18 Aug 2015

Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds Announce Iowa Culture App

By Jeff Morgan

Free mobile app features more than 3,500 arts, history and cultural destinations in Iowa

 

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the launch of Iowa Culture, a new interactive mobile app that puts the largest, most comprehensive statewide collection of Iowa arts, history and cultural destinations in the palm of your hand.

"I travel to all 99 counties every year, so I know these destinations are points of pride that connect Iowans and visitors to the stories of Iowa," Branstad said. "I am very pleased we now have this fun and interactive tool that helps people discover and experience Iowa's best-kept secrets. I encourage Iowans and others to download Iowa Culture and use it today."

"The Iowa Culture app not only serves as a marketing and promotional tool, it also offers life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and across all generations as they discover and experience Iowa," Reynolds said. "I am especially pleased this project aligns with our STEM initiative by showcasing the use of digital technology as an educational tool, while connecting Iowans with even more opportunities to learn across Iowa.  I join Governor Branstad in encouraging Iowans to download it and use it today."

The Iowa Culture app includes more than 3,500 historic sites, arts experiences and cultural destinations, including sites on the National Register of Historic Places, museums, historic schools and theaters, performing art centers, public art, and science and nature sites.

Through the app, people can plan vacations, weekend getaways and daytrips all across Iowa with a simple search by category or subcategory, keyword, or destinations in their immediate vicinity. Users can also filter their search by town and view destinations as far as 50 miles or as close as one mile to the chosen town. They can also create their own tours or explore featured tours included in the app.

The department began working on the app in 2013 when it recognized Iowa needed a comprehensive inventory of arts, history and cultural destinations. In 2014, the department hosted 30 Community Conversations across the state to ask Iowans for input on local cultural vitality and how the State Historical Building could be a hub for Iowans interested in arts, history, historic preservation and other cultural initiatives.

"During these community conversations, Iowans said they want their communities to be promoted as progressive, innovative and culturally healthy," Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie said. "Iowans also said they want to increase awareness of and ensure greater sustainability for Iowa's hidden gems. The Iowa Culture app delivers on those requests by giving people information they can use to discover and explore all of the cultural amenities that Iowa has to offer."

The Iowa Culture was developed by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and is free and compatible with most iPhones and Android Smartphones. It is available for download by searching "Iowa Culture" in the Apple and Google Play stores.

The Iowa Culture app will continue to grow and evolve as more destinations are identified and added. Iowans are encouraged to suggest a place, submit photos, provide feedback and get more information by visiting www.iowacultureapp.com.

WIN AN EXCLUSIVE IOWA CULTURE EXPERIENCE

 

In conjunction with today's announcement, the Department of Cultural Affairs is launching the Iowa Culture Selfie Contest.

Iowans and others are invited to share their most creative selfie at any of the destinations on Iowa Culture and share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #iowaculture for a chance to win exclusive experiences and getaways to some of Iowa's unique cultural destinations.

Visit www.iowacultureapp.com for details and official rules.

Share your experiences using #iowaculture.

Facebook: iowaculture

Twitter: @iowaculture

Instagram: @iowaculture

 

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18 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/17/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Howell Wins Iowa State Fair Breeding Sheep Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Zachary Howell of Columbus Junction showed the Champion Commercial Ewe in the FFA Breeding Sheep show Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Howell's ewe topped 259 sheep exhibited by 132 other competitors.

Kaci Keitzer of Mediapolis was awarded Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe.

Additional results below:

Champion Suffolk Ram: Kevin Werner, Grinnell

Reserve Champion Suffolk Ram: Kolton Werner, Grinnell

Champion Suffolk Ewe: Kevin Werner, Grinell

Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe: Dalten Bierle, Creston

Supreme Champion Suffolk Individual: Kevin Werner, Grinnell

Champion Dorset Ram: Levi Klemish, Calmar

Reserve Champion Dorset Ram: Kolton Werner, Grinnell

Champion Dorset Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Reserve Champion Dorset Ewe: Delaney Carroll, Avoca

Champion Other Meat Breeds Ram: Zachery Hamilton, Goose Lake

Champion Other Meat Breeds Ewe: Zachery Hamilton, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Other Meat Breeds Ewe: Austin Hamilton, Goose Lake

Champion Southdown Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Champion Commercial Yearling Ewe: Calvin Stewart, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Commercial Yearling Ewe: Justin Swanton, Goose Lake

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Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Christo Cattle of Albion, Neb., took top honors, winning Grand Champion Market Animal and

Grand Champion Market Heifer titles. Mittag Show Cattle of Prescott showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal and Smith Family Cattle Company of Storm Lake exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer.

Additional results below:

FEEDER CALF

Angus Heifers

1) Buck Creek Cattle, Prescott

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Buck Creek Cattle, Prescott

4) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

5) Kerrigan Mobley, Diagonal

6) Cole Mobley, Diagonal

Chianina Heifers

1) Moore Show Cattle, Earlham

Chianina Heifers

1) Logan Takes, Lisbon

2) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

3) Bouslog Cattle Company, Harper

4) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Weber Cattle, Pamell

2) Muir Farms, Rippey

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Weber Cattle, Pamell

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Jacob and Jeron Koppen, Lakota

2) Smith Show Cattle, Charter Oak

3) Questing Hills Livestock, Afton

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

2) Cade Bracker, Underwood

3) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

4) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

5) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

4) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

5) Bouslog Cattle Company, Harper

Maine-Anjou Heifers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) Irons Farms, Northwood

