05 Sep 2014

Top Honors Awarded in Angus Show at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Mike Wells of Wishing Well Angus in Columbus Junction was awarded the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Angus Show judged August 12 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull was exhibited by Robin Younge of Ventura.

Norris Farms of Corydon exhibited the Grand Champion Female. The Reserve Grand Champion Female was shown by Johnson Corner Cattle of Fort Dodge while Megan Collison of Rockwell City was awarded the Iowa Champion Female honors.

Complete results below:

Cow/Calf - Cows 3 Years of Age & Younger

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Cherry Knoll Lady Lola 1194(WITH CALF 02/04/2014), 9/5/2011, 17221584

2) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Blackbird 912Z(WITH CALF 03/24/2014), 3/9/2012, 17497291

3) L&D Angus, Corning, KLB BRANDI 2711 w/ calf 3/7/14, 1/1/2012, 17274828

4) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, Moffitt Empress M217(WITH CALF 02/24/2014), 3/5/2012, AAA17365549

5) Maas Cattle Company, Adair, Maas Blackbird 288(WITH CALF 03/02/14), 3/12/2012, 17363247

6) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Right Time 2287(WITH CALF 01/06/2014), 3/13/2012, 17475494

Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 2014 & After

1) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Blackbird 4912, 3/24/2014, 17840048

2) Webster Farms, Walker, FSC TOP LINE ELLIE 1401, 3/5/2014, 17838332

3) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K GEORGINA 4240, 4/3/2014, 17825160

4) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K BLANCHE 424, 3/11/2014, 17835977

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K MISS WIX 423, 3/8/2014, 17816565

6) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K Beauty 4077, 5/2/2014, 17825162

7) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Eline 411, 3/2/2014, 17836451

8) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Queen Lucy 4858, 3/13/2014, 17808827

9) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C BURGESS MAID 11WB, 3/11/2014, 17838817

Junior Heifer Calf - February 2014

1) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Candence 4225, 2/18/2014, Applied For

2) Henderson Farms, Drakesville

3) Henderson Farms, Drakesville

4) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, BHA Blackbird Lass 259-4904, 2/23/2014, 17835318

5) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Dixie Erica Den 4615, 2/5/2014, Applied For

6) Walton's Cattle Service, Donnellson, WCS LADY 214, 2/8/2014, PENDING

7) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K MISS WIX 405, 2/16/2014, 17816567

8) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, Jensen Barbara 1432, 2/11/2014, Pending

9) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K FOREVER LADY 409, 2/19/2014, 17816566

10) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC MISS BN27, 2/4/2014, 17838164

11) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Bonny 44, 2/16/2014, 17835772

12) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, WBSF JAYLYNN 406, 2/8/2014, 17797254

Junior Heifer Calf - January 2014

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Moffitt Proven Queen M405, 1/1/2014, Pending

2) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Laura 4009, 1/26/2014, Applied For

3) Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Blackcap May 1422, 1/20/2014, 17801494

4) Goose Creek Ranch, Minnesota Lake, Minn., GCR Lass 752B, 1/7/2014, 17797199

5) Goose Creek Ranch, Minnesota Lake, Minn., GCR Missie 003B, 1/23/2014, 17797200

6) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Balckbird 4003, 1/4/2014, 17800529

7) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Barbara 4002, 1/3/2014, 17800528

8) Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, Jensen Erica 1401, 1/4/2014, Pending

9) L&D Angus, Corning, LD BLESS MY PURE HALO 4160, 1/5/2014, 17843805

10) Holst Farms, Inc., LeClaire, HGE Dixie Erica Den 4010, 1/25/2014, Applied For

11) Brandt Farms, Corning, WB Eline 4126, 1/7/2014, Pending

12) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Princess 2340, 1/3/2014, 17834398

Late Senior Heifer Calf - November & December 2013

1) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Black Lady 1853, 11/10/2013, 17806281

2) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESPEN Rose Anne 1313, 12/6/2013, 17798617

3) Houks Angus, Blakesburg, HOUKS JAMIE H519, 11/4/2013, 17829962

4) Houks Angus, Blakesburg, HOUKS ENVIOUS BLACKBIRD H534, 11/22/2013, 17822430

5) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Burgess 2323, 11/22/2013, 17816177

6) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE Hashtag 3123, 11/22/2013, 17829900

Early Senior Heifer Calf - September & October 2013

1) K&J Angus, Larchwood, Pvf Proven Queen 3184, 9/2/2013, 17752563

2) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Black Lady 1823, 9/12/2013, 17806279

3) Mardesen Cattle Company, Oxford, Dameron Northern Miss 3198, 9/16/2013, 17799163

4) Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, Wis., LW Lady Tazmine 4J13, 9/15/2013, 17778196

5) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Blackcap 1392, 9/10/2013, 17813534

6) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, ARKCC RACQUEL 301, 9/6/2013, 17804948

7) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, DAMERSON GEORGINA 3219, 10/10/2013, 17799160

