08 Sep 2015

Go Stargazing Saturday, Sept. 12 at Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library and the Popular Astronomy Club will offer a free stargazing event for families on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the parking lot of the Rock Island 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street.

The free event starts around 7:30 pm or dark, and concludes at 10:00 pm. Members of the club will use their mobile observatory and high-powered telescopes to show participants stars and planets. The planets of Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus should be visible at this time of year. Cloudy conditions are not a problem, but the event will be cancelled if it is raining.

The 30/31 Branch will be open special night hours during the event, so bring your library card and check out some materials about the planets to take home. Attendees may park at the First Baptist Church of Rock Island and St. George's Greek Orthodox Church lots across the street from the branch.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information on library events for adults and families, contact Rock Island Library at 309-732-READ (7323), visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites.

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08 Sep 2015

10 Days Until Brew HA HA - A Party for Your Taste Buds Hosted by "Brew-gooders"

By Rick Martin

(Quad Cities, IA) - The countdown is on! Less than two weeks remain until the first pour flows at Brew HA HA on Saturday, September 19 in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.

Brew Ha Ha is an award-winning local beer festival where you taste more than 150 beers from local, regional and national brewers. Take a tour of the American brewing landscape?one ounce at a time -- from some of the finest brewers. Some are from well-loved places around the QC, while others will offer you something new to sample and sip.

Brew Ha Ha offers just about every type of beer, porter, ale, lager and more - and we couldn't do this event without the generous volunteer spirit of our beer sponsors, and the helping hands of our volunteers.

Join us Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. for Brew Ha Ha. Advance tickets are on sale now for $30 at jayceesqc.org. Tickets are also available at Co-op Records and area Hy-Vee stores for a $2 convenience fee. Tickets at the gate are $35. CASH ONLY ACCPTED AT THE GATE.
All attendees must be 21 and possess a valid photo I.D. for entrance.

What's New This Year?

  • Pre-gamers package, exclusive to online purchases, available now until September 10th.  For $50.00 guests receive a regular admission ticket, commemorative Brew Ha Ha t-shirt and an empty 64 oz Brew Ha Ha growler.  Limited to first 100 buyers.

  • Hoppy Hour: The first 1,000 people to arrive at the event will get to enjoy entertainment, minute-to-win it games and prizes and more during our one hour Hoppy Hour from 12PM - 1PM.  The gates open to the public at 1:00 p.m.

  • Brew Ha Ha is pleased to announce two Quad Cities based cover bands, covering every genre and generational hit imaginable.  Corporate Rock performs recognizable songs from every genre of music. You will hear hit songs you can dance to from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Quad Cities born and raised, Stone Flowers Band, delivers spirited performances from a diverse array of bands, along with explosive originals drawing from rock and funk.

  • Uber is offering attendees a free first ride (up to $20) with a special attendee code to ticket holders.

About Brew HA HA:

It's a party for your taste buds! It just wouldn't be fall in the Quad-Cities without this favorite beer-tasting event held on the third Saturday in September. Sample two ounce tastings of more than 150 beers, Cabot cheeses all while enjoying live entertainment. After all, this is a PARTY for your tastebuds!

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by working together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

SPECIAL MEDIA NOTE: Media outlets covering Brew Ha Ha on Saturday, September 19 must send a reporter/photographer age 21 or over with a valid photo I.D.

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04 Sep 2015

Smiddy Votes to Override Governor's Veto on Legislation to Stop Heroin Deaths

By Rick Martin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- To help stop heroin overdose deaths in Illinois, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, voted this week to override Governor Rauner's veto of legislation to get potentially lifesaving treatments for heroin overdoses into the hands of people who lack health care coverage.
"Thousands of Illinois families have been damaged by this heroin epidemic, and we can do more to keep people alive and to save them from this tragic addiction," Smiddy said. "As a parent, I'm concerned that current policies don't provide first responders the resources they need to save lives, and the ones most often hurt are young people."
Smiddy helped pass House Bill 1, the Heroin Crisis Act, which is designed to address heroin abuse in Illinois by expanding prescription take-back initiatives and treatment programs for offenders. Additionally, the new law requires first responders to carry a new drug which can reverse the effects of a heroin overdose.
A study by the Center for Disease Control reported that heroin overdoses in the United States doubled within a two-year span to 2013, while Illinois' overdose also deaths increased between 2013 and 2014.
The governor vetoed the portion of the proposal providing insurance coverage for emergency care. Smiddy joined a bipartisan group of legislators in the General Assembly to override the Governor's veto on Wednesday.
"This piece of legislation will ultimately save the lives of those who would otherwise be unable to receive the help they need," Smiddy added. "The new law is a good first step to reduce drug abuse and make our communities safer for our children."
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04 Sep 2015

About 120,000 gallons of oil spill in Mississippi River after boats collide

By Jeremy Funk

www.RareIncidents.com

Here We Go Again ...

Yet Another 'Rare Incident': 120K Gallon Oil Spill in Mississippi River Latest Reminder Why the EPA's Proposal to Weaken the Renewable Fuel Standard and Encourage More Oil Drilling and Spilling Is a Recipe for Disaster

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-mississippi-river-oil-spill-20150903-story.html

04 Sep 2015

The 2015 Adjutant General's rifle and pistol match

By Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- MARSEILLES, Ill. - Approximately 90 Soldiers from around the state met at the Illinois National Guard Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, Illinois, to compete in the 2015 The Adjutant General's (TAG) Rifle and Pistol Match, Aug. 21 to 23.

The competition test Soldiers' marksmanship in a variety of events that reflect combat marksmanship tactics and skills. It also tests movement, weapons and target transition using an event similar to national level matches.

Shooters are rated as teams and individuals using the pistol and rifle, evaluated on a combined arms, 3-gun match in which the Soldiers fired the pistol, rifle and shotgun.

The top 20 individual shooters received the Governor's Twenty Tab, which they can wear on their uniforms. The top three teams and individuals of each event received a plaque to display their accomplishments.

Winners of the TAG Match may be selected to join the Illinois National Guard's Marksman Team. The teams must select two new shooters to compete in regional and national events annually.

Results of the 2015 ILARNG TAG Rifle and Pistol Match:

Overall Top Three Individuals:

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Spc, Ryan Larsen; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

3. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

Overall Individual Rifle

1. Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment

2. Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment

3. Spc. Byrce Lind; 1844th Transportation Company

Overall Individual Pistol

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Matt Homeier of Fairfield, Illinois; 129th Regional Training Institute

3. Spc, Ryan Larsen, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

Overall Top Three Teams

1 Elements of the 405th Brigade Support Battalion; Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Michael Golbert, all with 405th Brigade Support Battalion and John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. 1844th Transportation Company; Spc. Jeffery Salois, Staff Sgt. Nicolas Oplawski; Spc. Byrce Lind; Alfred Huston.

3. Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment; Sgt. 1st Class Brad Gregory; Spc. Nicolas Stewart; Spc. Noah Emerson, and Spc. Erasmo Alarcon

Top Pistol Team

1. 1844th Transportation Company; Jeffery Salois, Staff Sgt. Nicolas Oplawski; Byrce Lind; Alfred Huston.

2. Elements of the 405th Brigade Support Battalion; Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Michael Golbert, all with 405th Brigade Support Battalion and Staff Sgt. John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

3. Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment; Sgt. 1st Class Brad Gregory; Spc. Nicolas Stewart; Noah Emerson, and Erasmo Alarcon

Top Rifle Team

1. Elements from the 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment; Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 238th; Cody Milliman Company E, 106th; Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D; Staff Sgt. Thomas Morgan; Company D, 106th.

2. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade; Sgt. Timothy Morgan; Spc. Alexander Reynolds of Seneca, Illinois; Spc. Calen Lambert; Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Poynter.

3. Elements of the 766th Brigade Engineer Battalion; Cadet Andrew Vasquez with Company C, 766th, Sgt. Tevin Weaver, Company B, 766th; Sgt. Nathan Riddle, Company C, Otto Drobik, Company B,

The Governor's Twenty

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Spc, Ryan Larsen; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

3. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

4. Matt Homeier,129th Regional Training Institute

5. Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment

6. Staff Sgt. Brandon Kroll, Company A, 634th Brigade Support Battalion

7. 1st Class Brad Gregory Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment

8. Staff Sgt.Fred Herzfeldt, 108th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

9. Byrce Lind; 1844th Transportation Company.

10. Staff Sgt. Michael Golbert, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

11. Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment

12 John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

13. Sgt. 1st Class James Nayonis,129th Regional Training Institute

14. Capt. John McCaskey, Marseilles Training Center, Training Battalion

15. Alfred Huston ; 1844th Transportation Company.

16. Sgt. Timothy Morgan, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade

17. Spc. Alexander Reynolds of Seneca, Illinois, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade

18. Sgt. Alex Aitken, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment

19. Spc. Justin Parks, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

20. First Lt. Emery Taylor Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

04 Sep 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 9/04/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Niehaus and Feldman Genetics Sweep Spotted Swine Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Niehaus and Feldman Genetics of Greene took top honors at the Spotted Swine Show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair by taking home the Grand Champion Boar and Champion Gilt banners along with Premier Exhibitor.

Both Reserve Gilt and Reserve Boar were presented to M&N Show Pigs of Center Point.

Animals are divided according to farrowing date based on the other animals entered in the competition.

Additional results below:

Gilts

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/22/2015

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 1/25/2015

3) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 2/20/2015, 157960006

Gilts

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

3) Natalie Feldman, Ionia, 2/3/2015, 157868004

4) Albertson Brothers, Fremont, 2/16/2015, 158027003

5) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/16/2015, 157885005

6) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene

2) Fee Farms, Ackworth

3) Schmitt Sisters, Nichols, 1/26/2015, 157243004

4) Grimm, Keosauqua, 2/1/2015, Xxxx

5) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196003

6) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196002

7) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196001

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/11/2015, 157267002

2) Ava Long, Cedar, 1/17/2015, 157360006

3) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/18/2015, 157268002

4) Ava Long, Cedar, 1/17/2015, 157360009

5) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove, 1/17/2015, 158578008

6) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/16/2015

Gilts

1) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr, 1/1/2015, 158081001

2) Roger Caltrider, Casey

3) Wedeking Stock Farm, Greene, 1/4/2015, 157265009

4) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/6/2015

5) Roger Caltrider, Casey

6) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/9/2015, 157266001

7) Roger Caltrider, Casey

8) Aaron Hoffman, Ida Grove, 1/4/2015, 157289007

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 12/16/2014, 157260001

2) Joel Olson, Atkins, 1/22/2015, 157466005

3) Roger Caltrider, Casey

Boars

1) Bombei & Sons Showpigs, Delta, 3/30/2015, 158737005

Boars

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 1/13/2015

2) Bombei & Sons Showpigs, Delta

3) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/12/2015, 157794006

4) Albertson Brothers, Fremont, 2/16/2015, 158028005

5) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/16/2015, 157885004

6) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 2/20/2015, 157960001

7) Joy Genetics, Dunbar, Neb., 2/10/2015, 157614005

8) Joy Genetics, Dunbar, Neb., 2/2/2015, 157613001

Boars

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/11/2015, 157267007

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

3) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/16/2015

4) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/9/2015, 157266007

5) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/6/2015

6) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959001

7) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959003

8) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959002

Boars

1) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr, 12/16/2014, 158050007

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Anamosa Farm Awarded Top Honors at Iowa State Fair Swine Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Tyler and Jessie Frasher of Anamosa were awarded the Grand Champion banner for the second year in a row at the Hawkeye Market Swine show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Keppy Farms of Durant was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Hawkeye Market Swine.

Wulf Brothers of Donahue took the Grand Champion Truckload banner while Hauser Livestock of Grinnell was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Truckload honors.

Additional results below:

Purebred Truckload

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mike Ehlers, Denison

Crossbred Truckload

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mosher Family, Eldora, xxx

3) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

Crossbred Truckload

1) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell

2) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

3) Ken Wiebbecke, St. Ansgar, xxx

4) Dead End Livestock, Colo

Purebred Market Swine- AOB

1) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 57161009

2) Peighton Ford, West Chester, 130776002

3) Macy Leonard, Newton

4) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

5) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Purebred Market Swine - AOB

1) Eggers & Sampson Show Pigs, Nevada

2) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

3) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

4) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mike Ehlers, Denison

3) Mike Ehlers, Denison

4) Mike Ehlers, Denison

5) Mike Ehlers, Denison

 

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Tyler Frasher, Anamosa

2) Jack Blair Family, Elkhart

3) Cj Breja, Cedar Rapids

4) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove, 364268007

5) Mike Ehlers, Denison

6) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

Crossbred Gilts

1) Beaver Creek Show Pigs, Eldora

2) Coppock Family Farms, Marshalltown

3) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

4) Dead End Livestock, Colo

5) Harman Farms, Hull

6) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

Crossbred Gilts

1) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

2) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

3) Hay Livestock Farms, Maxwell

4) Ken Wiebbecke, St. Ansgar

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Frascht Farms, Charles City

7) Mosher Family, Eldora

Crossbred Gilts

1) Kent Farms, Osceola

2) Frascht Farms, Charles City

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

5) Niemeyer Family, Zearing

6) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

Crossbred Gilts

1) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

2) Dead End Livestock, Colo

3) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

4) Coppock Family Farms, Marshalltown

5) Cody Gilman, Chariton

6) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

7) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

8) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

9) Cody Gilman, Chariton

Crossbred Gilts

1) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

2) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

3) Fenner Farms, Grinnell

4) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

5) Alyssa, Brayden & Raelee Warrick, Sully

6) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell

7) Kent Farms, Osceola

8) Dead End Livestock, Colo

Crossbred Gilts

1) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

2) Johnson Acres, Clarion

3) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

4) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

5) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

6) Heeren Farms, Jewell

7) Sanny Farms, Bondurant

Crossbred Barrows

1) Jack Blair Family, Elkhart

2) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Harman Farms, Hull

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

7) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

Crossbred Barrows

1) Clayden Clymer, Newton

2) Eggers & Sampson Show Pigs, Nevada

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

7) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

8) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

9) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

10) Kent Farms, Osceola

11) Greenslade Farms, Adel

12) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Barrows

1) Beaver Creek Show Pigs, Eldora

2) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Cody Gilman, Chariton

5) Gannon Farms, Delmar

6) Scanlon Farms, Oskaloosa

7) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

8) Mosher Family, Eldora

9) Mosher Family, Eldora

10) Mosher Family, Eldora

Crossbred Barrows

1) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

2) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

3) Brad Oeltjenbruns, Dayton

4) Paityn, Landrey & Presley Peterson, Rhodes

5) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

6) Johnson Acres, Clarion

7) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

8) Macy Leonard, Newton

9) Sanny Farms, Bondurant

10) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

11) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Barrows

1) Jack Opheim, Eagle Grove

2) Paityn, Landrey & Presley Peterson, Rhodes

3) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

4) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

5) Mosher Family, Eldora

6) Macy Leonard, Newton

7) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

8) Heeren Farms, Jewell

9) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

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04 Sep 2015

More News from the Iowa State Fair 9/04/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Top Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair Yorkshire Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Kari Boyum of Wanamingo, Minn. won Grand Champion Boar honors at the Yorkshire Swine show judged Friday, August 21 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Ryan Morningstar of Tiffin received the Reserve Grand Champion Boar title.