Maine-Anjou Heifers

1) Macy Schroeder, Pella

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Weber Cattle, Pamell

2) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

3) Danker Farms, Avoca

4) Smith Show Cattle, Charter Oak

5) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

6) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

7) Irons Farms, Northwood

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

4) Lehner Stock Farm, Le Mars

5) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

6) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

7) Brittain Cattle, Earlham

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

4) Mackenzie Martin, Batavia

5) Cale Martin, Batavia

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Nelson Farms, Perry

Shorthorn Plus Heifers

1) Richard Mitchell, Charles City

2) Dick Nichols, Lewis

3) Mallory Bakley, Osceola

4) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Simmental Heifers

1) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

2) Zach Jamison, Colo

Simmental Heifers

1) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

2) Paul Pisarik, Solon

3) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

4) Cade Millikin, Hedrick

5) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Simmental Heifers

1) Brandt Farms, Corning

2) Nelson Farms, Perry

3) Jon Schaben, Dunlap

All Other Breeds - Heifers

1) Muir Farms, Rippey

2) KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

3) Kendra Robinson, Tennant

Commercial Heifers

1) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

2) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

3) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

4) Richardson Family Farms, Lake City

Commercial Heifers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Rod Beeler, Truro

3) Jacob and Jeron Koppen, Lakota

4) Mitch Holcomb, Winterset

5) Dylan Schnitker, Alden

Commercial Heifers

1) Danker Farms, Avoca

2) Maci Slater, Shenandoah

3) Moore Show Cattle, Earlham

4) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

5) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

Commercial Heifers

1) Matilyn Lautner, Adel

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

3) Van Gelder Cattle Van Gelder Cattle, Le Mars

4) Brooklyn Buck, Tennant

Market Heifers

1) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

2) Downing Show Cattle, Creston

3) Clayton Van Aernam, Exira

4) Lehner Stock Farm, Le Mars

5) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

6) Brandt Farms, Corning

7) Emma Hay, Maxwell

8) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

Market Heifers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

3) Schulte Cattle Company, Odebolt

4) Brooklyn Treinen, Marcus

5) Schulte Cattle Company, Odebolt

Chianina Steers

1) Shozeboom Show Cattle, Sioux Center

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) Muir Farms, Rippey

4) Audrey Bulecnek, Oxford

5) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

Maine-Anjou Steers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Downing Show Cattle, Creston

3) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

4) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

Maine-Anjou Steers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

3) Brittain Cattle, Earlham

4) Nelson Farms, Perry

Maine-Tainer Steers

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Paul Pisarik, Solon

4) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

5) Tyson Blanchfield, Lohrville

6) Van Gelder Cattle Van Gelder Cattle, Le Mars

Simmental Steers

1) Cade Millikin, Hedrick

2) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

All Other Breeds - Steers

1) Dalton Smith, Charter Oak

2) Walker McDermott, Wiota

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Rasmusson Show Steers, Jefferson

5) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

6) Mallory Bakley, Osceola

7) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

Crossbred Steers

1) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

2) Conover Club Calves, Adel

3) Dead End Livestock, Colo

4) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

Crossbred Steers

1) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

2) Kallie Burzlaff, Delmar

3) Brandt Farms, Corning

4) Conover Club Calves, Adel

5) Mitch Holcomb, Winterset

Crossbred Steers

1) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

2) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

3) Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

4) Kerrigan Mobley, Diagonal

5) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

6) Kade Burzlaff, Delmar

Crossbred Steers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

3) Shozeboom Show Cattle, Sioux Center

4) Dylan Stein, Portmouth

5) Dylan Stein, Portmouth

Chianina Heifer Champion & Reserve

1) Logan Takes, Lisbon

2) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Foundation Simmental Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

Reserve) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

Maine-Anjou Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Macy Schroeder, Pella

Reserve) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

Maine-Tainer Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

Reserve) Weber Cattle, Pamell

Simmental Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Brandt Farms, Corning

Reserve) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

Commercial Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Matilyn Lautner, Adel

Reserve) Danker Farms, Avoca

Maine-Anjou Steer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Crossbred Steer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Grand Champion & Reserve Breeding Female

Grand) Macy Schroeder, Pella, 1/22/15

Res. Grand) Matilyn Lautner, Adel, 54655

3rd Overall Breeding Female - Sponsored by Brandt Farms

1) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake, 2/25/15

4th Overall Breeding Female -Sponsored by Mittag Show Cattle

1) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon, 3/20/15

5th Overall Breeding Female - Sponsored by Sullivan Supply

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, 1/18/15

3rd Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Mittag Design

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb., 54702

4th Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Mittag Show Cattle

1) Dalton Smith, Charter Oak, 54718

5th Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Sullivan Supply

1) Walker McDermott, Wiota, 551

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FFA Photographer from Eddyville Wins Best of Show at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- FFA members competed in the Photography contest judged the Thursday prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Marshal Wilz of Eddyville received Best of Show honors while Jay Wessels of Dyersville received the Reserve Best of Show title.

