14 Aug 2014

"The Jewish Cardinal" A Movie and Community Conversation

By Rick Martin

See the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger; the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants; who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age; and later joining the priesthood. Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church; Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope Jean Paul II - and found a new platform to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew; earning him both friends and enemies from either group.

(2013) - 96 Minutes - Biography - French with subtitles - NR

Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2014 - 3:00 to 6:00 PM at The Rogalski Center (518 W. Locust St.) - St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Enjoy a special screening of this movie followed by discussion with Father Joseph DeFrancisco of St. Ambrose and Rabbi Henry Jay Karp of Temple Emanuel, Davenport, on the remarkable journey of Jean-Marie Lustiger

Tickets: Adults $7; Seniors (60+) and Military $6; Students Free

For more info call (309) 793-1300 or email aross@jfqc.org

14 Aug 2014

Jewish Film Festival at The Putnam

By Glenn Kass

Presented by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities at the Putnam Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport

Admission: Adults - $7; Seniors (60+) & Military - $6; Students - Free.

All films have won multiple awards and all have adult content. For more info, contact (309) 793-1300 or aross@jfqc.org

The German Doctor Sunday, Sept. 7, 4:00 pm

Patagonia, 1960. A German doctor meets an Argentinean family and follows them on a long desert road to a small town where the family will be starting a new life. Eva, Enzo, and their three children welcome the doctor into their home and entrust their young daughter, Lilith, to his care, not knowing that they are harboring one of the most dangerous criminals in the world. At the same time, Israeli agents are desperately looking to bring the German doctor to justice.
94 minutes - Hebrew/Spanish/German - Thriller/Drama - PG 13 (2013)

Aftermath Sunday, Sept. 14, 4:00 pm

Franek and Jozek Kalina, sons of a poor farmer, are brothers from a small village in central Poland. Franek immigrated to the United States in the 80's, and cut all ties with his family. Only when Jozek's wife arrives in the US, without explanation, does Franek finally return to his homeland. Franek discovers that Jozek has been ostracized from the community, and constantly receives various threats. As Franek and Jozek struggle to rebuild their relationship, they are drawn into a gothic tale of intrigue. The two brothers eventually uncover a dark secret that forces them to confront the history of their family and their hometown.
104 minutes - Polish - Thriller/Drama - NR (Adult Content) (2013)

Igor & the Cranes' Journey Sunday, Sept. 21, 4:00 pm

Since his parents' divorce, 11-year-old Igor cherishes yearly visits to the Russian countryside to see his dad, Peter, a world-renowned crane specialist. On an expedition, Igor witnesses the birth of hatchling Karl, and vows to watch over him. But when Igor's mom decides to emigrate to Israel, Igor is forced to leave everything behind. Feeling lost and needing his dad more than ever, Igor connects through his father's video blog on the migration patterns of a family of cranes flying from Russia to Africa. In an attempt to draw his father closer and earn acceptance from his classmates, Igor comes up with an extraordinary plan to build a watering hole for Karl and the cranes' stopover in Israel.
90 minutes - Hebrew/Polish/Russian - Family/Adventure - PG-13 (2012)

14 Aug 2014

How to Escape Your Unemployment (or Under-Employment) Trap

By Ginny Grimsley
Principal Recruiter Lays the Blueprint

There's good news for jobs in the United States.

• In June, the private sector added 288,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• The unemployment rate has shrunk to 6.1 percent, the lowest since September 2008, when the Great Recession was just starting. The rate has dropped nearly 2 percent since the beginning of 2013.

• The U.S. Payroll to Population employment rate (P2P), as tracked by Gallup, now stands at one of its highest points since tracking began in January 2010.

• More companies, states and cities are either raising their minimum wage or considering it.

Does this mean that we can put our minds to rest regarding jobs and prosperity? Not exactly, says Richard B. Alman, principal and chief career/employment strategist of Recruiter Media, owner of www.RecruiterNetworks.com, the world's largest owner/operator of career websites.

"It's great that reports show improvement, but the good news comes with an asterisk; we need to keep in mind the term that has become so common since 2009 - the 'new normal,' which, in part, refers to a lower expectation for prosperity," says Alman, who has managed human resources for Fortune 100 and smaller multi-national companies.

"Raising the minimum wage, for example, is a step in the right direction for many, but it's certainly not happening everywhere and it doesn't guarantee a living wage. California raised its minimum to $9 per hour, but that's a state with a very high cost of living."

What is the quality of these new jobs, and how many hours do they offer? What about the Catch 22 ensnaring the long-term unemployed, who can't get work because they don't have jobs? And where's the hope for the recent college graduates who are deeply in debt and can't find the jobs they've prepared for?

Alman has a blueprint that can help would-be employees in these tough positions.

•  One word: volunteer. "This is, by far, the best advice I can offer if you feel like you've tried everything and it hasn't worked," he says. Volunteering can pay very high dividends for anyone who is unemployed, under-employed or simply looking for a new career trajectory. It helps current and future employees of any age.

"You may not see the payoff right away, but volunteering has many long-term benefits," he says.

•  Volunteer in positions that will build your resume´. "When you volunteer, you can update your skills and resume´, which shows potential employers that you're not lazy," Alman says.  "Ask for jobs that use the career skills you have. For instance, if you have a background or degree in marketing, look for opportunities to volunteer in marketing for a non-profit."