8) Henderson Farms, Drakesville, Henderson's Fancy Girl F16, 9/16/2013, 17800527

Early Summer Yearling Heifer - May & June 2013

1) Abe Troyer, Kalona, BURNS ELBA 1366, 5/15/2013, 17613906

2) Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, AngelinasMay7713, 5/1/2013, AAA17808259

3) Terry Kruse, Rudd, KAF CENTURY STYLES 133, 5/6/2013, 17742299

4) Abby Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt CS RoseBud M339, 6/1/2013, 17738539

5) John Prasil, Lisbon, LHF Blackcap 1304, 5/25/2013, Pending

6) Kacy Sampson, Mason City, YCC ROYAL LADY 331, 5/19/2013, 17588924

7) Webster Farms, Walker, WAF EVERELAD ENTENSE 350, 6/10/2013, 17580033

8) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Georgina 1J10, 5/2/2013, 17583391

9) Skarda Angus Farms, Afton, MRCC Blackbird Lass 393, 5/15/2013, 17662530

10) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Raven 2564, 5/8/2013, 17746510

April Junior Yearling Heifer - April 2013

1) Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, Pvf Empress 3140, 4/8/2013, 17615779

2) Sydney Younge, Ventura, YCC KEYMURA KATY 332, 4/2/2013, 17597769

3) Webster Farms, Walker, WAF BARBARA 333, 4/18/2013, 17580022

4) Becker Ridge Farm, Atlantic, FCF Missie 332, 4/1/2013, 17702950

5) Reid Shipman, Manhattan, Kan., Burns Elba 1365, 4/15/2013, 17646897

6) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Keymura Katy 3069, 4/15/2013, 17658191

7) Johnson Angus Farm, Prole, HBL Pauliana 345, 4/5/2013, 17641302

8) R&R Stock Farm, Greene, PVF Hazel 3155, 4/28/2013, 17615789

9) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, Dameron C-5 Karama 1313, 4/12/2013, 17736480

10) Heath Weber, Winthrop, R&C Bardot JB 3514, 4/16/2013, AAA 17605877

11) Logan Zaabel, Kellogg, Cherry Knoll Wendy 1357, 4/28/2013, AAA 17593842

12) Rebecca Murray, Buffalo Center, KAF Darkhorse Sara 3893, 4/21/2013, 17749075

13) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, G&E Miss Timeless 2559, 4/28/2013, 17746509

March Junior Yearling Heifer - March 2013

1) Mardesen Cattle Co., Oxford, HOTZ Proven Queen 1302, 3/15/2013, 17586151

2) 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K Lucy 1013, 3/14/2013, 17565053

3) Collin Cory, Altoona, Cory's Lass, 3/29/2013, AAA 17604531

4) KMF Livestock, Walcott, KMF Northern Princess 1302, 3/11/2013, AAA 17545513

5) Riley Sieren, Washington, Bas Dixie Erica 1345, 3/15/2013, Aaa+17671915

6) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Keymura Katy 3060, 3/28/2013, 17658192

7) Maria Wagemester, Clinton, MJW Rosie, 3/10/2013, 17567703

8) Breeze-Hill Angus, State Center, YCC Keymura Katy 335, 3/30/2013, 17597770

9) Skarda Farms, Afton, CSB Pride 361, 3/24/2013, 17598068

10) Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, Stueland Power Lass, 3/12/2013, AAA17655866

11) Tyler Murray, Buffalo Center, KAF Katies Darkhorse 113, 3/29/2013, 17714845

March Junior Yearling Heifer - March 2013

1) Terry Kruse, Rudd, KAF JS FAITHS 63, 3/3/2013, 17805525

2) Norris Farms, Corydon, HB ENCHANTRESS 34, 3/1/2013, 17639238

3) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., HF Burgess 1311, 3/6/2013, 17628244

4) Johnson Angus Farm, Prole, JAF Forever Lady 315, 3/3/2013, 17708785

5) Becker Angus, Diagonal, C B PEG 311, 3/6/2013, 17562565

6) Riley Sieren, Washington, Burns Currency Fran 1352, 3/7/2013, Aaa17597864

7) Chayse Jaspering, Washington, CJ-PVF Missie 131, 3/7/2013, 17534769

8) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, Plumcreek Arkpride 9024 3728, 3/7/2013, AAA17650957

9) Paul Pisarik, Solon, HGE Stripper 3841, 3/1/2013, AAA +17559083

10) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, PAF Miss Britt 332, 3/7/2013, 17736046

11) Micha Stephens, Lenox, Da Es Ro Everlda 13216 9218, 3/5/2013, 17477569

12) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE MS Nicki 3340, 3/4/2013, 17656695

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - February 2013

1) Norris Farms, Corydon, DAMERON BARDOT 362, 2/20/2013, 17718013

2) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, DEPPE R&C ENVIOUS BLACKBIRD, 2/24/2013, 17584886

3) Savannah Schafer, Nehawka, Neb., Jensen Erica 1345 OF F A F, 2/19/2013, AAA +17579562

4) Mardesen Cattle Company, Oxford, HOTZ Ark Pride 1322, 2/13/2013, 17586532

5) Becker Ridge Farm, Atlantic, FCF Blackbird 326, 2/26/2013, 17591947

6) Carly Main, Buffalo Center, Jensen Georgina 1353 Of FAF, 2/23/2013, AAA +17576050

7) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, KA Barbaramere 3018, 2/12/2013, 17561394

8) DKT Angus Farms, Ottumwa, DKT Jetta Belle 3471, 2/25/2013, 17499172

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - February 2013

1) Robin Younge, Ventura, YCC GEORGINA 21, 2/4/2013, 17514600

2) Laudmere Angus, New Liberty, TD Lady 03, 2/10/2013, 17564408

3) Cole Mobley, Diagonal, BRF SISSY A311, 2/8/2013, AAA 17584123

4) Skarda Angus Farms, Afton, CSB Pride 382, 2/11/2013, 17597041

5) Taylor Westhoff, Pulaski, Hendersons Barbara 3005, 2/1/2013, Aaa 17552066

6) Nicholas Prevo, Pulaski, Burns Delia 1320, 2/2/2013, 1320

7) Oak Ridge Angus, Laurel, Topline Delightful 3019, 2/6/2013, AAA17583205

8) L&D Angus, Corning, TLD GGS SMILEY MILEY 3194, 2/7/2013, 17544099

9) Heath Weber, Winthrop, LW Georgina 3J03, 2/1/2013, AAA 17539213

Early Junior Yearling Heifer - January 2013

1) Megan Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt Proven Queen M301, 1/1/2013, 17662565

2) Robin Younge, Ventura, YOUNGE GREIMAN HOTZ LADY 322, 1/9/2013, 17563311

3) Henning Farms, Janesville, Wis., PVF Blackbird 3187, 1/10/2013, 17539731

4) Hotz Farms, Lone Tree, HOTZ Proven Queen 1329, 1/25/2013, 17584232

5) Wiertsema Farms, Rushmore, Minn., Bullerman Miss Erica 1321, 1/13/2013, 17513886

6) R&R Cattle Co., Wilton, R&R Lucy 3A, 1/30/2013, 17588312

7) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K BEAUTY 3176, 1/11/2013, 17556527

8) Bob Paulsrud, Danbury, KA Pride 3830, 1/13/2013, 17561385

9) Oak Ridge Angus, Laurel, WAF Mabel, 1/3/2013, AAA17586370

Late Senior Yearling Heifer - November & December 2012

1) Micha Stephens, Lenox, Purdums Everelda 103, 11/29/2012, 17506514

2) Tyson Tucker, Creston, WB Barbramere 337, 12/31/2012, 17557636

3) Coryn Wilson, Donahue, Jensen Rosena 1301, 12/23/2012, AAA 17578000

4) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Juana M105, 1/2/2012, 17596377

Early Senior Yearling Heifer - September & October 2012

1) Terry Kruse, Rudd, CENTURY BLACKBIRD MISSIE 432, 9/27/2012, 17439684

2) Webster Farms, Walker, TLF NINA 107, 11/8/2013, 17798563

3) Kara Collison, Rockwell City, Collison Lady 1232, 9/3/2012, 17517691

4) Lexi Knapp, Bloomfield, BURNS ELBA 1292, 10/4/2012, 17499874

Junior Bull Calf - March 1 2014 & After

1) Burns Angus, Oxford, Burns First Impression, 3/9/2014, 17836734

2) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC STYLE BN29, 3/7/2014, 17838167

3) Maas Cattle Company, Adair, Maas Unbelivable 4288, 3/2/2014, Pending

4) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, SCHROEDERS LOOKOUT 122, 3/4/2014, PENDING

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K UPBEAT 422, 3/5/2014, 17835979

6) Buck Creek J&K, Prescott, J&K FIRST CLASS 7285, 4/12/2014, 17825161

7) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Pumba 4413, 3/1/2014, 17808830

8) Jerad Shires, Corning, JS Homeboy 4802, 3/14/2014, 17808829

Junior Bull Calf - January & February 2014

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K ENGINEER 402, 2/8/2014, 17835978

2) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, Cherry Knoll Solution 1401, 2/4/2001, 17803281

3) Franchesca DeVore, Promise City, DeVores Rocky 004, 2/24/2014, AAA17794866

4) Jason Schroeder, Durant, JS First Class B851, 2/2/2014, Applied

5) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., K-SHA-K AUTOMATIC 408, 2/17/2014, 17835982

6) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, Schroeder Class Act, 2/4/2014, PENDING

7) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Conversion 46, 2/18/2014, 17836449

8) DKT Angus Farms, Ottumwa, DKT Pioneer 4741, 2/11/2014, 17821566

Junior Bull Calf - January & February 2014

1) Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Consensus 1427, 1/11/2014, 17801482

2) Brandt Farms, Corning, KLB Lut 4712, 1/2/2014, Pending

3) Lone Willow Acres, Fennimore, Wis., LW All In 0J24, 1/18/2014, 17205268

4) Jason Schroeder, Durant, JS First Class B061, 1/10/2014, Applied

5) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC CONVERSION T34, 1/24/2014, 17838168

