19 Aug 2014

Mobile food pantry on August 23 to feed hungry in the Quad Cities

By Amber O’Brien

Modern Woodmen sponsors final Mobile Food Pantry as part of the Knock Out Hunger Campaign

 

On Saturday, Aug. 23 more than 75 Modern Woodmen of America employees and their family members will host a Mobile food pantry, organized by River Bend Foodbank. Mobile food pantries are scheduled in areas where the need for food assistance is the greatest. The volunteer event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral (422 E 10th St., Davenport). Media coverage of the event is welcomed and appreciated.

Each Mobile Food Pantry provides approximately 10,000 meals and feeds hundreds of families in the Quad City community. All food is handed out in a farmer's market style of distribution.

Modern Woodmen, a fraternal financial services organization based out of Rock Island, Illinois, will sponsor the third and final mobile food pantry as part of its campaign to Knock Out Hunger. Modern Woodmen covers the expense of the Mobile Food Pantry, while employees staff the event by unloading trucks, distributing food and offering assistance to load cars.

"The summer-long campaign to Knock Out Hunger has made a tremendous difference in the Quad Cities. Just last week, Modern Woodmen packed 50,000 meals that will be distributed to families at this Mobile Food Pantry," said River Bend Foodbank marketing director Caren Laughlin.

Knock Out Hunger campaign

This year, Modern Woodmen has selected River Bend Foodbank to support through its Knock Out Hunger campaign. Modern Woodmen employees and members will donate time, money and food to the food distribution center throughout the summer.

Multiple mobile food pantry events have taken place, backpack programs provided meals for Quad City children, the meal packing event secured 50,000 meals for the hungry and the grand finale of the campaign will be the Race to Knock Out Hunger on Sept. 20.

River Bend Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, distributing more than 8 million pounds of food annually to feed the hungry. The Foodbank serves more than 10,000 individuals every week through its distribution network of 300 charitable feeding programs in a 22-county service area in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

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19 Aug 2014

NICK TEDDY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP FOR SEPTEMBER 5K

By Nancy Strub

PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to announce First Wealth Financial Group, of Clinton, IA, as the presenting sponsor of the 2014 "Nick Teddy 5K." The event will take place on Sept. 13, 2014, beginning at 9:00 AM.! !

The "Nick Teddy 5k" is held in memory of 29-year old Port Byron native Nick Strub, who fought a courageous battle against Ewing's sarcoma for more than 5-years. The NT5k is a family-focus event, and offers a fun day for hundreds of participants and their families. Last year's event raised $25,000 to fund research through the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, and to help defray
travel and lodging expenses during treatment for a local Ewing's patient and her family.!

First Wealth Financial Group Founder Breton Williams has known the Strub family for several years. Their relationship and the experience they went through has touched Breton deeply. "First Wealth is very excited to be involved with such a great cause and foundation," Williams said.

19 Aug 2014

Did Bustos Mislead the Media and Keep Her Shutdown Pay?

By Jan Schweppe
Chief Administrative Officer of the House says Bustos did not give up her shutdown pay. Did Bustos mislead the media and her constituents?

EAST MOLINE, Ill.?During the government shutdown last October, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-East Moline) received quite a bit of media buzz for foregoing her congressional salary during the shutdown. After receiving a lot of pressure from reporters on October 1st, the first day of the shutdown, Bustos decided to announce the next day that she was giving up her pay in a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House.

The media proceeded to widely report that Congresswoman Bustos was giving up her pay:

QCOnline: "Bustos Foregoes Pay During Shutdown, Durbin Unsure"
Peoria Journal Star: "No Government, No Pay for Rep. Cheri Bustos"
Sauk Valley News: "Bustos Won't Take Pay"
Washington Post: "Bustos 'has asked that her pay be withheld during a shutdown,' according to a spokesman."
CNN: "Bustos 'not accepting a paycheck.'"

But according to the Chief Administrative Officer, all Members of the House of Representatives received their pay in full during the shutdown.

Furthermore, Congresswoman Bustos has removed any reference to her giving up her pay from her website and from her Facebook page, although she did leave a post up on her Twitter account.

Jon Schweppe, communications director at Bobby Schilling for Congress, said that Congresswoman Bustos needs to explain herself.

