pleasure English Stake

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

3) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

4) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

5) Sara Eaton, Des Moines

6) Ashley Ackerson, Indianola

Country Pleasure Western - 17 & Under

1) Jordan DeRoos, Urbandale

Country Pleasure Western - 18 & Over

1) Kim Herron, DeSoto

2) Diane Steffen, Hudson

3) Kristine Nizzi, Granger

Country Pleasure Western Stake

1) Jordan DeRoos, Urbandale

2) Kim Herron, DeSoto

3) Kristine Nizzi, Granger

4) Diane Steffen, Hudson

Country Pleasure Model

1) Kristine Nizzi, Granger

Fine Harness Iowa Owned

1) Julie Phillips, West Des Moines

2) Merle and Mary Hoff, Indianola

Fine Harness Open

1) Julie Phillips, West Des Moines

2) Merle and Mary Hoff, Indianola

Fine Harness Stake

1) Julie Phillips, West Des Moines

2) Merle and Mary Hoff, Indianola

Park Pleasure

1) Sally Graf, Clive

2) Adrian Deines, Davenport

Park Pleasure Stake

1) Sally Graf, Clive

2) Adrian Deines, Davenport

Park Open

1) Green Wood Stables, Altoona

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

3) Cindy or Samantha Thomas, Pella

Park Stake

1) Green Wood Stables, Altoona

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

3) Cindy or Samantha Thomas, Pella

Saddle Seat Equitation - 17 & Under

1) Tancy Colburn Becker, Sac City

2) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

3) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

Saddle Seat Equitation Stake

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

3) Tancy Colburn Becker, Sac City

Hackney Pony Single

1) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

Hackney Pony Single Stake

1) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

Hackney Harness Pony Single

1) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

Hackney Harness Pony Single Stake

1) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving

1) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

2) Judith McDonough, Douds

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Stake

1) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

2) Judith McDonough, Douds

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Roadster Pony Single - Open

1) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

2) Judith McDonough, Douds

Roadster Pony Single - Amateur

1) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

2) Rob, Melissa and Hope Hatchitt, Cumming

3) Judith McDonough, Douds

Roadster Pony Stake

1) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

2) Rob, Melissa and Hope Hatchitt, Cumming

3) Judith McDonough, Douds

Morgan Gelding at Halter

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

3) Judy Gauger, Marengo

Grand Champion Morgan: Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Reserve Grand Champion Morgan: Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Morgan Open Pleasure Driving