6) George and Ed Bieber Angus Farms, Waukon, Biebers Program 2580, 3/13/2012, Pending

7) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Impression N006, 1/4/2014, Pending

8) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2237, 1/1/2014, 17834395

9) Schroeder Angus, Clarence, Schroeder First Draft 539, 1/16/2014, PENDING

10) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2341, 1/14/2014, 17834399

Late Senior Bull Calf - November & December 2013

1) Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC CONVERSION J502, 11/12/2013, 17808532

2) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESPEN Platinum 1314, 12/7/2013, 17798618

3) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton, HK Tiger 2325, 12/1/2013, 17816178

Early Senior Bull Calf - September & October 2013

1) Brandt Farms, Corning, SydGen The Surgeon 3885, 9/1/2013, 17697368

2) DMW Show Cattle, Wiota, J&K Iron Mountain 6208, 9/13/2013, 17625507

3) Tyler Espenscheid, Traer, TSE Graduate 3023, 9/2/2013, 17829899

4) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C EQUATOR16WA, 9/11/2013, AAA 17678285

Late Summer Yearling Bull - July & August 2013

1) Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, DOUBLE C RIGHT TIME 25WA, 7/3/2013, AAA 17665806

April Junior Yearling Bull - April 2013

1) Robin Younge, Ventura, NAIG YOUNGE CLASS ACT 313, 4/1/2013, 17559730

March Junior Yearling Bull - March 2013

1) Holmes Cattle Co., Benton, HCC Scotty 19733, 3/9/2013, 17533634

2) Buffalo Trail Farm, Latimer, Buffalos Beau Bennett 325, 3/12/2013, 17528510

Early Junior Yearling Bull - January & February 2013

1) Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325, 2/10/2013, 17580543

2) Carlson Family Angus, Cherokee, CFCC BISHOP 3218, 2/9/2013, 17589249

3) Carlson Family Angus, Cherokee, CFCC LOOKOUT 310, 2/8/2013, 17840095

Senior Yearling Bull - September thru December 2012

1) Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESP Preview 1212, 10/2/2012, 17488776

2) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita, SLL Sugar Lut Z300, 11/1/2012, 17510541

3) R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C Class Envy 3839, 10/10/2012, 17512101

Two-Year-Old Bull - January thru April 2012

1) Mead Farms, Barnett, Mo., Mead Final Choice L239, 1/8/2012, 17315700

Junior Get of Sire

1) Schermer Angus, Clarion

2) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill.

3) Gary Eichhorn, Tipton

Get of Sire

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill., SYDGEN PLATINUM, 9/5/2011, 17078916

Breeders Six Head

1) K-Sha-K Farm, Milary, Ill.

Produce of Dam

1) Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax

2) Steele Land and Livestock, Anita

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, CHERRY KNOLL LADY LOLA 1194

Reserve Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair: R&C Angus, Monticello, R&C BLACKBIRD 912Z

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Moffitt Angus Farm, Colfax, MOFFITT PROVEN QUEEN M405

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Holst Farms, Inc., Le Claire, HE LAURA 4009

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: K&J Angus, Larchwood, PVF PROVEN QUEEN 3184

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: 2K Cattle Enterprises, Glen Haven, Wis., 2K BLACK LADY 1823

Champion Intermediate Female: Abe Troyer, Kalona, BURNS ELBA 1366

Reserve Champion Intermediate Female: Lindsay Crock, Mechanicsville, ANGELINAS MAY 7713

Champion Junior Female: Norris Farms, Corydon, dameron bardot 362

Reserve Champion Junior Female: Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, PVF EXPRESS 3140

Champion Senior Female: Terry Kruse, Rudd, Century Blackbird Missie 432

Reserve Champion Senior Female: Webster Farms, Walker, TLF Nina 107

Grand Champion Female: Norris Farms, Corydon, Dameron Bardot 362

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Johnson Corner Cattle, Fort Dodge, PVF Express 3140

Iowa Champion Female: Megan Collison, Rockwell City, Moffitt Proven Queen M301

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Bullerman Angus, Adrian, Minn., Bullerman Consensus 1427

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Burns Angus, Oxford, Burns First Impression

Champion Senior Bull Calf: Brandt Farms, Corning, SydGen The Surgeon 3885

Reserve Champion Senior Bull Calf: Schermer Angus, Clarion, SAC Conversion J502

Champion Intermediate Bull: Double C Stock Farm, New Sharon, Double C Right Time 25WA

Champion Junior Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

Reserve Champion Junior Bull: Robin Younge, Ventura, Naig Younge Class Act 313

Champion Senior Bull: Mallory Espenscheid, Traer, ESP Preview 1212

Reserve Champion Senior Bull: Steele Land & Livestock, Anita, SLL Sugar Lut Z300

Grand Champion Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Robin Younge, Ventura, Naig Younge Class Act 313

Iowa Champion Bull: Mike Wells Wishing Well Angus, Columbus Junction, WWA Upward W325

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. 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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05 Sep 2014

Victor Woman Sweeps Iowa State Fair Sheep Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Brooke Kuesel of Victor won the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion banners in the Jackpot Lamb show judged August 17 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