"Last October, Congresswoman Bustos shamelessly bragged to the media that she would be returning any pay she received during the government shutdown. She received quite a bit of positive press for doing so. But did she return it? The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives says no. It's time to find out the truth. Did Congresswoman Bustos mislead the public? And why did she remove any reference to giving up her pay from her congressional website and from her Facebook page?"

"At best, Congresswoman Bustos misled the media into thinking she was giving back her pay, and then she failed to correct the record. At worst, she was downright dishonest. This is not the first time Congresswoman Bustos has misled the media, and it surely won't be the last.

"Bobby Schilling didn't just talk about leading by example?he did it. Bobby Schilling rejected the congressional health care plan and pension plan, voted against all pay increases, and cut his office budget by more than 10 percent. What has Congresswoman Bustos done? She promised to forego her pay during the government shutdown, and then she quietly accepted it anyway, hoping that nobody would notice. It's clear that Bobby Schilling is the better choice for Illinois."

To contact the Chief Administrative Officer's office, contact CAO communications director Dan Weiser at 202-226-6660.

Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) was born and raised in Rock Island, Illinois. He has been married to his wife, Christie for 28 years and together they have 10 children. Schilling represented the Illinois 17th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011-2012, serving on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Agriculture Committee, and the House Small Business Committee. Schilling is seeking another term and is running against incumbent Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.

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19 Aug 2014

Branstad, Reynolds announce unveiling of Sen. Harlan statue at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant August 28

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Statue returns to Iowa after 104 years at U.S. Capitol's Hall of Columns

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced a statue of former U.S. Senator James Harlan has returned to Iowa from Washington, D.C., and will be unveiled next week at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant.

The Harlan statue represented Iowa at the U.S. Capitol from 1910 until this year when it was replaced with one of the late Dr. Norman Borlaug of Cresco. The Iowa Legislature voted to put the Harlan statue on permanent loan from the state of Iowa to Iowa Wesleyan where it will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. More information is available at www.iwc.edu/Harlan.

"Senator Harlan has a strong historical connection to Iowa Wesleyan, so we are very pleased his statue will have a permanent home there," Branstad said Monday during his regular weekly press conference. "The unveiling will also be a historic event because it is the first time we've had a statue of this significance come back from the U.S. Capitol. I'm looking forward to being at the unveiling and invite all Iowans to learn more about Senator Harlan."

"The unveiling of the Harlan statue will be a proud moment for our state," Reynolds said. "Senator Harlan's commitment to public service and education is inspiring. I am very pleased his statue will be at Iowa Wesleyan where students, faculty and staff and visitors can be reminded of the legacy he has in Iowa and the United States."

Harlan became president of Iowa Wesleyan in 1853 before being elected to the U.S. Senate in 1855. He also served as Secretary of the Interior and was considered a close friend and advisor to President Abraham Lincoln. Harlan's daughter, Mary, married Robert Todd Lincoln, the 16th president's son, and the couple's Mount Pleasant home sits on the north end of the Iowa Wesleyan campus and is known as the Harlan-Lincoln House. Harlan died in Mount Pleasant in 1899 and is buried in Forest Home Cemetery.

"The installation of Senator James Harlan's statue will be an historic event and a proud moment for us," Iowa Wesleyan College President Steven Titus said during the press conference. "We are very pleased to have the statue in Mount Pleasant. It represents Harlan's achievements as a two-time president of Iowa Wesleyan and as a public servant. Harlan was determined to advance the mission of the college and the impact he had on Iowa Wesleyan is remarkable."

The creation of the Borlaug statue and relocation of the Harlan statue was led by the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Statue Committee appointed by Gov. Branstad and chaired by Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn. The Department of Cultural Affairs provided administrative support to the Borlaug Committee.

The Harlan statue had been on display in the U.S. Capitol as part of the National Statuary Hall Collection, which holds and displays two statues of notable citizens from every state in the nation. The other statue representing Iowa is of former Iowa Governor Samuel Kirkwood.

"When we're discussing the Harlan statue, it is important to note that it is one of just three statues to represent Iowa in the National Statuary Hall Collection, which is considered one the most prominent collections of sculpted works in the world," DCA Director Cownie said. "To have this statue coming back to Iowa, to be on display in a public setting at Iowa Wesleyan, combines the highest levels of artistic and historical significance in one piece for all to see and enjoy."

