15 Aug 2014

College Bound Children Share Career Ambitions With State Treasurer Fitzgerald

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2014)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that 85% of the children that have participated in the College Savings Iowa's annual State Fair survey show getting a college education is a necessary step to achieving their dreams and career aspirations. "Iowa children are already thinking about their futures," stated Fitzgerald. "This survey demonstrates how important it is for families to start planning and saving early to help make college a reality for their children."

"Every year we ask children visiting the fair what they want to be when they grow up and if they will need to go to college to achieve these goals," Fitzgerald said. "Needless to say, we are always amazed by the responses they offer." Nineteen percent are planning on becoming veterinarians, with another 18% hoping to become teachers. Artist came in third this year with 14% of the responses.

"According to the survey, the majority of kids think a college education will cost them around $100,000," Fitzgerald added. "Families that save and invest for their children's college education will be better prepared to meet the challenge of paying for it when the time arrives, and College Savings Iowa is here to help." Anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. This year Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $3,098 in contributions per beneficiary account from their adjusted gross income.* Earnings grow tax free and investors can withdraw their investment federally and Iowa state tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad.**

. You can also connect with the plan on Facebook and Twitter (@Iowa529Plan) to stay up to date on current giveaways and events.

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

**Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

 

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Upromise Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

15 Aug 2014

Branstad's, Reynolds' proposal wins NGA grant to advance innovative education and workforce development initiatives

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the State of Iowa has been awarded a National Governors Association (NGA) grant to assist in continuing their innovative educational and workforce development programs within Iowa. The grant is worth up to $170,000, and was awarded after the governor's office submitted a proposal to the "NGA Policy Academy on Aligning the Education and Training Pipeline to the Needs of the Economy."

"Lieutenant Governor Reynolds and I know that in order for Iowa to remain competitive in developing and attracting high-quality, world-class careers, we must continue to provide effective education and job-training," said Branstad. "We're pleased to receive this grant from the National Governors Association to continue advancing Iowa's skilled workforce and innovative education programs."

The grant will help Iowa continue to advance innovative programs like the Skilled Iowa Initiative, the Governor's Science Technology, Engineering and Math initiative, Home Base Iowa, the Iowa Apprenticeship and Job Training program and other programs aimed at closing the middle-skills gaps.  A variety of state entities will collaborate with private sector, non-profit, and educational stakeholders to continue to advance Iowa's efforts to grow our talent pipeline.

"Today's announcement of new funds for workforce and education development is yet another win for hardworking Iowans," said Reynolds. "We're proud that Iowa's unemployment rate has dropped nearly thirty percent and more Iowans are working than ever before, but if we're to continue to be globally competitive, we must continue to innovate."

The NGA initiative is part of 2013-2014 Chair's Initiative of Oklahoma Gov. Marry Fallon titled, "America Works: Education and Training for Tomorrow's Jobs."

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15 Aug 2014

Mock Food Safety Audit Workshop Is Aug. 26

By Amanda Heitz

Specialty crop growers interested in food safety certification and risk management for their farms should plan to attend a Mock GAP Audit Workshop Aug. 26, 1-4 p.m. at Feed Iowa First packinghouse, 1506 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting the three-hour workshop to provide growers with a better understanding of the auditing process for GAP -- Good Agricultural Practices -- certification. Participants will tour a new packing shed in an unused commercial building as well as an urban garden space. They will discuss harvest protocols with volunteer labor, review the basics of a farm food safety plan, observe how a farm food safety plan has been implemented, and review the USDA GAP/GHP Audit Checklist and learn how to apply it to their farm setting.

The program is funded through a grant from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Services Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

The key instructors will be ISU Extension and Outreach specialists Angela Shaw and Teresa Wiemerslage. The fee for the workshop is $20 per participant and registration is online at http://bit.ly/12sLsxE. For more information, please contact Angela Shaw at 515-294-0868 or email at angelaml@iastate.edu.

15 Aug 2014

LT. GOVERNOR REYNOLDS TO COME TO RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd

By Vanessa Douglas

Lt. Governor Reynolds will be visiting Rivermont Collegiate September 22nd at 11am to meet the Middle School Robotics team that is headed to Brazil to represent the United States at the First Lego League Competition and Festival.

 

Rivermont Collegiate's Middle School Robotics team ROFL (Robots on the Floor Laughing) has been chosen to represent the United States at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) International Robotics Competition and Festival in Bello Horizante, Brazil this September. With over 14,000 FLL Teams in the U.S, ROFL will be the sole representative from the United States. John Deere is the team's official sponsor through its John Deere Inspire program. The team, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, will depart for Brazil on August 31; the competition will take place Sept. 1-4.