For those with stretches of long-term unemployment on their resume´, volunteering is the best way to show future employers that you value staying active and building new skills. And, if you're a low-wage worker at a fast-food restaurant, for example, you can have a whole new headspace in which to consider your future.

•  Work on developing leads. "You can be just like everyone else who's desperate for a decent job or you can be proactive and build professional relationships, which do more than resume´s to earn interviews and employment," he says.

The non-profit sector attracts people who are passionate about a cause, a wide range of associated professionals and, frequently, people who are in high income brackets.

•  Where can folks go to volunteer? A half-hour of research online can yield viable options for legit non-profit organizations. Other great sources are hospitals, which tend to work closely with non-profit organizations. Hospitals also involve a wide variety of professionals.

"Once again, if you work well and develop great working relationships with others, you open yourself up to a whole network of possibilities," he says. "Who you know can make the difference."

About Richard B. Alman

Richard B. Alman is the principal and chief career/employment strategist of Recruiter Media Inc., the world's largest owner/operator of career websites, which offers recruiters, employers and job seekers a smarter alternative to the impersonal, less-specific "universal" employment websites.  www.RecruiterNetworks.com has been the only national, city-specific job board on the planet for more than a decade, serving more than 1,000 US cities with their own unique career web site. Alman has worked in all aspects of recruiting and career/employment strategies with corporations such as General Motors and UBS and privately owned multi-national companies.

14 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Calls for State Building to Be Named in Honor of U.S. Senator Alan Dixon

By Katie Hickey

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today announced a plan to name the Illinois State Museum Building in Springfield after the late U.S. Senator Alan Dixon. Governor Quinn initiated and is working with the Illinois General Assembly to pass a joint resolution making that designation official.

"Alan Dixon served with distinction on the local, state and federal levels and was an integral part of our state's history for four decades," Governor Quinn said. "Naming this building in his honor will help serve as a reminder of his lasting legacy of public service and his dedication to the people of Illinois."

"This is a very fitting way to honor the career of Alan Dixon who served the residents of our state with honor and energy for decades. I will be proud to sponsor this resolution," Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan said.

"Alan Dixon's legacy of bipartisanship, leadership and commitment to seeking the common good represents the best aspects of public service in our state and country," Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton said.

The Illinois State Museum at 502 S. Spring St. in Springfield will be named the Alan J. Dixon Building of the Illinois State Museum upon passage of the joint resolution.

Dixon was born in Belleville on July 7, 1927. He earned a law degree and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Dixon was elected one of the youngest legislators ever to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives and served as an Illinois State Representative from 1951 to 1963. He served in the Illinois State Senate from 1963 to 1971, rising to the position of Assistant Democratic Leader. He also served as Illinois Treasurer from 1971 to 1977 and Secretary of State from 1977 to 1981. Dixon served in the U.S. Senate from 1980 to 1993, and was chairman of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission in 1994 and 1995. Dixon died on July 6, 2014 and is survived by his wife, Joan "Jody" Fox Dixon, three children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The Illinois State Museum inspires discovery and caring about Illinois' cultural and natural resources and heritage. The museum's extensive collections and research activities provide the foundation for exhibitions and public programs that tell the story of the land, life, people and art of Illinois. The Illinois State Museum is headquartered in Springfield with branch facilities throughout the state. All State Museum facilities are open to the public free of charge.

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14 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair VIII

By Lori Chappell

Quilters Sew Their Way to the Top in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Vicki Swensen of Nevada earned Best of Show honors in the Quilting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Debra A. Kimball of Clive claimed the Sweepstakes award.

Additional results below:

TEAM OR GROUP

Hand Appliqué (300+ inches)

1) Mary V. Shotwell, Des Moines

2) Julie Hanel, Ankeny

Pieced from a Traditional Pattern (300+ inches)

1) Wayne Bradfield, Ottumwa

2) Diane Lehman, Badger

3) Kelli Belden, Madrid

4) Marilyn Sudduth, Mount Ayr

Honorable Mention) Erin Zehm, Ames

Honorable Mention) Barbara Aldeman, North Liberty

Honorable Mention) Connie Hansen, Audubon

Pieced, Any Other Pattern (300+ inches)

1) Vicki Swensen, Nevada

2) Mary Thompson, Williamsburg

3) Gail Maddy, Albia

4) Diane Lehman, Badger

Honorable Mention) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Paula Ray, Jewell

Honorable Mention) Karla Pickhinke, Storm Lake

Honorable Mention) Patricia Gragg, Moravia

Mixed Technique (300+ inches)

1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

2) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

3) Dee Van Zee, Otley

4) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

Honorable Mention) Mary V. Shotwell, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Lynn Johnson, West Des Moines

Hand Appliqué (¬<300 inches)

1) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

2) Leigh Lussie, Windsor Heights

3) Erin Zehm, Ames

4) Linda Arndt, West Des Moines

Machine Appliqué (¬¬<300 inches)

1) Doloris Culpepper, Des Moines

2) Mary V. Shotwell, Des Moines

3) Diana Brown, Indianola

4) Margaret Simons, Des Moines

Pieced (<300 inches)

1) Sheryl Phipps, Story City

2) Janet Westberg, Harvey

3) Margaret Beal, Adel

4) Laurie Tufford, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Dana Neumann, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Mixed Technique (<300 inches)

1) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

2) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

3) Diana Brown, Indianola

4) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Honorable Mention) Margaret Beal, Adel