Additional results below:

Black and White/Toned

1) Katie Larkin, Ottumwa

2) Tayler Jones, Eddyville

3) Faith Huebert, Denison

4) Greta Schmidt, Iowa City

5) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

Color

1) Jay Wessels, Dyersville

2) Alec Schoof, Primghar

3) Mary Lindsey, Leon

4) Jacob Looney, Wheatland

5) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

Animals-Birds-Wildlife

1) Dana Armstrong, Ottumwa

2) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

3) Katie Larkin, Ottumwa

4) Morgan VanderHeiden, Wheatland

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Still Life Compositions

1) Ray Schmidt, Williamsburg

2) Hunter Achenbach, Oakland

3) Morgan Asher, Farmington

4) Hannah Holdsworth, Denison

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Iowa Landscape

1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

2) Hannah Fisher, Coggon

3) Austin Baack, South Amana

4) Claire Jager, Oskaloosa

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Landscape Outside Iowa

1) Dana Armstrong, Ottumwa

2) Emma Haselhuhn, Eddyville

3) Kennedy Plowman, Adair

4) Vanessa DeBock, West Liberty

5) Kristi Goedken, Earlville

Plants

1) Mikayla Heckman, West Liberty

2) Jordyn Sanders, Bussey

3) Brandon Reed, Ottumwa

4) Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

5) Kaylee Jones, Hawkeye

FFA

1) Ali Oepping, West Liberty

2) Aly Jones, West Liberty

3) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville

4) Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

5) Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Supervised Agricultural Experience

1) Dana Edleman, Cambridge

2) Symantha Fisher, Oakland

3) Katlyn Ruth, Iowa City

4) Elizabeth Hahn, Morning Sun

5) Amanda Crow, Lamont

Agricultural Photo Essay

1) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

2) Allyson Hasenlhuhn, Albia

3) Lexie Hudachek, Lone Tree

4) Hannah Fisher, Coggon

5) Celiina Young, Waverly

Contemporary/Creative

1) Katlyn Ruth, Iowa City

2) Amanda Crow, Lamont

3) Calise Hammes, Wilton

4) Alec Schoof, Primghar

5) Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Theme Class

1) Lauren Graeve, Audubon

2) Mary Lindsey, Leon

3) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

4) Paige Schebaum, Shenandoah

5) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville

State Exec. Sec./Treasurer's Choice

1) Amber Bonert, Dyersville

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School Chapters Across the State Sweep Iowa State Fair FFA Dairy Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Michael Lyons of Calmar won Supreme FFA Exhibitor in the FFA Dairy Show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

A total of 50 exhibitors from 26 chapters showed 139 animals in this year's competition.

Additional results below:

Top 10 chapters awarded

1) Delhi

2) Calmar

Wilton

3) Goose Lake

Marian

West Union

4) Le grand

5) Decorah

6) Troy Mills

Wapsie Valley

 

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Fabulous FFA Farm Crops Wow Judges at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Seventy-two FFA members displayed 441 exhibits in the Farm Crops contest judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Premier Exhibit Award

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Megan Striegel, Thornburg

Sweepstakes Trophy

Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Morgan Deidrich, DeWitt

Field Corn

Champion: Samantha Urime, Eldrige

Reserve Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Popcorn

Champion: Amanda Gorzey, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Andrew Rock, Wheatland

Small Grains, Legumes and Special Crops

Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Becca Hermann, Manchester

Soybeans

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Jamie Glanz, Manchester

Sheaf Grains

Champion: Samantha Urmine, Eldrige

Reserve Champion: Chelsi Bailey, Nashua Plainfield

Forages, Grasses and Legumes

Champion: Megan Striegel, Thornburg

Reserve Champion: Sarah Striegel, Thornburg

Crop Display

Champion: Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Reserve Champion: Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

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'Cream-of-the-Crop' Earns Ribbons in Farm Crop Contest at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Iowans from all over the state gathered to show off their crops in the Farm Crops contests judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

SOYBEANS

Early Soybeans

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

6) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Soybeans

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

2) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

6) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Soybeans

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Oxford Farms, Cambridge

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

5) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

6) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Specialty Food Soybean

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Soybean Bundles

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

6) Thomas Huck, Waverly

Soybeans - Sweepstakes

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Soybeans - First Place Overall (Classes 40-42)

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Soybeans - First Place Overall (Class 43)

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

SHEAF GRAINS

Barley in the Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Brome Grass for Seed

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Millet for Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Early Oats

1) Thomas Huck, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

Mid Season Oats

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Oats, any other

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Orchard Grass

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Rye in Straw

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Grain Sorghum

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Timothy for Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Spring Wheat in Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Winter Wheat in Straw

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Deb Turnball, Waverly

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Sheaf Grains - Sweepstakes

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

FORAGES, GRASSES & LEGUMES

Alfalfa

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) John Reilly, Redfield

Alsike Clover

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) John Reilly, Redfield

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Birdsfoot Trefoil

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Smooth Bromegrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Medium Red Clover

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Millet

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Orchard Grass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Reed Canarygrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) John Reilly, Redfield

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sudan

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sweetclover

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Timothy

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

Any Other

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Forages, Grasses & Legumes - Sweepstakes

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES

Early Oats

1) Thomas Huck, Waverly

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Oats

1) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Dean Stormer, Bridgewater

Oats - Any Other Officially Recognized Variety

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Dwight Sanders, Vinton

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Red Clover Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Spring Wheat

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Winter Wheat

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

Any Other

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

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FFA Ag Mechanics Competition Revs-Up Its Engine at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Restored tractors and metal working topped off the Ag Mechanics competition judged Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on the basis of workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety.

Complete results below:

Restored Tractor 1958 & Prior: Nathan Krull, Decorah

Restored Tractor 1959 & Later: Jacob Miller, Eldridge

Restored Tractor by First Year Exhibitor: Kayle Ausdemore, Neola

Restored Tractor by Group: Interstate 35, Truro

Metal Working (small): Rylee Hodge, Baxter

Metal Working (medium): Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

Metal Working (large): Hunter Kelderman, Eddyville

Restored Farm Equipment: Samantha Urmie, Eldridge

Woodworking (indoor): Colton Lamphier, New Sharon

Woodworking (outdoor): Bradley Ver Steegh, Eddyville

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18 Aug 2015

Getting Your Home Ready to Sell

By Steve Burke

By Nathaniel Sillin

As the economy improves, today's sellers are facing a very different environment than they were before the housing market stumbled in 2006.

