22 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XV

By Lori Chappell

West Union Farm Sweeps Iowa State Fair Oxford Down Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Double O Acres of West Union took top honors in the Oxford Down Sheep show judged Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The farm was awarded the Champion Ram, Reserve Champion Ram, Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ewe banners. They also placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Van Roekel Family Livestock of Wellman took second place in the Premier Exhibitor contest while Lobdell Oxfords of Freeport, Ill., took third.

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

Yearling Ram

1) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1307 RR, 2/15/2013, 297305

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-003 NNPRR "New Era", 11/20/2013, 299107

February Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-033 NNPRR "Big Deal", 2/10/2014, 299109

2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-036 NNPRR "Rare Deal", 2/20/2014, 299112

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1424 QR-NN, 2/6/2014, 298600 Ram

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-048 NNPRR "Best Deal", 3/12/2014, 299113

2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-039 NNPRR "What A Deal", 3/2/2014, 299111

Shorn Ram Lamb - All Ages

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-063 NNPRR "DealeRR's Deal", 3/27/2014, 299128

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1422 QR-NN, 1/26/2014, 298598

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Doubole "O" Acres 14-006, 1/20/2014, Applied For

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

Yearling Ewe

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 13-053 NNPRR, 2/25/2013, 298175

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 13-058 NNPRR, 3/11/2013, 298181

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1314 RR, 3/5/2013, 297879

4) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1302 RR, 9/13/2012, 297302

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Van Roekel 1302 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 297364 Ewe

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double 'O" Acres 13-015 NNPRR, 1/30/2013, 298174

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Van Roekel 1309 QRNN, 2/14/2014, 297360 Ewe

4) Double O Acres, West Union, Houghtaling 13-455 NNPRR, 2/2/2013, 297721

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-065, 3/5/2014, Applied For

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-002 NNPRR "Bailey", 11/10/2013, 299127

January Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-030 NNPRR "Sweet Deal", 1/28/2014, 299117

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-007 NNPRR "Fancy", 1/20/2014, 299115

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1405 RR, 1/21/2014, 298352

February Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-032 NNPRR "Golden Opportunity", 2/10/2014, 299110

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Everett 1482 NNPQR "Kara", 2/2/2014, 298373

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1409 QR, 2/17/2014, 298356

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-060 NNPQR "Senorita", 3/5/2014, 299126

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-041 NNPRR "Bambi", 3/2/2014, 299119

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1435 QR-NN, 3/2/2014, 298604 Ewe

4) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1411 RR, 3/1/2014, 298358

Shorn Ewe Lamb - All Ages

1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1430 RR-NN, 2/17/2014, 298603 Ewe

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-065 NNPRR "Enora", 3/5/2014, 299120

3) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-037 RR-NNP, 3/15/2014, 298774 Ewe

4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1421 RR-NN, 1/25/2014, 298597 Ewe

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-013 NNP, 2/20/2014, 298773 Ewe

6) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-006 NNPRR "Stylish", 3/28/2014, 299123

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Pair of Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

Young Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4-H Crowns Top Dogs at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Youth from across the state competed in the 4-H Dog Show held Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Dogs were judged in two divisions: obedience and handling.

Complete results below:

Champion Pre-Novice A Obedience: McKenzie Lofgren, Muscatine

Reserve Champion Pre-Novice A Obedience: Erica Mehlhaus, Boone

Champion Pre-Novice B Obedience: Jessica Schoonover, Washington

Reserve Champion Pre-Novice B Obedience: Hannah Borst, Adel

Champion Sub-Novice Obedience: Aundrea Cox, Adel

Reserve Champion Sub-Novice Obedience: Tyler Pearson, Corning

Champion Novice A Obedience: Blake Sevier, Orient

Reserve Champion Novice A Obedience: Josie Harvey, Seymour

Champion Novice B Obedience: Kayla Stigers, Letts

Reserve Champion Novice B Obedience: Selena Sampson, Creston

Champion Graduate Novice A Obedience: Krista Pearson, Corning

Reserve Champion Graduate Novice A Obedience: Megan Pearson, Corning

Champion Open A Obedience: Noelle Gray, Jefferson

Champion Open B Obedience: Kassidy Monday, Tabor

Champion Rally Grades 5-6: Kelsey Hildreth, Jewell

Reserve Champion Rally Grades 5-6: Allyse Marx, Bryant

Champion Rally Grades 7-9: Haley Ledford, Fort Dodge

Reserve Champion Rally Grades 7-9: Shannon McLain, Albia

Champion Rally Grades 10-12: Marjorie Lagan, Des Moines

Reserve Champion Rally Grades 10-12: Danielle Hoenig, Keokuk

Champion Senior Handling: Jordyn Shaw, Waverly

Reserve Champion Senior Handling: Jessica Schoonover, Washington

Champion Junior Handling: Rylie Weyhrich, Boone

Reserve Champion Junior Handling: Conner Allender, Jefferson

Champion Intermediate Handling: Samantha Hardaway, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Intermediate Handling: Aundrea Cox, Adel

Top Dogs Take Honors at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Stock dogs and masters gathered in Des Moines to compete in the Stock Dog Trials August 13 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Titles were awarded in two classes. Open class competition was open to experienced teams while Ranch class was for less experienced dogs.

In each competition, handlers work with their dogs to maneuver a small herd of animals through a series of hurdles and gates. The winners are determined by the fastest negotiation of the course.

Complete results follow:

CATTLE

Open Cattle

1) Jerry Davis, Murray

2) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

3) Wayne Bamber, Alden

4) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

5) Bob Johnson, Tingley

6) Debbie Meier, Alden

7) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

8) Bob Johnson, Tingley

9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

10tie) Jerry Davis, Murray

10tie) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.

12) Mike Davis, Murray

13tie) Curtis Dukes, Kent

13tie) Debbie Meier, Alden

15) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.

16) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.

17) Gary Goehring, Keosauqua

18) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

19) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

20) Billy Clevenger, Moscow

21) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

Ranch Cattle

1) Jerry Davis, Murray

2) Gary Goehring, Keosauqua

3) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

4) Joel Hollatz, Exline

5) Mark Triggs, Mount Ayr

6) Mary Bolton, Columbus Junction

7) Justin Keller, Seymour

8) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

9) Curtis Dukes, Kent

10) Christi McKenney, Rock Port, Mo.

11) Curtis Dukes, Kent

12) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

13) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

14) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.

15) Tom Damewood, Milan, Mo.

16) Richard Hall, Massena

17) James Bergert, Williams

18) Wayne Bamber, Alden

19) Monty Hogue, Cameron, Mo.

SHEEP

Open Sheep

1) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

2) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.

3) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

4) Bob Johnson, Tingley

5) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

6) Robert Fleming, Leon

7) Jerry Davis, Murray

8) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.

9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

10) Bob Johnson, Tingley

11) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

12) Wayne Bamber, Alden

13) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

14) Jerry Davis, Murray

15) Mike Davis, Murray

16) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.

17) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.

Ranch Sheep

1) Curtis Dukes, Kent

2) Tom Damewood, Milan, Mo.

3) Curtis Dukes, Kent

4) Ruth Hermanson, Jewell

5) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

6) Christi McKenney, Rock Port, Mo.

7) Jerry Davis, Murray

8) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City

10) Donna Tuttle, Des Moines

11) Ruth Hermanson, Jewell

12) Mark Triggs, Mount Ayr

13) Jack Doty, Plymouth, Minn.

14) Rachel Ritland, Stanhope

15) Mary Bolton, Columbus Junction

16) Donna Tuttle, Des Moines

17) Richard Hall, Massena

18) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.

19) Kari Carney, Norwalk

20) James Bergert, Williams

"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

Dunlap Farm Sweeps Iowa State Fair Shorthorn Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Sullivan Farms took top honors in the Shorthorn Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. The Dunlap farm exhibited the Grand Champion Bull, Iowa Champion Bull, Grand Champion Female and Iowa Champion Female.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull banner was awarded to DJS Shorthorns of Knoxville, Ill. Cyclone Trace Cattle Company of Clarion was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Female banner.

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

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Darbyshire Show Cattle, Morning Sun, 3/2/2014, XAR00773

2) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF MILA 174B, 4/10/2014, XAR60739

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF SASHA, 2/2/2014, AR60232

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Schrag Shorthorns, Marion, S.D., JAX PORITA 403, 1/16/2014, AR60744

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL Miss Right Direction, 9/9/2013, AR59997

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL Jalynn's Patches, 3/19/2013, AR58307

2) C&M Shorthorns, Letts, MB FROSTY, 3/17/2013, AR59149

Shorthorn Plus Female - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Jarrin Goecke, State Center, Sull Dede's Money 3460, 1/15/2013, *xAR59518

Late Spring Heifer Calf - After May 1, 2014

1) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton, WAB Crimson, 5/18/2014, *x4208795

Early Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH SIERRA'S SOBE 40B, 4/2/2014, 4208798

2) Berg Shorthorns, Osage, BERGS SCARLETT CUMBERLAND, 4/15/2014, X4208844

3) Loyd Shorthorn Cattle, New London, LOYDS PHOEBE 0414, 4/11/2014, PENDING

4) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Ms Paha Foxxy', 4/13/2014, X4210175

5) Rachel Puckett, Goose Lake, RP SONNY'S CRYSTAL 3R14 ET, 4/2/2014, *x4208359

6) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton, WAB Bobby, 4/2/2014, *x4208794

Early Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Avery Bennett, Richland, Norwegian Sanna, 3/29/2014, 4208613

2) Tom Mitchell, Waverly, Mitch's Star Rivival 411, 3/27/2014, 4207270

3) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Gilmans Charming Girl 442, 3/25/2014, *x4208788

4) Brooke Puckett, Goose Lake, PUCK CrRYSTAL B324 ET, 3/24/2014, *4208358

Early Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Rose Cattle, Amboy, Minn., RFC GABBIE, 3/16/2014, 4207506

Early Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Berg Shorthorns, Osage, BERGS KRYSTAL ICE, 3/6/2014, X4208769

2) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton, WAB Emily, 3/4/2014, *x4208792

3) Darbyshire Show Cattle, Morning Sun, 3/1/2014, X4210248

4) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, GILMANS SWEET LADY 412B ET, 3/2/2014, X4210192

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) 6B Farms, Parkersburg, 6B'S NANETTE, 2/19/2014, X4208192

2) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF BUTTERFLY, 2/10/2014, 4207779

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF PRIMROSE 25B, 2/10/2014, X4207775

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn., DVW ROSE BUD 234, 2/3/2014, 4208927

2) Haywood Cattle Co., Union, SLH BJ'S COUNTRY GIRL, 2/7/2014, X4028482

3) Allyssa Obrecht, Harlan, O-Dale Margie 277, 2/3/2014, X4206796

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn., DVW Funky Monkey 1274, 1/27/2014, 4208926

2) Berg Shorthorns, Osage, P BERGS CY PAM 3127, 1/24/2014, X4209424

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF QUEEN TWO 12B, 1/18/2014, X4210405

4) Brooke Puckett, Goose Lake, PUCK MISS IVORY B160, 1/15/2014, *x4208357

5) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF CORINE, 1/15/2014, 4207961

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Mason Mitchell, Nashua, DRM Sweet Beauty 402, 1/9/2014, 4206606

2) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF COUNTRY DANCER, 1/3/2014, 4207757

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, DSF FANTASY GIRL 1B, 1/2/2014, X4207756

Winter Heifer Calf - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Fusion Cattle, Lowpoint, Ill., RFC MARGIE'S JESSICA 225, 12/25/2013, X4205356

2) Wyatt Obrecht, Harlan, WHR Augusta Pride 3N08, 11/8/2013, 4204630

Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL Lucy's Crystal, 9/18/2013, 4207252

Late Spring Yearling Female - May 1 - June 30, 2013

1) Herman's Flatland Shorthorns, Osage, Flatlands Twinkey, 6/22/2013, 4209491

Late Spring Yearling Female - May 1 - June 30, 2013

1) Rosemary Thompson, Gilman, BYT Charming Lady 3116ET, 5/4/2013, 4199875

2) Herman's Flatland Shorthorns, Osage, Flatlands Fruit Pie, 5/21/2013, 4209489

Early Spring Yearling Female - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Berg Shorthorns, Osage, BERGS SWEETIE PRIDE ET, 4/15/2013, X4199372