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

Purebred Oxford Down

1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

2) Double O Acres, West Union

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Double O Acres, West Union

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Purebred Dorset

1) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 1, 2/1/2014

2) Jayme Garr, Moulton

3) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/23/2014

4) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

5) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 2, 2/1/2014

Purebred Shropshire

1) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 2/2/2014

2) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 5, 2/1/2014

Purebred Southdown

1) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

2) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Purebred Hampshire 99.5-130.5

1) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, Hamp, 1/15/2014

2) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Millie, 3/5/2014

3) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 1/24/2014

4) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

5) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

6) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/20/2014

Purebred Hampshire 134.5-156.5

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Dee, 1/15/2014, 595056

2) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

3) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

4) Paul Douglas, Corning, Rocky, 1/3/2014

5) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 6, 2/1/2014

6) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

Purebred Suffolk

1) Houston Hindman, Albia

2) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

3) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 3/3/2014

4) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Blue, 2/18/2014

Purebred Wool Breeds

1) Jayme Garr, Moulton

Crossbred Black Face 98.5-124.5

1) Dayton Mortvedt, Lynnville, Firecracker, 3/10/2014

2) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/9/2014

3) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Challenger

4) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center, Button, 3/8/2014, x

5) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

6) Greiner Club Lambs, Keota

7) Channing Snider, Rhodes

8) Delanie Erwin, New Virginia, Nancy

9) Briar Klaver, Woolstock, Fred Parrot, 3/16/2014

10) Autumn Nelson, Pierson, Sammy, 1/30/2014

11) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/16/2014

12) Chapman Club Lambs, Williamsburg, Chapman Club Lambs, 2/17/2014

Crossbred Black Face 125-136

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor

2) Dylan Deemer, Lacona, 1404, 2/7/2014

3) Jack McKinney, Colo, Jack, 2/2/2014

4) Jake Hlas, Traer

5) Zahradnik Livestock, Inc., Belle Plaine, Elsa, 2/19/2014

6) Paul Douglas, Corning, Blind Luck, 3/3/2014

7) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

8) Dylan Deemer, Lacona, 1460, 1/31/2014

9) Briar Klaver, Woolstock, Cyclone Big Boy, 3/13/2014

10) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

11) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

12) Schmillen Show Lambs, Marcus

Crossbred Black Face 139-164.5

1) Brooke Kuesel, Victor, Gray, 1/20/2014

2) Brooke Snider, Rhodes

3) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/19/2014

4) Shelton Hatch, Gladbrook, Cross, 1/15/2014

5) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Patience

6) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

7) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center, Max, 2/20/2014, x

8) Prater Club Lambs, Moravia

9) Channing Snider, Rhodes

10) Addie Heald, Blakesburg, Oakie, 2/10/2014

11) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

12) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

13) Marshal Sheldahl, Huxley

Crossbred Speckled Face

1) Autumn Nelson, Pierson, Kimber, 1/1/2014

2) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 2/2/2014

3) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville

4) Kadence Heald, Blakesburg, Specks 1193/726, 2/28/2014

5) Houston Hindman, Albia

6) Addie Heald, Blakesburg, Speckled Ewe, 2/28/2014

7) Jenny Petersen, Knoxville, Cookie Dough

Crossbred White Face

1) Edler Brothers Club Lambs, State Center

2) Wes Kaufman, Dysart, 1/11/2014

3) Taylor Made Show Lambs, Perry, 3, 2/1/2014

4) Sam McKinney, Colo, Sam, 2/2/2014

5) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. 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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05 Sep 2014

Appaloosa Exhibitors Earn Ribbons at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Ribbons and banners were awarded in the Appaloosa Horse Show judged August 16 and 17 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The Appaloosa Horse Show was a double-judged show. In such a show, the use of two judges, independent of one another, takes place. Thus, two sets of results are produced.

Complete results below:

Camas Prairie Stump Race

Judge A - 1) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 1) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Colt - Weanling

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Figure 8 Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Filly - Yearling

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

FPD Halter Mare

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

FPD Halter Stallion

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Gelding - Two-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Gelding - Three-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Gelding - Aged

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 2) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Gelding - Yearling

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - Grand Champion Gelding) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - Grand Champion Gelding) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - Reserve Grand Champion Gelding) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - Reserve Grand Champion Gelding) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - Reserve Grand Champion Mare) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - Reserve Grand Champion Mare) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter in Hand Geldings

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Hunter in Hand Mare - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Hunter in Hand Mares

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 4) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Judge B - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 5) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 5) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter in Hand Stallions

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter under Saddle - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Hunter under Saddle - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Keyhole Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 2) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Leadline - 6 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Mare - Two-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Mare - Aged

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Men's and Ladies' Heritage

Judge A - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 3) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 4) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 7) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 7) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 8) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 8) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Nez Perce Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge B - 3) Jerry Sharer, Jewell

Judge A - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Judge B - 4) Harland or Roselyn Butler, Webster City

Non-Pro Camas Prairie Stump Race - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Gelding - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Gelding