Today's housing market features new procedures and standards, not the least of which are continuing borrowing hurdles for prospective buyers. If you are thinking about a home sale in the coming months, it pays to do a thorough overview of your personal finances and local real estate environment before you put up the "for sale" sign. Here are some general issues to consider:

Make sure you're not underwater. You may want to buy a new home, but can you afford to sell? The term "underwater" refers to the amount of money a seller owes on a house in excess of final sales proceeds. If what you owe on the home - including all selling costs due at closing - exceeds the agreed-upon sale price, then you will have to pay the difference out of pocket. If you're not in a situation where you absolutely have to sell now, you may want to wait until your financial circumstances and the real estate market improves.

Evaluate your finances. Before you sell, make sure you are ready to buy or rent. Making sure all three of your credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action) are accurate is an important part of that process.

Consider "for sale by owner" vs. "for sale by broker." "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) signs were a common sight in many neighborhoods during the housing crisis. Shrunken home values convinced many sellers to sell their property themselves rather than pay 5-6 percent of profit in broker commission. However, consider what a licensed real estate broker could accomplish in your specific situation. Many experienced brokers have market knowledge and negotiating skills that could potentially get a better price for your property. Deciding which route to take shouldn't be an overnight decision. Check leading FSBO and broker sites and talk with knowledgeable friends, attorneys and real estate professionals to learn as much as you can.

Think twice before spending on improvements. Not every home construction project pays off at sale time. Remodeling magazine's annual Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2015/) tracks both pricing and cost recovery for leading remodeling projects. Before fixing up a bathroom, kitchen or any other area of your home, research whether the work will actually pay for itself at sale. For many sellers, it might be advantageous to hire a licensed home inspector to identify any structural, mechanical or major appliance repair issues that could delay or compromise a sale.

Don't forget moving costs. According to the American Moving and Storage Association, a leading industry trade group, the average professional interstate move of 1,220 miles costs an average of $5,630; in state, the average moving cost is $1,170. After all the costs involved in selling a home, don't forget how much it costs to relocate.

Bottom line: Selling your home requires planning. Before putting it on the market, get solid, qualified advice on how to sell smart in a still-recovering housing market.

18 Aug 2015

The Biggest Fish Fry - Men that are Making a Difference.

By Rick Martin

The entire Quad Cities community is invited to attend the area's biggest Fish Fry on Sunday, September 6th at the Martin Luther King Center, 630 Martin Luther King Drive in Rock Island.  Serving will be from 12 Noon until 4pm.

Our goal is to provide 300 kids with shoes. Volunteers are welcome, donations are welcome, and Quad Cities women are encouraged to help, too.

For more information, please call 309-292-3210.

18 Aug 2015

Governor Takes Bill Action 8/15/2015

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills in honor of Veterans' Day at the Illinois State Fair:

 

Bill No.: HB 2932

An Act Concerning Government

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: HB 3425

An Act Concerning Business

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: HB 3686

An Act Concerning Veterans

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 107

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1665

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective Date: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: SB 1818

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Signed

Effective Date: July 1, 2015

 

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18 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/16/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Sunday, August 16 Iowa State Fair Highlights

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- With so much adventure and excitement to experience here at the Iowa State Fair, here's a brief recap of what you may have missed today and what to expect tomorrow.

17-year-old Ellen Schlarmann of Jones County was crowned the 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony marked the 51st anniversary of the contest.

"How 'bout them apples." The top apple growers earned awards in the Single Plate of Apples competition. Timeless Prairie Orchard of Winthrop won the Sweepstakes award for Northern District growers. Ronald Eckoff of Cumming earned the Sweepstakes award for the Southern District.

Cheyanne Hunt of Wapello was crowned Iowa State Fair Senior Cowgirl Queen. Mallory Vroegh of Granger earned the title of Junior Cowgirl Queen.

Austin Reiter of Kansas City took home the Iowa State Fair Mr. Legs crown. Nick Wolf of Ankeny claimed second place in Mr. Legs, while Mark Riemenschneider of Des Moines took third place

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Lett Out-Blooms the Competition at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Forty-two exhibitors entered 446 flowers in the FFA Floriculture competition judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Beth Lett of Wilton received the Award of Excellence in this year's competition. Kendra Cranston of Montezuma won the Sweepstakes trophy for the second year in a row.

Additional results below:

Dahlia

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Montezuma

Reserve Champion: Kendra Cranston, Montezuma

Rose

Champion: Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

Reserve Champion: Maria Pendleton, Red Oak

Gladiola

Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Reserve Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Marigold

Champion: Emily Mead, Wellman

Reserve Champion: Daniel Larkin, Eddyville

Zinnia

Champion: Micah Lautz, Lake City

Reserve Champion: Kaylene Corbin, Montezuma

Petunia

Champion: Kendra Craston, Montezuma

Reserve Champion: Jessica Marshall, Griswold

Other

Champion: Greta Schmidt, Wellman

Reserve Champion: Dylan Schrock, Kalona

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Taste Tempting Tomatoes Win Iowa State Fair Honors

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Skip Hitchcock of Muscatine won first place and a $75 cash prize in the Best Tasting Tomato competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

His Jersey Boy variety tomato bested a record of 40 other entrants to win the top prize.

Dave Francois of Central City won second place and $50 with his Mortgage Lifter variety of tomato.

Judge Susan Appleget Hurst says a great tasting tomato "is a balance between acidity and sweetness."

"The flavor bursts when it hits your tongue," added Judge Eileen Robb. "A great tomato has a flavor that doesn't fade after you bite into it."

