Top Sheep Chosen at Iowa State Fair Shropshire Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2015)(readMedia)-- WEG & I-80 Flocks, of Geneva, Neb., claimed Champion and Reserve Champion Ram, Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe, and second place Premier Exhibitor honors in the Shropshire Sheep show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

SS Shrops of Davenport placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest, and Rueber Shropshires of Marshalltown placed third.

The Premier Exhibitor award is given to the exhibitor who scores the most points based upon class placings during the breed's show.

Additional results below (names and hometowns):

Yearling Ram

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

2) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

Fall Ram Lamb

1) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

2) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

January Ram Lamb

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

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

4) SS Shrops, Davenport

5) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

6) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

February Ram Lamb

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

2) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

3) SS Shrops, Davenport

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

5) SS Shrops, Davenport

6) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

2) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

Pair of Ram Lambs

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

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

4) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

5) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

Yearling Ewe

1) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

2) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

3) Elizabeth Kron, Jefferson

4) SS Shrops, Davenport

5) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

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

7) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

8) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

9) Elizabeth Kron, Jefferson

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

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

5) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

6) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

2) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

3) SS Shrops, Davenport

4) Elizabeth Kron, Jefferson

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

6) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) SS Shrops, Davenport

2) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

3) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

4) SS Shrops, Davenport

January Ewe Lamb

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

2) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

4) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

5) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

6) SS Shrops, Davenport

7) SS Shrops, Davenport

February Ewe Lamb

1) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

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

3) SS Shrops, Davenport

4) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

6) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

7) SS Shrops, Davenport

8) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

March & After Ewe Lamb

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

2) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

4) SS Shrops, Davenport

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

4) SS Shrops, Davenport

Pair of Ewe Lambs

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

2) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

3) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

4) Rueber Shropshires, Marshalltown

5) SS Shrops, Davenport

6) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Pair of Lambs

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

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

4) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Young Flock

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

2) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

3) SS Shrops, Davenport

4) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Flock

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

2) SS Shrops, Davenport

3) Sugar Ridge Ranch, Viroqua, Wis.

4) 3G Shropshires, Grand Island, Neb.

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Suhr Wins Iowa State Fair's 4-H Steer Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Aaron Suhr of Dunlap captured the highly coveted Grand Champion Market Steer banner with his Champion Crossbred steer in the 4-H Market Beef show Wednesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer honors went to Maggie Ferguson of New Sharon for her Champion Crossbred steer.

Elizabeth Jones of Williamsburg earned the Third Place Overall banner with her Charolais. Fourth Place Overall went to the Keaton Otto of Manning who exhibited a Maine-Anjou, while Fifth Place Overall was earned by a Crossbred Steer shown by Grace Voss of Dexter.

The Champion Market Heifer was shown by Ainsley Lovrien of Clarksville. Riley Jansen of Hull exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer. The Third Place Overall Market Heifer was shown by Cole Neil of Fairbank.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Austin Staudt, Rockford

Reserve Champion Angus: Abraham Kinrade, Maquoketa

Champion All Other Breeds: Brady Edge, West Branch

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Korbyn Dewey, Shell Rock

Champion Charolais: Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg

Reserve Champion Charolais: Karlie Wosepka, Shell Rock

Champion Chianina: Ross Hoefling, Merrill

Reserve Champion Chianina: Maggie Ferguson, New Sharon

Champion Hereford: Aiden Pals, Indianola

Reserve Champion Hereford: Abby Anderlik, Dayton

Champion Limousin: Hannah Al-Mazroa, Peru

Reserve Champion Limousin: Carson Walrod, Moorland

Champion Maine-Anjou: Keaton Otto, Manning

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Dustin Lund, Corning

Champion Shorthorn: Elizabeth Smith, Decorah

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Sadie Stolte, Springville

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Cade Ticknor, Bridgewater

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: Colton Webb, Centerville

Champion Simmental: Jamie Flynn, Nevada

Reserve Champion Simmental: Makenna Buesing, Stockton

Champion Crossbred Division 1: Joseph Herr, Fontanelle

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 1: Tomi Rodgers, Indianola

Champion Crossbred Division 2: Aaron Suhr, Dunlap

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 2: Maggie Ferguson, New Sharon

Champion Crossbred Division 3: Grace Voss, Dexter

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 3: Kennedy Core, Pleasantville

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef, 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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Experienced Horseshoe Throwers Compete in Championship at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Horseshoe throwers from across the state competed in the Iowa State Elders Championship division of the Horseshoe Contest Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

The State Fair hosts both Championship and Open Class competitions every Fair day. Division winners are crowned daily. All Horseshoe Pitching competitions take place on the clay courts just east of Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.