In 2011, the Iowa Legislature approved a resolution to replace the statue of Sen. Harlan with one of Borlaug, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Congressional Gold Medal for his work in developing new varieties of wheat. Borlaug is credited with saving a billion people around the world from hunger and starvation.

The unveiling of the Harlan statue coincides with a number of other events being held Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, throughout Mount Pleasant and include Opening Ceremonies at the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion at 11:30 a.m. at 405 East Threshers Road and the 1:15 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the 1861 Union Block Building located at 111 West Monroe Street. The Harlan-Lincoln House on the Iowa Wesleyan College campus will also be open for tours from 3-5 p.m.

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19 Aug 2014

Construction Underway on Innovative Project Creating Energy from Hog Manure

By Kris Schaefer

Roeslein Alternative Energy Collaborates with Smithfield Foods, Murphy Brown Missouri on Largest Biogas Project of its Kind; Significant Environmental Benefits Expected

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction is underway in Northern Missouri on an innovative $80 million renewable energy project, developed and constructed by Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC (RAE) in collaboration with Murphy-Brown of Missouri, LLC (MBM) the livestock production subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Crews are installing impermeable covers on 88 existing lagoons to harvest biogas, also called renewable natural gas (RNG), from MBM hog finishing farms using best in class anaerobic digestion technology developed and installed by RAE. The project is the largest of its kind, utilizing manure from one of the biggest concentrations of finishing hogs in the Midwest to create several hundred million cubic feet of RNG annually for regional distribution.

The project is a unique and innovative model for sustainability that will demonstrate how underutilized agricultural resources can create renewable fuel, benefit the ecosystem and generate economic opportunity.

"We are excited to see the results of our collaboration with Smithfield and Murphy-Brown begin to take shape. This project can be a model to show how both economic and environmental benefits can be gained by using manure in a different way," said Rudi Roeslein, president of Roeslein Alternative Energy and CEO of Roeslein & Associates, a global leader in systems integration specializing in sophisticated modular construction.

Anaerobic Digestion Creates a New Energy Source from Manure

Impermeable synthetic covers will be placed on existing nutrient treatment lagoons where barn scraper technology will deliver raw nutrients of livestock manure to covered lagoons. The covers turn the lagoons into anaerobic digesters, where naturally occurring microorganisms decompose the manure in an oxygen free environment. Biogas rises to the top where it will be collected and cleaned of impurities. What remains is more than 98 percent methane with approximately the same chemical composition as natural gas that can be used for vehicle fuel or injected into the natural gas grid system. The undigesteable solid residue can be used by local farmers as a natural fertilizer and the water can be safely used for irrigation.

"This project fits perfectly with our mission to not only to be responsible environmental stewards, but create a direct benefit to the community by helping create a product such as natural gas - a renewable, clean-burning fuel," said Bill Homann, director of administration for Murphy Brown Missouri. "Partnering with experts like Roeslein help us make projects like these a reality."

"There is value in the gas we capture as alternative vehicle fuel. There is even more value to the environment from reduced greenhouse gas emissions, eliminating rainfall effects on treatment systems, and odor reduction," Roeslein said.

Lagoon Covers Enable RNG Production in 2014

RAE retained Industrial & Environmental Concepts Inc. (IEC) to design and install the High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) lagoon covers with the initial 21 being installed at MBM Valley View and South Meadows farms in Northern Missouri by fall 2014.  RNG production is expected to begin in late 2014.

RAE has engaged investment banking firm Stern Brothers & Co. to underwrite the entire financing for this project. Much of the equipment and process modules will be fabricated by local fabrication companies and Roeslein & Associates wholly owned subsidiary Roeslein Fabrication in Red Bud, Illinois.

In addition to using hog manure, RAE ultimately intends to produce RNG from cover crops harvested between growing seasons on prime agriculture land and grasses harvested from highly erodible farm ground converted to native grasslands. The concept creates an economic structure that better utilizes land assets, delivers significant environmental benefits, reduces soil erosion, benefits wildlife and improves water quality.

About Roeslein Alternative Energy, LLC
Roeslein Alternative Energy, http://www.roesleinae.com, provides integrated large-scale solutions to develop clean, low-cost renewable energy sourced from waste products and grassland biomass. RAE distributes these clean energy plant products and services employing a unique modular approach that reduces project risk and time to market. The company's guiding vision is to provide solutions which deliver economic value in harmony with nature, wildlife, and the environment. RAE is passionate about native prairie grass restoration because of its superior environmental, wildlife, and economic benefit.