2) Reanna Obrecht, Harlan, LITTLE CEDAR SARA ROSE RS, 4/5/2013, 4197885

3) Wasinger Cattle Company, Winnebago, Minn., VTS RUBY RED 453 ET, 4/5/2013, 4198854

4) Rose Cattle, Amboy, Minn., RFC FIONA, 4/20/2013, 4201341

5) Herman's Flatland Shorthorns, Osage, Flatlands Hoho, 4/24/2013, 4209490

Early Spring Yearling Female - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Sexton Cattle, Ainsworth, FUZN AMERICAN GIRL 361, 3/2/2013, X419926

2) Allyssa Obrecht, Harlan, O-Dale Augusta Pride 270, 3/21/2013, X4196169

3) Amy Griffin Shorthorns, New Sharon, Passions Diamond, 3/22/2013, X4203497

4) Chanda Sunderman, College Springs, DSC WHITE VELVET, 3/2/2013, 4199799

Junior Yearling Female - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL Roses Are Red, 2/22/2013, 4201218

2) Cylcone Trace Cattle Company, Clarion, CYT MAX ROSA 3123 ET, 2/26/2013, 4200216

3) Darbyshire Show Cattle, Morning Sun, CYT MYRTLE BO BLISS ET, 2/27/2013, 4200832

4) Darbyshire Show Cattle, Morning Sun, CYT MYTYLE BO BLISS, 2/27/2013, X4200832

5) Thill Cattle Company, Pleasantville, THILL'S MISS AWESOME, 2/27/2013, X4196058

6) Cheyenne Sunderman, College Springs, J&J DIVA N' DIAMONDS 104A, 2/4/2013, 4201062

Junior Yearling Female - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Rosemary Thompson, Gilman, BYT Charming Cyclone 31ET, 1/27/2013, 4199872

2) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, GILMANS PARTY DOLL 301A, 1/16/2014, X4196387

Senior Yearling Female - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Tom Mitchell, Waverly, Mitch's Sweet Beauty 2 ET, 12/20/2012, 4208140

Senior Yearling Female - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Rosemary Thompson, Gilman, BB Miss Diamond 2097, 10/17/2012, 4196722

Cow/Calf

1) Amy Griffin Shorthorns, New Sharon, Sull MONA LISA Beauty ET(WITH CALF 03/02/2014), 1/3/2012, X4200474

2) Rose Cattle, Amboy, Minn., 1112 SHOUFLER REVIVAL 111(WITH CALF 03/16/2014), 4/11/2011, *x4182011

Cow/Calf

1) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, CEG Sweet Sadie 007(WITH CALF 04/10/2014), 3/1/2010, *x4162339

2) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton, DSF 23x(WITH CALF 05/18/2014), 2/23/2010, *x4163929

3) Tom and Jamie Williams, Boone, WHR JL Cumberland X114 ET(WITH CALF 06/13/2014), 1/24/2010, *x4163350

Group of Two Females

1) Berg Shorthorns, Osage

2) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

4) Tom Mitchell, Waverly

5) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

6) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton

Late Spring Bull Calf - After May 1, 2014

1) Tom and Jamie Williams, Boone, JL Cumberland Jason, 6/13/2014, CM610202

Early Spring Bull Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Gilman's Jerome 463B, 4/10/2014, *x4207737

Early Spring Bull Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, STUDERS PUBLIC NOTICE, 3/15/2014, X4207891

2) 6B Farms, Parkersburg, 6B'S DUKE, 3/25/2014, PENDING

3) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton, DWAB Patch, 3/17/2014, *x4208793

4) Long Family Shorthorns, Vinton, Jls Cash's Secret, 3/15/2014, 4208561

Early Spring Bull Calf - March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Gilman's Mandate 420B, 3/13/2014, *x4208783

2) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, Gilman's Heritage 413B, 3/2/2014, X4208781

3) Long Family Shorthorns, Vinton, JLS SONYS FOOL, 3/10/2014, 4210377

4) Amy Griffin Shorthorns, New Sharon, MONA'S LISA PAYOFF, 3/2/2014, X4210253

Junior Bull Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Haywood Cattle Co., Union, SLH BJ'S BOJI, 2/8/2014, X4208483

2) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, STUDERS IMPROVEMENT 23B, 2/6/2014, X4207772

Junior Bull Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, STUDERS UNIVERSAL 10B, 1/17/2014, X4207767

2) Tom and Jamie Williams, Boone, JL Revival's Commodity, 1/11/2014, *x4208692

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston, STUDER FULL TIME 11B ET, 1/18/2014, X4207989

Winter Bull Calf - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) O-Dale Farms, Harlan, O-DALE ROCK HARD, 12/1/2013, X4206793

Senior Bull Calf - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Clark Farms Shorthorns, Pleasantville, CFS/Lakeside Pasadena, 10/16/2013, 4209737

2) Clark Farms Shorthorns, Pleasantville, CFS/Lakeside Rooster 394, 10/20/2013, 4209738

Senior Bull Calf - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) DJS Shorthorns, Knoxville, Ill., DJS The Outsider, 9/26/2013, 4208833

2) Oakview Shorthorns, Nevada, OAKVIEW IRVING 323P, 9/8/2013, X4203949

Late Spring Yearling Bull - May 1 - June 30, 2013

1) O-Dale Farms, Harlan, O-DALE, 5/31/2013, 4206794

Early Spring Yearling Bull - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Schrag Shorthorns, Marion, S.D., SS GOOD TIMES 344, 3/13/2013, 4206030

Junior Yearling Bull - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Long Family Shorthorns, Vinton, Jls Roan Duke Sp Et, 1/26/2013, 4199786

Senior Yearling Bull - July 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Oakview Shorthorns, Nevada, OAKVIEW GAINESVILLE 217P, 9/17/2012, X4196748

Two-Year-Old Bull - Jan. 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL Red Knight, 2/24/2012, 4190557

Group of Two Bulls

1) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

2) O-Dale Farms, Harlan

3) Clark Farms Shorthorns, Pleasantville

4) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

5) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart

6) Oakview Shorthorns, Nevada

Super Cow Class

1) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart

2) Berg Shorthorns, Osage

3) Tom Mitchell, Waverly

Get of Sire

1) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

2) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart

3) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

4) Evergreen Corner Shorthorns, Chariton

Best Six Head

1) Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart

2) Studer Shorthorns, Creston

Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Female: Jarrin Goecke, State Center, SULL DEDES MONEY

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: 6B Farms, Parkersburg, 6BS NANETTE

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Mason Mitchell, Nashua, DRM SWEET BEAUTY 402

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL LUCYS CRYSTAL

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Fusion Cattle, Lowpoint, Ill., RFC MARGIES JESSICA 225

Champion Intermediate Female: Rosemary Thompson, Gilman, BYT CHARMING LADY 3116 ET

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female: Hermans Flatland Shorthorns, Osage, FLATLANDS TWINKEY

Champion Junior Female: Sexton Cattle, Ainsworth, FUZN AMERICAN GIRL 361

Reserve Champion Junior Female: Berg Shorthorns, Osage, BERS SWEETIE PRIDE ET

Champion Senior Female: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL ROSES ARE RED

Reserve Champion Senior Female: Cylcone Trace Cattle Company, Clarion, CYT MAX ROSA 3123 ET

Grand Champion Female: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL ROSES ARE RED

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Cylcone Trace Cattle Company, Clarion, CYT MAX ROSA 3123 ET

Iowa Champion Female: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL ROSES ARE RED

Champion Cow/Calf: Gilman Shorthorns, Stuart, CEG SWEET SADIE 007

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Amy Griffin Shorthorns, New Sharon, SULL MONA LISA BEAUTY

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Studer Shorthorns, Creston, STUDERS UNIVERSAL 10B

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Tom and Jamie Williams, Boone, JL REVIVALS COMMODITY

Champion Senior Bull Calf: DJS Shorthorns, Knoxville, Ill., DJS THE OUTSIDER

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: Clark Farms Shorthorns, Pleasantville, CFS/LAKESIDE PASADENA

Champion Intermediate Bull: O-Dale Farms, Harlan, O-DALE

Champion Junior Bull: Schrag Shorthorns, Marion, S.D., SS GOOD TIMES 344

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Long Family Shorthorns, Vinton, JLS ROAN DUKE SP ET

Champion Senior Bull: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL RED NIGHT

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Oakview Shorthorns, Nevada, OAKVIEW GAINESVILLE 217P

Grand Champion Bull: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL RED KNIGHT

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: DJS Shorthorns, Knoxville, Ill., DJS THE OUTSIDER

Iowa Champion Bull: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap, SULL RED KNIGHT

3rd Overall Shorthorn Plus Female: Schrag Shorthorns, Marion, S.D.

4th Overall Shorthorn Plus Female: Sullivan Farms, Dunlap

5th Overall Shorthorn Plus Female: Studer Shorthorns, Creston

Champion Spring Bull Calf: Studer Shorthorns, Creston

Reserve Champion Spring Bull Calf: 6B Farms, Parkersburg

Champion Spring Calf: Berg Shorthorns, Osage

Reserve Champion Spring Calf: Avery Bennett, Richland

"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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21 Aug 2014

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Red Angus Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Graystone Cattle Company of Stockport earned the Grand Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Bull titles in the Red Angus Cattle show judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Garth Griffin of New Hampton exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Grand Champion Female honors were awarded to Kip Wallace of Emerald, Wis. Zehnder Cattle of Stanchfield, Minn., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female while Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., of Corning won the Iowa Champion Female title.

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

April Heifer Calf - April 1-30, 2014

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, NOLINS JORJA 778, 4/10/2014

March Heifer Calf - March 1-31, 2014

1) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PEEKS BAHAMA BREEZE 474, 3/23/2014, 1678666

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi 101W B222, 3/19/2014, 1674927

3) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S LAKOTA 64B, 3/13/2014, 1673836

4) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S THUNDERSTORM 44B, 3/12/2014, 1671531

5) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MISS ARSON 462, 3/15/2014, 1678242

6) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS Merlot 4760, 3/20/2014, 1667081

7) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 205Z'S BLYTHE 444B, 3/12/2014, 1677846

8) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S CHIEFTON SQUAW 74B, 3/15/2014, 1671532

March Heifer Calf - March 1-31, 2014

1) Wildcat Creek Ranch, Newton, Kan., WCR Miss Renee CD 4189B, 3/8/2014, 1671186

2) Ricky Linquist, Fonda, RL Ladylock ET, 3/2/2014, 1676507

3) Ricky Linquist, Fonda, RL Jasper, 12/16/2013, 1672565

4) Kabela Brothers Cattle, West Branch, KBCC Victoria 102B, 3/3/2014, 1677473

5) Jonathan Bierschenk, Newhall, JPB Lady Tide B463, 3/7/2014, 1677463

February Heifer Calf - Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) J&A Charolais, Spark, Wis., SBCC MISS PATIENCE 405, 2/26/2014, PENDING

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PEEKABOO'S BECCA 447B, 2/18/2014, 1678632

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 444B, 2/25/2014, 1678656

4) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC MONTE'S BLAIR 429B, 2/15/2014, 1677841

5) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MGLS Moscato 4799, 2/19/2014, 1667099

6) Wildcat Creek Ranch, Newton, Kan., WCR Cadillac 4109B, 2/19/2014, 1671204

7) Kabela Brothers Cattle, West Branch, KBCC Venus 101B, 2/24/2014, 1677472

8) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Stoneys Pistol Annie, 2/25/2014, 1673277

9) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF HILLARY, 2/26/2014, 1670210

10) Jonathan Bierschenk, Newhall, JPB Lady Cash B456, 2/16/2014, 1677465

February Heifer Calf - Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF Jewel 404, 1/29/2014, 1677655

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi 101W B142, 2/1/2014, 1674925

3) Wildcat Creek Ranch, Newton, Kan., WCR Miss Cris CD 4051B, 2/12/2014, 1671174

4) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 006X'S BLAKELEY 422B, 2/10/2014, 1677844

5) Karlie Proesch, Clarence, STHUT BLOSSOM 401, 2/10/2014, 1663697

6) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, JBHF Miss Full Sandy, 2/12/2014, 1676543

7) Ricky Linquist, Fonda, RL Gloria ET, 2/6/2014, 1672566

8) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, SHE Miss Little Red, 2/13/2014, 1676541

9) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC MOROJITTI 409B, 2/2/2014, 1674056

January Heifer Calf - Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Oh Baby 2R B064, 1/23/2014, 1674924

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PEEKABOO'S BLISS 406B, 1/18/2014, 1678634

3) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA Cedar 1415, 1/25/2014, 1677120

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Seriah, 1/21/2014, 1674917

5) Jonathan Bierschenk, Newhall, JPB Missy Dawg B452, 1/22/2014, 1677428

January Heifer Calf - Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi 26U B132, 1/15/2014, 1677144

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi 26U B119, 1/11/2014, 1674943

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC BONNEBELL'S BLANCH 406B, 1/15/2014, 1677843

4) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 427B, 1/15/2014, 1678640

5) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA BROOKLYNN 1404, 1/10/2014, 1677150

6) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF BONNIE, 1/13/2014, 1673447

7) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 7B, 1/15/2014, 1678707

Winter Heifer Calf - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC COUNTESS 374A, 12/31/2013, 1674043

Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi 2R 045A, 9/14/2013, 1670430

2) Karlie Proesch, Clarence, SLGN MONTE'S AUBREE 3400, 9/18/2013, 1669104

3) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH GIGI 52A, 9/2/2013, 1658525

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Sasha Marie 761, 10/10/2013, 1668941

5) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, CPJ KING 741, 9/2/2013, 1641588

6) Jacob Tapley, Greenbrier, Ark., SGMR MAJESTIC COWGIRL A314, 9/13/2013, 1659742

7) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, MFIN Miss Stout 124, 9/18/2013, 1672694

Late Summer Yearling Heifer - July 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) Kevin Tlach, Britt, JAT MISS ALLY, 7/27/2013, 1664977

Summer Yearling Heifer - May 1 - June 30, 2013

1) Schmitt Sisters, Nichols, TC MARIA 111A, 5/5/2013, 1621470

2) Austin Sorensen, Villisca, MNS Kesha, 6/3/2013, 1640554

3) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, MEADO-WEST ALLI, 5/3/2013, 1644468

4) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, MEADO-WEST ANNA, 6/13/2013, 1644453

5) Brady Edge, West Branch, MNS Pearle 3121, 5/10/2013, 1646400

6) Cline Farms, Prescott, MNS NICO 3738, 5/5/2013, 1640551

7) Christian Graham, Grinnell, AWEB Mustang Sally Evolution, 5/1/2013, 1665925

April Spring Yearling Heifer - April 1-30, 2013

1) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ Covergirl 314, 4/10/2013, 1612284

2) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., TC Lola 81A, 4/10/2013, 1612547

3) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH TOBIE'S TESSA 23A, 4/4/2013, 1598501

4) Wright Farms, New London, RMS ALY 3703, 4/4/2013, 1640556

5) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., KKC Ms. Epic 124A, 4/11/2013, 1610849

6) Nicole Burgardt, Britt, TLA MS MARILUA309, 4/15/2013, 1644604

7) Schramm Red Angus, Moville, Schramm Robin, 4/8/2013, 1662343

8) Kevin Tlach, Britt, JAT MISS AHNA A306, 4/12/2013, 1664972

March Yearling Heifer - March 1-31, 2013

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar N327 Bonnebell A185, 3/3/2013, 1602873

2) Carson Finch, Kelley, KHA R12 JADE 373, 3/28/2013, 1622678

3) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., KKC Ms Coldplay 28A, 3/4/2013, 1610925

4) Kabela Brothers Cattle, West Branch, KBCC Victoria 105A, 3/11/2013, 1602120

5) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF AMY, 3/17/2013, 1600595

6) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., Majestic Girlie Girl A115, 3/7/2013, 1607939

7) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 56A, 3/19/2013, 1601091

8) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, STOUTS RUBY MELODY, 3/19/2013, 1669238

February Yearling Heifer - Feb. 1-28, 2013

1) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., TC Ellie 224, 2/22/2013, 1612546

2) Brady Edge, West Branch, WEBR Ruby 346, 2/22/2013, 1612777

3) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, Gold Show 809A, 2/7/2013, 1599683

4) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, RED BRYLOR 230U ESSENCE 72A, 2/8/2013, 1660500

5) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC VISION'S ANNIKA 319A, 2/15/2013, 1603343

6) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC Rebelas 1301, 2/17/2013, 1602530

7) Jacob Tapley, Greenbrier, Ark., SLGN ANGEL 364A, 2/17/2013, 1620394

8) Jess Schlitter, Waukon, A7, 2/1/2013, 1580147

January Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1-31, 2013

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, SLGN SHEBAS ASHTON 310A, 1/15/2013, 1602975

2) Wildcat Creek Ranch, Newton, Kan., LRW MISS AVOCET 3024A, 1/9/2013, 1602897

3) Deer Run Ranch, Grand River, Nolin's Brianna 721, 1/25/2013, 1621749

4) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA JOSIE 1311, 1/16/2013, 1600791

5) J Bar B Farm, Dike, YCRA COWBOY GAL A2, 1/11/2013, 1600967

Senior Yearling Heifer - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., Damar W085 Mimi Z388, 9/3/2012, 1588479

2) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., Damar R512 Tarmily Z396, 9/2/2012, 1589524

3) Schaefer Orwig, Indianola, FSR Snowberry 217Z, 12/1/2012, 1562745

4) Catelyn Graham, Grinnell, Nolin's Miracle 684, 11/23/2012, 1574861

Two-Year-Old Female with Calf

1) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS Carly Rae 2724(WITH CALF 03/02/2014), 6/18/2012, 1551344

2) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MGLS Marilyn 7152(WITH CALF 02/19/2014), 2/18/2012, 1509687

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC MS VISION 205Z(WITH CALF 3/12/2014), 1/25/2012, 1553486

4) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 14Z(WITH CALF 01/25/2014), 2/13/2012, 1525841

Mature Cow with Calf

1) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS Sheena 1750(WITH CALF 03/20/2014), 6/2/2011, 1452526

2) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, Brown Ms Revelation T7635 w/ calf 2-23-14, 3/5/2007, 1185515

3) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, PIE Red Ruby 1209(WITH CALF 03/12/2014), 3/16/2011, 1437166

4) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Dinettes Misty(WITH CALF 04/02/2014), 3/28/2011, 1423992

5) J Bar B Farm, Dike, CTRH PERSUADE ME 103X(WITH CALF 03/28/2014), 2/15/2010, 1361280

April Bull Calf - April 1-30, 2014

1) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Mistys Craftsman, 4/7/2014, 1673282

2) Kabela Brothers Cattle, West Branch, KBCC Benji 105B, 4/2/2014, 16727470

March Bull Calf - March 1-31, 2014

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB Crossfire 1209B, 3/12/2014, 1667080

2) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Thunder, 3/20/2014, 1674920

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B, 3/1/2014, 1678665

4) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS Ultimatum 4724, 3/2/2014, 1667083

5) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF BUSTER, 3/1/2014, 1673557

6) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 49B, 3/28/2014, 1678708

7) Kabela Brothers Cattle, West Branch, KBCC Bernie Mac 107B, 3/26/2014, 1677468

8) Ricky Linquist, Fonda, RL Paving The Way, 3/1/2014, 1672568

February Bull Calf - Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC VISION'S BOWSER 417B, 2/2/2014, 1677842

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Madoc 101W B657, 2/3/2014, 1674928

3) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, RMS JSA Syneregist 4700, 2/23/2014, 1678730

4) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH DEMOLITION 04B, 2/3/2014, 1666987

5) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF BIG TIME, 2/4/2014, 1670111

6) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF BEER MONEY, 2/1/2014, 1673445

7) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Lighting, 2/25/2014, 1674918

8) Ricky Linquist, Fonda, RL Gambler ET, 2/15/2014, 1672567

January Bull Calf - Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LYNN'S BLADE RUNNER 402B, 1/6/2014, 1677845

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Maponos 26P B552, 1/2/2014, 1674930

3) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., Maken Bales, 1/8/2014, 1673726

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC BARCELONA 404B, 1/21/2014, 1674046

5) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS Sakic 106, 1/26/2014, 1669665

6) Jonathan Bierschenk, Newhall, JPB Mr. Statement 403, 1/18/2014, 1677464

Senior Bull Calf - Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, CPJ KING 17, 9/9/2013, 1641550

Late Summer Yearling Bull - July 1 - Aug. 31, 2013

1) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, CPJ KING 1, 8/28/2013, 1641560

2) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC ABSOLUTLY 342A, 8/4/2013, 1658686

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC AMBASSETOR, 8/14/2013, 1658684

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, ACC ARESENAL 349A, 8/16/2013, 1658685

Summer Yearling Bull - May 1 - June 30, 2013

1) Kevin Tlach, Britt, JAT MR TANK A339, 5/22/2013, 1664969

2) Kevin Tlach, Britt, MR TANK A321, 5/1/2013, 1664054

March Yearling Bull - March 1-31, 2013

1) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362, 3/20/2013, 1629400

2) Fair Acres Stock Farms/Nolin Red Angus, Waldorf, Minn., Silveiras Chateau 3389, 3/4/2013, 1612093

3) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS Huckleberry 96, 3/11/2013, 1603881

February Yearling Bull - Feb. 1-28, 2013

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, ALAMO 372A, 2/19/2013, 1600266

Senior Yearling Bull - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Cruizer 680X, 11/10/2012, 1590756

Summer Senior Yearling Bull - May 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC Navigator 1233, 5/21/2012, 1551733

Two-Year-Old Bull - Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC REGULATOR 232Z, 3/2/2014, 1508561

2) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, Red Blairs Cash 29Z, 3/4/2012, 1548678

Senior Get of Sire

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

2) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

Junior Get of Sire

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing

3) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

4) Ricky Linquist, Fonda

Produce of Dam

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing

3) Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning

4) Solution Genetics, Cushing

5) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue

6) Ricky Linquist, Fonda

7) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill.

Champion Spring Heifer Calf: Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PEEKS BAHAMA BREEZE 474

Reserve Champion Spring Heifer Calf: Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MIMI 101W B222

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: J&A Charolais, Spark, Wis., SBCC MISS PATIENCE 405

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PEEKABOOS BECCA 447B

Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MIMI 2R 045A

Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Karlie Proesch, Clarence, SLGN MONTES AUBREE 3400

Champion Intermediate Heifer: Schmitt Sisters, Nichols, TC MARIA 111A

Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: Austin Sorensen, Villisca, MNS KESHA

Champion Junior Heifer: Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ COVERGIRL 314

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., TC ELLIE 224

Champion Yearling Heifer: Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR W085 MIMI Z396

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer: Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., DARMAR R512 TARMILY Z396

Champion Cow/Calf: Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS CARLY RAE 2724

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS SHEENA 1750

Grand Champion Female: Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR W085 MIMI Z388

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ COVERGIRL 314

Iowa Champion Female: Shuey Stock Farms, Inc., Corning, MNS CARLY RAE 2724

Champion Bull Calf: Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB CROSSFIRE 1209B

Reserve Champion Bull Calf: Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, NOLINS THUNDER

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC VISIONS BOWSER 417B

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MADOC 101W B657

Champion Fall Bull Calf: Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, CPJ King 17

Champion Intermediate Bull: Kevin Tlach, Britt, JAT MR TANK A339

Reserve Champion Intermediate Bull: Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, CPJ KING 1

Champion Junior Bull: Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Fair Acres Stock Farms/ Nolin Red Angus, Waldorf, Minn., SIBEIRAS CHATEAU

Champion Senior Bull: Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC NAVIGATOR 1233

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC REGULATOR 232Z

Grand Champion Bull: Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC NAVIGATOR 1233

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362

Iowa Champion Bull: Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC NAVIGATOR 1233

"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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21 Aug 2014

Suffolk Breeders Compete for Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Highpoint Suffolk of Janesville, Wis., exhibited the Grand Champion Ram and Reserve Champion Ewe in the Suffolk Sheep show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Ruby Mountain Sheep Company of Spring Creek, Nev., was awarded the Grand Champion Ewe banner and placed second in the Premier Exhibitor competition. Jerry and Rex Quam of Wanamingo, Minn. received the Reserve Grand Champion Ram banner and were also awarded Premier Exhibitor honors.