Rivermont Collegiate's ROFL Robotics team was chosen by John Deere to represent the U.S. based on the team's exceptional display of Core Values in Gracious Professionalism and their robot performance during the 2014 state competition.

The following students comprise the Middle School Robotics team (ROFL) that will represent Rivermont Collegiate and the United States in Brazil:  Lauren Schroeder, Ellie Decker, Gabe Heaney, Jessica Elliott, and Nikhil Wagher.

15 Aug 2014

Banners Awarded in Limousin Cattle Show at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Ashley McKenny of Stilwell, Kan., showed the Grand Champion Bull in the Limousin Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Jim and Becky Venner of Breda showed the Reserve Grand Champion bull. Korynn Clason of Beaver City, Neb., showed the Grand Champion Female. Linhart Limousin of Leon took the Reserve Grand Champion Female and Iowa Champion Female titles.

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

Spring Heifer Calf - On or After March 1, 2014

1) Kevin Ricke, Westside, RL Pixie Dust 419B, 3/12/2014, NPF2052847

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

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ashley's Red Ruby 438B, 1/10/2014, NPF2049016

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

1) Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL 3359A, 9/10/2013, NPF2052877

2) Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV Raspberry Swirl 332A, 10/9/2013, NPF2053164

3) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, KBLH LAREDO'S LOLA, 9/21/2013, NPF2048512

Summer Yearling Female - May 1 to June 30, 2013

1) Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA AVA 653A, 5/9/2013, NPF2043027

2) Bosch Farms, Indianola, Miss SYES 923U 891A, 5/9/2013, NPF2029368

3) Erin Puck, Muscatine, NICI Rosie, 5/6/2013, NPF2043251

4) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, BWDJ ARIELLE, 5/10/2013, NPF2042323

April Junior Yearling Female - April 1-30, 2013

1) Anna Radcliff, Eldridge, SL BORN READY, 4/4/2013, NPF-2035236

2) Emily Puck, Muscatine, VL Alexis, 4/9/2013, NPF2030817

3) Clanton Cattle Company, Peru, JBAM ANASTSIA 02A, 4/17/2013, NPF2026791

4) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, Shilo's Friendly Rider, 4/7/2013, NPF2048942

March Junior Yearling Female - March 1-31, 2013

1) Olivia Vesey, Van Meter, MAGS Art Class, 3/26/2013, NPF2028686

2) Bosch Farms, Indianola, RMKR Athena 324A, 3/19/2013, NPF2038906

3) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, LAREDO'S AMANDA, 3/18/2013, NPF2048515

4) Long and Sons Limousin, Afton, Long Lady Alice 48A, 3/14/2013, NPF 2037151

5) Landon Josten, Forest City, RMKR APPLE PIE 330A, 3/20/2013, NPF2038912

March Junior Yearling Female - March 1-31, 2013

1) Butler Limousin, Lacona, JDYE ABBEY, 3/8/2013, NPF 2031574

2) Carson Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Anastasia 302A, 3/9/2013, NPF2042175

3) Emily Puck, Muscatine, BRAW Sparkle, 3/3/2013, NPF2041534

4) Bailey Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Classic Cookie, 3/9/2013, NXF2042174

5) Long And Sons Limousin, Afton, Long Lady Amaretto 27A, 3/8/2013, NPF 2037139

6) Randy & Kim Siders, Tipton, SL Ritzy Sue, 3/7/2013, NPF2035233

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

1) Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL Ashtyn 319A, 2/5/2013, NPF2030860

2) Linhart Limousin, Leon, EF AFTER HOURS 850A, 1/7/2013, NPF2032660

3) Tara Peeters, Eldridge, LG ANNIKA, 2/22/2013, NPF-2044470

4) August Treimer, Durant, Wulfs Alexa, 2/27/2013, NPF2042245

5) Hunter Schmidt, Eldridge, AUTO AMITH 616A, 2/12/2013, NPF2033736

Fall Yearling Female - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2012

1) Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, BWDJ Rozie, 9/1/2012, NPF2021719

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL Zowie(WITH CALF 01/13/2014), 3/4/2012, NPF2005453

2) Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, BWDJ Princess(WITH CALF 06/03/2014), 3/8/2010, NPF1981920

Spring Bull Calf - On or After March 1, 2014

1) Clanton Creek Cattle Company, Peru, SHAO BUDDY, 3/13/2014, NPM2053125

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

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ashley's Black Dirt 209B, 2/18/2014, NXM2049017

2) Clanton Cattle Company, Peru, JBAM BUCKSHOT, 1/25/2014, NPM2052682

3) Clanton Cattle Company, Peru, JBAM BEVO, 1/23/2014, NPM2052681

Summer Yearling Bull - May 1 to June 30, 2013

1) Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, Apollo, 6/5/2013, NPM2041961