Complete results below:

IOWA STATE ELDERS CHAMPIONSHIP

Championship Class

1. Glenn Warden, Grimes

2. Bert Logsdon, Osceola

3. Ron Stanerson, Marengo

4. Bud Johanson, Gowrie

5. Larry Purcell, Cedar Rapids

6. Bill Sprague, Berwick

Class A

1. Larry Bolt, Traer

2. LeRoy J. Law, West Des Moines

3. Gary Hinrichs, Marengo

4. Leo Lamparek, Cedar Rapids

Class B

1. Frank MacArthur, Davenport

2. Henry Trumpold, Marengo

3. Jack Navin, West Des Moines

4.Paul Clark, Marshalltown

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Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Miniature Hereford Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2015)(readMedia)-- RJTNT Farm of Lawler exhibited the Grand Champion Bull in the Miniature Hereford show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

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

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Queena: 29.5 IN - 170 LBS, 5/24/2015, 43607477

2) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Yoni's summer Sunshine: 26 IN - 116 LBS, 7/31/2015, 43618995

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Hazelnuts Cap-puccino: 32 IN - 250 LBS, 4/6/2015, 43603153

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Windy: 32 IN - 242 LBS, 4/1/2015, 43607476

3) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Luck Independence: 44 IN - 877 LBS, 4/17/2015, 43597659

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 OPAL'S PERFECT JEWEL: 34 IN - 276 LBS, 4/10/2015, 43574822

5) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF Show Me Ms Molly: 30.5 in - 165 lbs, 4/10/2015, P43576851

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Luna DK09: 36 IN - 370 LBS, 3/24/2015, 43567285

2) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Miss Mountain Rose 161: 33 IN - 298 LBS, 3/12/2015, 43600325

3) Cream & Crimson Cattle Company, Bloomington, Ind., C Ampersand Lil' Zoey: 31.5 IN - 190 LBS, 3/4/2015, 43584426

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Jade: 31 in - 187 lbs, 3/29/2015, 43590602

5) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLASH'S LIL SYDNEY ET: 35 IN - 306 LBS, 3/13/2015, 43574819

6) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Janie: 35 IN - 312 LBS, 3/5/2015, 43592146

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, Lucy: 36 IN - 332 LBS, 2/6/2015, 43592820

2) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Polli's Golden Mirela: 34 IN - 278 LBS, 2/21/2015, 43603151

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 FLASH'S LIL ADELAIDE: 35 IN - 306 LBS, 2/19/2015, 435574812

4) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., MPK TRICKS QUEEN: 31 in - 270 lbs, 2/11/2015, 43594521

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, CJ Risa's Lil Sky 204: 38 IN - 514 LBS, 1/15/2015, 43569317

2) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Saphire, 1/15/2015, 43555346

3) Kinsey Coffey, Garden Grove, CT Miss Pot O' Glory: 34 IN - 348 LBS, 1/28/2015, 43603156

4) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Spanki's Sophi: 36 IN - 366 LBS, 1/27/2015, 43603150

5) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Moro's Lil Jaya: 34 IN - 368 LBS, 1/1/2015, 43574805

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS WONDA: 36 IN - 391 LBS, 11/9/2014, 43568060

2) KGS Ranch, North Platte, Neb., KGS LEILA: 34 IN -297 LBS, 11/4/2014, 43591082

3) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR MISS MOLLY: 34.5 IN - 435 LBS, 11/17/2014, 43555105

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Kelly Van Vliet, Pella, RHH Elsa: 38.25 IN - 545 LBS, 10/25/2014, 43539061

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Happy: 36 IN - 432 LBS, 10/30/2014, 43598017

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTnT Jewel: 37.75 IN - 575 LBS, 9/1/2014, 43596552

2) Chase Van Vliet, Pella, RHH Sky: 36.5 IN - 449 LBS, 9/8/2014, 43539062

3) Mary Faidley, Colfax, BGB Britney: 40 IN - 576 LBS, 9/2/2014, 43547805

4) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Ruby Sampson: 37 in - 413 lbs, 9/7/2014, 43527174

5) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., BAT Miss Gia: 35 IN - 399 LBS, 9/10/2014, 43557003

6) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH HOW ABOUT HOLLY: 36 IN - 462 LBS, 9/1/2014, 43529837

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2014

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, EF Betty 1424: 37 in - 553 LBS, 7/24/2014, 43548432

2) Trenton Elliott, Tekamah, Neb., Adison HSC 214: 37.25 IN - 573 LBS, 7/22/2014, 43526490

3) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Sky:40.5 IN - 591 LBS, 7/13/2014, 43526956

4) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Breeze: 40 IN - 622 LBS, 8/2/2014, P43538688

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2014

1) Cale Jensen, Plainfield, BPTR COOKIE: 39.25 IN - 555 LBS, 7/1/2014, 43572861

2) Cream & Crimson Cattle Company, Bloomington, Ind., C Amersand's Gypsy Rianyde 35 IN - 416 LBS, 7/13/2014, 43512349

3) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH CLYDES BODACIOUS BONNIE: 38 IN - 548 LBS, 7/2/2014,

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 VANCE'S LIL RALEIGH: 38.5 IN - 578 LBS, 7/1/2014, 43501088

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2014

1) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, MSH Bambi: 40 IN - 746 LBS, 5/16/2014, 43527078

2) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., SHERDELLS ULA: 40.5 in. - 717 lbs., 5/9/2014, 43485772

3) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, Darma: 39 IN - 574 LBS, 5/31/2014, 43563774

4) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, Zoe: 39 IN - 562 LBS, 5/27/2014, 43563777

5) Skylar Coffey, Garden Grove, CT Luckys Queen of Hearts: 38 IN - 512 LBS, 5/5/2014, 43473271

6) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Lucky Arlou: 38.5 IN- 650 LBS, 5/17/2014, 43503512

7) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Grace: 36 IN - 462 LBS, 5/18/2014, 43488549

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Taylor Thomas, Grinnell, Horshoe B Miss 151B1: 38.5 IN - 682 LBS, 4/22/2014, 43516165

2) Taylor Thomas, Grinnell, Horseshoe B Miss 48B: 40 IN - 620 LBS, 4/16/2014, 43518650

3) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K bunny DK07: 42 IN - 805 LBS, 4/20/2014, 43475799

4) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., MLU Sammie: 40 IN - 622 LBS, 4/21/2014, 43526804

5) Ryan Faidley, Colfax, BGB Beatrice: 39.5 IN - 645 LBS, 4/26/2014, 43547810

6) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Donna: 38.25 IN - 570 LBS, 4/17/2014, 73488548

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, Kiki: 42 IN - 794 LBS, 4/3/2014, 43492270

2) Payton Wills, Sherican, Ill., JW's Hadley: 31.5 IN - 748 LBS, 4/11/2014, 43522793

3) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, double K Bristol DK05: 41 IN - 762 LBS, 4/8/2014, 43475796

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Lina: 42 IN - 714 LBS, 4/10/2014, 43489477

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Kokomo Harriat: 40.25 IN - 600 LBS, 4/7/2014, P43468208

6) Lacey Rouse, Mechanicsville, KD Whisper 64: 41.5 - 713 LBS, 4/10/2014, 43510769

7) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 HUNTER'S SWEET AS HONEY ET: 40.5 IN - 783 LBS, 4/15/2014, 43483740

8) Rosemary Chamness, Blairsburg, Double K Diamond DK06: 38 IN - 640 LBS, 4/15/2014, 43475798

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2014

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Star: 39 IN - 625, 3/14/2014, 43498889

2) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Ice 42 IN - 764 LBS, 3/23/2014, 43522786

3) JHCH Farms, Nichols, JHCH Little Lady ET: 385 IN - 736 LBS, 3/24/2014, 43498554

4) Lacey Rouse, Mechanicsville, KAF My Foxy Lady: 41 IN - 710 LBS, 3/23/2014, 43467187

5) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Something Royal: 38.5 IN - 658 LBS, 3/4/2014, 43501201

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2014

1) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., 22 Flash's Lil Misti: 42.5 IN - 787 LBS, 1/10/2014, 43466086

2) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH Look At Me: 40.5 IN - 759 LBS, 1/8/2014, 43448608

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

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Winnie: 43 in - 899 lbs, 9/18/2013, 43425186

2) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Striker's Carmeleta: 43 IN - 780 LBS, 9/27/2013, 43461033

3) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., Shortness Irena: 39.5 IN - 643 LBS, 9/29/2013, 43493478