Honorable Mention) Karla Pickhinke, Storm Lake

Honorable Mention) Judie Herzog, Fairfield

COMBINATION

First Quilt

1) Anne Stoner, Logan

2) None Awarded

3) None Awarded

4) Kristal Beyer, Sully

Honorable Mention) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Memory Quilt

1) Gretta Wilkinson, Johnston

2) Valerie Funk, Osceola

3) Michelle And Tim Juhl, Greene

4) Becky Larson, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Betty Westercamp, Grinnell

Embroidered by Hand

1) Janet Strouse, Storm Lake

2) Anita Gogerty, Norwalk

3) Renee McPhee, Grimes

4) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Embroidered by Machine

1) None Awarded

2) None Awarded

3) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy

4) Susan Body, Polk City

Honorable Mention) Pam Nelson, Ankeny

Whole Cloth

1) None Awarded

2) Martha Klatt, Adel

3) None Awarded

4) Michelle and Tim Juhl, Greene

Honorable Mention) Carol Kemme, Long Grove

Found & Finished

1) Linda Fritchen, Sigourney

2) Martha Klatt, Adel

3) Gretta Wilkinson, Johnston

4) Anita Gogerty, Norwalk

T-shirt

1) Diane Lehman, Badger

2) Leann Baumhover, Storm Lake

3) Becky Larson, Ankeny

4) Sheryl DeMouth, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Theresa Proctor, Pocahontas

Honorable Mention) Joann Olson, Ankeny

Art/Innovative

1) Kathy Lindquist, Panora

2) Becky Larson, Ankeny

3) Connie Remetch, Des Moines

4) Delores Dorland, Missouri Valley

Honorable Mention) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

Modern

1) Janeen Pearson, Altoona

2) Martha Klatt, Adel

3) Linda McGhee, Mitchellville

4) Diane Lehman, Badger

Honorable Mention) Katheryn Russi, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Jennifer Bernard, Webster City

Appliqué Crib Quilt

1) Katheryn Russi, Johnston

2) Diana Brown, Indianola

Pieced Crib Quilt

1) None Awarded

2) None Awarded

3) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Debbie Wordehoff, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Joyce Brown, West Des Moines

Mixed Technique Crib Quilt

1) Linda Weber, Johnston

2) Becky Larson, Ankeny

3) Erin Zehm, Ames

Honorable Mention) Vicki Swensen, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Fern Stewart, West Des Moines

Appliqué Small Quilt

1) None Awarded

2) Mary V. Shotwell, Des Moines

3) Karen Thompson, Pleasantville

Honorable Mention) Diana Weirich, Des Moines

Pieced Small Quilt

1) None Awarded

2) Kelli Belden, Madrid

3) None Awarded

4) Renee McPhee, Grimes

Honorable Mention) Nancy Kiley, Perry

Honorable Mention) Aileen Taylor, Pella

Appliqué Miniature Quilt

1) Leigh Lussie, Windsor Heights

2) Erin Zehm, Ames

3) Diana Weirich, Des Moines

4) Julie McNair, Conrad

Pieced Miniature Quilt

1) Linda McGhee, Mitchellville

2) Carol Moellers, Greene

3) Karla Pickhinke, Storm Lake

4) Margaret Karr, Knoxville

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

INDIVIDUAL

Hand or Machine Appliqué (300+ inches)

1) Lucille Keeling, Cedar Falls

2) Delores Dorland, Missouri Valley

3) Erma Moore, Oskaloosa

Pieced from a Traditional Pattern (300+ inches)

1) Karen Thompson, Pleasantville

2) Joni Bruner, Marshalltown

3) Kerrie Rosheim, Ames

Pieced (300+ inches)

1) Joni Bruner, Marshalltown

2) Mary Holubar, Solon

3) Abbie Allen, Grimes

Honorable Mention) Vicki Swensen, Nevada

Mixed Technique (300+ inches)

1) Susan Collier, Grimes

2) Peggy Vespestad, Maxwell

Honorable Mention) Pamela Poppe, Des Moines

Hand or Machine Appliqué (-300 inches)

1) Martha Henrichs, Des Moines

2) Patty Barrett, Clive

3) Becky Larson, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Erma Moore, Oskaloosa

Honorable Mention) Susan Collier, Grimes

Pieced (144-300 inches)

1) Janet Rabe, Ottumwa

2) Joni Bruner, Marshalltown

3) Susan Body, Polk City

Honorable Mention) Anita Gogerty, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Ellen Kelly Smith, Des Moines

Pieced (<144 inches)

1) Diana Weirich, Des Moines

2) Teri Dorn, Ames

3) Liz Meimann, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Gayle Kauzlarich, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Betty Whitson, Ottumwa

Mixed Technique (144-300 inches)

1) Patty Barrett, Clive

2) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

3) Barbara Zelhart, Albia

4) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

Honorable Mention) Sharon Meisenheimer, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Julie McNair, Conrad

Mixed Technique (<144 inches)

1) Kerrie Rosheim, Ames

2) Judy Diapico, Altoona

3) Martha Klatt, Adel

4) Carolyn Link, Maxwell

OTHER

Home Accessories, Pieced

1) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

2) Martha Klatt, Adel

3) Janet Westberg, Harvey

Home Accessories, Appliqué

1) Sherrie Davis, Pleasant Hill

2) Jan Jome, Ogden

Honorable Mention) Tamara Watts-McPhail, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Sherry Von Fumetti, Johnston