Spring Yearling Bull - March 1 to April 30, 2013

1) Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV Wind Talker 316A, 3/25/2013, NPM2034681

2) Kevin Ricke, Westside, RL Cactus Jack 303A, 3/13/2013, NPM2042344

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

1) Randy & Kim Siders, Tipton, RKSC Butte A301, 2/23/2013, NXM2025089

Lim-Flex Female - Sept. 1, 2012 and After

1) Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL3332A, 9/6/2013, LFF2052873

Lim-Flex Female - Sept. 1, 2012 and After

1) Brett Lange, Paullina, Mags Aspenglow, 4/20/2013, LFF2031025

2) Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA ARIAL 314A, 6/12/2013, LFF2043339

Lim-Flex Female - Sept. 1, 2012 and After

1) Hallie Linhart, Weldon, AUTO Always Yours, 2/15/2013, LFF2035361

2) Linhart Limousin, Leon, MAGS ALLAPOOL, 2/17/2013, LFF2028533

3) Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA AMARETTO 3176A, 3/7/2013, LFF2043110

4) Leslie Bell, Eldridge, LG ANGELA, 2/28/2013, LFF2044469

5) Long and Sons Limousin, Afton, Long Lady Annie 3A, 2/28/2013, LFF 2037184

Lim-Flex Female - Sept. 1, 2012 and After

1) Kevin Ricke, Westside, RL Rose 302A, 1/13/2013, LFF2042345

2) Drew Abbas, Alexander, Legacy's Abi, 1/16/2013, LFF2031458

Lim-Flex Female - Sept. 1, 2012 and After

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ashley's Magic Boxcars, 12/12/2012, LFF2026985

2) Landon Josten, Forest City, LEGACY'S ZITTY, 9/4/2012, LFF20267545

Lim-Flex Cow/Calf Pair

1) Kevin Ricke, Westside, JBV Ava 224Z(WITH CALF 03/12/2014), 5/30/2012, LFF2013102

Lim-Flex Bull - Jan. 1, 2012 to March 1, 2014

1) Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., KORC Brandell 401B, 1/13/2014, LFM2048329

Lim-Flex Bull - Jan. 1, 2012 to March 1, 2014

1) Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV Boomer 331A, 10/8/2013, Pending

Champion Division I Female: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan.

Reserve Champion Division I Female: Kevin Ricke, Westside, RL PIXIE DUST 419B

Champion Division II Female: Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL 3359A

Reserve Champion Division II Female: Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV RASPBERRY SWIRL 332A

Champion Division III Female: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA AVA 653A

Reserve Champion Division III Female: Bosch Farms, Indianola, MISS SYES 923U 891A

Champion Division IV Female: Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL ASHTYN 319A

Reserve Champion Division IV Female: Anna Radcliff, Eldridge, SL BORN READY

Champion Division V Female: Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL ZOWIE

Reserve Champion Division V Female: Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, BWDJ ROZIE

Champion Division I Bull: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., RED DIRT LAREDO 503Y

Reserve Champion Division I Bull: Clanton Creek Cattle Company, Peru, SHAO BUDDY

Champion Division III Bull: Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, APOLLA

Champion Division IV Bull: Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV WIND TALKER 316A

Reserve Champion Division IV Bull: Randy and Kim Siders, Tipton, RKSC BUTTE A301

Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female: Hallie Linhart, Weldon, AUTO ALWAYS YOURS

Reserve Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female: Hallie Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL 3332A

Grand Champion Lim-Flex Bull: Clason, Beaver City, Neb., KORC BRANDELL 401B

Reserve Grand Champion Lim-Flex Bull: Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV BOOMER 331A

Grand Champion Bull: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., ASHLEYS BLACK DIRT 209B

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Jim & Becky Venner, Breda, JBV WIND TALKER 316A

Grand Champion Female: Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL ZOWIE

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL 3359A

"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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15 Aug 2014

DeWitt Dairy Farm Earns Top Title in Iowa State Fair Show

By Lori Chappell
DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Top dairy farms competed for honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Lee-Ann's Swiss of DeWitt showed the Grand Champion Female and Honorable Mention Female. Type-Wise of Boyceville, Wis., received the Reserve Grand Champion Female banner.