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, SMH Lexie:43.75 IN - 814 LBS, 3/8/2013, 43395545

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Princess: 41 IN - 714 LBS, 6/20/2013, 43401771

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Rogers Lil Amber: 44 IN - 941 LBS, 2/8/2012, 43277746

4) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 MARO'S FLASHY OPAL: 41.5 IN - 834 LBS, 10/25/2012, 43360184

5) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Lucy's Nugget: 42 IN - 811 LBS, 4/17/2013, 43396835

6) Loyd Shorthorn Cattle, New London, SMH Golf Serena 134: 41.25 IN - 621 LBS, 1/10/2013, 43392026

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, KAP Vikings Lil Bruna:45 IN - 1121 LBS, 4/2/2010, 43071334

2) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wells, Minn., KR Lil Miss Independence: 32.5 IN - 263 LBS, 7/4/2010, 43112994

3) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KAP Quips Lil Yoni I/ CALF DOB: 7/18/15, 6/25/2010, 43104030

4) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, NSH CRIMSON MAGEE: 41 IN - 810 LBS, 8/1/2011, 43262664

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH Shakey: 31.5 IN - 242 LBS, 4/22/2015, 43576310

2) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Booyah: 33 IN 249 LBS, 5/8/2015, 43607914

3) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, Bran: 32.5 IN - 284 LBS, 4/1/2015, P43592837

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2015 & After

1) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF King Mo Money: 35 in - 312 lbs, 2/9/2015, 43554225

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Huners El Fuego: 35 IN - 340 LBS, 3/24/2015, 43609687

3) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Nash: 32 IN - 278 LBS, 3/18/2015, 43592148

Late Senior Bull -- July 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Bear Grove Beef, Colfax, BGB Ben Dover: 39 IN - 606 LBS, 10/3/2014, 435478904

2) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJ TnT Diamond Legacy: 39.5 IN - 698 LBS, 7/24/2014, 43563567

3) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Bring It On: 41.5 IN - 711 LBS, 8/2/2014, P43538689

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

5) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., KGS SUPERMAN: 36 IN - 407 LBS, 11/6/2014, 43591083

Early Senior Bull -- Jan. 1 - June 30, 2014

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJ TnT Sisco King: 38.75 IN - 675 LBS, 6/30/2014, 43563566

2) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, KW Thunder Struck: 41.75 IN - 880 LBS, 5/10/2014, 43490204

3) Trenton Elliott, Tekamah, Neb., Windsor HSC 314: 39.5 IN - 789 LBS, 5/20/2014, 43526498

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Sir Darby: 42.5 IN - 886 LBS, 5/7/2014, 43489199

5) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Gunslinger: 38 IN - 695 LBS, 4/28/2014, 43526216

6) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR BULLET: 41.5 IN - 844 LBS, 5/23/2014, 43502889

7) Brighton Rouse, Mechanicsville, 22 Vances Lil Jonah: 40.75 IN - 782 LBS, 5/1/2014, 43502986

8) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Strike Zone: 41 IN - 789 LBS, 6/23/2014, 43515713

9) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Mr. Maine Aim Disco Lighting: 40 IN - 638 LBS, 3/14/2014, 4349889

Early Senior Bull -- Jan. 1 - June 30, 2014'

1) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo., JW's Gold Buckle:41 IN - 873 LBS, 3/26/2014, 43522788

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, RHH MOSES 22 ET: 41.5 IN - 966 LBS, 3/26/2014, 43544123

3) JHCH Farms, Nichols, JHCH Hello Ladies ET: 39 IN - 834 LBS, 3/19/2014, 43498552

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

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., Ss Mr HURRAH: 44.25 IN - 1110 LBS, 12/20/2013, 43489467

2) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR LEVI: 44 IN - 1071 LBS, 9/14/2013, 43438721

3) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., KAP 1/2 ENUF. HUNTER ET: 45.5 in - 1049 lbs, 4/1/2013, 43391999

Prospect Steer

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Cyclones Gold Dust: 30 IN - 235 LBS, 4/24/2015, 43600327

2) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF King Diesel: 31.5 in - 208, 3/9/2015, 43590560

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Chadon Dean: 32.5 IN - 264 LBS, 1/10/2015, 43574806

4) KATH FAMILY FARM, Hollandale, Minn., MPK TRICKS BLIZZARD: 31 in - 196 lbs, 3/24/2015, 43594522

Market Steer

1) Paisley Lautner, Jefferson, HORSESHOE B MR 68B, 3/3/2014, 43498989

2) Gerdes Show Cattle, West Point, RHH Dewalt, 6/18/2014, 43532309

3) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, RHH Look Again: 43 IN - 845 LBS, 4/28/2014, 435C5482

4) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, WW Golden Boy: 779 LBS, 4/6/2014, 43472533

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, KAF Little Stout Turbo: 440 LBS, 11/7/2014, 43534710

6) Waylon Gaines, Indianola, C&C IZAR's Buddy: 39 IN - 605 LBS, 4/19/2014, 43535310

Two Females

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield

2) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo.