Pillow

1) Lynn Koester, Ankeny

2) Veronica Koh Eischeid, Des Moines

3) Anita Gogerty, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Kenda Headley, Ankeny

Bag / Tote

1) Catherine Russell, Underwood

2) Patricia Gragg, Moravia

3) Leann Baumhover, Storm Lake

Quilt Block

1) Julie McMichael, Truro

2) Denise Conoan, Winterset

3) Linda Fritchen, Sigourney

4) Katheryn Russi, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Christina Yana, Miles

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Brooklyn Woman Wins Esteemed Prize in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Lillian Davidson of Brooklyn was awarded the prestigious Ruth Van Den Baard Award in the Senior Citizens division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

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

Complete results below:

Crochet - Afghan

1) Anna Mae Oline, Des Moines

2) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

3) Sue McKinley, Ankeny

Crochet - Baby Afghan

1) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

2) Judy Larsen, Ankeny

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Crochet - Doily

1) Kathryn Hollingsworth, Pleasantville

2) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

3) Delores McClugage, Ankeny

Knit Baby Afghan

1) Judith Lewison, Marshalltown

Knit Sweater

1) Judith Hainaut, Des Moines

2) Evelyn Mintzer, West Des Moines

3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

4) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

Honorable Mention) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

Honorable Mention) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

Knit Shawl

1) Linda Shelley, Des Moines

2) Janet Luing, Panora

Tatted Item

1) Serena Linn, Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Esther Miller, Des Moines

Embroidered Towel - Hand Embroidery

1) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

2) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

3) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

4) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Machine Embroidered Item

1) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton

2) Diane Lehman, Badger

3) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

4) Mary Dustin, Albia

Honorable Mention) Dorothy Cowlen, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Lois Friday, Iowa City

Embroidered Pillowcases

1) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

2) Kathryn Hollingsworth, Pleasantville

3) Linda Town, Wellsburg

4) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Marcella R. Huff, West Des Moines

Needlepoint Item - Plastic Canvas

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Marie Stuber, Des Moines

Needlepoint Item - No Plastic Canvas

1) Berniece Quint, Cedar Rapids

2) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

3) Glenda Millard, Des Moines

Cross Stitched Item

1) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

2) Linda Town, Wellsburg

Counted Cross Stitch

1) Robert Malake, Davenport

2) Lois Avitt, Des Moines

3) Mary P. Sullivan, West Des Moines

4) Karen Cody, Colo

Honorable Mention) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn

Honorable Mention) Susan Andrew, Carlisle

Honorable Mention) Mary Jo Wolf, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Verrill Dayton, Ankeny

Hardanger Embroidery

1) Doris Evans, Pella

Pieced Wall Quilt

1) Wayne Bradfield, Ottumwa

2) Connie Remetch, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

Mixed Technique Wall Quilt

1) Becky Larson, Ankeny

2) Sharon Meisenheimer, Johnston

3) Delores Dorland, Missouri Valley

4) Marge Bledsoe, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

Pieced Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Suzanne Halley, Marion

2) Diane Lehman, Badger

3) Marla Reedholm, Ames

4) Wayne Bradfield, Ottumwa

Honorable Mention) Janet Westberg, Harvey

Honorable Mention) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

Honorable Mention) Ellen Kelly Smith, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Vicki Swensen, Nevada

Appliqué Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Leigh Lussie, Windsor Heights

2) Jan Jome, Ogden

3) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Honorable Mention) Linda Arndt, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Mary Martin, Clive

Scrap Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

2) Diane Lehman, Badger

3) Sheryl Harvey, Van Meter

Honorable Mention) Karen McBeth, Oskaloosa

Any Item - Ruth Van Den Baard Award

1) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn

2) Jackie Trevillyan, Winterset

3) Margaret Beal, Adel

4) Berniece Schumacher, Readlyn

Honorable Mention) Esther Miller, Des Moines

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

"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.

14 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair VII

By Lori Chappell

4-H Youth Earn High Honors in Iowa State Fair Market Swine Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Taylor Brinning of Keota exhibited the Grand Champion Market Hog in the 4-H Market Swine Show judged Tuesday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Aaron Cain of Chariton exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion and Third Place Overall Market Hogs.

Cole Lauterbach of Van Meter showed the Fourth Place Overall Market Hog, and Tyler Wellman of West Point claimed the Fifth Place Overall Market Hog title.

Additional results below:

Champion Berkshire Market Hog: Blake Moeller, West Point

Reserve Champion Berkshire Market Hog: Mitchell Chapman, Tipton

Champion Chester White Market Hog: Cole Brenneman, Keota

Reserve Champion Chester White Market Hog: Brock Johnson, Winterset

Champion Duroc Market Hog: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Reserve Champion Duroc Market Hog: Dylan Cain, Chariton

Champion Hampshire Market Hog: Aaron Cain, Chariton

Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Hog: Blake Moeller, Olin

Champion Landrace Market Hog: Leremy Jackson, Unionville

Reserve Champion Landrace Market Hog: Nick Bangert, Blue Grass

Champion Poland China Market Hog: Kennith Orr, Elgin

Reserve Champion Poland China Market Hog: Kennith Orr, Elgin

Champion Spotted Market Hog: Connor Finch, Kelley

Reserve Champion Spotted Market Hog: Jessica Frasher, Anamosa

Champion Yorkshire Market Hog: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Market Hog: Daniel Kessenich, LeMars