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Judy Gauger, Marengo

3) Kenneth Ranney, Nora Springs

Morgan English Pleasure

1) Judy Gauger, Marengo

2) Melvin Jennings, Mitchellville

Morgan Western Pleasure

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Judy Gauger, Marengo

3) Kenneth Ranney, Nora Springs

Morgan Registered Hunter Pleasure

1) Kenneth Ranney, Nora Springs

Arabian Halter

1) Sharon Gleich, Urbandale

2) Dream Catchers Farm, Inc., Redfield

3) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

4) Natalie Clement, Altoona

5) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

6) Heide Green, Des Moines

Arabian/Half Arabian Hunter Pleasure - Open

1) Sharon Gleich, Urbandale

2) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

3) Natalie Chere Patterson, Norwalk

4) Heide Green, Des Moines

5) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

6) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

Half Arabian Halter

1) Ashley Ackerson, Indianola

2) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure - 17 & Under

1) Emmerson Burson, Nowalk

2) Natalie Chere Patterson, Norwalk

3) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

4) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure - 18 & Over

1) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

2) Heide Green, Des Moines

3) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

4) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

5) Sapphire Ribbons, Kensett

Arabian/Half Arabian Country English Pleasure - Open

1) Ashley Ackerson, Indianola

2) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

3) Emmerson Burson, Nowalk

4) Natalie Clement, Altoona

5) Dream Catchers Farm, Inc., Redfield

6) Rachel Feikma, Norwalk

Arabian/Half Arabian Native Costume - Open

1) Erin Runde, Kensett

2) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

3) Kristine Nizzi, Granger

4) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

5) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

6) Dream Catchers Farm, Inc., Redfield

Arabian/Half Arabian Western Pleasure Stake

1) Emmerson Burson, Nowalk

2) Natalie Chere Patterson, Norwalk

3) Heide Green, Des Moines

4) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

5) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

Open Western Pleasure - 17 & Under

1) Emmerson Burson, Nowalk

2) Natalie Chere Patterson, Norwalk

3) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

4) Jordan DeRoos, Urbandale

Open Eng/Hunt Seat Walk-Trot Pleasure - 17 & Under

1) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

2) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

Open Hunt Seat

1) Simat Whipp, Clarinda

2) Heartland Stable, Grimes

3) Caroline Anderson, Ottumwa

4) Heartland Stables, Granger

5) Beth Doggett, Ottumwa

6) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

Open Country English Pleasure

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Beth Hageboeck, Norwalk

3) Sapphire Ribbons, Kensett

4) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

5) Delaney Morrison, Norwalk

6) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

Open Western Pleasure - 18 & Over

1) Diane Steffen, Hudson

2) Natalie Chere Patterson, Norwalk

3) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

4) Tancy Colburn Becker, Sac City

5) Heide Green, Des Moines

6) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

Open Novice English Pleasure

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

3) Dawn Striegel, North English

4) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

5) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

6) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

Open Lead Line - 6 & Under

1tie) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

1tie) Sharon Gleich, Urbandale

1tie) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

1tie) Erin Runde, Kensett

1tie) Kim Herron, DeSoto

1tie) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

1tie) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

1tie) Judy Gauger, Marengo

Open Western Walk-Trot - 17 & Under

1) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

2) Erin Runde, Kensett

Open Walk-Trot Western Pleasure - Adult

1) Heartland Stable, Grimes

2) Rusty Anvil Ranch, Springville

Open Pleasure Driving

1) Heartland Stable, Grimes

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

3) Erin Runde, Kensett

Open English Pleasure

1) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

2) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

3) Wendy Finch-Levis, West Des Moines

4) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

5) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

6) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

Open English Pleasure Stake

1) Renae Van Zomeren, Leighton

2) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

3) Kelly Snyder, Grimes

4) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

5) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

6) Sapphire Ribbons, Kensett

Open Pleasure Driving Stake

1) Wendy Finch-Levis, West Des Moines

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

Open Hunt Seat Stake

1) Sharon Gleich, Urbandale

2) Heartland Stables, Granger

3) Simat Whipp, Clarinda

4) Heartland Stable, Grimes

5) Jessica Ackerson, Indianola

6) Kristine Nizzi, Granger

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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22 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XVI

By Lori Chappell

Winners Named in Iowa State Fair Belgian and Shire Horse Shows

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Bill Gerdes of Burlington showed the Supreme Champion in the Belgian Horse Show, and Arlin Wareing, Blackfoot, Idaho, won Best of Breed in the Shire Horse Show. Both shows were held August 10 through 12 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Winners-Named-in-Iowa-State-Fair-Belgian-and-Shire-Horse-Shows/9654686

Romers Earn Ribbons at Iowa State Fair Dahlia Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Jim Romer of Algona was awarded Largest Best Blue Ribbon of Show honors and six Court of Honor titles in the Dahlia division of the Floriculture competition judged Saturday at the 2014 Beth Romer of Ames was awarded four Court of Honor titles, and Janice Stock of Titonka earned two Court of Honor titles.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Romers-Earn-Ribbons-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Dahlia-Show/9654689

Anamosa Farm Awarded Top Honors at Iowa State Fair Swine Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Tyler and Jessie Frasher of Anamosa were awarded the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion banners at the Hawkeye Market Swine show judged Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Wulf Brothers of Donahue took the Grand Champion Truckload banner while the Engler Family of Nevada was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Truckload honors.

Additional results below:

Purebred Truckload

1) AJC Berkshires, Baxter

Crossbred Truckload

1) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

2) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

3) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center

Crossbred Truckload

1) Wulf Bros., Donahue

2) Engler Family, Nevada

3) Mosher Family, Eldora

Purebred All Other Breeds

1) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

2) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

3) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

4) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell

5) Ken Wiebbecke, Saint Ansgar

6) Ken Wiebbecke, Saint Ansgar

Purebred Yorkshire, Class 1

1) Dalton Konz, Garner

2) Dalton Konz, Garner

3) Macy Leonard, Newton

4) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

5) Kent Farms, Osceola

6) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

7) Petersen Farms J&J, Knoxville

Purebred Yorkshire, Class 2

1) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

2) Keith Johnson, Rose Hill

3) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

4) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

5) Ken Wiebbecke, Saint Ansgar

6) Ken Wiebbecke, Saint Ansgar

7) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Gilts, Class 1

1) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

2) Petersen Farms J&J, Knoxville

3) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

4) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center

5) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

6) Jay Heeren, Jewell

7) Jay Heeren, Jewell

Crossbred Gilts, Class 2

1) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

2) Mosher Family, Eldora

3) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

4) Greiman Farms, Waterloo

5) Jay Heeren, Jewell

6) Petersen Farms J&J, Knoxville

7) Petersen Farms J&J, Knoxville

8) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center

Crossbred Gilts, Class 3

1) Drew Hinners, Alta

2) Nevaeh Brown, Earlham

3) Nelson Endres, Saint Charles

4) Cody Gillman, Chariton

5) Cody Gillman, Chariton

6) Cody Gillman, Chariton

7) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

8) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

9) Halls of Fame, Radcliffe

Crossbred Gilts, Class 4

1) Alyssa, Brayden and Raelee Warrick, Sully

2) Greiman Farms, Waterloo

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) Jebs Pork Farm, Mediapolis