Morganne & Melea Farmer of Trenton, Mo. exhibited the Grand Champion Gilt while Rowdy Campfield of Runnells exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Gilt.

Hauser Livestock of Grinnel was awarded the Premier Exhibitor title. The Premier Exhibitor award is presented to the exhibitor earning the highest point total in individual breeding classes for competition.

Animals are divided according to farrowing date based on the other animals entered in the competition.

Additional results follow:

Gilts

1) Ron Meister Family, Kingsley, 2/3/2015, 575244002

2) Ron Meister Family, Kingsley, 2/3/2015, 575244003

3) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/11/2015, 571581006

4) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/6/2015, 571580010

Gilts

1) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells, 1/21/2015, PENDING

2) Freimuth Family, Pomeroy, 1/14/2015, 572100004

3) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 1/22/2015, 571616001

4) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge, 1/15/2015

5) Wedeking Stock Farm, Greene, 1/15/2015, 573615002

6) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 1/22/2015, 571616003

Gilts

1) Morganne & Melea Farmer, Trenton, Mo., 1/1/2015, 572248005

2) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 12/1/2014, TBD

3) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157003

4) McCulloh Family, Camanche, 12/20/2014, 573578011

5) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157008

6) Larry Kastler, Woolstock, 12/24/2014, 572463003

7) Morganne & Melea Farmer, Trenton, Mo., 1/1/2015, 572248006

Gilts

1) Cj Breja, Cedar Rapids, 12/12/2014, 573296001

2) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 1/1/2015, TBD

3) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 12/1/2014, TBD

4) Ryan Iverson, Grinnell, 12/18/2014, 574432006

5) Ryan Iverson, Grinnell, 12/18/2014, 574432009

Boars

1) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/6/2015, 571580003

2) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/11/2015, 571581001

3) Colin Corey, Rockwell City

Boars

1) Ryan Morningstar, Tiffin, 1/14/2015, 42ZAD5130

2) RAR Genetics, Aplington, 2/16/2015, 572500002

3) Engler Family, Nevada

Boars

1) Kari Boyum, Wanamingo, Minn., 1/3/2015, 571904004

2) Brett Henningsen, Dewitt, 1/1/2015, 576304007

Boars

1) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157009

2) RAR Genetics, Aplington, 1/15/2015, 572507005

3) Hughson Family Farm, Sumner

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West Union Farm Sweeps Iowa State Fair Oxford Down Sheep Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Double O Acres of West Union took top honors in the Oxford Down Sheep show judged August 23 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The farm was awarded the Reserve Champion Ram, Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ewe banners. They also placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Rocky Hill Farm of Elizabeth, Ill. earned Champion Ram honors and took second place in the Premier Exhibitor contest while Tim Roberts of Washington, Okla. took third.

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

Yearling Ram

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

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-07, 3/1/2014, 298976

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1501 RR, 9/24/2014, 299236

January Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-007, 1/16/2015, 299905

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Misty Meadows 0748 "Hercules", 1/20/2015, 299358

February Ram Lamb

1) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1505, 2/22/2015, 300088

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 7-15, 2/14/2015, 299848

3) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Determend, 2/5/2015, Pending

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-033, 3/2/2015, 299902

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1516 RR, 3/20/2015, Pending

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 16-15, 3/6/2015, 299849

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Yearling Ewe

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-032, 2/10/2014, 299110

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1402, 1/22/2014, 300085

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1410 RR, 2/28/2014, 278357

4) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-034, 2/8/2014, 299118

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

6) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Nichols 14-15, 2/17/2014, 298530

7) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-04, 3/2/2014, 298979

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

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

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-1, 1/2/2014, 299209

2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-043, 3/5/2014, 299120

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-041, 3/2/2014, 299119

4) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1423, 2/24/2015, 300086

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

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

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Smicker0696, 3/14/2015, BB356

5) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

6) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1502, 1/22/2015, 299288

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-003, 9/10/2014, 299925

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Everett 1483, 9/5/2014, 299332

January Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-008, 1/25/2015, 299908

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Double O Acres 15-005, 1/20/2015, 299707

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-010, 1/26/2015, 299909

4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

5) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola, 501, 1/20/2015, 299397

February Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-018, 2/14/2015, 299918

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1511, 2/24/2015, 300089

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1512 RR, 2/18/2015, 299886

4) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-026, 2/25/2015, 299919

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 4-15, 2/14/2015, 299847

6) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola, Misty Meadows 0757, 2/20/2015, 299359

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-039, 3/4/2015, 299921

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1516, 3/20/2015, 300090

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-036, 3/3/2015, 299923

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Determend, 3/1/2015, Pending

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-15, 3/5/2015, 299845

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Dtermend, 3/15/2015, Pending

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-022, 2/18/2015, 299912

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1505 QRNN, 2/3/2015, 299291

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1502 RRNN, 1/22/2015, 299288

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 10-15, 3/3/2015, 299846

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1505, 2/3/2015, 299291

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

5) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola

6) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Pair of Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Young Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

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Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Red Angus Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Solution Genetics of Cushing earned the Grand Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Bull titles in the Red Angus Cattle show judged August 21 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Cowtraks Ranch of Tipton exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Grand Champion Female honors were awarded to Wright Farms of New London along with the Iowa Champion Female title. TC Reds of Ringle, Wis. exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

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

April Heifer Calf -- April 1-30, 2015

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB Adella 3710C, 4/10/2015, 1735528

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN SHEBA'S CHARLI 587C, 4/2/2015, 1747919

3) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC FAYETTE 1514, 4/2/2015, 1744045

4) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Dinaberrys Lyric, 4/16/2015, 1741594

5) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Tenna 509C, 4/9/2015, 1747461

6) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Bella 1251, 4/2/2015, 1744036

March Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CALIFORNIA GURL 520C, 3/18/2015, 1742345

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH COLORADO COWGIRL 519C, 3/16/2015, 1742347

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, BARN Chandra, 3/22/2015, 1745682

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Anna 827, 3/26/2015, 1740405

5) CR Cattle, Douds

March Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi C237, 3/6/2015, 1748311

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CARIBBEAN QUEEN 518C, 3/16/2015, 1742346

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, MU FLAME'S CRISTYNA 537C, 3/1/2015, 1739451

4) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Connies Code, 3/13/2015, 1742625

5) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 127Y'S CANDICE 548C, 3/12/2015, 1749211

6) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., WOOD MIA, 3/10/2015, 1749215

7) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MISS XO CROWFOOT 551, 3/14/2015, 1745009

February Heifer Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Makita 5441, 2/24/2015, 174888

2) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, Kassie, 7/1/2015, 1746880

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC ROBIN'S CAMILLE 536C, 2/18/2015, 1749210

4) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Stoneys Noteable Pebble, 2/16/2015, 1741591

5) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MISS XO CROWFOOT 527, 2/17/2015, 1745002

6) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 403P CINNAMON 523C, 2/25/2015, 1747926