WEG and I-80 Flocks of Geneva, Neb., placed third in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

In the Junior Show, Schoelerman Suffolks of Everly showed the Grand Champion Ewe.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

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

Yearling Ram

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., 5 Star 3164, 3/28/2013, 621114

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., "Nothern Tradition" Quam 11256 RRNN, 2/17/2013, 621364

3) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage 5X275, 2/8/2013, 623145

4) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, TOUCHDOWN 1304, 1/17/2013, 628442

5) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Ylg. Ram 13-279, 2/16/2013, 622999

6) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1078, 1/24/2013, 624564

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2013

2) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka W 0547, 3/9/2013, 622646

3) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage 5X 118, 2/11/2013, 623 147

4) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, "Lil" Lewey, 3/4/2018, 622975

5) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's, 3/14/2013, 624566

6) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4508, 2/4/2014, 623039

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, 356, 9/5/2013, 625891

January Ram Lamb

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., "Hank" Quam 04-15 RRNN, 1/1/2014, 628426

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1412, 1/23/2014, 626300

3) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 14-7101 RR, 1/10/2014, 627312

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-29 RRNN, 1/1/2014

February Ram Lamb

1) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage 5Y202, 2/11/2014, Applied for

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheop 1419, 2/22/2014, 626288

3) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 14-16, 2/18/2014, applied for

4) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 14-39, 2/25/2014, applied for

5) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-46 RRNN, 2/2/2014, 628430

6) Roger W. Davis, Osceola, Davis, 2/9/2014, 627628

7) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1445, 2/6/2014, pending

8) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-53 RRNN, 2/3/2014, 628432

9) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 14-07, 2/14/2014, applied for

10) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1408, 2/7/2014, 628449

11) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Dw-1, 2/1/2014, 627999

12) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Jk-2, 2/16/2014, 627997

13) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4555, 2/9/2014, 629080

14) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Feb. Ram 14-8003, 2/6/2014, 629240

15) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 14-60, 2/23/2014, applied for

16) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Dragon, 2/4/2014, applied for

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 14-56, 3/4/2014, 628081

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1426, 3/5/2014, 626290

3) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Jk-3, 3/1/2014, 627998

4) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 14-778, 3/6/2014, applied for

Shorn Ram Lamb - All Ages

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-60 RRNN, 2/9/2014, 628433

2) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 14-K-11, 1/6/2014

3) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 159, 2/6/2014, 628569

4) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1421, 2/9/2014, 628453

5) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werners' Hilltop Farm, 1/30/2014, 626590

6) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werners' Hilltop Farm, 3/3/2014, 626593

7) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 4352, 2/9/2014, Applied For

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

3) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg

5) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Yearling Ewe

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3301, 3/29/2013, 623480

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., "Ruby Tuesday" Ruby Mtn 1314, 2/6/2013, 621511

3) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4513, 2/8/2013, 623047

4) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1319, 2/5/2013, 621640

5) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11243 RRNN, 2/12/2013, 621336

6) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13279, 1/5/2013, 621526

7) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 13-20, 1/31/2013, 625202

8) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-5038 RR, 2/18/2013, 620126

9) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Ylg. Ewe 13-275, 2/4/2013, 622996

10) D&K Acres, Corning, D&K Acres 13-32 RR/NN, 2/22/2013, 628497

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1084, 1/24/2013, 622424

Yearling Ewe

1) Bill Royer, Washington, Ill., Royer Farm 311, 2/17/2013, 619409

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1331, 2/20/2013, 621641

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1322, 1/21/2013, 622103

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11178 RRNN, 10/21/2012, 621315

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4517, 2/9/2013, 623048

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Ylg. Ewe 13-297, 3/13/2013, 622994

7) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Quam 11225, 2/6/2013, 621329

8) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, A Masser Suffolks 337 RR, 2/11/2013, 625885

9) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, KJ Lausing 3045, 2/15/2013, 624515

Yearling Ewe

1) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., "Jackie O" Ruby Mtn 1304, 1/19/2013, 621502

2) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3328, 3/30/2013, 623386

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1350, 2/6/2013, 622105

4) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 13-25, 2/18/2013, 622587

5) Barry Bruce, Linden, Ind., Bruce 3351, 4/4/2013, 626006

6) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11261 RRNN, 2/18/2013, 621341

7) Kate Sandage, Grand Junction, Sandage 1324, 3/7/2013, 623150

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4496, 9/28/2012, 618922

9) D&K Acres, Corning, D&K Acres 13-20 RR/NN, 3/8/2013, 623379

10) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, KJ Lausing 3095-13, 3/2/2013, 624513

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1131, 3/7/2013, 624557

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 13-19, 3/10/2013

2) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Hay Suffolks 130, 2/8/2013, 620644

3) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, GWC 1062-13, 9/28/2012, 618923

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1319, 1/16/2013, 622106

5) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11187, 1/17/2013, 621318

6) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1300-13 HAM, 2/28/2013, 622649

7) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 1301-13 HAM, 2/19/2013, 622642

8) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Werners' Hilltop Farm, 1/29/2013, 619213

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Shorn Ylg. Ewe 13-296, 3/13/2013, 622993

2) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage 5Y272, 2/8/2013, Applied For

3) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 13-8-24, 3/13/2013

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4525, 3/4/2013, 623064

6) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 131, 2/8/2013, 620648

7) Rebecca Krinsky, Washington, Okla., Krinsky 1316, 4/18/2013, 623531

8) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 4478, 3/1/2013, Applied For

9) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 8307, 3/15/2013, 622881

Shorn Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11287 QRNN, 9/4/2013, 628392

2) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, TOUCHDOWN 1334, 9/14/2013, PENDING

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

3) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

6) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

7) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4536, 9/28/2013, 628791

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11288 RRNN, 9/4/2013, 628393

January Ewe Lamb

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-21 RRNN, 1/3/2014, 628403

2) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-14 RRNN, 1/2/2014, 628399

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 14185, 1/6/2014

4) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1404, 1/9/2014, 626294

5) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1421, 1/20/2014, pending

6) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 14-357A, 1/20/2014, 628108

7) Bill Royer, Washington, Ill., Royer Farm 1401, 1/28/2014, 626369

February Ewe Lamb

1) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 14202, 2/2/2014

2) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1409, 2/3/2014, 626299

3) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-69 RRNN, 2/25/2014, 628419

4) Roger W. Davis, Osceola, Davis, 2/8/2014, 627629

5) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 14-08, 2/10/2014, applied for

6) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, TOUCHDOWN 1261, 2/16/2014, 629073

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Willow, 2/4/2014, applied for

8) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Dw-2, 2/1/2014, 627991

9) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1402, 2/6/2014, 628290

10) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 2/8/2014, 629087

February Ewe Lamb

1) Barry Bruce, Linden, Ind., Bruce 3412, 2/17/2014, 626009

2) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 14-6757E, 2/7/2014, 628110

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 14-33, 2/24/2014, applied for

4) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

5) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1465, 2/20/2014, pending

6) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1460, 2/17/2014, pending

7) Kate Sandage, Grand Junction, Sandage 1321, 2/20/2014, applied for

8) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SY218, 2/26/2014, 623124

9) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, 13, 2/20/2014, Applied For

10) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Feb. Ewe 14-2007, 2/19/2014, 629243

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 14-1018, 2/25/2014, applied for

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Dw-4, 3/2/2014, 627993

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 14-57, 3/7/2014, 628082

3) Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1428, 3/17/2014, 626306

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Kjeldgard 562, 3/5/2014, Pending

5) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, Stewart 1425, 3/11/2014, 628 289

6) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 14-834E, 3/3/2014, 628107

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen Mar Ewe 14-2028, 3/17/2014, 629245

8) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg, Jk-5, 3/5/2014, 627995

9) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1424, 3/1/2014, 628448

10) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Jackie, 3/6/2014, applied for

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 14-1018, 3/18/2014, applied for

12) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, TDA 1267, 3/3/2014, 629109

Shorn Ewe Lamb - All Ages

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-13 RRNN, 1/2/2014, 628398

2) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 14-K-19, 1/27/2014, 630094

3) Rebecca Krinsky, Washington, Okla., Registration Pending, 2/10/2014

4) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 04-22 RRNN, 1/3/2014, 628404

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman Suffolks 1416, 2/8/2014, 628451

6) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 14-K-20, 2/11/2014, 630095

7) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4564, 2/23/2014, 629089

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, SKARTVEDT 4546, 2/3/2014, 629086

9) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Kimm, 1/26/2014, 627445

10) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Skartvedt 4563, 2/23/2014, 629088

11) Edleman Sisters, Cambridge

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, Stalzer 165, 2/22/2014, 628568

13) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, TDA 1268, 3/3/2014, 629110

14) Fetters 5-F Suffolk, Lineville, 4350, 2/7/2014, Applied For

15) Edleman Sisters, Cambridge

16) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Kimm, 1/26/2014, 627478

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

4) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg

5) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

6) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

7) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

Pair of Lambs

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

4) Sandage Farms, State Center

5) Kenny Capron, Parkersburg

6) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

7) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

8) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Young Flock

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

2) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson

3) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

4) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

5) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Flock

1) Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

2) WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

3) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

Senior Champion Ewe: Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co. LLC Spring Creek, Nev.

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

Senior Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Sandage Farms, State Center

Junior Champion Ewe: Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

Junior Reserve Champion Ewe: Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

Senior Champion Ram: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., 5 Star 3164

Senior Reserve Champion Ram: WEG & I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

Junior Champion Ram: Jerry & Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., "Hank" Quam 04-15 RRNN

Junior Reserve Champion Ram: Ruby Mtn. Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1412

Junior Champion - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Junior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

"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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20 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XIV

By Lori Chappell

Quarter Horses Win Big at Iowa State Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Winners in more than 70 classes of competition were named on Sunday in the 2014 Iowa State Fair Quarter Horse Show.

The Iowa State Fair Quarter 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 with two full sets of American Quarter Horse Association points being awarded.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Quarter-Horses-Win-Big-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Competition/9646959

Attachments

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Miniature Horses Impress Judges at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The 2014 Iowa State Fair Miniature Horse show was judged August 10 through 12.

The show was double-judged, meaning two judges independently evaluated each class resulting in two sets of placements for each.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Miniature-Horses-Impress-Judges-at-Iowa-State-Fair/9647051

Attachments

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Exhibitors Awarded for Top Poultry at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Exhibitors from across the Midwest brought their finest birds to the Poultry Show judged Tuesday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Exhibitors-Awarded-for-Top-Poultry-at-Iowa-State-Fair/9647093

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20 Aug 2014

Hereford Farms Earn Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Wildcat Cattle Co. of Darlington, Wis., exhibited the Grand Champion Bull in the Herford Cattle Show judged Monday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. The farm also won the Premier Exhibitor award.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull was shown by Matt Harris of Harris Livestock Company in Eudora, Kan.

Cherry Farms of Winthrop received the Grand Champion Female banner, and Blacks Polled Hereford of Chariton claimed Reserve Grand Champion Female honors.