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FFA Exhibitors Compete for Supreme Honors at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- James Giradert of Sheldon exhibited the Supreme Female Champion in the FFA Breeding Beef show held Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Weis of St. Ansgar won the Reserve Supreme Female title.

Avery Bennet of Packwood exhibited the Grand Champion of the Cow-Calf competition, and Carlie Quandahl of Waukon received Reserve Grand Champion.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus Heifer: Katlyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Katelyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Champion Charolais Heifer: Kade Knapp, Stanwood

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer: Ally Bedwell, Truro

Champion Chianina Heifer: Brooke Grum, Manning

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer: Derek Honts, Muscatine

Champion Hereford Heifer: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer: Carli Mellick, Waukon

Champion Limousin Heifer: Anna Radcliff, Eldridge

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer: Kaitlyn Boyer, Osceola

Champion Maine-Anjou: Parker Frey, Earlham

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Jaden Compton, Tipton

Champion Appendix Maine-Anjou Heifer: Parker Frey, Earlham

Reserve Champion Appendix Maine-Anjou Heifer: Cade Milliken, Packwood

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Mollie McMulloh, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Paul Queck, Truro

Champion Appendix Shorthorn Heifer: Payton Vogel, Harley

Reserve Champion Appendix Shorthorn Heifer: Landra McClellan, Armstrong

Champion Simmental Heifer: Ben Weis, Saint Ansgar

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Tyler Espenscheid, Monroe

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Cendra Sebolt, Seymour

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Zach Timm, Monticello

Champion All Other Breeds Heifer: James Gradert, Sheldon

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Heifer: Jacob Koppen, Buffalo Center

Champion Commercial Heifer: Kenton Lain, Corydon

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Parker Frey, Earlham

Champion All Other Breeds Bull: Katelyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Bull: Landon Josten, Forest City

Champion Angus Cow-Calf: Callie McQuillen, Monticello

Reserve Champion Angus Cow-Calf: Andrew Palmersheim, Manchester

Champion Simmental Cow-Calf: Sadre Simatorich, State Center

Reserve Champion Simmental Cow-Calf: Sadre Simatorich, State Center

Champion Crossbred Cow-Calf: Timothy Wagemester, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Crossbred Cow-Calf: Rachel Maloy, Eddyville

Champion All Other Breeds Cow-Calf: Avery Bennet, Packwood

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Cow-Calf: Carli Qundahl, Waukon

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Wolfe Sweeps Iowa State Fair FFA Rabbit Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Tristan Wolfe of Red Oak won Market Best of Show in the FFA Rabbit Show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Laura Southward of Pleasant Hill was awarded Breeding Best of Show.

A total of 56 exhibitors from 36 chapters showed 295 animals in this year's competition

Additional results below:

MEAT PENS

Champion Meat Pen: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Meat Pen: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Champion Roaster Pen: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Roaster Pen: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Champion Fryer Pen: Jaricka Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Fryer Pen: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

MEAT RABBITS

Champion Meat Rabbit: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Meat Rabbit: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Roaster: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Roaster: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Fryer: Jarika Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Fryer: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

SIX CLASS BREEDS

Champion Six Class Breed: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Reserve Champion Six Class Breed: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Champion California: Levi Klimesh, Calmar

Reserve Champion California: Levi Klimesh, Calmar

Champion Champagne D' Argent: Tanner Foster, Grinnell

Reserve Champion Champagne D' Argent: Tanner Foster, Grinnell

Champion Cinnamon: Bethany Schnieders, Manchester

Reserve Champion Cinnamon: None Awarded

Champion Chinchilla: Wyatt Shannon, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Chinchilla: None Awarded

Champion Flemish Giant: Nicole Furne, Maquoketa

Reserve Champion Flemish Giant: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Champion French Lop: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Reserve Champion French Lop: None Awarded

Champion New Zealand: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Reserve Champion New Zealand: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Champion Satin: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Reserve Champion Satin: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Champion Other Breeds: Tapanga Birkenholtz, Newton

Reserve Champion Other Breeds: None Awarded

FOUR CLASS BREEDS

Champion Four Class Breed: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Four Class Breed: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion French Angora: Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

Reserve Champion French Angora: None Awarded

Champion Dutch: Stacy Weets, Tipton

Reserve Champion Dutch: Kaitlyn Hodges, Des Moines

Champion Florida White: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Florida White: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Harlequin: Nina Morris, Maxwell

Reserve Champion Harlequin: Nina Morris, Maxwell

Champion Dwarf Hotot: Nine Morris, Maxwell

Reserve Champion Dwarf Hotot: None Awarded

Champion Netherland Dwarf: Parker Werling, West Liberty

Reserve Champion Netherland Dwarf: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Champion Mini Rex: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Mini Rex: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Champion Rex: Kayla Smith, Marengo

Reserve Champion Rex: Sarah Goodrich, Rockford

Champion Silver Martin: Wyatt Shannon, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Silver Martin: None Awarded

Champion Mini Lop: Jenna Heiny, Anita

Reserve Champion Mini Lop: Allison Furne, Maquoketa

Champion Holland Lop: Kayla Smith, Marengo

Reserve Champion Holland Lop: Katelyn Maxey, Des Moines

Champion Polish: Kaitlyn Hodges, Des Moines

Reserve Champion Polish: Allison Furne, Maquoketa

Champion Fuzzy Lop: Calise Hammes, Wilton

Reserve Champion Fuzzy Lop: Carlise Hammes, Wilton

Champion Himalayan: Tyler Waddington, Creston

Reserve Champion Himalayan: None Awarded

Champion Trianta: Jarika Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Trianta: Jenna Heiny, Massena

Champion Other: Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Other: Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

FUR AND WOOL

Champion Fur and Wool: Brittany Gunn, Greene County

Reserve Champion Fur and Wool: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion White Fur: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion White Fur: Erica Ackerman, Fredricksburg

Champion Color Fur: Brittany Gunn, Greene County

Reserve Champion Color Fur: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Color Wool: Courtney Johnson, Des Moines

Reserve Champion Color Wool: None Awarded

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FFA Photographer from Eddyville Wins Best of Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- FFA members competed in the Photography contest judged Wednesday prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Marshal Wilz of Eddyville received Best of Show honors while Jay Wessels of Delhi nabbed the Reserve Best of Show title.