7) Christian Atkinson, Blairstown, B4 Miss Sophie 505, 2/16/2015, 1746015

8) Alex Bishop, Manchester, Glew Xena 6421, 2/18/2015, 1741767

9) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, JBHF MISS MAGENTA, 2/20/2015, 1745145

10) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Xena 6421, 2/28/2015, 1741767

February Heifer Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BALLET 101W C167, 2/2/2015, 1749312

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 403P CHARLIE'S ANGEL 519C, 2/2/2015, 1747914

3) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA 1528, 2/1/2015, PENDING

4) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S Amber 25C, 2/14/2015, 1745979

5) J Bar B Farm, Dike, 26C JBF, 2/13/2015, 1736692

6) Rocking R Ranch, Douds, SAR Miss Amaretto 104C, 2/11/2015, 1742124

7) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Candy 03C, 2/1/2015, 1735883

8) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., Wood Sprinkle, 2/2/2015, 1748353

9) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., Lewis's Whitney, 2/10/2015, 1735375

10) J Bar B Farm, Dike, 23C JBF, 2/11/2015, 1736696

January Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LYNN'S CHARLIZE 507C, 1/7/2015, 1749209

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PERSUASION'S COOKIE 505C, 1/9/2015, 1747913

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LYNN'S CAMBRIE 506C, 1/6/2015, 1749208

4) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA Jazz, 1/28/2015, 1746383

5) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 0300X CLEOPATRA 513C, 1/25/2015, 1747837

6) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BoNNIEBELL C065, 1/1/2015, 1748309

7) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA 1502, 1/3/2015, PENDING

8) Sauer's Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF GOLDIE C503, 1/23/2015, 1745187

9) Kurt Rich, Vinton, RRA Melody 7008 554, 1/10/2015, 1743266

Winter Heifer Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Kurt Rich, Vinton, Rra Rachel 746 517, 12/21/2014, 1743258

2) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, KML RUBY SUE B646, 11/8/2014, 1740657

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC BETHSHEBA 466B, 12/29/2014, 1744960

Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR T701 DEXTRA 4Z B414, 9/5/2014, 1735294

2) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Ms Duette 722B, 10/7/2014, 1738549

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 19T'S BEYONCE, 9/8/2014, 1738486

4) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, Nolin's Jemma 782, 9/15/2014, 1705189

5) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Dr. Victoria 482B, 10/4/2014, 1747462

6) Rogers Ranch, Princeton, Mo., RGRS JUSTINA BY28, 9/3/2014, 1738473

7) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin Dianna 783, 9/20/2014, 175190

8) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC SIERRA 449B, 9/4/2014, 1729069

9) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, RMS Frost 4708, 10/2/2014, 1716264

Late Summer Yearling Heifer -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Stormy 43413, 8/5/2014, 1729070

2) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Excel Tank 480B, 8/12/2014, 1717498

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC SELMA 437B, 8/10/2014, 1729072

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC MISS WIX 436B, 8/10/2014, 1729076

Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2014

1) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., HPHR Savana's Breeze, 5/2/2014, 1707804

2) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Miss Kibby116B, 5/5/2014, 1688937

3) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis.

4) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC MISS MAY WEST 1441, 5/20/2014, 1688985

5) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Tlf Miss Storm 637, 5/1/2014, 1703190

6) Nicole Burgardt, Britt, TLA Miss DR. Olive 437B, 5/2/2014, 1717492

April Spring Yearling Heifer -- April 1-30, 2014

1) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25, 4/10/2014, 1721955

2) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, RRA CEDAR 119 4100, 4/1/2014, 1683128

3) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., RFRA Mis Power Girl 435B, 4/5/2014, 1735753

5) CODY BUTLER, State Center, MEADO-WEST BETSY 425, 4/21/2014, 1704929

6) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS SHOWY CHOLE, 4/9/2014, 1703597

March Yearling Heifer -- March 1-31, 2014

1) Wright Farms, New London, Wright's Thunderstorm 44B, 3/12/2014, 1671531

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CRSL Jesse's Girl, 3/8/2014, 1686493

3) Jarrin Goecke, State Center, Mimi 101w B220, 3/18/2014, 1680147

4) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Meado West Bristol, 3/25/2014, 1704924

5) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Satin 40B, 3/17/2014, 1679896

6) Kaisland Cattle Farm, Bussey, Silverias Daorv 4398, 3/10/2014, 1683891

7) Christian Atkinson, Blairstown, B4 Miss Gem 400, 3/13/2014, 1702399

8) Linquist Farms, Fonda, RL Lady Luck ET, 3/2/2014, 1676507

February Yearling Heifer -- Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) J&A Charolais, Sparta, Wis., SBCC Miss Patience 405, 2/26/2014, 1674486

2) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Blackcap 404B, 2/26/2014, 1703929

3) Kevin Tlach, Britt, MGLS Katy 4742, 2/27/2014, 1694870

4) Tayler Luzum, Fort Atkinson, MFIN MISS B45, 2/28/2014, 1710819

5) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., HUFA TAFFY 4027B, 2/18/2014, 1709353

6) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Mariah 4735, 2/26/2014, 1694868

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

8) Linsie Barnes, Tingley

9) Alex Bishop, Manchester, SLGN Blockanas Baby Girl, 2/14/2014, 1678664

10) Trenton Collett, Ottumwa

11) CODY BUTLER, State Center, DW MISS ANTICIPATION 405, 2/24/2014, 1687939

January Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MIMI 26U B119, 1/11/2014, 1674923

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

3) Le Doux Ranch, Agenda, Kan.

4) Edge Livestock, West Branch, TC Annie 04B, 1/29/2014, 1688882

5) HOPE BRUBAKER, Reinbeck, ADPH CASSIE 589 B405, 1/7/2014, 1707509

6) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 7B, 1/25/2014, 1678707

7) J Bar B Farm, Dike, Nolin's Peyton 769, 1/15/2014, 1691942

Senior Yearling Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Aprodite, 10/20/2013, 1668938

Two Year Old Female with Calf

1) Bar S Ranch, Paradise, Kan., WEBR Caroline 314, 2/3/2013, 1612780

2) Austin Sorensen, Villisca, MNS Kesha 3750(WITH CALF 03/04/2015), 6/3/2013, 1640554

Mature Cow with Calf

1) Carson Finch, Kelley, wcat Floress 009Z/ CALF DOB: 3/4/15, 1/2/2012, 1507678

2) Kevin Tlach, Britt, Batterson Tenna 880U(WITH CALF 04/09/15), 3/8/2008, 1262800

3) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, WSF GEORGIANA NRT174 41W(WITH CALF 04/02/2015), 3/17/2009, 1309789

4) Schramm Red Angus, Moville, JRA MONTANA CREEK LINDI(WITH CALF 04/06/2015), 1/16/2008, 1228448

April Bull Calf -- April 1-30, 2015

1) Jess Schlitter, Waukon, Copper 01C, 4/2/2015, 1741298

2) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Cut 1250, 4/2/2015, 1741773

3) Jess Schlitter, Waukon, Copenhagen 02C, 4/5/2015, 1741299

March Bull Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Sakicette Mission, 3/28/2015, 1741601

2) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S CHEYENNE STORM 54C, 3/4/2015, 1742945

3) LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kan., Jady ID Superman 5079C, 3/20/2015, 1735355

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Fireball 826, 3/20/2015, 1740406

March Bull Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Cash Money 11C, 3/2/2015, 1735885

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CREEDENCE 512C, 3/3/2015, 1742336

3) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Chubs 13C, 3/3/2015, 1735884

4) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH COWBOY COOL, 3/1/2015, 1742341

5) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Timber 823, 3/1/2015, 1740408