Additional results below (name, hometown and animal identification):

Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 to May 31, 2014

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Bailey, 3/16/2014, 68161360

2) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Tanbark Illusion, 3/7/2014, 840003124819627

3) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Brooking Sequel ET, 3/1/2014, 681611233

4) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hill Top Acres DRM Starburst, 3/10/2014, 68158974

5) Irish Hill Swiss, DeWitt, Siegerts Durham Molly, 3/15/2014, 000000068159063

6) Irish Hill Swiss, DeWitt, Siegert's Jake Mika, 3/25/2014, 000000068159065

7) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Dally O Bo, 5/18/2014, 68161411

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Titus Pharoh, 4/21/2014, 68160248

Winter Heifer Calf - Dec. 1, 2013 to Feb. 28, 2014

1) Brylie Volker, Sumner, 3T Onword Narley Rhyme-Twin, 12/8/2013, 68157033

2) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres DM Noodle, 12/26/2013, 68157478

3) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Rocky Road, 12/20/2013, 68159694

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Granslam Jenny, 12/5/2013, 71767675

5) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Kruses GK Moonshine Jolie, 12/22/2013, 68157675

6) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, CNJ JAVA KANDI, 12/4/2013, 68158525

7) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's T bark candy cane, 12/23/2013, 68157494

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devore Total Dawn, 12/8/2013, 68160715

9) Natalie, Mitchell & Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Grunders SSP Lady, 12/3/2013, 000000068157745

10) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Cozy Valley Hotrod Firefly, 12/1/2013, 68159673

11) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devores Victory Bella, 1/14/2014, 68160247

Fall Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2013

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Tanbark Snapple, 9/28/2013, 38159695

2) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword of Vindication Fresca, 10/18/2013, 68157030

3) Twin-Elms-Vu, Readlyn, Twin-Ems-Vu Java Bree, 9/9/2013, 069618354

4) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres Bush Crazy, 9/1/2013, 68154385

5) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Peony Peach, 9/28/2013, 68154781

6) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Riedland Faust Pastel, 9/9/2013, 840003013244999

7) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Cutting Edge B. Belinde, 9/2/2013, 68156060

8) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Prime Time Titanium Barbie ET, 9/3/2013, 68157344

9) Hofmeister Dairy, Geneva, Lime Rock Robust Thrive, 9/4/2013, 68153985

10) Sean Kinney, DeWitt, Spring Acres Kan Mattel, 9/26/2013, 68155480

11) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Viking Valley Faust Gelilah, 9/17/2013, 68156391

12) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Mchlb Choclate Dimond, 11/4/2013, 68160714

13) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devores Dominaot Tanya, 10/29/2013, 68160246

Summer Yearling Heifer - June 1 to Aug. 31, 2013

1) Frosted Beauty Swiss, Epworth, Kruses GK Astronaut Lovely, 6/7/2013, 68155423

2) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Labron Vrelly, 6/30/2013, 68157023

3) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Tan bark Shimmer, 6/6/2013, 68157488

4) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Braiden Willow, 7/1/2013, 42wla5329

5) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres Bose Darling, 7/10/2013, 68153653

6) Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., TO-BRAN LEGACY LYNN, 6/1/2013, 68151955

7) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Riedland Kruses Selena, 7/16/2013, 68155234

8) Dandee Swiss, DeWitt, Dandee H Thunder Sweden, 6/10/2013

9) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Priceless Kindred, 6/1/2013, 68160244

10) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Pip Paizley, 7/1/2013, 68160826

11) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, OLSONS DUTCH TID TREESE, 7/17/2013, 68156425

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek Alloy Nickel, 3/28/2013, 68153492

2) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres CP Jersey, 3/4/2013, 68150966

3) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, KB Parker Tiana ET, 3/1/2013, 68149206

4) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, To-BRAN W AGENDA SONYA, 3/4/2013, 68149762

5) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, GOODMAN DALLY O CASTLE, 3/26/2013, 68152041

6) Helix Homestead Dairy, New Virginia, Long Acres Toddy Shania, 4/3/2013, 68150214

Winter Yearling Heifer - Dec.1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Victor Jiterbug ET, 12/1/2012, 68146344

2) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Thunder Ruby, 12/23/2012, 68150871

3) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres DG Casey, 12/10/2012, 68150311

4) Natalie, Mitchell & Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Lee-Anns Raven Prancer, 12/4/2012, 000000068147843

5) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Sharon Farms Pepper Penny, 1/16/2013, 68147741

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, CODYZ Payssli Dalyla, 12/5/2012, 71767651

7) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, USA Grandslam Guinevere ET, 12/2/2012, 68149205

8) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Total Phenemanon, 1/13/2013, 68152122

Fall Yearling Heifer (not in milk) - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012

1) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Wallstreet Valery, 10/9/2012, 68147832

2) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Fortunate ET, 10/30/2012, 68151780

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Omni Bonanza Olivia, 9/9/2012, 68144806

4) Natalie, Mitchell & Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Fanfare Zach Mina, 9/2/2012, 000000068148060

5) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Jasmine Janet, 9/9/2012, 68144806

6) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Browns Vegas Viva, 9/4/2012, 68147207

7) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Goldrush Piper, 9/1/2012, 68152121

Fall Yearling in Milk - After Sept. 1, 2012

1) Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., R & S TYPE-WISE CITORI, 9/6/2012, 68147095