Deppe Brothers of Maquoketa was awarded both the Iowa Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Female titles.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Complete results follow (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Spring Heifer Calf - After March 1, 2014

1) M'Lynn Knapp, Waverly, MK Mistletoe Noel 25B, 6/11/2014, 43490329

Spring Heifer Calf - After March 1, 2014

1) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB TEARDROP 12B ET, 3/24/2014, 43481022

2) Libby Anderlik, Dayton, 3D MS Platinum's Dove 1412, 4/4/2014, P43490106

3) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Cottons Blessing 422B, 4/20/2014, P43493041

4) Putz Cattle & Working Aussies, Otley, PUTZ MARSHMELLOW, 4/10/2014, 43492627

5) Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Baja Harriet 16B ET, 3/14/2014, 43490306

6) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Cowgirl 4043, 3/15/2014, 43492563

7) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, DR EMMA 20B, 3/28/2014, P43473137

8) Garrett Longnecker, Ames, LCC1 ANNIE Y312, 4/5/2014, P43472248

Spring Heifer Calf - After March 1, 2014

1) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC CAMILLA 439 ET, 3/9/2014, 43491797

2) Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Baja Celeste 11B, 3/5/2014, 43490305

3) Fleisher Farms, Knoxville, Ill., FF MISS RUBY 141B, 3/10/2014, P43489953

4) Tim Wagemester, Clinton, Miss Victor Achiever Penny, 3/11/2014, P43482752

5) Randy & Kim Siders, Tipton, RKSC TRUST IN JILL 408B, 3/6/2014, P43482748

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Landt Herefords, Union, SL MISS ADVANCE 429, 2/14/2014, 43493483

2) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC DEVYN 428, 2/8/2014, 43491804

3) Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Baja LFC Annalise 10B, 2/26/2014, 43490304

4) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINETTE 1438, 2/19/2014, 43464949

5) Thorn Polled Herefords, Oxford, TPH MISS FOLLY'S UN 403B, 2/27/2014, 43502257

6) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Cowgirl 4019, 2/27/2014, 43492559

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 DOMINETTE 1409, 2/1/2014, 43465141

2) Deidra Payne, East Troy, Wis., KF BOPPITY BOO 14B, 2/2/2014, P43471956

3) Landt Herefords, Union, AL MISS ADVANCE 424, 2/4/2014, 43492805

4) Solsma Show Steers, Sanborn, Solsma Baby Lisa 234, 2/5/2014, 43474802

5) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, JJ LADY DI 401 ET, 2/3/2014, P43490927

6) Rustic View Farm, Mount Pleasant, BG 100W DIXIE, 2/1/2014, 43484608

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP MS ALREADY PLATINUM 142 ET, 1/8/2014, 43479750

2) Baker Hereford Farm, Rochester, Minn., BHF 143 CANDY CRUSH 43B, 1/19/2014, 43467181

3) Landt Herefords, Union, AL MISS EXTRA 40B, 1/19/2014, 43493481

4) Brandt Farms, Corning, BFSH Daisy Mae 420B, 1/8/2014, P43501223

5) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINETTE 1408, 1/30/2014, 43464943

6) Brandt Farms, Corning, BFSH Cassie 401B, 1/12/2014, 43501671

7) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 618 LASS 1403, 1/28/2014, 43465110

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., Wildcat Midnight Sky 403, 1/7/2014, 43469827

2) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP MS RED VELVET 140 ET, 1/2/2014, 43479749

3) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., Next Gen Kiss Me Kate 64 ET, 1/4/2014, 43473190

4) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB SWEET EMOTION 1B ET, 1/1/2014, 43498684

5) Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Baja Hildie 2A ET, 1/2/2014, 43490302

6) Chad Crane, Lasalle, Ill., Crane Jwc Crystal 1412 Et, 1/4/2014, 43478360

Winter Heifer Calf - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR Bonita 3327, 12/5/2013, 43452181

2) Owego Stock Farm, Argyle, Wis., Delhawk Leona 1319 ET, 11/14/2013, 43458571

3) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., Wildcast Xquisite Baby 316, 11/3/2013, 43476239

4) Biggs Polled Herefords, Dixon, Ill., BIGGS 0043 PEARL BELLE X23 A59, 12/13/2013, P43467407

5) Thorn Polled Herefords, Oxford, TPH MISS WHITNEY GIRL 306, 11/19/2013, P43441709

6) Amendt Stock Farm, Pleasantville, ASF AT743 CHLOE A340, 12/26/2013, P43477097

Senior Heifer Calf - Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Matt Harris Harris Livestock Company, Eudora, Kan., Harris 903 One Shot 311, 10/2/2013, 43452263

2) PAW Livestock, LLC, Pleasantville, LCC 2T SCARLETT 3152, 9/21/2013, P43452236

3) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R GAIL 64A, 9/13/2013, P43435134

4) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn., J&J 5Y Kanga's Kit 9X 62A, 9/23/2013, P43442237

5) E2 Show Cattle, Marshalltown, E2 Miss Morgan E23A, 10/24/2013, P43466258

6) E2 Show Cattle, Marshalltown, E2 Miss Macy E22A, 10/13/2013, P43466253

Senior Heifer Calf - Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., DelHawk Cassidy 1301 ET, 9/8/2013, 43451580

2) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Dominette 1329, 8/15/2013, 43459070

3) Blacks Polled Hereford, Chariton, K7 0145 DOMINETTE 3161, 9/2/2013, 43446931

4) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 9279 LASS 3160, 9/2/2013, 43446910

5) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Riding Hood 3094, 8/20/2013, P43442347

6) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn., J&J 43W VP's Ana 9X 52A, 9/10/2013, P43442226

7) Lenth Herefords, Postville, LH MS VERDA 366A, 8/24/2013, P43425211

Late Summer Yearling Heifer - June 16 - July 31, 2013

1) Deidra Payne, East Troy, Wis., KF ALAINEY 263A, 7/2/2013, 43414656

2) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC OLIVIA ROSE 352, 6/25/2013, P43465507

3) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Cotton 355A, 7/28/2013, P43422613

Early Summer Yearling Heifer - May 1 - June 15, 2013

1) Okobji Cattle Company, Okoboji, OCC PURPLE DIAMOND, 5/16/2013, P43444896

2) Lind Polled Herefords, Rushford, Minn., Lind Miss Alibi 25A, 5/22/2013, P43435528

3) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, AURORA, 5/3/2013, P43451598

4) Christian Graham, Grinnell, JC 4R Angel 21A, 5/12/2013, P43419865

5) Biggs Polled Herefords, Dixon, Ill., BIGGS 0043 LILAC 409 A28, 5/5/2013, P43408257

6) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF LUCKY CHARM 203A, 5/19/2013, 43414658

7) E2 Show Cattle, Marshalltown, E2 Miss Mackenzie E21A, 5/8/2013, P43466252

8) Mente Family Herefords, Tipton, Solsma Apple 813, 5/12/2013, P43377363

9) Garrett Longnecker, Ames, GLTY ABIGAIL 25A, 5/7/2013, P43424445

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF CANDY 233A, 4/25/2013, P43414665

2) Putz Cattle & Working Aussies, Otley, DEP MS GLORIA 1312 ET, 4/16/2013, 43412838

3) Mente Family Herefords, Tipton, M313 Vicky Domett, 4/18/2013, P43436923

4) Maggie Anderlik, Dayton, 3D MS DARLING AVA 1318, 4/24/2013, P43392601

5) Bethany Wehling, Sumner, SS 26X Goldie 44A, 4/12/2013, P43419077

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR Terri 3072, 4/5/2013, 43412045

2) Trevor Kluver, Britt, Dep Ms Legacy 1310 ET, 4/8/2013, P43412834

3) Lind Polled Herefords, Rushford, Minn., Lind Adelaide 11A ET, 4/7/2013, P43435552

4) Fleisher Farms, Knoxville, Ill., FF MISS WESTERN PEACH 1318A, 4/5/2013, 43392391

5) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, MP 1Y DOUBLE TIME 019 25Y ET, 4/3/2013, P43440544

6) McCormick Boers, Indianola, MS CA Crystal 3066, 4/5/2013, 43439791

7) Double D Polled Herefords, Kanawha, DDPH MISS MONDAY T, 4/8/2013, P43438306

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR Terri 3058, 3/29/2013, 43412063

2) Owego Stock Farm, Argyle, Wis., Perks 1096 Miss Charger 3114, 4/1/2013, P43409090

3) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF LADY DHARMA 103A ET, 3/25/2013, P43423297

4) Hunter Wilkening, State Center, BLD Miss Shelby 311 ET, 3/23/2013, 43451071

5) Haley Greiman, Perry, CPH CARMEN 400A ET, 3/30/2013, P43385566

6) Double K Farms, Wayland, DEP MS HAMMERTIME 137 ET, 4/1/2013, P43413152

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Jentry Johnson, Andrew, DEP Ms Premier132 ET, 3/13/2013, P43391931

2) Matt Riggan, Oxford, JHF J105 Primrose J307, 3/20/2013, P43453757

3) Okobji Cattle Company, Okoboji, DSUL BREE A72 ET, 3/11/2013, P43417309

4) Madeline Espenscheid, Traer, OSF Miss Loadout 359A, 3/12/2013, P43388655

5) Evergreen Herefords, Clarion, MANHATTANS MISS MAGGIE, 3/20/2013, P43417257

6) Evergreen Herefords, Clarion, ELEGANCE MISS MOLLY, 3/20/2013, P43417256

7) Double D Polled Herefords, Kanawha, DDPH MISS AERIAL C, 3/21/2013, P4338307

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Abby Anderlik, Dayton, DEP Ms Miley 136 ET, 3/6/2013, P43417703

2) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., LBB 3U Kandy 28A, 3/2/2013, LBB 3U Kandy 28A

3) Swanson Cattle Co., Peterson, Purple Jaxon 368 ET, 3/1/2013, P43406982

4) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., RW MISS JAKA DIAMONDS A79, 3/1/2013, P43412185

5) Abby Greiman, Perry, BSC ROSIE 102A, 3/2/2013, P43405609

6) Blayne Koster, Gladbrook, KC DAISY 03A, 3/7/2013, P43408683

7) Betz Farms Inc., Trenton, Mo., VCF 13Y American Honey 01A, 3/9/2013, P43393970

Junior Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., SMR 011 Miss Star Struck 303, 2/27/2013, 43413154

2) Coryn Wilson, Donahue, Perks 7037 Miss Bailey 3070, 2/18/2013, P43407067

3) Luke and Erin Streit, Hartley, SH Antoinette A210, 2/24/2014, P43382308

4) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn., J&J 9T Honeybear W203A 8A, 2/18/2013, P43393947

5) Biggs Polled Herefords, Dixon, Ill., MCF 002 KELLYN 1305 ET, 2/20/2013, P43400463

6) Owego Stock Farm, Argyle, Wis., OSF SES Alexandria 352A, 2/20/2013, P43388649

7) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Cowgirl 3003, 2/27/2013, P43398296

8) Mikaella Koster, Gladbrook, KC VICTORIA 01A, 2/25/2013, P43408686

9) Kaitlyn Mohwinkle, Aplington

Junior Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Blacks Polled Hereford, Chariton, KF INDEPENDENCE 63A, 2/6/2013, 43414666

2) Black Cattle Company, Batavia, GLTY Ruby 36A ET, 2/3/2013, P43395612

3) Chad Crane, Lasalle, Ill., Crane Ms Maui 327, 2/7/2013, 43396413

4) Nathan Lauterbach, Van Meter, Baja Stella 8A, 2/17/2013, 43400831

5) Montag Farms, Grimes, Bar 1 122L Cirrus A10 Et, 2/11/2013, P43410422

6) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, JDH MS 61U REDEEM 36A, 2/11/2013, P43367864

7) Mente Family Herefords, Tipton, M32 Vicky Chan, 2/9/2013, P43436922

8) Betz Farms Inc., Trenton, Mo., MKL LCC 4R Glitter 3171, 2/4/2013, P43373956

Junior Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Petersen Herefords, DeWitt, DelHawk Contessa 15A ET, 1/17/2013, P43392817

2) Haley Dodge, Terril, SHR 1129 Miss World Glory 3002, 1/14/2013, P43388001

3) Ohnemus Farms, Inc., Milo, OF PENNY 100W 323A, 1/20/2013, 43389534

4) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Eve 1301, 1/7/2013, 43401253

5) Shamrock Cattle Company, Lohrville, WPF 2Y 719T GALINA 3010, 1/16/2013, P43403091

6) Grant Fagen, Dallas Center, SOLSMA ABBY 123, 1/12/2013, P43376886

7) Amendt Stock Farm, Pleasantville, ASF M326 PRECIOUS A 310, 1/21/2013, P43444674

8) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., BACON MS ARIANA 1305, 1/10/2013, P43377389

9) Garrett Longnecker, Ames, PCH A22 HELL IN HEELS 9050, 1/19/2013, 43388362

Senior Yearling Heifer - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Bailout 1240, 9/2/2012, 43366365

2) SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., Purple Wilma 77Z ET, 9/9/2012, 43363230

3) Ella Meyer, Keswick, ELM Miss Kerosene, 9/26/2012, P43345765

4) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms 0107 Outcross 1243, 9/9/2012, 43366361

Cow/Calf

1) Deidra Payne, East Troy, Wis., KF BABOOSHKA 38Z ET(WITH CALF 02/02/2014), 4/8/2012, 43292240

2) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., RANGELINE 34U TEVIA 120Z w/ calf 4/1/14, 4/1/2012, P43318039

3) Montag Farms, Grimes, Crane Hannah 2114 Et(WITH CALF 03/05/2014), 1/14/2012, P43292377