February Bull Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MGLS Premier 5445, 2/25/2015, 1748386

2) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LAKINYA'S 528C, 2/6/2015, 1749212

3) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MSHINE 521, 2/12/2015, 174500

4) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, KATE MR BIG IRON SHEP, 2/20/2015, 1731919

5) Alex Bishop, Manchester, Glew Master 1248, 2/17/2015, 1741769

6) Rocking R Ranch, Douds, SAR DOS Equis 111C, 2/18/2015, 1742123

January Bull Calf -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) Sauer's Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF LASSIES STRONGHOLD, 1/29/2015, 1745186

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR Power Eye C501, 1/6/2015, 1748313

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 415P Comander 518C, 1/22/2015, 1747956

4) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., URLA 1507, 1/12/2015, 1746380

5) Weber Show Cattle, Springville, AWEB Charlies Pride, 1/3/2015, 1742642

6) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Clarence 02C, 1/8/2015, 1735886

7) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA XO CROWFOOT 507, 1/29/2015, 1744999

Winter Bull Calf -- Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2014

1) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF No Doubt 450, 12/21/2014, 1738050

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB Gold Show 8095C, 12/12/2014, 1745095

3) Kurt Rich, Vinton, Rra Soldier 505, 12/5/2014, 1743248

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC BROWNSTONE 463B, 12/22/2014, 1744965

5) Deer Run Ranch, Grand River, Deer Run's Briar, 11/12/2014, 1749213

6) Linquist Farms, Fonda, RL Fortress, 12/15/2014, 1748370

Senior Bull Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Crimsen Red 44, 10/6/2014, 1737061

2) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., KIP Max Power 01B, 9/27/2014, 1748402

3) Rogers Ranch, Princeton, Mo., RGRS PATRIOT BU100, 9/12/2014, 1738465

Late Summer Yearling Bull -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Backpat 442, 8/18/2014, 1729061

2) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blueprint 441, 8/14/2014, 1729061

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blockbuster, 8/15/2014, 1729060

March Yearling Bull -- March 1-31, 2014

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

January Junior Yearling Bull -- Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B, 1/30/2014, 1686152

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

3) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS SAKIC 106, 1/26/2014, 1669665

4) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., RFRA Maken Bales 401B, 1/8/2014, 1673726

Two Year Old Bull -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2013

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

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

Senior Get of Sire

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

Junior Get of Sire

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

Produce of Dam

1) Solution Genetics, Cushing

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

3) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

4) Solution Genetics, Cushing

5) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton

Champion & Reserve Spring Heifer Calf

Champion) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CALIFORNIA GURL 520C

Reserve) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Dama Mimi C237

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

Champion) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue

Reserve) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BALLET 101W C167

Champion & Reserve Fall Heifer Calf

Champion) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR T701 DEXTRA 4Z B414

Reserve) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Ms Duette 722B

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Heifer

Champion) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis.

Reserve) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Miss Kibby116B

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer

Champion) Wright Farms, New London

Reserve) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25

Champion & Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer

Champion) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolins Aprodite

Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf

Champion) Carson Finch, Kelley, wcat Floress 009Z/ CALF DOB: 3/4/15

Reserve) Bar S Ranch, Paradise, Kan., WEBR Caroline 314

Grand Champion & Reserve Female

Grand) Wright Farms, New London

Res. Grand) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25

Champion Iowa Female

Champion) Wright Farms, New London, Wrights Thunderstorm 44B

Champion & Reserve Spring Bull Calf

Champion) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Cash Money 11C

Reserve) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Sakicette Mission

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf

Champion) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MGLS Premier 5445

Reserve) Sauers Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF LASSIES STRONGHOLD

Champion & Reserve Fall Bull Calf

Champion) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Crimsen Red 44

Reserve) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF No Doubt 450

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Bull

Champion) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Backpat 442

Reserve) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blueprint 441

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Reserve) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B

Champion & Reserve Senior Bull

Champion) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362

Reserve) Fair Acres Stock Farms, Waldorf, Minn., Silveiras Chateau 3389

Grand Champion & Reserve Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Reserve) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B

Champion Iowa Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Premier Breeder

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.,

Premier Exhibitor

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis.

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04 Sep 2015

And Still More News from the Iowa State Fair 9/04/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Ames Couple Wins Honors at Gladiolus Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Beth and James Romer of Ames won Grand Champion Miniature or Seedling, Reserve Champion Single Spike and Sweepstakes honors in the Gladiolus show judged August 20 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Leroy Orth of Ames won Grand Champion Single Spike and Grand Champion Three Spike, and Andy Tygrett of Atalissa took home Reserve Champion Three Spike honors.

Additional results below:

Single Spike - White, Green, Cream, Yellow

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - Orange, Salmon

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - Pink, L Red

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - MD Red, Rose

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - Lavender, Violets, Smokies

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - White

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Single Spike - Green, PLM Yellow

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - D Yellow, Orange

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

 

Single Spike - Salmon, Pink

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Red, Rose

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Lavender

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Violet, Smokies

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Single Spike - White W/M, Green

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - P Yellow, L Yellow, MD Yellow

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - PL Orange, MD Orange

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - LM Salmon, D Salmon, P Pink

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - L Pink

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - M Pink, M Pink W/M, D Pink

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Single Spike - L Red

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Rose

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Lavender

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - D Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Single Spike - White, Green, Yellow

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Single Spike - Pink, Red

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Single Spike - Black Red, Rose

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Seedling Sizes 100, 200, 300

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

Single Spike - Seedling Sizes 400, 500

1) Beth And James Romer, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3 Spike - All 200-299, 100-199

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3 Spike - All 300-399

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3 Spike - White thru Salmon

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3 Spike - Pink thru Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3 Spike - Design Class - Sunrise Sunset

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Beth And James Romer, Ames

3) Deanna Bahr, Indianola

4) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Novice - All Colors Combined (100-200)

1) Rebecca Bond, Waverly

2) Deanna Bahr, Indianola

3) Deanna Bahr, Indianola

Novice - All Colors Combined (400)

1) Rebecca Bond, Waverly

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Albia Woman Took Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Sheep Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Halle Hindman of Albia won the Grand Champion banner in the Jackpot Lamb show judged August 23 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Brooke Kuesel of Victor exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Jackpot Lamb.