Junior Best Three Females

1) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

2) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

4) Fick Swiss, Boyden

5) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

Junior Two-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2012

1) Dandee Swiss, DeWitt, R-Plaine Zeus Catniss, 4/11/2012, 68140605

2) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Victor Jillette ET, 3/15/2012, 68141087

3) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Gateway Pippa, 3/15/2012, 68141691

4) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek Tanbark Venus, 4/10/2012, 68141639

5) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Titanium Reba, 7/1/2012, 68152123

6) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Royal-Lind Suprm Phoenix-ET, 3/2/2012, 68139374

Senior Two-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012

1) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres BK Megan ET, 12/19/2011, 68138417

2) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Cadillac Wishful, 1/2/2012, 68127766

3) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Charge Liberty, 10/30/2011, 68138354

4) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Kruses LJ Victor Susan, 12/19/2011, 68137385

5) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Joey Sugar, 12/20/2011, 68137482

Junior Three-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2011

1) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Kruses LJ Stan Suzette, 3/1/2011, 68128456

2) Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., R&S TYPE-WISE BELA, 3/5/2011, 68131289

Senior Three-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2010 to Feb. 28, 2011

1) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Vengeance Alleluia, 12/23/2010, 68130897

2) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Frontier Jumpy OCS, 2/28/2011, 68129255

3) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres JL Snowstorm, 12/13/2010, 68126851

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Dean Kelsey, 68132598

5) Dandee Swiss, DeWitt, BCK Zip Cara ET, 12/16/2010, 68139545

Cow Four Years Old - Sept. 1, 2009 to Aug. 31, 2010

1) Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., R&S TYPE-WISE HOWDY, 3/20/2010, 68126830

2) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Zipper Twirl, 12/3/2009, 68117510

3) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Zipper Chime, 12/9/2009, 68117508

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Stebers George Pheabe, 4/9/2010, 68122071

5) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Paige Penny, 3/25/2010, 68120230

Cow Five Years Old - Sept. 1, 2008 to Aug. 31, 2009

1) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Psurge Carnival ET, 3/9/2009, 68112292

2) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Kruses LJ Fastbreak Shawn, 12/12/2008, 68107315

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Jannelle Jump, 6/1/2009, 68111671

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2008

1) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee Ann's Bellstar Licorice, 6/2/2007, 961237

2) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Victor Rena, 7/18/2008, 68111510

3) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Scenic Ridge Agenda Mayme, 7/12/2007, 960034

Lifetime Production

1) Lee-Ann's Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Madison Victory, 9/15/2007, 961233

2) Fick Swiss, Boyden, Fick Lilly Lizzie, 2/4/2006, 946556

Best Three Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville

3) Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis.

4) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross

5) Fick Swiss, Boyden

6) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

Best Four Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville

3) Fick Swiss, Boyden

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

5) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

Junior Champion Female: Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Tanbark Snapple

Junior Reserve Champion Female: Frosted Beauty Swiss, Epworth, Kruses GK Astronaut Lovely

Honorable Mention) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Victor Jiterbug ET

Intermediate Champion Female: Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., R&S TYPE-WISE CITORI

Intermediate Reserve Champion Female: Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Vengeance Alleluia

Honorable Mention) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Frontier Jumpy OCS

Senior Champion Female: Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee Ann's Bellstar Licorice, 6/2/2007, 961237

Senior Reserve Champion Female: Type-Wise, Boyceville, Wis., R&S TYPE-WISE HOWDY

"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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14 Aug 2014

Judges Award Top Honors at Iowa State Fair Columbia Sheep Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Two Minnesota exhibitors collected top honors in the Columbia Sheep show judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Isaiah Bauck of New York Mills, Minn., showed the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe and placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Charles and Louise Worm of Lakefield, Minn., showed the Reserve Champion Ram and Reserve Champion Ewe and also took second place in the Premier Exhibitor contest. Travaille Family Columbias of Sibley earned third place in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

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

Yearling Ram

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-24, 3/4/2013, 622036

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 3029, 2/1/2013, U21761

3) Peg Gannn, Jefferson, Sam, 1/25/2013, U23447

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille F12-11, 9/17/2012, 622003

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 408, 10/1/2013, U23362

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-88, 9/30/2013, 623256

3) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 401, 9/16/2013, U23359

4) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-91, 10/5/2013, 623258

January Ram Lamb

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-3, 1/7/2014, pending

2) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1402, 1/1/2014, 623127

3) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-2, 1/7/2014, pending

4) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1405, 1/22/2014, 623128

February Ram Lamb

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-13, 2/17/2014, pending

2) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1431, 2/1/2014, 623271

3) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1411, 2/3/2014, pending

4) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-16, 2/27/2014, pending

5) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1409, 2/4/2014, 623118

6) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1412, 2/16/2014, 423130

7) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, Bircher RD 4065, 2/12/2014, U23046