19 Aug 2014

Braley Delivered for Iowa Troops Who Were Denied Pay

By Sam Lau
Todd Prichard highlights Braley's successful effort to take on Pentagon & ensure Iowa National Guard troops were given the pay they were promised

Des Moines, IA - A new 30 second television advertisement was launched by Braley for Iowa today, telling another story of Rep. Bruce Braley's work delivering results to Iowans, in which he ensured members of the Iowa National Guard who served the longest continuous deployment in the Iraq conflict were given the pay they were promised.

The ad, titled "Receive," features Iowa National Guard veteran and state Rep. Todd Prichard, resident of Charles City, who served in the Iowa National Guard's 1-133rd infantry battalion. Members of the unit were deployed for 17 months in Iraq, and had their tour extended while serving abroad. According to the Quad City Times, the Department of Defense promised the soldiers up to $200 per day in additional pay because they served beyond their scheduled deployments. But years after their return home, they had not received the promised pay.

Prichard said, "Our unit was promised additional pay because our tour in Iraq was extended, but we waited and waited and the pay never came. Bruce Braley went to bat for us to make sure we got the pay we were promised. He fought for us and got results, and because of his efforts nearly 800 Iowa National Guard members got the pay we deserved."

Waterloo resident and Iowa National Guard Sgt. Jesse McCunniff, also a member of the unit, said, "When you're serving abroad, it's good to know somebody has your back. Bruce Braley fought for two years to make sure every single Iowa National Guard member promised respite pay got the benefits they had earned. Bruce stood up to the Pentagon bureaucracy and delivered results for Iowa troops who had put their lives on the line."

More than 22,000 National Guard members, including almost 800 Iowa National Guard members, ultimately didn't receive proper compensation. Braley was "at the forefront of restoring the lost respite pay," and worked for "two years to see that the Guard members get the respite leave benefits they earned on lengthy deployments." Braley "has been leading efforts in the US House to fix this back pay problem," introducing and passing legislation that enabled the Pentagon to live up to their commitments.

The ad is airing on broadcast and cable television statewide across Iowa, and can be viewed at the following link: http://youtu.be/1vFQAaRKkiY
19 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Signs Law to Support Illinois' Latino Population

By Rick Martin

Law Updates Data Collection Practices to Reflect Illinois' Increasingly Diverse Population

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today attended the Fifth Annual Cuban Festival in Chicago to sign legislation to update state agency data collection policies to reflect Illinois' increasingly diverse community. The new law will help ensure the state meets the needs of every community and is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to make Illinois the most welcoming state in the nation.

"As the most welcoming state in the nation, we need to ensure that we support every person that lives and works here," Governor Quinn said. "This legislation updates government practices to reflect our state's diverse population and best meet the needs of all people in Illinois."

House Bill 5793, sponsored by State Senator Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) and State Representative Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero), adds "Hispanic or Latino" as a separate racial or ethnic group in state agency reports and data collection. This brings currently inconsistent state agency data collection practices closer in line with the racial and ethnic classifications used by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Including Latinos as a distinct ethnic group will enable state agencies to compile more accurate data, better identify the needs of Illinois' Latino population and create or modify services to meet those needs. The law is effective immediately.

"This landmark legislation will provide lawmakers, especially the Illinois Latino Legislative Caucus, the data we need to better advocate for Latinos across every level of state government." Representative Elizabeth Hernandez (D-Cicero) said. "I am very proud to have sponsored HB 5793 and today we say to the Latino communities across the State, 'you are no longer invisible, you matter and you will be represented!'"

"With all state agencies on the same page, able to collect and share data about the quality of services available to residents of all races and ethnicities, we can break down barriers to improvement," State Senator Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) said. "We can take the guesswork out of identifying discrepancies and direct services where they are needed most."

Governor Quinn is a strong supporter of legislation and programs to support the needs of Illinois' growing Latino population. Governor Quinn worked to enact the Illinois DREAM Act and make Illinois the first state to require bilingual education programs to be available for non-English speaking students beginning in pre-school.