Champion Division 1 Market Gilt: McKlain Jorgensen, Guthrie Center

Reserve Champion Division 1 Market Gilt: Grace Schlutz, Letts

Champion Division 2 Market Gilt: McKenna Brinning, Keota

Reserve Champion Division 2 Market Gilt: Bronson Forsyth, Charles City

Champion Division 3 Market Gilt: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Reserve Champion Division 3 Market Gilt: Caleb Jacobsen, Dows

Champion Division 1 Market Barrow: Leah Marek, Riverside

Reserve Champion Division 1 Market Barrow: Cole Neil, Fairbank

Champion Division 2 Market Barrow: Taylor Brinning, Keota

Reserve Champion Division 2 Market Barrow: Aaron Cain, Chariton

Champion Division 3 Market Barrow: Cole Lauterbach, Van Meter

Reserve Champion Division 3 Market Barrow: Jessica Frasher, Anamosa

Champion Purebred: Aaron Cain, Chariton

Reserve Champion Purebred: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Third Overall Purebred: Connor Finch, Kelley

Champion Market Gilt: McKenna Brinning, Keota

Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Bronson Forsyth, Charles City

Third Overall Market Gilt: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Champion Market Barrow: Taylor Brinning, Keota

Reserve Champion Market Barrow: Aaron Cain, Chariton

Third Overall Market Barrow: Cole Lauterbach, Van Meter

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

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Hagen Fouch of Pleasantville captured the highly coveted Grand Champion Market Steer banner with his Champion Charlois steer in the 4-H Market Beef show Wednesday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer honors went to Macey Goretska of Corydon for her Champion Crossbred Division 1 steer.

McKlain Jorgensen of Guthrie Center showed the Champion Crossbred Division 2 which won the Third Place Overall banner. Fourth Place Overall went to the Champion Crossbred Division 3 steer exhibited by Kennedy Core of Pleasantville while Fifth Place Overall was earned by the Reserve Champion Division 3 steer shown by Mollie McCulloh of DeWitt.

The Champion Market Heifer was shown by Truman Chamness of Blairsburg. Brooklyn Curtin of Oxford exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer. The Third Place Overall Market Heifer was shown by Dalton Birchmier of Maxwell.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Makenna Buesing, Stockton

Reserve Champion Angus: Emma Troyer, Kalona

Champion All Other Breeds: Grant Riggan, Oxford

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Payton Lorack, Nichols

Champion Charolais: Hagen Fouch, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Charolais: Clint Jones, Williamsburg

Champion Chianina: Kaitlyn Larson, Hardy

Reserve Champion Chianina: Grace Tusha, Garner

Champion Hereford: Tyler Krebs, Okoboji

Reserve Champion Hereford: Macy Johnson, Winterset

Champion Limousin: Christian Danker, Avoca

Reserve Champion Limousin: Katie Walrod, Moorland

Champion Maine-Anjou: Grace Voss, Dexter

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Abby Bravard, Jefferson

Champion Shorthorn: Benjamin Moffitt, Indianola

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Jamie Smith, New Virginia

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Kaleb Miller, Lacona

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: Gracie Russell, Prescott

Champion Simmental: Josh Hellmann, Ryan

Reserve Champion Simmental: Abby Bravard, Jefferson

Champion Crossbred Division 1: Macey Goretska, Corydon

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 1: Jonathan Roettger, Dysart

Champion Crossbred Division 2: McKlain Jorgensen, Guthrie Center

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 2: Tairk Goken, Dysart

Champion Crossbred Division 3: Kennedy Core, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 3: Mollie McCulloh, DeWitt

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef, along with 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 16, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

4-H and FFA Youth Compete in Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Forty-one exhibitors showed 114 head in the Youth Dairy Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Tanner Mashek of Calmar was named the Supreme FFA Exhibitor.

Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle show included:

AYRSHIRE

Junior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Presley Bushman, Fort Atkinson

Senior Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

BROWN SWISS

Junior Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Junior Reserve Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Senior Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Senior Reserve Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt

Grand Champion: Beth Lett: Wilton

Reserve Grand Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt

MILKING SHORTHORN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Senior Reserve Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Grand Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Reserve Grand Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

GUERNSEY

Junior Champion: Leslie Sivesind, Waukon

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Senior Reserve Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

Grand Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Reserve Grand Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

JERSEY

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Reserve Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Grand Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

HOLSTEIN

Junior Champion: Shawn Banowetz, Charlotte

Junior Reserve Champion: Riley Demmer, Peosta

Junior Honorable Mention: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Senior Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Senior Reserve Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia

Senior Honorable Mention: Blake Courtney, Ridgeway

Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Reserve Grand Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia

SHOWMANSHIP

Grand Champion Junior: Carter Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Champion Junior: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation

Grand Champion Intermediate: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Reserve Champion Intermediate: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Grand Champion Senior: Landon Sivesind, Waukon

Reserve Champion Senior: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Fabulous FFA Farm Crops Wow Judges at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Sixty-one FFA members displayed 364 exhibits in the Farm Crops contest judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Field Crops