5) Cody Gillman, Chariton

6) Engler Family, Nevada

7) Halls of Fame, Radcliffe

Crossbred Gilts, Class 5

1) Frascht Farms, Charles City

2) Ver Ploeg Farms, Pella

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

5) Frascht Farms, Charles City

6) Frascht Farms, Charles City

7) Bailey Christensen, Adel

8) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

9) Frascht Farms, Charles City

Crossbred Barrow, Class 1

1) Ben and Ty Heeren, Lehigh

2) Paityn and Landrey Peterson, Rhodes

3) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

4) Hughes Family Farm, Delmar

5) Dead End Livestock, Colo

6) Dead End Livestock, Colo

7) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center

8) Dead End Livestock, Colo

Crossbred Barrow, Class 2

1) Ben and Ty Heeren, Lehigh

2) Frascht Farms, Charles City

3) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

4) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

5) Mosher Family, Eldora

6) Nelson Endres, Saint Charles

7) Hughes Family Farm, Delmar

8) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

9) Mosher Family, Eldora

10) Johnson Acres, Clarion

11) Jay Heeren, Jewell

12) Devin Brines, Leon

Crossbred Barrow, Class 3

1) Paityn and Landrey Peterson, Rhodes

2) Ben and Ty Heeren, Lehigh

3) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

4) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

5) Abby Benshoof, Winterset

6) Diamond B Showpigs, Prairie City

7) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

8) Wulf Bros., Donahue

9) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

10) Mosher Family, Eldora

11) Cody Gillman, Chariton

12) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

13) Cody Gillman, Chariton

14) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center

15) Mosher Family, Eldora

Crossbred Barrow, Class 4

1) Ben and Ty Heeren, Lehigh

2) Emily Harold, West Branch

3) Keppy Farms, Durant

4) Dalton Konz, Garner

5) Wulf Bros., Donahue

6) Wulf Bros., Donahue

7) Jay Heeren, Jewell

8) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

9) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

10) Engler Family, Nevada

Crossbred Barrow, Class 5

1) Macy Leonard, Newton

2) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

3) Wulf Bros., Donahue

4) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

5) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

6) Diamond B Showpigs, Prairie City

7) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

8) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

9) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

10) Ver Ploeg Farms, Pella

11) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

12) Kent Farms, Osceola

13) Kent Farms, Osceola

14) Kim VandeVoort, Pella

15) Mosher Family, Eldora

16) Mike and Cristen Clark, Runnells

17) Halls of Fame, Radcliffe

Crossbred Barrow, Class 6

1) Tyler and Jessie Frasher, Anamosa

2) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids

3) Moore Show Stock, Knoxville

4) Brooke Moore, Knoxville

5) Wulf Bros., Donahue

6) Nelson Endres, Saint Charles

7) Engler Land and Livestock, Cambridge

8) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

9) Blake Oostenink, Sioux Center

10) Frascht Farms, Charles City

11) Halls of Fame, Radcliffe

12) Alyssa, Brayden and Raelee Warrick, Sully

13) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Barrow, Class 7

1) Tyler and Jessie Frasher, Anamosa

2) Keppy Farms, Durant

3) Emily Harold, West Branch

4) Frascht Farms, Charles City

5) Wulf Bros., Donahue

6) Jebs Pork Farm, Mediapolis

7) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

8) Frascht Farms, Charles City

9) Kim VandeVoort, Pella

10) Frascht Farms, Charles City

11) Jack Bair Family, Elkhart

12) Kyle Marker, Des Moines

Champion Purebred Truckload: AJC Berkshires, Baxter

Champion Crossbred Truckload: Wulf Bros., Donahue

Reserve Champion Crossbred Truckload: Engler Family, Nevada

Champion Purebred: Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

Reserve Champion Purebred: Dalton Konz, Garner

Champion Crossbred Gilt: Alyssa, Brayden and Raelee Warrick, Sully

Reserve Champion Crossbred Gilt: Drew Hinners, Alta

Champion Crossbred Barrow: Tyler and Jessie Frasher, Anamosa

Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow: Tyler and Jessie Frasher, Anamosa

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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22 Aug 2014

Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Sheep Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Amthauer Club Lambs of Beaman was awarded the Champion Ram banner at the Wether Sire/Dam Sheep show judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Mark Hindman of Albia captured the Reserve Champion Ram banner.