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Mare

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Stallion

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter under Saddle - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Mare - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 4) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge A - 2) Rockin' Spots Appaloosas, Independence

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 4) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 5) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 6) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 7) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 7) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 8) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 8) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Nez Perce Stake Race - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Stallion - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Trail - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Non-Pro Western Horsemanship - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - 35 & Over

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure - Novice

Judge A - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Showmanship - 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Novice Hunt Seat Equitation - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Novice Western Showmanship - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Reining - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Trail - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Walk/Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Figure 8 Stake Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Keyhole Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Nez Perce Stake Race - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Showmanship - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Walk/Trot Trail - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Western Horsemanship - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Western Pleasure - 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 3) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Western Pleasure - Junior & Senior

Judge A - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 2) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge A - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Larry Goodale, Ellsworth

Western Riding - All Ages

Judge A - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 1) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Western Showmanship at Halter - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Youth Gelding - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Youth Mare - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Youth Most Colorful at Halter - 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge B - 2) Cindy Hanson, Kirkman

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. 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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05 Sep 2014

News from Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Horse Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Percheron and Clydesdale horse exhibitors from across the country earned ribbons during competition judged August 14 through 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Shining Stars Percherons of Pleasant Hill won the show's Six-Horse Hitch Showdown.

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Ribbons-Awarded-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Draft-Horse-Show/9689505

Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Simmental Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Owen Brothers Cattle Company of Bois D'Arc, Mo., was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull banner in the Simmental Cattle show judged August 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Bull honors were awarded to Schick-Haefner Cattle Company of Clinton, Ill. The Iowa Champion Bull was exhibited by Sherrie, Bradley and Ashl Moores Simmental Farm of Rose Hill while Springer Simmentals of Cresco was awarded the Reserve Champion Iowa Bull banner.

Madison Udell of Sioux City won Grand Champion Purebred Female and Iowa Champion Female honors. The Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Female banner was awarded to Trey Jass of Garner. Lashmett Farms of Winchester, Ill., exhibited the Reserve Champion Iowa Complete results attached:

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Banners-Awarded-in-Iowa-State-Fair-Simmental-Cattle-Show/9689474

Dairy Goat Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Champions were named in the Dairy Goat Show judged August 15 and 16 at the 2014 Iowa

View Online: http://readme.readmedia.com/Dairy-Goat-Honors-Awarded-at-Iowa-State-Fair/9688858

Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Pony Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Draft ponies earned honors during their show judged August 14 through 16 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Draft Pony Ladies Cart - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

5) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

6) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Cart - 38"- 45"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Cart - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

5) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Team - 38"- 45"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Team - 45"- 48"

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Unicorn Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Four Draft Pony Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Six Draft Pony Hitch - 48" & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 12 & Under

1) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 13-18 Years

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Youth Team - Driver 18 & Under

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

2) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

Draft Pony Halter - Mare

1) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

Draft Pony Halter - Gelding

1) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

2) Anne Hildreth, Altoona

3) Douglas Anderson, DVM, Davenport

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. 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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05 Sep 2014

Spencer Bohren Brings Blues to the Schools September 8-1

By M V B S
Thanks to a major grant provided by the Riverboat Development Authority, the MVBS 2014/2015 Blues In The Schools Artists-in-Residence series will begin with New Orleans-based blues musician and educator Spencer Bohren.  He will conduct workshops at schools and free open-to-the-public performances throughout the Quad-Cities during the week of September 8-12.

Spencer is scheduled for two free public performances:

 

  • Tuesday September 9, 7:00 p.m.–River Music Experience, 2nd & Main Streets, Davenport IA
  • Wednesday September 10, 7:00 p.m.–Co-op Records, 3727 Avenue of the Cities, Moline IL

Please check our website at www.mvbs.org for updates on Spencer's public performances.

Spencer Bohren was born and raised in Wyoming, where he sang in a family choir that performed in churches, schools, and nursing homes.  He acquired his first guitar at the age of 14, and

began his personal study of the blues by listening intently to all the music he could get his hands on and integrating it into his guitar playing.  In 1968 this study became even more focused when he played in a duo called Eagle Ridin' Papa, named after a Big Bill Broonzy song and featuring the music of the Mississippi Sheiks, Bo Carter, Robert Johnson, Skip James, Snooks Eaglin, and dozens of other legendary blues musicians. Soon thereafter, Spencer moved to Denver, where he played with and learned from such blues legends as Bukka White and the Reverend Gary Davis.

Spencer moved to New Orleans in 1975, where he began performing regularly in popular clubs such as Tipitina's and the Absinthe Bar.  Often he was paired with legends Professor Longhair, Earl King, Clifton Chenier, or James Booker.  In 1983 Spencer began a seven-year tour all over the U.S. with his family in an Airstream trailer towed by his 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air.  He later toured extensively in Europe and Japan.  In 1997 Spencer returned to New Orleans, which he considers his spiritual home.  His first recording came out in 1984, and since then he's released numerous albums.