Additional results below:

Black and White

1) Katie Larkin, Eddyville

2) Tayler Jones, Eddyville

Color

1) Jay Wessels, Delhi

2) Alec Schoof, Paullina

Animals

1) Dana Armstrong, Eddyville

2) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

Still Life

1) Ray Schmidt, Williamsburg

2) Hunter Achenbach, Oakland

Iowa Landscape

1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

2) Hannah Fisher, Troy Mills

Landscape Outside Iowa

1) Dana Armstrong, Eddyville

2) Emma Haselhuhn, Eddyville

FFA

1) Ali Oepping, West Liberty

2) Aly Jones, West Liberty

Supervised Agricultural Experience

1) Dana Edleman, Huxley

2) Samantha Fisher, Oakland

Photo Essay

1) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

2) Allyson Haselhahn, Albia

Contemporary/Creative

1) Katlyn Ruth, Lone Tree

2) Amanda Crow, Arlington

Plants

1) Mikayla Heckman, West Liberty

2) Jordyn Sanders, Bussey

Theme Class: Cowboys/Cowgirls

1) Lauren Graeve, Audubon

2) Mary Lindsey, Leon

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FFA Breeding Swine Capture Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Youth from across the state competed in the FFA Breeding Swine Show on Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Jarika Eisentrager of Eagle Grove captured the Grand Champion Commercial Gilt title while Macy Marek of Wapello claimed the Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Gilt title.

Andrew Dornbier of Garner exhibited the Supreme Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt while Kale Boysen of Wapello was awarded the Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt banner.

Additional results below:

Champion Berkshire Gilt: Andrew Dornbier, Garner

Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt: Brandon Reed, Eddyville

Champion Chester White Gilt: Grant Maurer, Wilton

Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt: Clayton Vopelak, La Porte City

Champion Duroc Gilt: Grand Wolfe, Hudson

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Jake Goecke, State Center

Champion Hampshire Gilt: Kendra Kehrli, Winthrop

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt: Jana Diercks, Wheatland

Champion Poland China Guilt: Leremy Jackson, Moravia

Reserve Champion Poland China Guilt: Marta Grant, Preston

Champion Spotted Gilt: Brittany Schafer, Hull

Reserve Champion Spotted Gilt: Bridget Carson, Newton

Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Kale Boysen, Wapello

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Ashlyn Mayo, Belmond

Reserve Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Makayla McMann, Corning

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17 Aug 2015

EARTH Exhibit Closing Reception & Release of Grain Magazine

By Dubuque Area Arts Collective

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 7-10PM

@ Dubuque Area Arts Collective (902 Main St, Dubuque IA)
MUSIC: Brooks Strause (Singer-songwriter from Iowa City)
FREE - Accepting Donations

Everyone Is busy during the summer, and the Dubuque Area Arts Collective is not exempt. From our latest gallery exhibit to Instagram photo contests to mural painting to publishing the magazine in your hands, we're busy doing what we love and sharing it with the community.

We kicked off the summer accepting submissions for the eARTh exhibit, which focused on work addressing environmental issues and/or made from recycled materials. We received hundreds of amazing submissions from Galena, IL to NYC to Africa. The final selections contributed to what we've been told was our strongest show yet.

IN THIS GRAIN ISSUE:

We showcase work from the show, including Jave Gakumei Yoshimoto's multi-colored screen prints that won "best of show." In the spirit of the eARTh show, we continue our exploration of the show's themes by taking a closer look at some of the work from eARTh. We also introduce you to new artists like painter Tony Cavallo, who will never be accused of actively trying to reduce his carbon footprint, and yet truly recycles and reuses as a way of life, not as an activist but as part of his monk-like pursuit of perfecting his craft. Also, Dubuque's own Jessica Weis, whose work was featured in the eARTH exhibit, details how to create impressively high quality ink from thing you can find in your backyard. 

EARTH EXHIBIT HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Jeremy Rudd - Dyersville IA, Thomas Agran - Iowa City, IA  &
Carole Spelic - Platteville, WI

INSTAGRAM PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS:

Last but not least, we choose the 10 winners of our Instagram photo contest: Nature and Architecture in Downtown Dubuque. One might not expect to define a cell phone pic as "moving," but just see for yourself what one Dubuque and an iPhone can do.