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

Purebred Montadale

1) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

Purebred Oxford Down

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-022, 2/18/2015

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-038, 3/4/2015

Purebred Dorset

1) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry, 2/1/2015

2) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry, 2/1/2015

3) Jayme Garr, Moulton

Purebred Southdown

1) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Purebred Hampshire

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Hampshire

2) Karlyn Snider, Rhodes

3) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, 1/15/2015

4) Zac Howell, Columbus Junction

5) Duane Sprouse, Keota, 2/8/2015

6) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Tiger, 2/28/2015

7) Paul Douglas, Corning, TRIGGER, 1/15/2015

Purebred Suffolk

1) Houston Hindman, Albia

2) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

3) Sam Schmillen, Marcus

4) Lily Scheidegger, Jolley, Crossbred Ewe (HampxSuffolk), 2/18/2015

5) Prater Club Lambs, Exline

Purebred Wool Breeds

1) Jayme Garr, Moulton

Crossbred Black Face

1) Karyln Snider, Rhodes

2) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Dynamite, 3/1/2015

3) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

4) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/12/2015

5) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

6) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 535, 1/15/2015

7) Paul Douglas, Corning, NATHAN, 1/10/2015

8) Duane Sprouse, Keota, 1/29/2015

9) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Sugar, 3/6/2015

10) Lily Scheidegger, Jolley, Natural (Blue) Ewe Lamb, 1/17/2015

Crossbred Black Face

1) Halle Hindman, Albia

2) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Crossbred Black Face

3) Zac Howell, Columbus Junction

4) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

5) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, 1/15/2015

6) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

7) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Conner, 1/20/2015

8) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/18/2015

9) Duane Sprouse, Keota

10) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry, 2/1/2015

11) Prater Club Lambs, Exline

12) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Jo Jo, 1/16/2015

Crossbred Speckled Face

1) Sam Schmillen, Marcus

2) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Mr. Peabody, 1/30/2015

3) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

4) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

5) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

6) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry, 2/1/2015

7) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Oreo, 3/14/2015

8) Jayme Garr, Moulton

9) Cole And Jenna Nelson, Perry, 3, 2/1/2015

Crossbred White Face

1) Cole and Jenna Nelson, Perry, 2/1/2015

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Hereford Farms Earn Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Jeremy Tjardes of Gibson City, Ill. exhibited the Grand Champion Bull in the Herford Cattle Show judged August 20 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Paul Polled Herefords of Marseilles, Ill. took home the Reserve Grand Champion Bull banner.

Chesney Steenhoek of Prairie City exhibited the Grand Champion Female while Deppe Bros. of Maquoketa claimed Reserve Grand Champion Female honors.

Champion Iowa Female went to Weeping Fox Ranch of Hartley.

K7 Herefords of Lockridge was awarded both the Iowa Champion Bull and Premier Exhibitor. 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, 2015

1) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF LOLLIPOP 255C, 5/16/2015, PENDING

2) Gylfe Farms, beresford, S.D., Gylfes Miss Sentinel 511, 5/26/2015, p43597595

3) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, APK Blossom's Buttercup, 5/23/2015, 43595265

Spring Heifer Calf -- After March 1, 2015

1) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB ROLLO 16C, 4/13/2015, p43610949

2) Abby Anderlik, Dayton, 3D MS JAZZY PENNY 1510, 4/2/2015, 43587502

3) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Gold Patend Time 543, 3/27/2015, p43597637

4) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., WW Vivian 106C ET, 3/20/2015, 43597642

5) Bethany Wehling, Sumner, Daries Spunky V 01C, 3/22/2015, 43597957

6) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, APK Vivian 10C, 4/27/2015, 43580630

Spring Heifer Calf -- After March 1, 2015

1) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC Vicki 532, 3/2/2015, 43597581

2) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP Ms Notice Me 88X 1515 ET, 3/6/2015, 43593594

3) Black Farms, Ottumwa, CLB INDYS SENSATION 1513, 3/12/2015, 43573614

4) Hunter Wilkening, State Center, WP Timeless Suzie, 3/7/2015, P43584786

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP Ms Jade GP 155 ET, 2/11/2015, 43585230

2) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC Anna 5213 ET, 2/13/2015, 43597579

3) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Tia 504C, 2/24/2015, 43610911

4) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, CHRY Joplin 1C, 2/14/2015, P43594875

5) Cooper Polled Herefords, Mondamin, CPH 120Y Dayzee 502C, 2/19/2015, P43596300

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC Elsa 524 ET, 2/4/2015, 43597578

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINETTE 1524 ET, 2/5/2015, 43565401

3) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINETTE 1507, 2/1/2015, 43565372

4) Yenter Farms, Marengo, YF HERA Y1501, 1/25/2015, P43578498

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Landt Herefords, Union, SL MISS ADANCE 1507, 1/14/2015, 43594267

2) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB CHAMPAGNE 1C ET, 1/1/2015, p43610937

3) Landt Herefords, Union, SL Miss Advance, 1/4/2015, 4310381

4) Bengtson Cattle Co, Ogden, BB Calamity Jane 53 18B, 1/10/2015, p43611607

5) Grant Fagen, Dallas Center, GF FLO, 1/21/2014, 43611865

6) Landt Herefords, Union, AL MISS CASH 1509, 1/16/2015, 43595206

Winter Heifer Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Cole Farms, Roberts, Ill., Wrb Michelle 8414, 11/7/2014, 43532868

2) Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., PPH 10Y Angeleena 6B, 11/13/2015, P43573124

Senior Heifer Calf -- Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Petersen Herefords, Dewitt, DeLHawk Winsley 1412 ET, 10/5/2014, 43551469

2) E2 Show Cattle, Marshalltown, E2 Miss Marley E 21B, 9/15/2014, P43565994

3) PAW Livestock, LLC, Pleasantville, BF 18U GOLDEN DOMINET 4159 ET, 9/12/2014, 43550676

4) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 208 DOMINETTE 1476, 9/25/2014, 43529578

5) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Cowgirl 4109, 9/25/2014, 43541987

6) Bengtson Cattle Co, Ogden, H 7003 Misty 4664, 9/2/2014, P43539722

Senior Heifer Calf -- Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Aspen 470B ET, 8/22/2014, P43567673

2) Christian Graham, Grinnell, ES Lady Lake Barbara, 9/1/2014, P43539495

3) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Goldstone 1439, 9/1/2014, 43515294

4) Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., PPH 10Y Nevada 5B, 8/2/2014, P4354740

5) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., Delhawk Kailey 1402 ET, 8/20/2014, 43551440

6) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, TM Emma 56B, 8/1/2014, 43534457

Late Summer Yearling Heifer -- June 16 - July 31, 2014

1) Lind Polled Herefords, Rushford, Minn., Lind Miss Bandanna 22B, 7/16/2014, P43526467

2) Madeline Espenscheid, Traer, TSE MS Cassidy 236B, 6/26/2014, P43516175

Early Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 15, 2014

1) Double L Cattle, Bryan, Texas, CCC SR Ladysport 4278B ET, 5/22/2014, 43486743

2) Black Farms, Ottumwa, CHRY ROYAL MEADOW, 6/4/2014, P43524859

3) Lind Polled Herefords, Rushford, Minn., Lind Miss Backstreet Dreamer, 6/10/2014, P43528166

4) Ella Meyer, Keswick, TPH Miss Time For Tricks 405b, 6/15/2014, P43502259

5) Omvig Cattle Company, Story City, OCC Ms Canadian 1401, 5/19/2014, 43572679

Early Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 15, 2014

1) Alison Bueltel, Estherville, CPH ROSEMARY 403B ET, 5/17/2014, P43480020

2) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF AMETHYST STOCKETTE 254B, 5/12/2014, 43505688

3) Maggie Anderlik, Dayton, DEP MS VALERIE 147, 5/15/2014, 43553604

4) Amos Hereford Farm, Indianola, MS CA Red Belle 4071, 5/3/2014, P43542099

5) Macy Macke, Lake City, CHRY Jalice 4B, 5/3/2014, 43524860

6) Allison Schwarz, Donahue, RACC 942 Winnie Rose 4B, 5/7/2014, P43549997

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, Delhawk Journey 67B ET, 4/27/2014, P43492701

2) Ainsley Lovrien, Clarksville, AL Gracie 21B, 4/23/2014, P4351425

3) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Cotton's Blessing 422b, 4/20/2014, P43493401

4) Hunter Wilkening, State Center, Purple Brenda 420B, 4/16/2014, 43523256

5) PUTZ CATTLE & WORKING AUSSIES, Otley, CFCC CARLA 16B, 4/14/2014, P43550457

6) Cooper Polled Herefords, Mondamin, Doss 6431 Maycee DHB29, 4/10/2014, P43480040