March and After Ram Lamb

1) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1417, 3/2/2014, 623129

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-22, 3/9/2014, pending

3) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 442, 3/4/2014, Applied For

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1412, 3/1/2014, pending

5) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1424, 3/4/2014, applied for

6) Peg Gannn, Jefferson, No Name, 3/11/2014, U23448

7) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-24, 3/11/2014, pending

8) Dar Braet, Calamus, DAR 1403, 3/13/2014, U 23297

Color Ram Lamb - All Ages

1) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1430, 1/10/2014, pending

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-86, 10/4/2013, 623259

3) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1406, 4/1/2014, pending

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

Yearling Ewe

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 2-67, 9/22/2012, 622021

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 321, 4/10/2012, U22269

3) Micki Williams, Freeport, Ill., M Williams 1325 QR, 2/11/2013, U 21917

4) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Lynsey Frey 12-5, 9/9/2012, 621722

5) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 508, 2/3/2013, 621821

6) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 334, 2/16/2014, U22458

7) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Frey 12-7, 9/11/2012, 621724

8) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 13-109, 3/2/2013, 622509

9) Peg Gannn, Jefferson, No Name, 1/25/2013, U23449

10) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, 9/21/2012

11) Peg Gannn, Jefferson, No Name, 9/4/2012, U23450

12) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3082, 2/17/2013, 621782

13) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, Frey 12-44, 10/6/2012, U21740

Color Yearling Ewe

1) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, HF 131092, 2/7/2013, pending

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-56, 3/18/2013, 622034

3) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, HF 131096, 2/7/2013, pending

4) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3/18/2013, 622035

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

3) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

4) Peg Gannn, Jefferson

5) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

6) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-65, 9/28/2013, 623263

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 406, 10/3/2013, U23292

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Frey 13-10, 9/22/2013, 622886

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1441, 9/18/2013, 622938

5) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-69, 9/30/2013, 623260

6) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 402, 9/16/2013, U23360

7) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, Woolsteinhulme Bros 0634, 9/29/2013, Pending

8) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1442, 9/22/2013, 622939

9) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, Woolstenhulme Bros 0516, 9/30/2013, Pending

January Ewe Lamb

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-31, 1/13/2014, pending

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 415, 1/4/2014, U23364

3) Micki Williams, Freeport, Ill., M Williams 1420 QR, 1/28/2014, U 23000

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1421, 1/10/2014, 622936

5) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 426, 1/9/2014, U23365

6) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-30, 1/13/2014, pending

7) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Travaille 1423, 1/10/2014, 622936

8) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1401, 1/1/2014, 623121

9) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1422, 1/1/2014, 6622931

10) Dar Braet, Calamus, Jan. Ewe Lamb, 1/18/2014, 423295

February Ewe Lamb

1) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 447, 2/27/2014, U23286

2) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-44, 2/26/2014, pending

3) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-43, 2/26/2014, pending

4) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 441, 2/24/2014, U23285

5) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1411, 2/8/2014, 623124

6) Micki Williams, Freeport, Ill., M Williams 1424 RR, 2/18/2014, U 23003

7) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1406, 2/3/2014, pending

8) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1408, 2/4/2014, 623117

9) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1403, 2/1/2014, pending

10) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines, Bircher RD4065, 2/10/2014, U23041

March and After Ewe Lamb

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-52, 3/10/2014, pending

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 451, 3/3/2014, Applied For

3) Peg Gannn, Jefferson, No Name, 3/18/2014, U23451

4) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1418, 3/1/2014, 623120

5) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn., Thiesen 1419, 3/2/2014, 623126

6) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 4-51, 3/10/2014, pending

7) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 454, 3/12/2014, Applied For

8) Peg Gannon, Jefferson

9) Dar Braet, Calamus, March Ewe Lamb, 3/21/2014, U 23296

10) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1440, 3/6/2014, pending

11) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, Travaille 1414, 3/21/2014, pending

Color Ewe Lamb - ¬All Ages

1) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, NC 14-05, 2/4/2014, pending

2) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley, NC 14-06, 2/2/2014, pending

3) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-75, 11/19/2013, 623265

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

4) Micki Williams, Freeport, Ill.

5) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

6) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines

7) Peg Gannn, Jefferson

8) Dar Braet, Calamus

Pair of Lambs

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

5) Peg Gannn, Jefferson

6) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines

7) Dar Braet, Calamus

Young Flock

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

5) Peg Gannn, Jefferson

6) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines

7) Dar Braet, Calamus

Flock

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.

3) Thiesen Family Columbias, Windom, Minn.

4) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

5) Peg Gannn, Jefferson

6) Ubben Columbia Sheep, Des Moines

Champion Ram: Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 3-24

Reserve Champion Ram: Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., 408

Champion Ewe: Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn., 2-67

Reserve Champion Ewe: Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn., x

Premier Exhibitor

1) Isaiah Bauck, New York Mills, Minn.,

2) Charles & Louise Worm, Lakefield, Minn.,

3) Travaille Family Columbias, Sibley

"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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14 Aug 2014

Seminar: Changing your world by choosing your words

By Kate McGovern

Join me and Certified Coach Trainer Jennie Turton, for REAL TALK TRAINING - a dynamic, faith-based, one-day training designed to help you take your communication in your home, business and social circle to a new level of trust, effectiveness and breakthrough.

In this experiential workshop, we will teach you communication tips and skills Certified Coaches use to help clients cultivate trust and achieve life changing breakthrough. These communication skills will enhance the quality of your relationship with your spouse and children, open the doors of communication in your workplace and inspire friends into their full potential.
We will create opportunities for you to practice the techniques we teach on the spot, so you can see for yourself the shifts that are possible with just a few simple communication changes.
This is a one-day learning experience you do not want to miss!
September 12th or September 13th
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Click HERE to learn more and to register online.
Seating is limited to 75 participants, so reserve your seat now!
This event will be held at:
320 West Kimberly Rd. Davenport, Iowa 52807
(North Park Mall next to Sears)
The cost is $45 per person.  We look forward to spending the day with you!
14 Aug 2014

Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Christo Cattle of Albion, Neb., took top honors, winning Grand Champion Market Animal and Reserve Grand Champion Heifer titles. Downing Show Cattle of Creston showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal.

The Grand Champion Heifer was shown by Bremer Show Cattle of Blakesburg.

Additional results below:

Angus Heifers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Buck Creek Angus, Massena

4) Buck Creek Angus, Massena

5) Emily Ketelsen, DeWitt

Angus Heifers

1) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

2) Holmes Cattle Co., Benton

3) Drew Hinners, Alta

Chianina Heifers

1) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

2) Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Gruhn Show Cattle, Denison

Chianina Heifers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Bormann Family Show Cattle, Algona

3) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

4) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

5) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

6) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Dawson Evans, Lenox

3) Brandt Farms, Corning

4) Richardson Family Farms, Lake City

5) Audrina Gordon, DeWitt

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

3) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

4) Conover Club Calves, Adel

5) Dawson Evans, Lenox

Maine-Anjou Heifers

1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

2) Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

3) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

4) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood

5) Feuss Show Cattle, Oxford Junction

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Bormann Family Show Cattle, Algona

3) KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

4) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

5) Jaylee Happe, Cherokee

6) Heather and Dylan Schnitker, Alden

7) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

8) Rylie Timm, Guernsey

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

2) Bormann Family Show Cattle, Algona

3) Irons Farms, Northwood

4) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

5) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood

2) Doug Holliday, Greenfiels

3) Parker Lockhart, Fort Gibson, Okla.

4) Regan Shockley, Keokuk

Shorthorn Heifers

1) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

2) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

3) Muir Farms, Rippey

4) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

Shorthorn Plus Heifers

1) Richard Mitchell, Charles City

2) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

3) DMW Show Cattle, Wiota

4) Jason Salton, Winterset

5) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Simmental Heifers

1) Conner Harris Harris, Northwood

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Richardson Family Farms, Lohrville

4) Adam Bouslog, Harper

Any Other Breed Heifers

1) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

2) KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

3) Brandt Farms, Corning

4) Brandt Farms, Corning

Commercial Heifers

1) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

2) Kade Burzlaff, Delmar

3) Kallie Burzlaff, Delmar

4) Schultz Cattle Company, Creston

5) Rod Beeler, Truro

6) Jaylee Happe, Cherokee

7) Conover Club Calves, Adel

8) Austin Evans, Creston

Commercial Heifers

1) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

2) Greer Stock Farms, Creston

3) Walter Family Seed and Stock, Farragut

4) Heather and Dylan Schnitker, Alden

5) Coyote Valley Cattle, Irwin

6) Jacob Mc Kenny, Rock Port, Mo.