4) Tim Wagemester, Clinton, LF PMH 10X Ms FuFillment 2060 w/ calf 3-11-14, 5/4/2012, P43321246

5) Ella Meyer, Keswick, JPH Miss Zazzy 202Z w/ calf 5-3-14, 4/27/2012, P43301075

Cow/Calf

1) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., Wildcat Twinkling Sky 117(WITH CALF 01/07/2014), 12/22/2011, 43276925

2) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., AH JDH MS 158W 234 ET w/ calf 3/1/14, 2/9/2011, 4317783

3) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R EMMA 19Y w/ calf 3/28/14, 3/19/2011, P43223543

4) Garrett Longnecker, Ames, 4V 4 GV MOLLY Y31(WITH CALF 04/05/2014), 2/22/2011, P43173951

5) M'Lynn Knapp, Waverly, LKP SJP Y34 77U Cherry 801U(WITH CALF 06/11/2014), 4/26/2011, 43226244

Cow/Calf

1) Wenzel Farms, Latimer, SH MISS UNIQUE U228A w/ calf 3/12/14, 2/29/2008, P42909612

2) Ella Meyer, Keswick, Shamrocks Gunpowder & Lead w/ calf 1/7/14, 4/20/2009, P43023775

3) Lenth Herefords, Postville, LH MS BRANDI 027X(WITH CALF 03/02/2014), 3/19/2010, P43084058

Spring Bull Calf - After March 1, 2014

1) A&J Junis, Agency, CJ MR PAY DAY 1401 ET, 4/5/2014, 43494688

2) Solsma Show Steers, Sanborn, Solsma Billy Baroo 194, 4/2/2014, 43476916

3) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC RIBEYE BUSTER 414, 4/1/2014, P43472103

4) Petersen Herefords, DeWitt, KP 118 Tank 405K, 4/6/2014, P43487785

5) Ella Meyer, Keswick, ELM Zee Money, 5/3/2014, P43496115

Spring Bull Calf - After March 1, 2014

1) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Premionition 414B, 3/8/2014, P43492837

2) Solsma Show Steers, Sanborn, Solsma Bishop 804, 3/4/2014, 43474803

3) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., WW TIMEX 55B, 3/1/2014, 43484545

4) Maggie Anderlik, Dayton, 3D Mr Copper Penny 1408, 3/27/2014, P43490109

5) Montag Farms, Grimes, MF Wastin Cash, 3/5/2014, 43467054

6) Abby Anderlik, Dayton, 3D King Of Dymonds 1403, 3/14/2014, P43490103

7) Lenth Herefords, Postville, LH 027X PAYMASTER 412B, 3/2/2014, P43473754

8) Randy & Kim Siders, Tipton, RKSC BOOMIN DOWN THE TRACK 409B, 3/7/2014, P43482746

Junior Bull Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Haley Greiman, Perry, G5CC VICK 214B, 2/17/2014, P43475985

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINO 1421, 2/8/2014, 43464955

3) Baker Hereford Farm, Rochester, Minn., BHF 79S BUSHWACKER 46B ET, 2/17/2014, P4349369

4) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINO 1417, 2/4/2014, 43465146

5) Petersen Herefords, DeWitt, NP 118 Tank 401, 2/24/2014, P43487784

6) Baja Cattle, Knoxville, Baja Hitman 7B, 2/5/2014, 43490303

Junior Bull Calf - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014

1) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP ROCK & RULE 141 ET, 1/2/2014, 43477289

2) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ribeye 1401 ET, 1/3/2014, 43493959

3) Landt Herefords, Union, AL EXTRA 406, 1/12/2014, 43493484

4) Landt Herefords, Union, SL 173 DOMINO 421, 1/30/2014, 43493485

5) Ella Meyer, Keswick, ELM Dashof Flash, 1/7/2014, P43465666

Winter Bull Calf - Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) E2 Show Cattle, Marshalltown, E2 Max E24A, 11/24/2013, P43466256

2) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF 6171 Domino 1338, 12/1/2013, 43459067

Senior Bull Calf - Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) A&J Junis, Agency, CJ MR RIGHT TIME 1315 ET, 10/30/2013, 43493770

2) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, CA Rider 3110, 10/5/2013, P43442340

3) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Stay Puffed 357A, 10/20/2013, P43457134

4) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn., J&J P4161 Tony 9X 64A, 10/1/2013, P43442219

Senior Bull Calf - Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013

1) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., Wildcat OC Avant-Garde 138 ET, 9/6/2013, 43469239

2) Matt Harris Harris Livestock Company, Eudora, Kan., Harris 903 Blow Out 305, 9/1/2013, P43452260

3) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 980 DUDE 3171 ET, 9/7/2013, 43453324

4) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn., J&J 20U VP's Klon 9X 60A, 9/19/2013, P43442235

5) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, TM ABE 65A, 9/15/2013, P43435139

Summer Yearling Bull - May 1 - July 31, 2013

1) Biggs Polled Herefords, Dixon, Ill., BIGGS 0043 ATILLA W41 A38, 6/23/2013, P43408262

Spring Yearling Bull - March 1 - April 30, 2013

1) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., DELHAWK WRB BRAZEN 2713 ET, 3/3/2013, P43412939

2) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, CA Cowboy 3008, 3/4/2013, 43398295

3) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC RAINBOW TIME 333, 4/15/2013, P43402452

4) Wenzel Farms, Latimer, WF SCHMIDTS DYNASTY, 3/19/2013, P43412792

5) SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., SMR 23X Kingsley 317, 4/14/2013, 43413302

6) Solsma Show Steers, Sanborn, Solsma Audi 193, 3/8/2013, 43377372

Junior Yearling Bull - Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Owego Stock Farm, Argyle, Wis., OSF Cooper's Lad 613, 2/25/2013, P43388637

2) Biggs Polled Herefords, Dixon, Ill., BIGGS 0146 TEDDY BEAR X5 A2, 2/18/2013, P43408833

3) Lenth Herefords, Postville, RH 485T REDEEM 1305, 2/8/2013, P43460927

4) Knapp Cattle Company, Waverly, JPV Hard Candy's Wino 311 ET, 1/6/2013, 43466196

Senior Yearling Bull - Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Amendt Stock Farm, Pleasantville, ASF REV 4R MR CLAVIN Z230, 12/28/2012, P43380796

Two-Year-Old Bull - Jan. 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC TONKA TIME 26, 6/3/2012, 43319099

2) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Freese 1218 ET, 4/3/2012, P43303030

Get of Sire

1) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge

3) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola

4) J&J Hanson Herefords, Comfrey, Minn.

Best Six Head

1) Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis.

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge

3) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola

4) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill.

5) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D.

Produce of Dam

1) A&J Junis, Agency

Champion Cow/Calf: Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., WILDCAT TWINKLING SKY 117

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Deidra Payne, East Troy, Wis., KF BABOOSHKA 38Z ET

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP MS ALREADY PLATINUM 142 ET

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC CAMILLA 439 ET

Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Matt Harris Harris Livestock Company, Eudora, Kan., HARRIS 903 ONE SHOT 311

Reserve Champion Fall Heifer Calf: Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR BONITA 3327

Champion Intermediate Heifer: Okobji Cattle Company, Okoboji, OCC PURPLE DIAMOND

Reserve Champion Intermediate Heifer: Deidra Payne, East Troy, Wis., KF ALAINEY 263A

Champion Yearling Heifer: Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR TERRI 3058

Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer: Blacks Polled Hereford, Chariton, KF INDEPENDENCE 63A

Champion Senior Heifer: Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF MS BAILOUT 1240

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer: SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., PURPLE WILMA 77Z ET

Grand Champion Female: Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR TERRI 3058

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Blacks Polled Hereford, Chariton, KF INDEPENDENCE 63A

Iowa Champion Female: Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP MS ALREADY PLATINUM 142 ET

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP ROCK & RULE 141 ET

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV PREMIONITION 414B

Champion & Reserve Fall Bull Calf

Champion Fall Bull Calf: Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., WILDCAT OC AVANT GARDE 138 ET

Reserve Champion Fall Bull Calf: Matt Harris Harris Livestock Company, Eudora, Kan., HARRIS 903 BLOW OUT 305

Champion Yearling Bull: Owego Stock Farm, Argyle, Wis., OSF COOPERS LAD 613

Reserve Yearling Bull: White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., DELHAWK WRB BRAZEN 2713 ET

Champion Senior Bull: Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC TONKA TIME 26

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF FREESE 1218 ET

Grand Champion Bull: Wildcat Cattle Co., Darlington, Wis., WILDCAT OC AVANT GARDE 138 ET

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Matt Harris Harris Livestock Company, Eudora, Kan., HARRIS 903 BLOW OUT 305

Iowa Champion Bull: Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP ROCK & RULE 141 ET

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20 Aug 2014

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Miniature Hereford Cattle Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- D. McCall of Albuquerque, N.M., won the Grand Champion Bull banner in the Miniature Hereford show Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

KLD Mini Hereford of Louisburg, Kan., captured Grand Champion Heifer honors.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull was exhibited by Splitt Creek Ranch of North Platte, and Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords of Blakesburg showed the Reserve Grand Champion Female and the Iowa Champion Female.

The Iowa Champion Bull was exhibited by Kelli Wicks of Rockford. Maine Aim Ranch of Allerton won Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors and Thill Cattle Company of Pleasantville received Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors.

Complete results below (names, hometowns and animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1, 2014 and After

1) KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD KIT 400B 262# 33", 5/5/2014, PENDING

2) Double K Herefords, Walcott, DOUBLE K BUNNY DK07 254# 35.5", 4/20/2014, 43475799

3) Double K Herefords, Walcott, DOUBLE K BRISTOL DK05 260# 33", 4/8/2014, 43475796

4) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP CLint's Lil Jaida 228# 33", 4/2/2014, 43466252

5) Double K Herefords, Walcott, DOUBLE K DIAMOND DK06 189# 31", 4/15/2014, 43475798

6) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Luoky Arlou 164# 35", 5/17/2014, pending

7) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Lucky's Queen Of Hearts 135# 29.5", 5/5/2014, 43473271

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1, 2014 and After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Huntress Brena 317# 36", 2/20/2014, 43466051

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Star 226# 33.5", 3/15/2014, Applied For

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLASH'S PERFECT ROSE PEDAL 243# 32", 2/18/2014, 43466090

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Yanna 320# 38.5", 3/18/2014, 43488546

5) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Darci's Silly Sally 269# 33.5", 3/18/2014, 43473267

6) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 VANCE'S LIL SUNSHINE 295# 34", 2/10/2014, 43466087

7) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF My Foxy Lady 208# 31.25", 3/23/2014, 43467187

8) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Something Royal 365# 32", 3/4/2014, Pending

9) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Dazzle's Diamond 249# 34", 3/18/2014, pending

Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1, 2014 and After

1) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH Look At Me 326# 34.5", 1/8/2014, 43448608

2) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Queen Ellie 295# 33.5", 1/15/2014, 43453990

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLASH'S LIL MISTY 366# 38", 1/10/2014, 43466086

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 VANCE'S BLAST OF WINTER ET 379# 34.5", 1/2/2014, 43466083

5) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, KAP VANCE'S LIL IVY ET 324# 33", 1/4/2014, 43466085

6) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 VANCE'S SING WE NOELLE ET 355# 36.5", 1/2/2014, 43466082

7) Ledge N' Woods Farm, Sabula, LWF LiL Miss Mountain Lyon 368# 37.75", 1/28/2014, 43466528

8) Cooper Farms, Gibson, cfm Stormy 327# 35.5", 1/13/2014, 43493961

Fall and Winter Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013

1) KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD JEWEL 417# 37", 11/2/2013, 43461598

2) JCC, Williamsburg, RHH MINNIE 413# 39", 10/23/2013, 43448613

3) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, SHF THUNDER'S JILLET 485# 39", 10/16/2013, 43425250

4) Bear Grove Beef, Ankeny, BGB Lee Ann's Ali 306# 35", 11/21/2013, 43470980

Fall and Winter Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013

1) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Pistol Annie 522# 39.75", 9/4/2013, 43426938

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Miss Winnie 489# 40", 9/18/2013, 43425186

3) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's McKenzie 475# 38", 9/10/2013, 43426939

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Miss Malory 433# 37.75", 9/26/2013, P43425193