7) Payton Macke, Lake City, CHRY Carmella 1B, 4/12/2014, P43521054

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Mor-Agra Livestock, Poplar Grove, Ill., MOR CADENCE 1422 ET, 4/2/2014, 43548441

2) Tyler Krebs, Lake Park, Occ Gold Sappy, 3/30/2014, P43548992

3) PAW Livestock, LLC, Pleasantville, CAL SHF LCC VICKIE LYNN 4131, 4/2/2014, P43474356

4) Libby Anderlik, Dayton, 3D MS Platinum's Dove 1412, 4/4/2014, 43490106

5) SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., SMR 216 Sugar Cube 414, 4/2/2014, P43516970

6) Yenter Farms, Marengo, YF NEON VENDETTA Y1401, 4/5/2014, 43583880

7) Mente Family Herefords, Tipton, MFH49 TRACIE, 4/9/2014, P43556838

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, HBL Miss Cracker Jack 417 ET, 3/24/2014, 43503521

2) Olivia Vesey, Van Meter, GLTY Brooke 16B ET, 3/15/2014, 43543634

3) Montag Farms, Grimes, BF RW 2395 Kandi 432B, 3/29/2014, P43508549

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

5) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., CKP Liza 4056, 3/17/2014, P43510212

6) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, DR Emma 20B, 3/28/2014, 43473137

7) DOUBLE D POLLED HEREFORDS, Kanawha, DDPH MISS FRIDAY T, 3/28/2014, P43552692

8) Jacob Novak, Diagonal, GBF DOMINETTE 84B, 3/19/2014, P43543725

Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Ryan Thoreson, Knoxville, Baja Celeste 11B, 3/5/2014, P43490305

2) Trevor Kluver, Britt, DEP MS PEACHES 1410 ET, 3/10/2014, 43527418

3) Lind Polled Herefords, Rushford, Minn., Lind Miss Bristol 6B, 3/14/2014, P43526310

4) Ella Meyer, Keswick, Perks 1037 Steppin Stone 4071, 3/9/2014, P43509038

5) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Anna 1403, 3/11/2014, 43515306

6) Mente Family Herefords, Tipton, MFH 43 LITTLE LEROY, 3/4/2014, P43556836

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

1) Black Farms, Ottumwa, KF MALIYA 54B, 2/25/2014, 43505696

2) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, Wildcat Electric Baby 407, 2/20/2014, P43507776

3) Grant Fagen, Dallas Center

4) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF PURE WINNIE 84B, 2/21/2014, 43505692

5) SMR Cattle, Avoca, Minn., SMR 3777 Miss Encore, 2/28/2014, 43516970

6) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Lady Boomer 4002, 2/27/2014, P43564368

7) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Tori Time 407, 2/28/2014, P43564369

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

1) PUTZ CATTLE & WORKING AUSSIES, Otley, SULL KEYSHONA 4003B ET, 2/7/2014, P43512300

2) Black Cattle Co., Batavia, BG 0124 AMANDA 34B, 2/3/2014, P43484633

3) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, JJ Lady Di 401 Et, 2/3/2014, P43490927

4) Blayne Koster, Gladbrook, KC SNOWFLAKE 02B, 2/4/2014, P43502846

5) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., Delhawk Cambria 26B ET, 2/10/2014, 43492690

6) Jay Solsma, Sanborn

7) Amendt Stock Farm, Pleasantville, ASF CJ26U ROSIE B410, 2/17/2014, 43477098

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

1) Petersen Herefords, Dewitt, DeLHawk Kiki 19B ET, 1/27/2014, P43477809

2) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF BOPPITY BOO 14B, 2/2/2014, 43471956

3) Double L Cattle, Bryan, Texas, Blairs Nellie R117 ET 9B, 1/29/2014, 43570344

4) Baker Hereford Farm, Rochester, Minn., H KH DD Maid of Gold 4053 ET, 1/26/2014, P43488305

5) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, Perks 0061 Candy Crush, 2/1/2014, 43508992

6) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, Purple WRB Rosie 414 ET, 1/26/2014, 43468582

7) Kale Keisewetter, Letts, K7 618 LASS 1403, 1/28/2014, 43465110

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

1) Abby Greiman, Perry, BFSH CASSIE 401B, 1/12/2014, 43501671

2) Coryn Wilson, Donahue, JJB Sweet Sassy Molassy 3B ET, 1/10/2014, 43498686

3) Baker Hereford Farm, Rochester, Minn., BHF 143 Candy Crush 43B, 1/19/2014, 43469181

4) Ohnemus Farms, Inc., Milo, OFI SPARKLE 403B, 1/10/2014, P43537785

5) Madeline Espenscheid, Traer, WPF 1039 2020 Helli 4015 ET, 1/12/2014, 43504044

6) Mikaella Koster, Gladbrook, KC PENNY 01B, 1/11/2014, P43502844

7) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, BAJA LFC Maxine 6B ET, 1/17/2014, 43529717

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

1) Chesney Steenhoek, Prairie City, SLLTCC HarleyB, 1/3/2014, P43512017

2) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., ADR MMR Doc 401, 1/4/2014, P43483829

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

4) Gylfe Farms, beresford, S.D., MPH 158W Enchantment B4 ET, 1/3/2014, P43524807

Senior Yearling Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR Bonita, 12/5/2013, P43452181

2) Catelyn Graham, Grinnell, GWF Victoria Blossom 39A, 11/12/2013, P43458465

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

4) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ms Dominette 1329, 9/15/2013, 43459070

5) A&J Cattle, Agency, K7 8047 Lass 3184, 9/23/2013, 43451724

Cow/Calf

1) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF CANDY 233A(WITH CALF 05/16/2015), 4/25/2013, 43414665

2) Ohnemus Farms, Inc., Milo, OF PENNY 100W 323A(WITH CALF 01/27/2015), 1/20/2013, P43389534

3) Gylfe Farms, beresford, S.D., RV Bittersweet 3003, 5/11/2013, P43438229

4) Black Cattle Co., Batavia, GLTY RUBY A36 ET(WITH CALF 02/10/15), 2/3/2013, P43395612

Cow/Calf

1) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Emma 19Y/ CALF: 2/19/15, 3/19/2011, 43223543

2) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., MPH 4002 Tori X42 ET/ Calf DOB: 2/2/15, 9/25/2010, P43131860

3) Rustic View Farm, Mount Pleasant

4) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, APK Strawberry Blossom 06W(WITH CALF 05/23/2015), 4/26/2009, 43590506

5) Alecia Knapp, Waverly, NLC 146 Breeze1101(WITH CALF 04/27/2015), 3/20/2011, 43199625

Spring Bull Calf -- After March 1, 2015

1) Jay Solsma, Sanborn, SOLSMA CHEVY 4X4 325, 3/2/2015, 43586542

2) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, CHRY Outlier 3C ET, 4/5/2015, P43594851

3) Hunter Wilkening, State Center, WP Timeless Shelby, 3/7/2015, 43584785

4) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB SGT PEPPER 6C, 3/8/2015, p3486109

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Dakota Time 515, 2/2/2015, P432578947

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINO 1523 ET, 2/5/2015, 43565396

3) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, DR Cheyene IC, 2/19/2015, 43582159

4) Black Cattle Company, Batavia, TD15 Ralphy TUK1, 2/10/2015, 43596240

5) Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill., RPH GAME TIME 743 2C ET, 2/5/2015, P43597648

6) Bengtson Cattle Co, Ogden, 604 BB Tank Wyaron, 2/5/2015, p43611606

7) Amendt Stock Farm, Pleasantville, ASF REV4R CRIMSON A510, 2/12/2015, 43591605

8) Double J Herefords, Iowa Falls, JJ Full Charge 501, 2/7/2015, P43595034

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015

1) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 3136 DOMINO CHIP 1501, 1/1/2015, 43565347