Commercial Heifers

1) Jorja Holliday, Greenfield

2) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

3) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

4) Walter Family Seed and Stock, Farragut

Market Heifers

1) Joseph Becker, Charles City

2) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Muir Farms, Rippey

Market Heifers

1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

2) Feuss Show Cattle, Oxford Junction

3) Nick Benshoof, Winterset

4) Ashley Henneman, Blanchard

5) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

6) Emily Hinners, Arcadia

Chianina Steers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Schultz Cattle Company, Creston

4) Baker Farms, Creston

5) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

Maine-Anjou Steers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

4) Nick Benshoof, Winterset

5) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

6) Pilcher Show Cattle, Blakesburg

Maine-Tainer Steers

1) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

2) Schultz Cattle Company, Creston

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) Nahkunst Farms, Hamburg

Shorthorn Steers

1) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

2) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

3) Zach Armstrong, Albia

AOB Steers

1) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

2) Krista James, Massena

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) Muir Farms, Rippey

Any Other Breed Steers

1) Brown Family Cub Calves, Afton

2) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

Crossbred Steers

1) Kade Burzlaff, Delmar

2) Jace Petersen, Gladbrook

3) Dead End Livestock, Colo

4) Rod Beeler, Truro

5) KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

Crossbred Steers

1) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

2) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

3) Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

4) Jacob Mc Kenny, Rock Port, Mo.

5) Jacob Mc Kenny, Rock Port, Mo.

Crossbred Steers

1) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

2) Jaylee Happe, Cherokee

3) Aces Of The Pasture, Corning

4) Emily Hinners, Arcadia

Crossbred Steers

1) Downing Show Cattle, Creston

2) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

3) Karah Hansen, Montezuma

4) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

5) Brandt Farms, Corning

6) Jacob Mc Kenny, Rock Port, Mo.

7) Coyote Valley Cattle, Irwin

Grand Champion Heifer: Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Top Five Head Breeding Heifer

3) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood

4) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

5) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

Champion Angus Heifer: Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Brandt Farms, Corning

Champion Chianina Heifer: Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer: Bormann Family Show Cattle, Algona

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

Champion Main-Anjou Heifer: Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

Reserve Champion Main-Anjou Heifer: Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

Champion Maine-Tainer Heifer: Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

Reserve Champion Maine-Tainer Heifer: Braun Show Cattle, Northwood

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer: Richard Mitchell, Charles City

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer: Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

Champion Simmental Heifer: Conner Harris Harris, Northwood

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

Champion Commercial Heifer: Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

Champion Chianina Steer: Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve Champion Chianina Steer: Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

Champion Maine-Anjou Steer: Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer: Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

Champion Maine-Tainer Steer: Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

Reserve Champion Maine-Tainer Steer: Schultz Cattle Company, Creston

Champion Shorthorn Steer: Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer: Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

Champion Any Other Breed Steer: Brown Family Cub Calves, Afton

Reserve Champion Any Other Breed Steer: Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

Champion Crossbreed Steer: Downing Show Cattle, Creston

Reserve Champion Crossbreed Steer: Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Champion Any Other Breed Heifer: Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

Reserve Champion Any Other Breed Heifer: KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

Champion Market Heifer: Joseph Becker, Charles City

Reserve Champion Market Heifer: Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg

Grand Champion Market Animal: Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.,

Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal: Downing Show Cattle, Creston,

Top Five Market Animals

3) Brown Family Cub Calves, Afton

4) Joseph Becker, Charles City

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

"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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14 Aug 2014

Organist Karen Black in Recital Sunday, August 24 At Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline

By Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church continues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the church's Casavant pipe organ with a recital on Sunday, August 24, at 3:00pm.  The featured soloist is Dr. Karen Black, Professor of Organ and Church Music at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.

The first portion of Dr. Black's program features works of the Baroque era (the years 1600- 1750).  The second latter half of the program is dedicated to organ works of the 20th and 21st Centuries, including works by Reger, Alain, and Locklair.  Concluding the program is Pamela Decker's Fantasy on "A Mighty Fortress is Our God", a piece which received its world premier by Dr. Black in 2002.

Handcrafted by the Canadian firm of Casavant Frères, Trinity's organ was dedicated March 17, 1974.  It was the first of its kind in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and remains a premiere instrument for the presentation of music by J.S. Bach and his contemporaries.

Dr. Karen E. Black received her Bachelor of Music degree in church music from St. Olaf College.  Her graduate study took place at Indiana University, where she received both a Master of Music degree in organ and church music, and the Doctor of Music degree in organ performance and literature from Indiana University.  Her teachers have included Larry Smith, Marilyn Keiser, John Ferguson, Robert Kendall, Dennis Schmidt, and Gene Janssen.

She is an active recitalist and clinician, performing regularly throughout the United States.  In Germany, she has presented recitals at the Castle Church in Wittenburg and at St. George's Church in Eisenach. Both churches played a role in the life of Martin Luther;  in addition, the Georgenkirche in Eisenach is the baptismal parish of Johann Sebastian Bach.  Dr. Black has been heard on Minnesota Public Radio's nationally broadcast Pipedreams program.

The 3:00pm concert is free.  The public is cordially invited to attend.  A reception honoring the artist follows the program.  Trinity Lutheran Church is at the corner of 14th Street and 14th Avenue in Moline.  Visit www.tlcmoline.org

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