5) Trenton Elliott, Tekamah, Neb., Minnie HSC 113ET 456# 38.5", 9/2/2013, 43458279

6) Sherdell Farms, Lohrville, Sherdall Autumn 618# 42.25", 9/2/2013, 43416905

7) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Shortness Irena 295# 35", 9/29/2013, pending

Summer Senior Heifer - May 1 to Aug. 30, 2013

1) Taylor's Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, CT Hazelnut Hilda 456# 39", 8/29/2013, 43473263

2) Taylor's Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, SMH Lil Gloing Mistie 474# 39", 7/8/2013, Pending

3) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Sparkling Jewel 610# 40", 8/1/2013, 43403137

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Maggie Jo 665# 41.25", 7/13/2013, 43403135

5) Jaxon Logan, Castle Rock, Colo., Maggie Moo 652# 40.25", 7/7/2013, 43422980

6) Dustin Burco, Independence, RJ TNT D4Lady 553# 39", 8/5/2013, 43452211

7) Loyd Shorthorn Cattle, New London, STF LIL DAISY MAY 477# 38.5", 7/16/2013, 43486462

Summer Senior Heifer - May 1 to Aug. 30, 2013

1) KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD CALLY 333A 714# 43", 5/15/2013, 43415579

2) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, SP'S Sierra 629# 40.5", 5/7/2013, 43429160

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Princess 618# 40", 6/20/2013, 43401771

4) Sloane Curtin, Oxford, RR MIKA 705# 40.5", 6/12/2013, 43407878

5) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Miss Maddie 578# 41", 6/15/2013, P43425245

6) Dustin Burco, Independence, RJTNT Miss Kitty 651# 39.5", 5/1/2013, 43452208

7) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Quip's Lil Fayre 523# 40", 5/7/2013, 43391989

8) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Mayflower 429# 36.5", 5/6/2013, 43386959

9) Watchous Show Cattle, Newton, Kan., JAM Cool Miracle Lady 513# 39.5", 6/20/2013, 43467496

Spring Senior Heifer - Jan. 1 to April 30, 2013

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Miss Bailey 685# 41", 4/20/2013, 43386374

2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, SV Miss Super Callie 645# 41.25", 4/15/2013, 43447526

3) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW Lucys Nugget 721# 41.5", 4/17/2013, 43396835

4) Lacey Rouse, Mechanicsville, RR Faye 589# 39", 4/20/2013, 43372800

5) Abby Tlach, Prole, KAP FLETCHERS LIL DINA J ET 601# 38.5", 4/2/2013, 43392002

6) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Sweet Arlou 562# 40", 4/3/2013, 43386941

7) Blake Johnson, Clarksville, GA REMIS EASTER LILY, 3/29/2014, 43433942

Spring Senior Heifer - Jan. 1 to April 30, 2013

1) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, SMH Lexie 639# 41", 3/8/2013, 43395545

2) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Huntress Bethani ET 685# 41.5", 3/8/2013, 43391998

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Brandi's Bently 612# 42", 3/27/2013, 43394197

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLETCHER'S FIRST OF SPRING 607# 40", 3/18/2013, 43377157

5) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Kesha 595# 40.75", 3/20/2013, 43391121

6) Jacobsen Cattle Co., Cresco, Remy's Lil Cloie 675# 39.5", 3/8/2013, 43401709

7) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Ivory 638# 40.5", 3/12/2013, 43410018

Spring Senior Heifer - Jan. 1 to April 30, 2013

1) Bear Grove Beef, Ankeny, CRF Maggie May 699# 41", 2/6/2013, 43370167

2) Old School Genetics, Orleans, Neb., OSG Mustang Sally 657# 43", 1/19/2013, 43446023

3) Brighton Rouse, Mechanicsville, RR Sophie 692# 42", 2/18/2013, 43372788

4) Loyd Shorthorn Cattle, New London, SMH GOLD SERENA 134 616# 41", 1/10/2013, 43392026

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Double K Herefords, Walcott, KAP VIKINGS LIL BRUNA w/ calf 4/8/14 1068# 45", 4/2/2010, 43071334

2) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KAP Quip's Lil Yoni ET(c05/10/2014) 762# 43.25", 6/25/2010, 43104030

3) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Mistik Huntress(CALF 04/02/2014) 763# 42.5", 7/4/2011, 43235658

4) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., KAP 1/2 Jazzy Arlou ET (w Calf 5/17/14) 854# 43", 2/4/2006, 42694281

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, SMH Miss Willow(W CALF 03/25/2014) 656# 44.25", 3/17/2012, 43301632

6) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, NSH Crimson Magee(W CALF03/04/2014) 665# 45.25", 8/1/2011, 43262664

Junior Bull Calf - Jan. 1, 2014 and After

1) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW Thunderstruck 249# 34", 5/10/2014, Pending

2) Mormino Ranch, Excelsior Springs, Mo., Nic's Victorious Maximus 385# 34", 2/9/2014, P43486645

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Bella's Buddy 253# 33", 3/8/2014, pending

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF, 3/29/2014

Late Senior Bull - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2013

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., Dam Nash 763# 41.25", 7/11/2013, 43422983

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Mr Hurrah 468# 37", 12/20/2013, 43489467

3) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT KING OF DIAMONDS 722# 41.25", 7/6/2013, 43488774

4) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Levi 403# 36.5", 9/14/2013, 43438721

5) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLASH'S TOP NFL DRAFT 765# 41", 8/22/2013, 43415966

6) Ledge N' Woods Farm, Sabula, LWF Joey's Silver Lyon 683# 41.5", 7/17/2013, 43454791

7) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT WILLIE 642# 40", 7/5/2013, 43489038

Early Senior Bull - Jan. 1 to June 30, 2013

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS Little Tyke 870# 44.25", 4/2/2013, P43386364

2) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Like A Rock 965# 44.5", 3/18/2013, 43411804

3) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, CT Polli's Pacer 922# 43", 3/25/2013, 43394194

4) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Razor 945# 43.5", 4/4/2013, 43411811

5) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JW's Wizard 1035# 44", 3/20/2013, 43411805

6) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH Jack-Pot 758# 40.25", 3/25/2013, 43418117

7) Ledge N' Woods Farm, Sabula, LWF Casey's Golden Surprise 705# 41.25", 4/25/2013, 43455556

8) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR LENNY 706# 42", 6/16/2013, P43407879

Two Year Old Bull - Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash 1024# 43.25", 9/5/2012, 43330938

2) Old School Genetics, Orleans, Neb., Prairie Fire 1102# 46", 8/2/2012, P43446021

3) Double K Herefords, Walcott, KAP LOGAN ORSON 1277# 47", 3/15/2012, 43287387

Prospect Steer

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Mr. Maine Aim Ranger 242# 33", 3/25/2014, Applied For

2) Thill Cattle Company, Pleasantville, BGB BILLY BOB 422# 38.5", 10/24/2013, 43470986

3) Bear Grove Beef, Ankeny, BGB All In 7A 312# 34", 10/25/2013, 43470983

4) Bear Grove Beef, Ankeny, BGB All Day 4A 305# 36", 10/23/2013, 43470976

Two Females

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte

2) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo.

3) Double K Herefords, Walcott, BRISTOL AND DIAMOND

4) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb.

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville

6) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City

7) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

8) Meyer Farms, Garrison

Two Bulls

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M.

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte

3) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo.

4) RJTNT Farm, Lawler

Get of Sire

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte

2) Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo.

3) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb.

4) Double K Herefords, Walcott, BRISTOL, DIAMOND, BUNNY

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

6) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City

7) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH LOOK AT ME

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD KIT 400B

Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD JEWEL

Reserve Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JWS PISTOL ANNIE

Champion Summer Senior Heifer: KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD CALLY 333A

Reserve Champion Summer Senior Heifer: Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, SPS SIERRA

Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Bear Grove Beef, Ankeny, CRF MAGGIE MAY

Reserve Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS MISS BAILEY

Grand Champion Heifer: KLD Mini Hereford, Louisburg, Kan., KLD JEWEL

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH LOOK AT ME

Iowa Champion Female: Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH LOOK AT ME

Champion Cow/Calf: Double K Herefords, Walcott, KAP VIKINGS LIL BRUNA

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KAP QUIPS LIL YONI ET

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW THUNDERSTRUCK

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Mormino Ranch, Excelsior Springs, Mo., NICS VICTORIOUS MAXIMUS

Champion Late Senior Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., DAM NASH

Reserve Champion Late Senior Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS MR HURRAH

Champion Early Senior Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS LITTLE TYKE

Reserve Champion Early Senior Bull: Justin Grady, Elizabeth, Colo., JWS LIKE A ROCK

Champion Two Year Old Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K NASH

Reserve Champion Two Year Old Bull: Old School Genetics, Orleans, Neb., PRAIRIE FIRE

Grand Champion Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., DAM NASH

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, SS LITTLE TYKE

Iowa Champion Bull: Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW THUNDERSTRUCK

Grand Champion Prospect Steer: Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, MR MAINE AIM RANGER

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer: Thill Cattle Company, Pleasantville, BGB BILLY BOB

"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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20 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XIII

By Lori Chappell

Hog Callers Holler for Awards in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Nearly 30 competitors showed off their vocal talents in the Hog Calling competition judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

In the 5 to 16 age division, Elivia Papcun, 8, of Cumming received first place. Marissa Shute, 7, of Austin, Minn., followed in second, and Zavier Zumwalt, 11, of Muscatine and Tillman Papcun, 6, of Cumming tied for third place.

In the 17 and Over age division, Dan Pease, 70, of Sumner claimed first place. Michelle Redmon, 54, of Dauphin Island, Ala., Received second place. Susan Neuzil, 54, of Iowa City tied for third place with Kyle Barton, 41, of West Des Moines.

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Contestants battled for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing contest judged August 9 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Each contestant sheared four sheep in the preliminary round and an additional four in the finals.

Complete results below:

AMATEUR

Shearing

1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood

2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.

3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden

Best Pen

1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood

2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.

3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden

Fastest Time

1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood

2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.

3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden

JUNIOR

Shearing

1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.

2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City

3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine

Best Pen

1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.

2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City

3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine

Fastest Time

1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.

2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City

3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine

SENIOR

Shearing

1) Alex Moser, Larchwood

2) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids

3) Nolan Abel, Royal

4) Emily Chamelin, Larchwood

5) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.

6) Kevin Hickman, Larchwood

7) Justin Schau, Donnellson

8) Dan Ackerman, Sac City

9) Anderson Sheep Shearing, Griswold

Best Pen

1) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.

2) Emily Chamelin, Larchwood

3) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids

Fastest Time

1) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids

2) Nolan Abel, Royal

3) Alex Moser, Larchwood

4-H and FFA Youth Compete in Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Forty-one exhibitors showed 114 head in the Youth Dairy Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Tanner Mashek of Calmar was named the Supreme FFA Exhibitor.

Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle show included:

AYRSHIRE

Junior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Presley Bushman, Fort Atkinson

Senior Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

BROWN SWISS

Junior Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Junior Reserve Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Senior Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Senior Reserve Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt

Grand Champion: Beth Lett: Wilton

Reserve Grand Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt

MILKING SHORTHORN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Senior Reserve Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Grand Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Reserve Grand Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

GUERNSEY

Junior Champion: Leslie Sivesind, Waukon

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Senior Reserve Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

Grand Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Reserve Grand Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

JERSEY

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Reserve Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Grand Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

HOLSTEIN

Junior Champion: Shawn Banowetz, Charlotte

Junior Reserve Champion: Riley Demmer, Peosta

Junior Honorable Mention: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Senior Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Senior Reserve Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia

Senior Honorable Mention: Blake Courtney, Ridgeway

Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Reserve Grand Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia

SHOWMANSHIP

Grand Champion Junior: Carter Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Champion Junior: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Grand Champion Intermediate: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Reserve Champion Intermediate: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Grand Champion Senior: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Reserve Champion Senior: Royce Demmer, Peosta

"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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20 Aug 2014

Lowline Farms Win Awards at Iowa State Fair Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Tummons Cattle of Gallatin, Mo., exhibited the Grand Champion Fullblood Bull at the Lowline Cattle Show judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. The farm also received the Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer title.

Fanning Cattle Company of Cordova, Ill., was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull honors.

MR Cattle Company of Wilton captured the Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer title.