In 1997, Spencer developed Down the Dirt Road Blues, his award-winning history of American music, which he has presented to thousands of students of all ages, as well as concert audiences in America and Europe. Spencer fell upon the approach of using a single melody and letting that song transform and migrate in a possible and probable historical context to illustrate the way blues has informed American music for three centuries.  The result is based on a song first recorded by Charley Patton in the late 1920s and easily adaptable to a variety of American musical styles, from Delta blues to Memphis jug band, Appalachia to Nashville, Chicago to rock & roll, Beatlemania, and the British invasion. It follows the journey of a single song's journey from 16th Century Africa through America's culture and history up through the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.  Down the Dirt Road Blues not only follows the song, it also is a commentary on the relationship between American history and music.  Spencer talks about slavery, the Great Migration, racial integration through music in Memphis, the impact of radio on the cross-cultural spread of music, payola and its influence on popular music, and geographical styles and rhythms.

Down the Dirt Road Blues is performed on a variety of vintage instruments to add authenticity to the various versions of the song.  Spencer Bohren's soulful vocals carry the listener to the exact time and place of each rendition.  Listeners of all ages find themselves mesmerized with the story, curious to hear where the song travels next.

Spencer Bohren's residency this September is made possible by major support from the Riverboat Development Authority.  Additional support is provided by Alcoa, The Lodge, River Music Experience, and KALA radio.

05 Sep 2014

Loebsack Office Now Accepting Service Academy Nominations

By Vonnie Hampel

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that his office is now accepting applications for nomination to the U.S. Service Academies for the 2015 freshman class. Each year, Congressman Loebsack may nominate up to ten Iowans for each Academy, with the final selection for admission made by the individual Academy.

"As a military parent with children who attended the Naval Academy, this process is very personal to me," said Loebsack. "I look forward to nominating our future leaders and encourage all interested students to apply."

Our nation's Service Academies offer educational opportunities for young people interested in military service. Students can specialize in a variety of fields at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, or the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point.

Additional information on the selection process can be found on Loebsack's website: www.Loebsack.house.gov. Please contact Jared Mullendore, Loebsack's Academy Coordinator, in his Davenport office at 563-323-5988 with any questions. Jared can also be emailed at Jared.Mullendore@mail.house.gov.

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05 Sep 2014

QCESC STEM Trivia Night Press Release

By Jared Johnson

Quad City Engineering and Science Council to host Trivia Night benefiting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Scholarships and Student Outreach
www.qcesc.org

Please join us Saturday, October 4, 2014 for a Trivia Night hosted by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC). All proceeds will go to the QCESC to support scholarships and student outreach in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The event will be held at the Putnam Museum located at 1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. and Trivia starts at 7:00 P.M.

Please pre-register by contacting Chris at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703.

Teams consist of 8 with $10 per person (ages 12 and up, Table Minimum $50). Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Mulligans will be sold 10 for $10?you may use more than 1 per round. Doublers will be sold 1 for $10?to double the score of any round you choose.

Each team may bring in their own snacks but there will also be a cash bar and snacks will be available for purchase. No outside drinks allowed.

Trivia will consist of 10 rounds of 10 general knowledge questions. You DON'T have to be a genius to play and have fun! 1st Place team will receive double their money back and 2nd Place team will receive their money back.

Pre-register and Questions? Contact Chris at 563-505-6703 or chris@ccx.net

Don't have enough for a table? Come anyway and we will assign you to a table!
05 Sep 2014

GOVERNORS SELECT IOWA FOR 2016 SUMMER MEETING

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

WASHINGTON –The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced that Iowa will host the nation's governors for its 2016 Summer Meeting, July 14-17.

"The nation's governors are pleased to bring our Summer Meeting to Iowa, and we thank Gov. Branstad for his gracious invitation," said NGA Vice Chair Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. "NGA meetings are an opportunity for leaders from around the country to come together across party lines to develop innovative and improved approaches to governing." Herbert will serve as NGA Chair during the meeting.

NGA's nine-governor executive committee selected Iowa for its excellent accommodations and venue options, as well as its overall appeal. The state's strong bid demonstrated its ability to meet all of the association's criteria for hosting a Summer Meeting, including central location; hotel and venue space; and transportation, security and volunteer needs.

"I'm pleased to have the opportunity to showcase Iowa to my colleagues from across the country," said Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad. "Iowa will serve as an excellent place for the nation's governors to gather and discuss issues of mutual interest and share best practices, and I'm confident this will be a productive and memorable experience for everyone involved."

The Summer Meeting is one of two official business meetings NGA holds each year. The next Winter Meeting will be held in Washington, D.C., February 20-23. The next Summer Meeting will be held in West Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, July 23-26, 2015.

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Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s most respected public policy organizations. Its members are the governors of the 55 states, territories and commonwealths. NGA provides governors and their senior staff members with services that range from representing states on Capitol Hill and before the Administration on key federal issues to developing and implementing innovative solutions to public policy challenges through the NGA Center for Best Practices. For more information, visit www.nga.org.
05 Sep 2014

Pride of the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze

By Lora Dierickx

Pride of the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch in rural Long Grove, Iowa is excited to announce its cornfield maze for 2014 and grand opening event. The maze is designed around the "Iowa Corn

Cy-Hawk Series" logo. This is the third year for a professional maze at Pride of the Wapsi. The sponsors for this year's maze are Lujack's Northpark Auto Plaza and HyVee of the Quad Cities.