Since the Governor took office, Illinois has seen a surge in the number of Latino-owned businesses - now at 70,000 - and he has also worked to increase the number of state contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses by 60 percent. In addition, he launched a partnership with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to help more Latino-owned firms better compete for highway construction contracts.

Governor Quinn has made it a goal to make Illinois "The Most Welcoming State" in the nation for people of all races, ethnicities, religions and nationalities. The Governor has long been a strong advocate for immigrants' rights by working to ensure that everyone takes full advantage of health insurance, job training and foreclosure prevention programs by creating and pushing multilingual awareness campaigns so that no one misses out. He also expanded his Office of New Americans Welcoming Centers as immigrants settle in non-Chicago communities across Illinois.

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19 Aug 2014

BEES COME BACK TO WIN SERIES OVER BANDITS

By Marco LaNave

Burlington designated hitter Kody Eaves has a game-high three hits and scores deciding run

DAVENPORT, Iowa (August 17, 2014) - Quad Cities River Bandits third baseman J.D. Davis gave his team a 4-2 lead with a two-run home run in the third inning, but the Burlington Bees tallied single runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings of a 5-4 win in the rubber match of a three-game series in front of 3,684 at Modern Woodmen Park Sunday afternoon.

For the third straight game, Burlington (26-29 second half, 64-60 overall) scored first, each team held the lead, and the final was a one-run game. The Bees took a second-inning lead against River Bandits right-hander Adrian Houser. First baseman Eric Aguilera hit a leadoff line drive through the right side of the infield that rolled to the right-field wall for a double. An error by shortstop Dayne Parker moved Aguilera to third base, and he later scored on catcher Stephen McGee's RBI groundout to second baseman Jose Fernandez.

The River Bandits tied the game in the next half-inning against left-hander Sean Newcomb. Left fielder Marc Wik singled through the left side of the infield, and Fernandez lined a base hit to center field. Both runners stole a base while catcher Brett Booth was batting, and right fielder James Ramsay hit a sacrifice fly to left field to score Wik. Burlington retook the lead in the third, as center fielder Bo Way hit a one-out single to left field, went to third base on a single by designated hitter Kody Eaves and scored on shortstop Zach Houchins' groundout.

With a 2-1 lead, Newcomb began the third inning by walking River Bandits center fielder Bobby Boyd, who stole second base. A groundout by designated hitter Ryan Bottger sent Boyd to third base, and first baseman Chase McDonald drove a game-tying double to left-center field. Davis then hit his second Midwest League home run - and second at home against Burlington - to the Built Ford Tough Deck. Newcomb was removed after 2 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits and two walks with one strikeout.

Following Newcomb, right-hander Ryan Etsell (5-3) pitched 3 1/3 shutout innings and allowed three hits and a walk with five strikeouts. In the fifth inning, two hits and a walk loaded the bases, but Etsell got Fernandez to fly out and struck out Booth to strand all three runners. With a 4-2 lead, Houser worked a perfect fourth inning, but in the fifth, second baseman Erick Salcedo hit a one-out double to left-center field and scored on Eaves' RBI single. Houser allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk with five strikeouts in five innings.

Right-hander Kevin Comer (1-4) retired the first two batters of the sixth inning before right fielder Brandon Bayardi doubled down the third-base line. Comer hit McGee with a pitch, and third baseman Ryan Dalton hit a game-tying bloop single to right field. In the seventh inning, Eaves hit a leadoff double, went to third base on a groundout, and scored the go-ahead run on Aguilera's sacrifice fly. Comer allowed three earned runs on four hits and a walk with a strikeout in three innings. Left-hander Jordan Mills pitched a scoreless ninth inning, but the Bees finished the three-game series by scoring at least one run in 13 of their 27 innings on offense.

After Etsell, Bees right-hander Brian Loconsole worked around Fernandez's eighth-inning, one-out double for two scoreless innings. Right-hander Ben Carlson walked Boyd with one out in the ninth inning, but with Boyd running from first base, Way caught Bottger's deep fly ball in right-center field and threw to first base for the game-ending double play. Carlson earned his 12th save.