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

5) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Saphire: 33 in - 281 lbs, 1/17/2015, 43555346

6) LiL KaF Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF LiL Ruby Sampson, 9/7/2014, 43527174

7) Meyer Farms, Garrison

Two Bulls

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

3) J Bar W Cattle Company, Franktown, Colo.

4) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon

Get of Sire

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

2) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon

3) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, Cj Risas Lil Sky 204

2) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, Double K Luna DK09 36 IN

Champion & Reserve Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf

Champion) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, x

Reserve) Kelly Van Vliet, Pella, x

Champion & Reserve Summer Senior Heifer

Champion) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, x

Reserve) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, x

Champion & Reserve Spring Senior Heifer

Champion) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, x

Reserve) Taylor Thomas, Grinnell, x

Champion & Reserve Senior Heifer

Champion) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., x

Reserve) Rfd Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., x

Grand Champion & Reserve Heifer

Grand) Taylors Miniature Herefords, Humblodt, x

Reserve) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, x

Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf

Champion) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, x

Reserve) Double K Mini Herefords, Walcott, x

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf

Champion) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, x

Reserve) Rolling Hills Miniature Herefords, Blakesburg, x

Champion & Reserve Late Senior Bull

Champion) Bear Grove Beef, Colfax, x

Reserve) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, x

Champion & Reserve Early Senior Bull

Champion) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, x

Reserve) Double T Cattle Co., Rockford, x

Champion & Reserve Two Year Old Bull

Champion) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., x

Reserve) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, x

Grand Champion & Reserve Bull

Grand) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, x

Reserve) Bear Grove Beef, Colfax, x

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MOLINE, Ill. - Midwest Technical Institute and the mikeroweWORKS Foundation are pleased to announce the third annual mrWF/MTI High School Scholarship Program for graduating high school seniors beginning Sept. 1.

The 2015-2016 program will award seven graduating high school seniors with a 100 percent tuition-paid scholarship for any of MTI's workforce training programs. Winners will have the opportunity to select from a number of in-demand vocational courses and programs including welding, HVAC, medical assisting, dental assisting, truck driving and more.

The program, in collaboration with TV personality Mike Rowe, was established in 2013 as a partnership between MTI and the mikeroweWORKS Foundation to foster an interest in a wide range of mechanical trade and allied health careers. Each year, approximately $800,000 in scholarship funds is awarded to help high school students gain the skills and experience necessary to secure meaningful employment in today's competitive workforce and develop into industry-leading professionals.

Speaking of the program's importance, MTI's Director of High School Development Eric Gleason believes the program can play a vital part in helping today's high school students realize their future without the expense of a traditional college degree.

"Student loan debt can follow you for many years and this scholarship opportunity allows you to graduate debt free," Gleason said. "For example, as a college graduate, I still owe $4,000 and I am 36 years-old."

To be eligible, students must be graduating seniors during the 2015-2016 academic year and submit a brief essay and video detailing why they should be selected as a scholarship winner. Submitted videos will be uploaded to MTI's website for a period of public voting where the video with the greatest number of votes will be declared the winner.

Submissions will open Sept. 1 and be accepted through March 25, 2016. Public voting on student videos will run from April 1 to May 1, and winners will be announced on or about May 6.

. Media inquiries should be directed to MTI's Director of Marketing Stacey Wierman at (217) 527-8324, or swierman@midwesttech.edu.

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DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2015)(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.

Karen Cross of Ankeny won first place and a $500 cash award in the Best Templeton Rye Dessert competition. Denise Donald of Des Moines claimed second place and $300. Amanda Hagenow of Windsor Heights earned third place and $200. Entries were judged on taste alone.