17 Aug 2015

Worldwide Red Stocking Day

By Shane Natalie Thompson
Red Stocking Day - Women of the world take the day off all paid and unpaid work
Red Rock – On Oct. 24, 1975, 90% of Icelandic women went on strike, refusing to do any work at their homes or their jobs. It was a movement created by a group called the Red Stockings. It was the largest demonstration in the nation's history and shut down the entire country. Airports were closed, schools were closed, and hospitals couldn't function. The strike had an immediate and lasting impact. The following year, Iceland's Parliament (now half women) passed a law guaranteeing women equal pay and paid maternity leave. Four years later, Iceland elected the world's first female President. And today, Iceland has the highest gender equality in the world.
Forty years later women will celebrate this strike and continue the struggle. To commemorate the day women of the world are encourage to take the day off work inside and outside the home. The Day Off will fall on Friday, October 23, 2015. Although the anniversary is the next day, we have chosen a Friday to create more impact and show the importance of women's work and contribution in today's society.
"I read about this historic event and thought it would be a fantastic idea to recreate and celebrate on a large world wide scale," says event host Carmel Debreuil. "I started with a private Facebook event but it became so popular within a day that I created a public event that all women could share and invite people to participate."
Between the two pages over 23.5 thousand women have been invited and the numbers are growing every day.  It has been shared around the world and there are events planned in major centres around the Australia and the rest of the globe. More women are putting up their hands to organise events in new centres every day.

"If the female half of the workforce doesn't show up to work and women are not doing the unpaid work in the home such as cleaning up, cooking, washing laundry, minding children, it will be a day that goes down in history. Let's see what kind of change we can make. Our mothers and grandmothers and great grandmothers started this movement and I think we should continue it. There are still so many human rights that are not available to women around the world and that includes basic things like education, safety and pay equality," says Carmel.
"Not everyone will celebrate this as a political day and not every woman will realistically be able to take the day off. However we are encouraging any one who wants to show support to wear red stockings or socks. It's a great visual way to be a part of the event and back up women around the world."
For more information or to join the event please visit the event page at www.facebook.com/events/470140876487561/ and to become a local organiser please visit www.facebook.com/groups/432276860305541.
For more information about the event or for interviews feel free to contact:
Carmel Debreuil
0401020141
17 Aug 2015

Festival of Praise: MercyMe this Labor Day Weekend!

By New Anthem

7:00 PM Saturday, September 5
LeClaire Park Bandshell
400 Biederbecke Drive
Davenport, Iowa

Join us for MercyMe and Justin Rizzo from the IHOPKC(International House of Prayer, Kansas City, Missouri)

Another beautiful evening concert along the scenic banks of the Mississippi River

in downtown Davenport, Iowa. Come be a part of a festival of praise!

Brought to you by High Praise Unlimited.

Also HeartShot archery ministry archery range for the kids!

Admission is only $20 at the gate; Children 12 and under are admitted FREE

Discounted advance tickets ($18) will be available at: 
Chick-Filet at 53rd Street & Elmore in Davenport, and at Chick-Filet at NorthPark Mall in Davenport. No fees applied! Instead, you get a free frosted lemonade with each ticket!

$18 tickets are also available through Jumping Joey's in Davenport. 

OR GET ADVANCED TICKETS ONLINE - $17 (small fees apply) at www.iTickets.com and use this link to buy and print your ticket now: https://www.itickets.com/register/new/349864

Group ticket rates available for a group of 20 tickets for only $15 each; Group tickets are available by sending your check to: New Anthem, 4502 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807 Make checks payable to: High Praise Unlimited.

For more information, call 563-359-7617.

Gates open to the public at 5:30 PM; worship celebration starts at 7:00 PM. 

Food and drink concessions will be available. 

Coolers and canopies are allowed; canopies must set up along river side of grass. No professional photography or recording of the show will be allowed. 

Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Limited permanent seating is available. 

Sponsored by: Jumping Joey's, The Family Leader, Chick-Filet, New Anthem, Avenue Studio, Letter2Word, Grace Engineered, and more!

For more information, call New Anthem 563-359-7617.

Brought to you by High Praise Unlimited.

17 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/15/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Saturday, August 15 Iowa State Fair Highlights

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- With so much adventure and excitement to experience here at the Iowa State Fair, here's a brief recap of what you may have missed today and what to expect tomorrow.

Skip Hitchcock of Muscatine won first place in the Best Tasting Tomato competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. His Jersey Boy variety tomato bested a record of 40 other entrants to win the top prize.

Dave Francois of Central City won second place with his Mortgage Lifter variety of tomato.

The Fair's new Iowa wine, Iowa beer and Iowa soda showcase, "Top of the Vine," is now open. It is located next to Grandfather's Barn and is a short distance east of the Cultural Center. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight.

Garden savvy visitors to the Iowa State Fair put their knowledge to the test in the Weed Identification Contest. Contestants were challenged to identify up to 40 pesky plants. Madelyn DeJong of Montezuma won first place in the Youth class. Matthew Vandehaar of Altoona won first place in the General class, and in the Professional class, Lowell Sandell of Lincoln, Neb. earned first place.

The State Fair Weed Identification Contest is conducted by Iowa State University Extension and the Integrated Roadside Pest Management Program to educate the public about weedy plants.

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Clarion-Goldfield FFA Member Wins Grand Champion Market Pig at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ben Jacobson of Clarion showed the Grand Champion Market Pig at the FFA Market Swine contest judged Thursday during the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Alex Alliger of Gowrie claimed Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig honors.

Alexis Delaney of DeWitt won Champion Purebred Market Swine honors, and Cory Sampson of Nevada received Reserve Champion Purebred Market Swine honors.

More than 350 exhibits showed 564 animals in this year's competition.