Quad Cities has lost 13 of its last 18 games but has 15 regular season games remaining. The River Bandits begin a six-game road stretch at 6:35 p.m. Monday in Cedar Rapids. River Bandits right-hander Andrew Thurman (5-8) is scheduled to face Kernels right-hander Chih-Wei Hu (5-1) in the opener of a three-game series at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

UP NEXT: The season's final homestand opens with MidAmerican Energy Day and Family Sunday presented by KWQC and B100 at 1:15 p.m. Aug. 24. Pregame autographs are at 12:30 p.m., Bark in the Park means dogs are welcome to the Modern Woodmen Berm, and Kids Run the Bases after the game. The River Bandits are then home through Aug. 29. Tickets are available at www.riverbandits.com.
19 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair XI

By Lori Chappell

Gilbert Pianist Wins 55th Annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Roberto Gemignani, 15, of Gilbert placed first in the Senior division during the championship round of the 55th annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition held Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Gemignani walked away with an $8,000 prize for his piano solo.

Emily Solo, 21, of Clive was awarded second place and $4,000 for her vocal solo.

Third place and $2,000 went to Renee Brechtel, 20, of Urbandale for her violin performance.

Kami Badger, 18, of Bagley, Kate Sandage, 18, of Grand Junction, Hannah McConnell, 15, and Karli Anthofer, 15, both of Jefferson, placed fourth and received $1,000 for their tap dance. Shana Liu, 14, of Urbandale placed fifth and received $500 for her piano solo.

Acts competed statewide to qualify for competition in this year's Talent Search. The championship round took place on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi. Bill Riley, Jr. once again hosted the show.

More than $18,000 was awarded to the Senior and Sprout divisions combined. This year's contest was sponsored by Hy-Vee.

Feathers Fly at Iowa State Fair Pigeon Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Exhibitors from across the state brought their finest birds to the Pigeon contest judged Monday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Pigeons were judged by the comparison method using the National Pigeon Association Standard, and rare breeds were judged using the European Method.

Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Feathers-Fly-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Pigeon-Competition/9631554

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Des Moines Grower Takes Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Vegetable Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Don Francois of Des Moines won the Lee Kline Premium Vegetable award in the Garden Vegetable division of the Vegetable Crops contest judged Tuesday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Larry Dau of Primghar claimed second place.

Winning entries from this contest are on display throughout the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy.

Additional results below:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Des-Moines-Grower-Takes-Top-Honors-in-Iowa-State-Fair-Vegetable-Contest/9631555

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

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19 Aug 2014

Ames Couple Wins Gladiolus Show at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell
DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Beth and James Romer of Ames won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Single Spike and Grand Champion Miniature or Seedling honors in the Gladiolus show judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Andy Tygrett of Atalissa received the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Three Spike titles. He was also awarded Runner-up to Reserve Champion Single Spike.

Additional results below:

SINGLE SPIKE

White, Green, Cream, Yellow

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Orange, Salmon

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Pink, L Red

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

MD Red, Rose

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Lavender, Violets, Smokies

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

White

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Green, PLM Yellow

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

D Yellow, Orange

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) LeRoy Orth, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Salmon, Pink

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Red, Rose

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Lavender

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) LeRoy Orth, Ames

Violet, Smokies

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

White A-M, White N-Z

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) LeRoy Orth, Ames

White W/M, Green

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

P Yellow, L Yellow, MD Yellow

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

PL Orange, MD Orange

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

LM Salmon, D Salmon, P Pink

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

L Pink

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

M Pink, M Pink W/M, D Pink

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

L Red

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

MD Black Red

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Rose

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Lavender

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

D Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

White, Green, Yellow

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Orange, Salmon

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Pink, Red

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Black Red, Rose

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) LeRoy Orth, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Seedling Sizes 100, 200, 300

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) LeRoy Orth, Ames

Seedling Sizes 400, 500

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

THREE SPIKE

All 200-299, 100-199

1) LeRoy Orth, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

All 300-399

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) LeRoy Orth, Ames

White thru Salmon

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Pink thru Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) LeRoy Orth, Ames

All 500-599

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Design Class - Cottage Garden

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) LeRoy Orth, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

4) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

NOVICE

All Colors Combined (300)

1) Jordyn Shaw, Waverly

2) Lois Kersten Field, Harlan

3) Rebecca Bond, Waverly

All Colors Combined (400)

1) Lois Kersten Field, Harlan

2) Lois Kersten Field, Harlan

3) Matthew Greazel, Boone

All Colors Combined (500)

1) Matthew Greazel, Boone

2) Matthew Greazel, Boone

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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