2) JJB Cattle Company, Independence, JJB OUTSHINE 3C ET, 1/4/2015, p43610939

3) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP Dakota GP 1512 ET, 1/20/2015, p43585222

4) Rustic View Farm, Mount Pleasant, RVF Rudy Didn't Waste Time, 1/25/2015, 43573775

5) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINO 1506, 1/29/2015, 43565369

6) Bengtson Cattle Co, Ogden, 644 BB Big Timiw 304 ET, 1/10/2015, p43611609

7) Montag Farms, Grimes, MF Timeline, 1/28/2015, p43610528

Winter Bull Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., PPH 10Y Phoenix 7B, 11/27/2014, 43573099

2) Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill., TJ OPTIMUS PRIME 422, 12/10/2014, P43541122

Senior Bull Calf -- Aug. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Goehring Herefords, Libertyville, BG 74Z VICTOR 119B, 9/4/2014, 43517724

2) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Sunshine 58B, 8/14/2014, 43534458

3) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 0145 DOMINO 1474, 9/18/2014, 43529574

4) Ella Meyer, Keswick, ELM Kaj 403, 10/15/2014, P43552222

Early Summer Yearling Bull -- May 1 - June 15, 2014

1) Offenburger Polled Herefords, Lacona, Huth X077 Thunder Z021 B078, 5/31/2014, P43505398

Spring Yearling Bull -- March 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill., TJ COLD N FREE 407, 3/22/2014, P43533397

2) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., Wildcat Baby Legacy 4014 ET, 3/2/2014, 43515344

3) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF KENNEDY 214B, 4/6/2014, 43505680

4) Randy & Kim Siders, Tipton, RKSC LEONARDO BAILOUT 411B ET, 3/7/2014, P43483503

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

1) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ribeye 1401, 1/3/2014, 43492959

2) Ella Meyer, Keswick, ELM Dash Of Flash, 1/7/2014, P43465666

Senior Yearling Bull -- Aug. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Lamb Bros, Wilson, Wis., KJ BJ 319X Courtland 010A ET, 10/10/2013, 43443363

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

Two-Year Old Bull -- Jan. 1 - July 31, 2013

1) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Rainbow Time 333, 4/15/2013, P43402452

Get of Sire

1) K7 Herefords, Lockridge

2) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D.

3) JJB Cattle Company, Independence

Best Six Head

1) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton

2) K7 Herefords, Lockridge

3) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis.

4) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D.

Produce of Dam

1) K7 Herefords, Lockridge

2) JJB Cattle Company, Independence

3) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D.

4) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton

Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf

Champion) Kegley Farms, Burlington, Wis., KF CANDY 233 A (WITH CALF 05/16/2015)

Reserve) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Emma 19Y/ CALF: 2/19/15

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

Champion) Chapman Herefords, Seneca, Ill., JBC Elsa 524 ET

Reserve) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, DEP Ms Jade GP 155 ET

Champion & Reserve Fall Heifer Calf

Champion) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Aspen 470B ET

Reserve) Cole Farms, Roberts, Ill., Wrb Michelle 8414

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Heifer

Champion) Double L Cattle, Bryan, Texas, CCC SR Ladysport 4278B ET

Reserve) Alison Bueltel, Estherville, CPH ROSEMARY 403B ET

Champion & Reserve Spring Yearling Heifer

Champion) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, HBL Miss Cracker Jack 417 ET

Reserve) Olivia Vesey, Van Meter, GLTY Brooke 16B ET

Champion & Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer

Champion) Chesney Steenhoek, Prairie City, SLLTCC HarleyB

Reserve) Petersen Herefords, Dewitt, DeLHawk Kiki 19B ET

Champion & Reserve Senior Heifer

Champion) Cherry Farms, Winthrop, BR Bonita

Reserve) Catelyn Graham, Grinnell, GWF Victoria Blossom 39A

Grand Champion & Reserve Female

Grand) Chesney Steenhoek, Prairie City, SLLTCC HarleyB

Res. Grand) Deppe Bros., Maquoketa, HBL Miss Cracker Jack 417 ET

Champion Iowa Female

Champion) Weeping Fox Ranch, Hartley, MAV Aspen 470B ET

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf

Champion) K7 Herefords, Lockridge, K7 3136 DOMINO CHIP 1501

Reserve) Rainbow Herefords, Volin, S.D., ABC Dakota Time 515

Champion & Reserve Fall Bull Calf

Champion) Paul Polled Herefords, Marseilles, Ill., PPH 10Y Phoenix 7B

Reserve) Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill., TJ OPTIMUS PRIME 422

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Bull

Champion) Goehring Herefords, Libertyville, BG 74Z VICTOR 119B

Reserve) R & R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Sunshine 58B

Champion & Reserve Yearling Bull

Champion) Jeremy Tjardes, Gibson City, Ill., TJ COLD N FREE 407

Reserve) White Willow Polled Herefords, Morris, Ill., Wildcat Baby Legacy 4014 ET

Champion & Reserve Senior Bull

Champion) Lamb Bros, Wilson, Wis., KJ BJ 319X Courtland 010A ET

Reserve) Sayre Hereford Farm, Arenzville, Ill., SHF Ribeye 1401

Grand Champion & Reserve Bull

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04 Sep 2015

Illinois awarded CDC funding to combat prescription drug overdose

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded the State of Illinois one of sixteen available four-year grants to prevent overdose deaths related to prescription opioids as part of the CDC's Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States program. The grant is worth $3.6 million over four years.

This funding will support Illinois over the next four years in implementing prevention strategies to improve safe prescribing practices, reverse the trend on the prescription drug overdose epidemic and give priority to drivers of the prescription drug overdose epidemic, particularly the misuse and inappropriate prescribing of opioid pain relievers.

The funding supports the following strategies:

1.     Enhance and maximize Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs;

2.     Improve opioid prescribing practices;

3.     Implement prevention efforts at the state and community level aimed at preventing overuse, misuse, abuse and overdose; and

4.     Implement "Rapid Response Projects" to address new and emerging problems related to prescription drug overdose.

While the primary purpose of the funding is the prevention of prescription drug overdoses, it also presents opportunities of advance surveillance and evaluation efforts to understand and respond to the increase in heroin overdose deaths, especially at the intersection of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. As a funded state, Illinois will track heroin morbidity and mortality as an outcome of its work and have opportunities to evaluate policies with implications for preventing both prescription drug and heroin overdoses.

Receipt of this grant allows Illinois to focus on enhancing and empowering community-level prevention and implementing health system improvements to reduce overdose risk. The community interventions will include coordinating intensive prevention efforts in high-burden communities and working with local health departments to disseminate analyses of prescribing and overdose trends. As part of a peer-review function of the PMP Advisory Committee selected members will participate in drug utilization review and adherence to national standards on opioid utilization.

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04 Sep 2015

Loebsack Announces More Than $3.7 Million for Muscatine Municipal Airport

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that the Muscatine Municipal Airport will receive a $3,747,117 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant program. The funding will be used for full depth reconstruction to rehabilitate 5,500 feet of the existing runway pavement that has reached the end of its useful life.

"Our local airports play a critical role in allowing our communities to grow, as well as fuel additional economic development in the region," said Loebsack. "I am pleased that Muscatine Municipal Airport is receiving this competitive grant, which will allow the airport to grow safely and effectively."

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