Additional results below:

Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Kaleb Miller, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Baily Sonka, Van Horne

Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Zach Lear, Spencer

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Mike DeDecker, Pleasant Hill

Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Walker McDermott, Anita

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Larame Boysen, Columbus Junction

Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Bailey Core, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Lexi Marek, Washington

Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Ben Jacobson, Clarion

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Baily Sonka, Van Horne

Champion Chester White: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Reserve Champion Chester White: Seth Warren, Glenwood

Champion Duroc: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Reserve Champion Duroc: Zachary Lear, Spencer

Champion Hampshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Hampshire: Kelsey Brecht, Van Horne

Champion Berkshire: Erin Schmidt, Van Horne

Reserve Champion Berkshire: Mark Wellik, Garner

Champion Spotted: Zachary Lear, Spencer

Reserve Champion Spotted: Lexi Marek, Washington

Champion Poland China: Clayton Vopelak, La Porte City

Reserve Champion Poland China: Natalee Dippel, Belmond

Champion Yorkshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Yorkshire: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Champion All Other Breeds: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Cory Sampson, Nevada

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Pigs, along with 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

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Jones County's Ellen Schlarmann Crowned 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ellen Schlarmann, 17, of Jones County was crowned the 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 51st anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor KCWI.

The daughter of Dave and Sue Schlarmann of Monticello, Ellen was chosen out of the 101 contestants who participated in this year's competition. All had been crowned queen of their respective county fairs prior to the State Fair.

Emily Harney, 18, of Dallas County was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Le Anne and Matt Harney of Granger. Second runner-up was Kiley Elder, 18, of Marion County. She is the daughter of Bart and Dianna Elder of Ackworth. Sarah Ruby Clark, 18, of Monroe County was named third runner-up. She is the daughter of Larry and Patty Clark of Albia.

Raeann Victoria Hanlon, of Calhoun County, was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. The 19-year-old is the daughter of Eugenia and Jeff Hartsook and Kraig Hanlon of Rockwell City. Shelby Soper, 17, of Adair County was given the Personality Plus Award. She is the daughter of Clint and Mindy Douglas of Adair.

Queen Ellen, who will reign for the next year, receives a $2,800 scholarship from the Iowa State Fair in addition to her crown, sash and trophy. She also receives a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist, a $600 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall, a pair of diamond earrings from B. Shannon Designs, and an Iowa State Fair Brick from the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.

The first runner-up earns a $1,300 scholarship and $300 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall; the second runner-up wins $700 in scholarship money and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card; and the third runner-up receives a $500 scholarship and $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Outstanding Leadership recipient wins an $800 Scholarship and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Personality Plus winner receives a $500 scholarship and a $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. All members of the Royal Court receive a plaque from the State Fair and a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist. An anonymous donor graciously provided the Jordan Creek gift cards for the Royal Court.

Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

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Beyer Wins Esteemed Prize in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Evelyn Beyer of Otley was awarded the prestigious Ruth Van Den Baard Award in the Senior Citizens division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

The Ruth Van Den Baard Award is given to exhibitors who are at least 80 years of age when the item they submitted was completed. Exhibitors may enter any item using any technique eligible in the Fabric and Threads Department.

Additional results below:

Crochet - Afghan

1) Delores McClugage, Ankeny

2) Aline Grant, Pleasant Hill

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

4) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Marcella R. Huff, West Des Moines

Crochet - Baby Afghan

1) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy

2) Patricia Gilroy, Story City

3) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

4) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Crochet - Doily

1) Patricia Gilroy, Story City

2) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

4) Kathryn Hollingsworth, Pleasantville

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Delores McClugage, Ankeny

Knit Sweater

1) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

2) Conti Roberts, Marion

3) Diann Egeland, Madrid

4) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Sue McKinley, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Honorable Mention) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

Tatted Item

1) Esther Miller, Des Moines

2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

3) Linda Beu, Reinbeck

4) SERENA LINN, Des Moines

Machine Embroidered Item

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton

Honorable Mention) Donna Carter, Melrose

Honorable Mention) Margery McVay, Montezuma

Honorable Mention) Lois Friday, Iowa City

Hand Embroidered Item

1) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn

2) Bev Brady, Des Moines

3) Marlys VonStein, Bondurant

4) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Needlepoint Item - No Plastic Canvas

1) Janice Blubaugh, Colfax

2) Mary Langdon, Des Moines

3) Kareen Strumpel, Cedar Rapids

4) Deborah Collins, Urbandale

Counted Cross Stitch Item

1) Linda Oltrogge, Waterloo

2) Karen Nye, Mason City

3) Robert Malake, Davenport

4) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Louise Beeler, Truro

Honorable Mention) Verrill Dayton, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Dee Lowe, Clive

Honorable Mention) Marva Tolson, State Center

Pieced Wall Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Diane Lehman, Badger

2) Margaret Simons, Des Moines

3) Mary Dustin, Albia

4) Aileen Taylor, Pella

Honorable Mention) Connie Hansen, Audubon

Honorable Mention) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

Mixed Technique Wall Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

2) Marge Pearson, Van Meter

3) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

4) Linda Town, Wellsburg

Pieced Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

2) Jan Cunningham, Ames

3) Esther Hoehns, Des Moines

4) Julia Jones, Altoona

Honorable Mention) Diane Lehman, Badger

Honorable Mention) Terri L. Miller, Rockwell

Honorable Mention) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Margaret Beal, Adel

Honorable Mention) Suzanne Halley, Marion

Mixed Technique Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

2) Donna Hunter, Chariton

3) Joyce Scribner, Dysart

4) Joyce Betz, Johnston

Scrap Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

2) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

3) Jan Cunningham, Ames

Honorable Mention) Opal Gaskill, Manilla

Honorable Mention) Patsy Murphy, Knoxville

Honorable Mention) Sharon Meisenheimer, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Marcia Wing, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

Any Item - Ruth Van Den Baard Award

1) Evelyn Beyer, Otley

2) Margaret Beal, Adel

3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

4) Jackie Trevillyan, Winterset

Honorable Mention) Dorothy Weller, Earlham

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