Both the Iowa Campion Bull and the Iowa Champion Female titles were awarded to Spring Creek Farm of Hampton.

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

PB&M Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 to 31, 2014

1) Matt Reinken, Boone, Rcc Millie, 3/2/2014, 22886

PB&M Junior Heifer Calf - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2014

1) Matt Reinken, Boone, Rcc Jewels, 2/8/2014, 22889

2) Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ CANDY 701B, 2/1/2014, PF 22661

PB&M Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Erica J 16A, 9/11/2013, 22184

2) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS One Sweet Honey 33A, 10/16/2013, 22175

3) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Gypsy Rose Lee 23A, 9/10/2013, 20357

PB&M Summer Yearling Heifer - July 1 to Aug. 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Ericas Ace 13A, 7/3/2013, 20343

PB&M Junior Yearling Heifer - April 1 to 30, 2013

1) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, GMC Honey Dew A178, 4/26/2013, MF 20835

2) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, EZ Margo 316A, 4/13/2013, MF 20801

3) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Newby's Little One, 4/23/2013, 19879

4) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Erica Jack 9A, 4/9/2013, 20338

5) Effertz Ez Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ BOXY 158A, 4/20/2013, MF 21597

6) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, BAR J TAMI A22, 4/14/2013, MF 20680

7) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, EZ Emmylou 164A, 4/29/2013, MF 21598

8) Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, Wis., Steel Brook Annabelle, 4/21/2013, MF20444

9) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL FLOWER PRINCESS, 4/11/2013, MF 19999

10) Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB MISS SURE THING 7A, 4/15/2013, MF 21718

PB&M Junior Yearling Heifer - March 1 to 31, 2013

1) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, Pine Hurst Sassafras, 3/9/2013, MF 19582

2) Carriage Hill Farm, Syracuse, Neb., CHF Give Me A Chance, 3/25/2013, MF 22309

3) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Lily, 3/31/2013, PF 20996

4) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Houdini's Storm 21A, 3/22/2013, 19224

5) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL Turpentine, 3/18/2013, 20001

PB&M Junior Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, CSF Emily Alpha, 1/8/2013, MF 19404

2) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, MCL Merak, 2/21/2013, MF 19998

3) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, SRF BLACK KARLA MCL A5, 2/25/2013, MF 21055

PB&M Cow/Calf - Cow Born After Sept. 1, 2011

1) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Pippi Longstocking 19Z with calf 7/15/14, 11/1/2012, 19222

PB&M Cow/Calf - Cow Born Before Sept. 1, 2011

1) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, BAR J WANDA 194U Y3(WITH CALF 5/30/14), 3/23/2011, XF 13610

PB&M Senior Bull Calf - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Classy Jack 19A, 9/13/2013, 22181

PB&M Junior Yearling Bull - April 1 to 30, 2013

1) Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB SUPERSTITION 6A, 4/13/2013, MM21716

Light Weight Steer

1) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Arends, 7/3/2013, 22951

2) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Blaze, 4/13/2013, 30995

3) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Delmar 2A, 6/13/2013, 22293

4) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL SEPTEMBER, 9/13/2013, 22581

5) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD AP, 7/6/2013, 22950

Light Weight Steer

1) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Art, 6/23/2013, 22948

2) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Abe, 7/13/2013, 22949

3) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Arnie, 6/22/2013, 22430

4) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Morgan 1A, 5/8/2013, 21083

Heavy Weight Steer

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Attraction 10A, 4/10/2013, 20341

2) Carriage Hill Farm, Syracuse, Neb., KKG Roscoe 25A, 4/19/2013, 20445

Heavy Weight Steer

1) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., BAR J THUNDER A35, 5/7/2013, 22728

2) Steel Brook Lowline, Whitewater, Wis., Steel Brook Ace, 4/25/2013, 20106

3) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL BUFFALO, 4/5/2013, 21238

FB Junior Heifer Calf - After April 1, 2014

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Charlotte, 4/20/2014, 23003

2) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Annie, 3/29/2014, 22985

FB Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 to 31, 2014

1) Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BIANCA, 3/16/2014, 22562

2) Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BRANDY, 3/21/2014, 22563

FB Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Adele 20U 18A, 9/12/2013, 22178

2) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, 7C Miracle, 9/7/2013, FF 22191

FB Summer Yearling Heifer - May 1 to June 30, 2013

1) MR Cattle Company, Wilton, LVL/FCC Beaufords Surprise, 6/28/2013, FF 20853 12313080311

2) Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC Tati, 5/22/2013, FF19834

3) Brad Ewing, Cincinnati, MGR Jewels, 6/24/2013, FF 21022

4) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Storm 2A, 5/19/2013, FF21326

5) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Wendy Dayl, 6/29/2013, FF 22431

6) Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ TAFFY 39A, 6/21/2013, FF 21527

7) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Skyline 3A, 5/19/2013, FF21327

FB Junior Yearling Heifer - April 1 to 30, 2013

1) Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK AURORA, 4/5/2013, 19722

2) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Ahalen A37, 4/3/2013, FF20006

3) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Tina, 4/13/2013, 21800

FB Junior Yearling Heifer - March 1 to 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH Fancy Lady 4A, 3/3/2013, 20312

2) Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC Echo's Wink, 3/5/2013, FF20250

3) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., BAR J Nellie U203A3, 3/7/2013, FF20999

4) Carriage Hill Farm, Syracuse, Neb., CHF Rockin The Spotlight, 3/2/2013, FF 22308

5) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., BAR J Sandi S12 to 3A6, 3/28/2013, FF21000

FB Junior Yearling Heifer - Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., NEW SIZZLE 2210A, 2/15/2013, FF 19660

FB Cow/Calf - Cow Born After Sept. 1, 2011

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare(WITH CALF 06/17/2014), 6/11/2012, 18827

2) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Alexa(WITH CALF 3/29/14), 4/13/2012, FF 18098

FB Cow/Calf - Cow Born Before Sept. 1, 2011

1) Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ CRIMSON MARNIE 64U with calf 4/12/14, 8/12/2008, FF 8639

FB Junior Bull Calf - After April 1, 2014

1) Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BARON, 4/6/2014, 22569

2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Bugs, 6/17/2014, 23002

FB Junior Bull Calf - March 1 to 31, 2014

1) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Big Yager B 11, 3/24/2014, FM 22985

FB Summer Yearling Bull - May 1 to June 20, 2013

1) Prairie College Cattle Company, Jacksonville, Ill., PCCC's Number Uno, 6/18/2013, FM 22726

2) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD Timmy's Diesel, 6/29/2013, FM 22432

FB Junior Yearling Bull - March 1 to 31, 2013

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH Mister Jack 5A, 3/5/2013, 20310

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., BAR J BEAU JANGLES 3A4, 3/27/2013, FN20014

FB Junior Yearling Bull to Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC/SFR Longmire, 2/2/2013, FM20301

2) Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ BOXCAR WILLIE 3A, 2/5/2013, FM 19536

FB Senior Yearling Bull - Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012

1) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, SFR TURBO, 9/2/2012, FM17701

FB Summer Senior Yearling Bull - May 1 to Aug. 31, 2012

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda, 6/6/2012, 18107

Pair of Heifers

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg

3) Effertz Ez Ranch, Bismarck, N.D.

4) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

5) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn.

6) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls

Pair of Bulls

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

Get of Sire

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo.

3) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls

Produce of Dam

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

3) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo.

4) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn.

5) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland

Best Five Head

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls

3) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

4) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland

Champion Junior Heifer Calf (PB&M): Matt Reinken, Boone, RRC JEWELS

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf (PB&M): Matt Reinken, Boone, RCC MILLIE

Champion Senior Heifer Calf (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS ERICA J 16A

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS ONE SWEET HONEY 33A

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS ERICAS ACE 13A

Champion Junior Heifer (PB&M): Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, PINE HURST SASSAFRAS

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer (PB&M): Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, GMC HONEY DEW A178

Grand Champion Heifer (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS ERICA J 16A

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer (PB&M): Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, PINE HURST SASSAFRAS

Grand Champion Cow/Calf (PB&M): Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG PIPPI LONGSTOCKING 19Z

Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf (PB&M): Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, BAR J WANDA 194U

Champion Senior Bull Calf (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS CLASSY JACK 19A

Champion Junior Bull (PB&M): Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB SUPERSTITION 6A

Grand Champion Bull (PB&M): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS CLASSY JACK 19A

Reserve Grand Champion Bull (PB&M): Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB SUPERSTITION 6A

Grand Champion Steer: Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., BAR J THUNDER A35

Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS BEAU ATTRACTION 10A

Champion Junior Heifer Calf (FB): Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BIANCA

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf (FB): Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BRANDY

Champion Senior Heifer Calf (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS ADELE 20U18A

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf (FB): Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, 7C MIRACLE

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (FB): MR Cattle Company, Wilton, LVL/FCC BEAUFORDS SURPRISE

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (FB): Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., TCC TATI

Champion Junior Heifer (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH FANCY LADY 4A

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer (FB): Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., NEW SIZZLE 2210A

Grand Champion Heifer (FB): MR Cattle Company, Wilton, LVL/FCC BEAUFORDS SURPRISE

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH FANCY LADY 4A

Iowa Champion Female (FB): Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BIANCA

Champion Cow/Calf (FB): Effertz EZ Ranch, Bismarck, N.D., EZ CRIMSON MARNIE 64U

Reserve Cow/Calf (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT TEDDIE BARE

Champion Junior Bull Calf (FB): Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BARON

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf (FB): Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB BIG YAGER B 11

Champion Summer Yearling Bull (FB): Prairie College Cattle Company, Jacksonville, Ill., PCCCS NUMBER UNO

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Bull (FB): Triple D Farms, Iowa Falls, DDD TIMMYS DIESEL

Champion Junior Bull (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH MISTER JACK 5A

Reserve Champion Junior Bull (FB): Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC/SFR LONGMIRE

Champion Senior Bull (FB): Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, SFR TURBO

Reserve Champion Senior Bull (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT YODA

Grand Champion Bull (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH MISTER JACK 5AG

Reserve Grand Champion Bull (FB): Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC/SFR LONGMIRE

Iowa Champion Bull (FB): Spring Creek Farm, Hampton, SPRING CREEK BARON

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ends today. 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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20 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XII

By Lori Chappell

Experienced Wives Win Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Leslie Eichelberger of Muscatine won first place in the Ladies' Husband Calling contest judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Second place was awarded to Bonnie Swalwell Eilert of Newton, and third place went to Rose Beauregard of Center Point.

Complete results below:

1) Leslie Eichelberger, Muscatine

2) Bonnie Swalwell Eilert, Newton

3) Rose Beauregard, Center Point

4) Lori Frank, Sterling, Va.

5tie) Marge Mefferd, Des Moines

5tie) LeAnne Hewitt, San Benito, Texas

6) Sheryl Beals, Colfax

7) Virginia Stone, Waukee

8) Michelle Redman, Dauphin Island, Ala.

9) Melissa Longnecker, Des Moines

10) Lisa Snodgass, Indianola

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

Farmers Test Their Skills in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Teams of farmers competed in the Adult and Youth Farmer's Challenges on Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

In the Adult division, each male/female team competed in six farm-related events such as bale throwing, egg gathering and an obstacle course, and were awarded points for their placement in each event. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge was named the Farmer's Challenge Champion and received a $300 cash award.

In the Youth division, teams of two boys and two girls competed in bale toss, egg gathering, bale shuffle and obstacle course competitions.

Complete results below:

ADULT FARMER'S CHALLENGE

1) Luke Wilson, 35, Prairie City, and Andrea Wilson, 36, Prairie City

2) Steven Allgood, 26, Eddyville, and Devan Voss, 24, Eddyville

3) Zach Mosbey, 23, Hedrick, and Ashley Mosbey, 25, Hedrick

YOUNG FARMER'S CHALLENGE

1) Hunter Hamilton, 18, Lone Tree; Savannah Keitzer, 16, Mediapolis; Mikayla Dolch, 18, Villisca; and Seth Weirup, 16, Delmar

2) Jay Spitler, 18, Belmond; Cody Bonnstetter, 18, Belmond; Rachel Freland, 18, Prairie City; and Kallie Malloy, 15, State Center

3) Bobbi Fogle, 17, Oskaloosa; Carey Stroh, 16, Peru; Justin Rottinghaus, 17, La Porte City; and Joshua Sunberg, 17, Red Oak

"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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