Champion: Megan Striegel, What Cheer

Reserve Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Popcorn

Champion: Dylan Schrock, Kalona

Reserve Champion: Mark Pfantz, State Center

Small Grains, Legumes and Special Crops

Champion: Ragen Maloy, Ottumwa

Reserve Champion: Rachel Maloy, Ottumwa

Soybeans

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Sheaf Grains

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Morgan Diedrich, DeWitt

Forages, Grasses and Legumes

Champion: Megan Striegel, What Cheer

Reserve Champion: Cheyenne Swinton, Shell Rock

Crop Display

Champion: Sean Owens, Oskaloosa

Reserve Champion: Dylan Schrock, Kalona

Premier Exhibit Award

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Dylan Schrock, Kalona

Sweepstakes Trophy

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Morgan Diedrich, DeWitt

"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

Living Proof Exhibit: Cancer Survivor Art

By Natalie Dunlop

Davenport, Iowa (August 13, 2014) - Living Proof Exhibit: Cancer Survivor Art will open in the Mary Waterman Guildehaus Community Gallery at the Figge Art Museum on Saturday. This exhibition is in collaboration with the group Living Proof Exhibit (livingproofexhibit.org), a non-profit organization that provides free art therapy classes for cancer patients and survivors

The exhibit showcases the passion, courage and talent of cancer survivors and patients within a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities who use art as a way to reflect on and celebrate survival.

Over fifty works will be featured and range in scope from multi-artist pieces created during group therapy sessions to highly individualized artworks. From recycled bed sheets, watercolor and acrylic on canvas to photography, oil on canvas and fiber, a broad array of media is represented.

Submissions were collected earlier this year through Living Proof Exhibit. A total of eighty-five works were submitted and participants were eligible to submit up to five works each for consideration.

"These works of art not only express creativity, but also a passion for life," said Pamela Crouch, co-founder of Living Proof Exhibit. "Survivors come through their cancer journey with a renewed strength, and that strength is reflected in their work."

"We are thrilled that the community will have the opportunity to see the survivors' work," said Mary Ellen Cunningham, co-founder of Living Proof Exhibit. "The exhibit will also feature a booklet filled with each survivor's unique artist statement."

Figge Director of Education Melissa Mohr played a prominent role in bringing Living Proof to the Figge. "The community gallery is a special place at the Figge and this exhibition provides a platform for the contributing artists to share their own story of strength and survival through art," said Mohr. "Visitors will have the chance to experience those stories first-hand."

Living Proof Exhibit: Cancer Survivor Art will be on view through October 26, 2014 and is sponsored by UnityPoint Health-Trinity.

 

Companion Programming:

Opening Reception (Free)

5:30 p.m. Thursday, August 21

7 p.m. Formal Remarks

Complimentary refreshments, cash bar

 

Full Circle Project Classes (Free)

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, September 6 - Papermaking

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, September 13 - Bookmaking and Journaling

Space is limited. To register, contact Pamela Crouch at 309.236.1360 or pamelajanecrouch@gmail.com.

 

Film: NED the Movie (Free)

2 p.m. Sunday, September 21

Sponsored by NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation

 

PechaKucha Night: Celebrating Survivors (Free)

6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25

Complimentary snacks, cash bar and $5 burger baskets

 

Special Wine & Art: Cancer Survivors & Caretakers Art Night

6 p.m. Thursday, October 2

$20/person

To register, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or 563.326.7804

 

About the Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the

museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge

members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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14 Aug 2014

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

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Iowans from all over the state gathered to show off their crops in the Farm Crops contests judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

FIELD CORN

Hybrid Commercial, Single Ear

1) Darrell Dean Jamison, Van Meter

2) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

3) James Klindt, Bettendorf

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Mary Zelle, Waverly

6) Ray Kruse, Dyersville

Hybrid or Open-Pollinated, Longest Ear

1) Paul White, Ames

2) James Klindt, Bettendorf

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

5) Mary Zelle, Waverly

6) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

Hybrid Commercial, Ten Ears, Yellow Corn

1) Darrell Dean Jamison, Van Meter

2) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

3) James Klindt, Bettendorf

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

6) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Hybrid Commercial, Ten Ears, White Corn

1) James Klindt, Bettendorf

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

6) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

Hybrid Commercial, Thirty Ears

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) James Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Ray Kruse, Dyersville

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

5) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

6) Darrell Dean Jamison, Van Meter

Hybrid Commercial, Full Gallon Shelled Corn

1) James Klindt, Bettendorf

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

5) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

6) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

Hybrid Commercial, Standard Bushel Basket Ear Field Corn

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Darrell Dean Jamison, Van Meter

3) James Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

6) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Hybrid Commercial, First Time Exhibitors, Yellow Corn

1) Matthew Vandehaar, Altoona

2) Jim Thompson, West Branch

Open-Pollinated, Single Ear

1) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

2) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

5) James Klindt, Bettendorf

6) David Klindt, Bettendorf

Open-Pollinated, Ten Ears

1) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

2) James Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Mary Zelle, Waverly

New Crop Hybrid Commercial, Yellow Corn

1) James Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Dean Lester, Bridgewater

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

New Crop Hybrid Commercial, White Corn

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) James Klindt, Bettendorf

Ornamental Corn

1) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

2) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

3) James Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sweepstakes: James Klindt, Bettendorf

First Place Overall: David Klindt, Bettendorf

FORAGES, GRASSES & LEGUMES

Alfalfa

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Ray Kruse, Dyersville

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

Alsike Clover

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) John Reilly, Redfield

Birdsfoot Trefoil

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Smooth Bromegrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Medium Red Clover

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Millet

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Orchard Grass

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Reed Canarygrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sudan

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sweetclover

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Timothy

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Any Other

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sweepstakes: Ginger Werner, Chelsea

POPCORN

Commercial, White Hybrid Popcorn

1) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Commercial, Yellow Hybrid Popcorn