The grand opening at Pride of the Wapsi will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 3 to 5 pm. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Eldridge/North Scott Chamber of Commerce; helicopter rides over the cornfield maze for media, sponsors, and college representatives; and an informal come and go reception.

Cy-Hawk Series History: The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series tracks the annual head-to-head match-ups in each sport with each victory earning points toward the overall series championship. The Series also recognizes outstanding academic achievement by the school's student-athletes. The first sport match up for 2014 will be the annual rivalry for football which takes place on September 13, 2014 in Iowa City. The Iowa State and Iowa football teams have been playing each other since 1894, with a 43 year break until 1977 when the annual football game was resumed. The Cy-Hawk Series Trophy originated in 2004. The series is currently tied with both schools having won five titles each. Iowa State won the most recent series during the 2013-2014 school year. Neither school has won the trophy in consecutive years. Iowa leads the series in overall points with a 125-118 point advantage as of the end of the 2013-2014 school year. Academics were added to the competition beginning May 5, 2011, in Iowa City.

For more information about the grand opening event, please email or call 563-285-8180. For more information on Pride of the Wapsi LLC, please visit www.prideofthewapsi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Pride of the Wapsi on Thursday, September 11!

05 Sep 2014

Grace Engineered Products/Letter2Word - Business Expansion

By Rick Martin

5001 Tremont Ave. and 1515 E. Kimberly Road
Total Investment: $2.7 million
Total Public Investment:$30,000 IEDC High Quality Jobs Program
Jobs Created: 11-15 (Grace) 3-5 (Letter2Word)
Status: Expansion in progress

Philip Allen is a serial entrepreneur who grew Grace Engineered Products Inc. from a virtual one-man operation into a global manufacturer of electrical safety devices employing 25 here in Davenport. Now, he plans to not only expand that business and add up to 15 new employees, but is helping nurture a start-up called Letter2Word.

Grace is a worldwide leader in electrical safety products, especially the GracePort panel interface connectors, which allow users to either service an electrical cabinet without opening its panels or at least determine whether it is safe to open from the outside. Allen pioneered the application of Safeside voltage indicators into lock-out, tag-out procedures, which help improve worker safety while working on electrical equipment. Customers of this Davenport-based company include such giants as Ford Motor Co., Procter & Gamble and Kimberly Clark.

The company started in 1993, when Allen and some associates were working on a friction welder retrofit project at John Deere. Work was needed on a relatively dangerous machine with an interface in the front and an electrical panel with a 250 horsepower drive and a 400 amp main feed  inconveniently located at the rear. The only way to access the machine for maintenance was to open the doors, but the maintenance supervisor understood this caused a potential hazard.

"The supervisor insisted they keep the door closed," said Allen. "The end result was the panel interface connector, which would become an industry standard."

Now, the company sells all over the world.

"We just got an order for 40 units from Italy and another large order for Australia." About 20 percent of the company's product is exported, about half of it to Canada. This growth, both internationally and domestically, drove the decision to expand. Allen has purchased a building at 1515 E. Kimberly Road, which will house a mix of expanded Grace operations as well as the new and growing Letter2Word operations. The Iowa Economic Development Association board awarded the company $30,000 in direct financial assistance and tax benefits through its High Quality Jobs Program, due to the increase in employment that will result from the expansion.

Grace Engineered Product's unique process - Allen holds several U.S. and international patents for thru-panel electrical safety devices - allow it to mass produce customized products.

"We can get a specific order in one day, even with a specialized logo, and have it out the door the following day in most cases," Allen said.

The 15 or so new employees he hopes to add later this fall will come into a workplace that values employee engagement. It's a pet-friendly office, and several dogs can be seen wandering around at any given time. There is a large, warmly decorated break room and the factory floor and inventory bay are bright, clean and neat. To qualify for the IEDC incentives, starting wages start at $17.47 an hour and include full health benefits.

Allen said he chose to expand in Davenport both because of convenience and because of its outstanding workforce.

"We have good, hardworking people who show up on time, do their jobs and don't quit," he said. "The city was also very responsive and helped us work with the state."

Another reason space was getting tight was due to the growth of Letter2Word, a startup home and business design and decor company co-founded by Allen's wife Jane, her friend Sally Dailey and Dailey's daughter Shannon Evans. The company creates  hand-painted words and phrases that can be hung indoors or outdoors to share unique messages. The letters are created on the same precision cutting machines that Grace uses for its products, making the businesses perfect for co-existing.

Sally said the company has already secured several large accounts, and will need to add 3 to 5 new employees at the new location on Kimberly Avenue to meet the demand for product delivered this spring.

"We have just had such a great working relationship with Phil and his staff," she said. "He calls it cross-pollination of  business and it really seems to work."

Allen said he is an entrepreneur at heart who loves innovation, so stand by for more business ventures in Davenport going forward.

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