Kids and parents alike stood in line for the 2015 Mutton Bustin' competition. Five rounds of competition took place in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion culminating in the Championship Rounds. In the five and under division finals, Gage Harsh, 5, of Des Moines claimed first place. Second place was awarded to Brock Norine, 5, of Somers. In the six to eight-year-old division finals, Callie Baebout, 7, of Gravity won first place. Alyssa Tucker, 8, of Pleasant Hill claimed second place, and Coy Mergen, 6, of Altoona grabbed third place.

Contestants competed in the Scholastic and Speed Chess Tournaments held Wednesday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Drake Starr of Winterset, Theo Cokrean of Van Meter, Mason Peter of Boone, and Xeon Wolfe of West Des Moines all won first place in their respective division in the Scholastic Chess Tournament. In the Speed Chess round, David Skarr of Ames won first place.

Coming Up Sunday, August 23

- Enjoy the last day of the 2015 Iowa State Fair with special pricing on gate admission all day. Gate Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 6-11 until 9 p.m.

-The 56th Annual Bill Riley Talent Search concludes tomorrow with the Championship round at 1:30 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor KCWI.

- Rock out in the Grandstand tomorrow with Rock-A-Thon, staring Dee Snider, Dokken, Warrant, and Firehouse, and hosted by Eddie Trunk. Tickets are $30.

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Name: Douglas S. Steffenson
Position: Arbitrator - Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Douglas S. Steffenson an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. He brings 24 years of legal experience to the commission.

Currently, Steffenson is a partner at Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C. He has been with the firm since 2000. Steffenson formerly served as an attorney at Crowley, Tamillow & Rubin from 1997-2000. He also served as an assistant state's attorney for Cook County from 1991-1997. He has extensive trial and appellate practice in workers' compensation, occupational disease and employer liability law.

Steffenson earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from Iowa State University and a law degree from DePaul University. He lives in Wilmette.

Name: Dave Leckrone
Position: Member - Illinois Joining Forces Foundation

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Dave Leckrone to the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation. He brings more than 32 years of military and veteran work experience to the foundation.

Leckrone is a decorated combat veteran, who served as a Colonel for the U.S. Army. He is an Iraqi Freedom War Veteran and has been deployed overseas more than 20 times. He was awarded two bronze star medals for his efforts in combat operations.  He is also a former federal senior management official for the Department of Defense.

Currently, Leckrone is a small business owner and consults for Rush University and various non-governmental organizations. Utilizing his strategic resource management background, he provides critical long-range and operational level support for expansion programs focused on combat medical preparedness, warrior resiliency development and humanitarian aid for military operations.

Leckrone earned her bachelor's degree in finance and business from Western Illinois University and a master's degree in strategic studies at Army War College. He lives in Springfield.

Name: Emilia DiMenco
Position: Member - Business Enterprise Council

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed Emilia DiMenco to the Business Enterprise Council. She brings more than 35 years of business experience to the council.

DiMenco is President and CEO of the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC). She has been in this position since 2013 and previously served as the COO for three years. While with the WBDC she has launched two WBDC microloan programs, has lead an initiative to automate all economic impact monitoring and reporting, and has greatly increased fundraising totals. Prior to her time with the WBDC, DiMenco served as an executive vice president with BMO Harris N.A.

DiMenco is well-known for her contributions to leading civic and professional organizations, including the YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. She has also advised the Chicago Area Chapter of NAWBO on strategy and has served as an adviser to participants in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Chicago. Nationally, she is a leader in Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), helping the organization develop policies for access to capital for women-owned businesses.

Emilia holds bachelor's degree and master's degree in finance from DePaul University. She lives in Chicago.

Name: Selena Gray Sizemore
Position: Member - Business Enterprise Council

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Selena Gray Sizemore to the Business Enterprise Council. She brings more than 15 years of experience to the council.

Sizemore currently serves as the Director of Entrepreneurship for the Chicago Urban League. She is responsible for the overall management of the Urban League's Entrepreneurship Center, which supports community-based investment and growth through facilitating entrepreneurship and business development. She has worked with her team to develop and launch the Midwest Regional Teaming Program (MRTP), the organization's first multi-state entrepreneurship program.  Under her leadership, the MRTP has reached more than 60 small business owners across nine states to help form 16 small business teams which have been awarded more than $90 million in federal contracts.

Sizemore began her career in the construction industry with one of the largest African American general contractors in the region. She worked with a wide range of public and private clients. She has also taught Construction Costs & Bidding at Purdue University Calumet and has mentored young people interested in the construction industry.

Sizemore is a graduate of Purdue University Calument. She lives in Chicago.

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