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Dawn Troutner, Melbourne

Commercial, Mushroom Hybrid Popcorn

1) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

2) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Ornamental, Japanese Hulless/White Rice Popcorn

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

4) Dawn Troutner, Melbourne

Ornamental, Strawberry Popcorn

1) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

2) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Ornamental, Lady Finger Type Popcorn

1) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

2) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Ornamental, Any Other Popcorn

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

3) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Ornamental, Shelled Popcorn

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Red Corn Farm, Melvin

3) Ray Kruse, Dyersville

4) Becky Poduska, Chelsea

Sweepstakes: Chuck Werner, Chelsea

SHEAF GRAINS

Barley in the Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Brome Grass for Seed

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Millet for Seed

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Early Oats

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Oats

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Orchard Grass

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Rye in Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

Grain Sorghum

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Timothy for Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Spring Wheat in Straw

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Winter Wheat in Straw

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Sweepstakes: Chuck Werner, Chelsea

SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES

Early Oats

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Oats

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Dean Lester, Bridgewater

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Oats - Any Other Officially Recognized Variety

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Red Clover Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Winter Wheat

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

SOYBEANS

Early Soybeans

1) Thomas Huck, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

5) David Klindt, Bettendorf

6) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

7) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

8) Oxford Farms, Cambridge

Mid Season Soybeans

1) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

6) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

Late Season Soybeans

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

5) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

6) Oxford Farms, Cambridge

Specialty Food Soybean

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Soybean Bundles

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

5) Thomas Huck, Waverly

6) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Sweepstakes: Thomas Huck, Waverly

First Place Overall (Classes 39-41): Kevin Glanz, Manchester

"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

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Increase Economic Opportunity and Improve the Quality of Life in Rural Areas

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is seeking applications for grants that will be awarded to organizations to provide critical financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop and strengthen their capacity to carry out housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects.

"Many rural nonprofits often need capital and technical assistance to carry out their missions," Vilsack said. "These grants will provide both of these components through local and regional organizations that are experts at delivering such services."

USDA is making nearly $6 million available to qualified organizations under the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI).

Recipients must be non-profit organizations, low-income rural communities, or federally recognized tribes. Intermediary organizations are required to provide matching funds at least equal to the RCDI grant. The grants do not go directly to business recipients but rather through qualified intermediaries.

The deadline for submitting RCDI applications is November 12, 2014. Applications must be submitted to the USDA Rural Development state office where the applicant's headquarters are located. More information about the program and how to apply is available on page 47427 of the August 13, 2014 Federal Register.

Here is an example of how the RCDI program is helping rural communities. The Western Maine Community Action Program (WMCAP) has received several RCDI grants in recent years to help low-and very-low-income seniors maintain their independence and remain in their homes through the Keeping Seniors Home Program. Started in 2004, this program has served nearly 3,000 low-income senior homeowners in Maine. WMCAP is also working on a regional job creation plan to train energy auditors, private contractors, and other community partners to provide additional support services to Maine's elderly rural citizens.

President Obama's historic investments in rural America have made our rural communities stronger. Under his leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

14 Aug 2014

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Ayrshire Cattle Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Top dairies competed for honors in the Ayrshire Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Old Bankston Ayrshires of Epworth claimed the Grand Champion Female banner and also won Premier Exhibitor. Bushman Dairy of Calmar showed the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Sara Kruse of Dyersville placed second in the Premier Exhibitor contest. First place in the Premier Breeder contest was awarded to Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, Mo., and Lazy M Farm of Stitzer, Wis., placed second.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

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

Spring Heifer Calf - March 1 to May 31, 2014

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Covey-P&A Reality Jazzy-ET, 3/1/2014, 71692229

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Jazzy, 3/4/2014, 100683372

3) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge DBL Barrel Preston, 3/1/2014, 71767681

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Gibbs Jamie ET, 3/1/2014, 840003012136505

5) Ski Pal Farms, Epworth, Miss Sharwoods Rockstar Karri-ET, 3/5/2014, 840003013185215

6) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE Burdett Anna, 3/30/2014, 840003012413656

7) Wedo-ehr, Monona, WEDO-EHR HOMERUN TALLY, 3/8/2014, 100681259

8) Sawyer Family, Marshalltown, Edgebrook Volvo Mina, 3/6/2014, 840003125333294

9) Wedo-ehr, Monona, WEDO-EHR BURDETTE SADIE, 3/14/2014, 100681268

10) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire G Man's Echo, 5/4/2014, 100680445

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

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Covey-P&A Reality Joelle, 12/4/2013, 71692218

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston Pleasure, 12/14/2013, 73762393

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Callie, 1/18/2014, 100683381

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Homerun Bambino, 12/12/2013, 840003012136460

5) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Predator Fannie, 12/15/2013, 72481900

6) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Free Beer Annette, 1/15/2014, 840003125333296

7) Ander-Oaks, Clinton, Ander-Oaks Motown Cotton Candy, 12/5/2013, 73593026

8) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Daltondale Prestige Merry, 12/1/2013, 100673469

9) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Arthuracres Predator Aero-ET, 12/11/2013, 540003012898581

10) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dreamer Presly, 12/6/2013, 71767673

11) IOW SHIRE, Newton, IOW-SHIRE G-Man Judith, 1/13/2014, 100680511

12) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Gibbs Taylor, 2/17/2014, 100680481

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

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston JC Random Bang-ET, 9/17/2013, 73916623