Champion Eve honors went to Hobbs Show Lambs of Persia while the Reserve Champion Ewe was exhibited by Junk Family Club Lambs of Hudson.

Additional results below:

Black Face Yearling Ram

1) Anderson/Brix, Atlantic

2) Scott and Shelly Schmitz, Rhodes

3) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

4) Dylan Deemer, Lacona

5) Sloan Farms, Alburnett

Black Face Ram Lamb 142.5>

1) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

2) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

3) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

4) Hobbs Show Lambs, Persia

5) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

6) Counsell Club Lambs, Orchard

7) McIntosh Farm, Dunkerton

8) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

9) Bierle Club Lambs, Creston

10) Bierle Club Lambs, Creston

11) SE Club Lambs, Pomeroy

12) SE Club Lambs, Pomeroy

Black Face Ram Lamb 143-162

1) Scott and Shelly Schmitz, Rhodes

2) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

3) Joel Morrical, Clarion

4) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

5) Clayton Dyer, Clio

6) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

7) Hickman Club Lambs, Melbourne

8) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

9) Scott and Shelly Schmitz, Rhodes

10) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

11) Counsell Club Lambs, Orchard

12) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

13) Zane Gray, Toledo

14) RSO Livestock, Story City

15) K & K Club Lambs, Sumner

16) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

Black Face Ram Lamb 163-176.5

1) Amthauer Club Lambs, Beaman

2) Mark Hindman, Albia

3) Edler Club Lambs, State Center

4) Blondie Show Lambs, Lu Verne

5) Scott and Shelly Schmitz, Rhodes

6) Brian Hickman, Atlantic

7) Kolbet Club Lambs, Rudd

8) Matthew Weeda, Mount Ayr

9) Matthew Weeda, Mount Ayr

10) Sam McIlrath, Laurel

11) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins

12) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

13) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

14) Hickman Club Lambs, Melbourne

15) Brian Hickman, Atlantic

16) RSO Livestock, Story City

17) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

Black Face Ram Lamb 177-184.5

1) Cody and Mackenzie Schmitz, Rhodes

2) Sam McIlrath, Laurel

3) Cody and Mackenzie Schmitz, Rhodes

4) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

5) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

6) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

7) Sam McIlrath, Laurel

8) Matt Bothell, West Liberty

9) Andrews Club Lambs, Independence

10) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

11) Henry Show Lambs, Ames

12) McIntosh Farm, Dunkerton

13) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

14) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins

15) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

16) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

Black Face Ram Lamb 185 and up

1) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

2) Junk Family Club Lambs, Hudson

3) Sam McIlrath, Laurel

4) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

5) Hickman Club Lambs, Melbourne

6) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

7) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

8) Bacon Club Lambs, Knoxville

9) Matthew Weeda, Mount Ayr

10) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

11) Sloan Farms, Alburnett

12) Hickman Club Lambs, Melbourne

13) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

Black Face Yearling Ewe

1) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

2) Zane Gray, Toledo

3) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

4) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

5) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

6) Tom Moser, Garden Grove

7) Raymond McElvain, Centerville

8) Raymond McElvain, Centerville

Black Face Ewe Lamb 112.5 and less

1) Hobbs Show Lambs, Persia

2) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

3) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

4) Hobbs Show Lambs, Persia

5) Joel Morrical, Clarion

6) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

7) Prunty/Dyer Club Lambs, Corydon

8) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

9) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

10) McIntosh Farm, Dunkerton

11) Mason Burkett, Grand Junction

12) Mason Burkett, Grand Junction

13) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

14) Shimmering Pines Club Lambs, New Virginia

15) Hocraffer Show Lambs, Clarion

16) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

Black Face Ewe Lamb 113-123

1) Hild Club Lambs, Webster City

2) Hild Club Lambs, Webster City

3) Anderson/Brix, Atlantic

4) Joel Morrical, Clarion

5) Lents Livestock, Lake Park

6) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

7) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

8) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

9) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

10) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

11) Rylee Stevenson, Oakland, Neb.

12) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

13) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

14) Prunty/Dyer Club Lambs, Corydon

15) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

16) Hoot Owl Ridge Suffolks, Colo

17) Henry Show Lambs, Ames

18) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

Black Face Ewe Lamb 124-127.5

1) Hobbs Show Lambs, Persia

2) Clayton Dyer, Clio

3) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

4) Corey Happel, Fairbank

5) Sam McIlrath, Laurel

6) Prunty/Dyer Club Lambs, Corydon

7) Anderson/Brix, Atlantic

8) Tom Moser, Garden Grove

9) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

10) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

11) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

12) McIntosh Farm, Dunkerton

13) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

14) Bierle Club Lambs, Creston

15) Zahradnik Livestock, Inc., Belle Plaine

16) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

Black Face Ewe Lamb 128-133

1) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

2) Mason Burkett, Grand Junction

3) Gutknecht Club Lambs, Cedar Falls

4) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

5) Duane Sprouse, Keota

6) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

7) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

8) Counsell Club Lambs, Orchard

9) Bacon Club Lambs, Knoxville

10) Kolbet Club Lambs, Rudd

11) Bacon Club Lambs, Knoxville

12) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

13) Van Wert Club Lambs, Hampton

14) Hoot Owl Ridge Suffolks, Colo

15) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

16) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

Black Face Ewe Lamb 134-138.5

1) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

2) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

3) Van Wert Club Lambs, Hampton

4) Duane Sprouse, Keota

5) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

6) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

7) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

8) Britney Stevenson, Oakland, Neb.

9) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

10) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

11) Kolbet Club Lambs, Rudd

12) Bacon Club Lambs, Knoxville

13) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

14) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

15) Matt Bothell, West Liberty

16) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

17) McIntire Show Lambs, Gowrie

18) Matt Bothell, West Liberty

Black Face Ewe Lamb 139-144.5

1) Gutknecht Club Lambs, Cedar Falls

2) Shahan Club Lambs, Jefferson

3) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

4) Zane Gray, Toledo

5) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

6) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

7) Shahan Club Lambs, Jefferson

8) Brian Mike, Alden

9) Nick Siedelmann, Linden

10) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

11) McIlrath Club Lamb, Laurel

12) Robinson Club Lambs, Colo

13) Schmitz Farms, Crawfordsville

14) Huntington Club Lambs, Afton

15) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

16) McIntire Show Lambs, Gowrie

17) Bobb Stock Farms, Wever

18) Bierle Club Lambs, Creston

19) Wild Country Club Livestock, Perry

Black Face Ewe Lamb 145 and heavier

1) Junk Family Club Lambs, Hudson

2) Corey Happel, Fairbank

3) Corey Happel, Fairbank

4) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

5) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

6) Medhus Club Lambs, Gilman

7) Wolf Club Lambs, Scranton

8) Anderson/Brix, Atlantic

9) Lents Livestock, Lake Park

10) Andrews Club Lambs, Independence

11) Top Shelf Genetics, Donnellson

12) Edler Club Lambs, State Center

13) Sloan Farms, Alburnett

14) Mason Burkett, Grand Junction

15) K & K Club Lambs, Sumner

16) Henry Show Lambs, Ames

17) Shimmering Pines Club Lambs, New Virginia

White Face/Speckled Face Yearling Ram

1) Hall Family Farms, Grinnell

White Face/Speckled Face Ram Lamb

1) Enfield Clubs Lambs, Collins

2) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins

3) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

4) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins

5) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins

6) Head Family Farms, Derby

White Face/Speckled Face Yearling Ewe

1) Stars and Stripes Livestock, Tipton

White Face/Speckled Face Ewe Lambs 119.5 and less

1) Heisdorffer Dorsets, Sigourney

2) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

3) McIntosh Farm, Dunkerton

4) Enfield Clubs Lambs, Collins

5) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins

6) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry

7) Tom Moser, Garden Grove

8) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins

9) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins

10) Wild Country Club Livestock, Perry

11) K&K Club Lambs, Sumner

White Face/Speckled Face Ewe Lambs 120 and heavier

1) Heisdorffer Dorsets, Sigourney

2) Britney Stevenson, Oakland, Neb.

3) Duane Sprouse, Keota

4) Adam Vandevanter, Kiron

5) Wasteney Club Lambs, Shannon City

6) Enfield Clubs Lambs, Collins

7) Rylee Stevenson, Oakland, Neb.

8) Wasteney Club Lambs, Shannon City

9) Huntrods Club Lambs, Collins

10) Huntrods Dorsets, Collins

11) Bobb Stock Farms, Wever

12) Sloan Farms, Alburnett

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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