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston Gibbs Shotski-ET, 9/13/2013, 73762388

3) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal De Nero Phanta, 9/12/2013, 65391686

4) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Gentleman Arnette, 9/22/2013, 840003125333295

5) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston Remington Shotgun-ET, 9/11/2013, 73762387

6) West-Will Farms, Mabel, Minn., Covey- P&A Tri-Star Jasmine-ET, 9/9/2013, 71692197

7) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Maxum Star, 9/18/2013, 100671953

8) West-Will Farms, Mabel, Minn., Hall's Gibbs Pilot, 10/18/2013, 73323456

9) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Burdette Dream, 9/26/2013, 100683390

10) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE BurMar Misty, 9/1/2013, 840003012413654

11) StillMore Catlle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Pretty Inspiration, 9/2/2013, 100682782

12) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Devlin Bam, 9/2/2013, 100679586

13) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Dreamer Sugar, 9/2/2013, 100679670

14) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire G-Man Dusty, 10/2/2013, 100670120

15) IOW SHIRE, Newton, IOW-SHIRE Gman Fudge, 10/15/2013, 100670091

16) IOW SHIRE, Newton, IOW SHIRE G-Man Flirt, 10/8/2013, 100670112

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

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, P&A FreeBeer Goldrush, 6/9/2013, 71692187

2) StillMore Catlle Company, Fredericksburg, Stillmore Pretty Inga, 6/2/2013, 100682773

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Hammer Reese, 6/5/2013, 100683411

4) Star Struck Ayrshires, Saint Libory, Neb., Star Struck Dreamin Of Tahiti, 6/1/2013, 71240893

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Burdette Peru, 6/13/2013, 71767661

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Lot Dayle, 7/12/2013, 100672280

7) Wedo-ehr, Monona, Wedo-Her Poker Crazygirl, 6/5/2013, 100682090

8) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE DENVER Angel, 7/11/2013, 840003012413652

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Calimero Red Rose-ET, 4/1/2013, 840003012136247

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old- Bankston Prime Jackie, 4/3/2013, 100664098

3) Caitlyn T. Cull, Platteville, Wis., Lazy M Whammy Summer Shandy, 4/1/2013, 840003012136248

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Tri-Star Ainsley-ET, 3/17/2013, 840003012524445

5) Arthuracres, Oelwein, Canoe-Ridge Double Barrel PJ, 3/18/2013, 71767659

6) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Good-Vue Raney Bethany-Et, 3/23/2013, 840003009378987

7) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Chase Rainy, 3/11/2013, 100683439

8) JOSTHCA ACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCA HAMMER MARCY, 3/2/2013, 840003012413652

9) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook Pretty Boy Nan, 3/19/2013, 840003125333297

10) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Palmyra Riggins T Gwyneth-ET, 3/4/2013, 72394494

11) Irish Hill Swiss, DeWitt, Tentinger Kansas Ladie, 3/5/2013, 71838244

12) IOW SHIRE, Newton, IOW-SHIRE Monark Tea Rose, 3/5/2013, 100663369

13) Cost Farms, Long Grove, New-Ayr Mislead Mocha, 3/23/2013, 71673461

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

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Sco-lo Reality Mystique, 12/2/2012, 72304600

2) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Mordicus Ali ET, 12/10/2012, 100664089

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Dozer Camo, 12/3/2012, 100663190

4) Dietzfield, Plainfield, Family-Af-Ayr Maxum Chick, 12/1/2012, 100650798

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Burdette Superior, 12/3/2012, 100658853

6) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Onword Crosby ANGEL, 12/24/2012, 100654869

7) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Kar-Ayr Burdette Cocoa, 12/1/2012, 65004546

8) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge F B Periwinkle, 12/7/2012, 71767653

9) Ander-Oaks, Clinton, Ander-Oaks Distinction Cupcake, 12/1/2012, 71908382

10) Freland Farms, State Center, Brone-Ayr BF Rain, 12/2/2012, 72363718

Fall Yearling Heifer (Not in Milk) - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Sunny-Acres Mattie, 10/18/2012, 100681558

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Grand-View HP Burdette Dells-ET, 9/1/2012, 100651780

3) StillMore Catlle Company, Fredericksburg, Still More-Lexy Free B Mauni, 9/2/2012, 100663800

4) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Hersheys Kit Kat - ET, 9/2/2012, 65391798

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DW Dallas, 9/12/2012, 100663202

6) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Mueller Geneviere, 10/1/2012, 100658871

7) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Old Bankston JC Baywatch-ET, 10/12/2012, 69949962

8) Freland Farms, State Center, Brunsman Hummer Bea, 11/9/2012, 72367315

9) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Iow-Shire Rig Rose Petal, 11/18/2012, 100664061

Junior Best Three Females

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth

2) StillMore Catlle Company, Fredericksburg

3) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

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

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, P&A J Crosby Rhianna, 3/1/2012, 71692116

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Nickel-Plate Distinction 878, 3/7/2012, 70920280

3) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Nel-Ayr Burdette Annie, 4/16/2012, 100637698

4) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Bear-Ayr Burdette Ray, 5/14/2012, 100637522

5) Caitlyn T. Cull, Platteville, Wis., Daltondale Prestige Sal, 6/2/2012, 100638952

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Burdette Dani-ET, 6/4/2012, 100647659

7) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Reality Aloha ET, 6/1/2012, 100646395

8) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Showstar Ray, 6/10/2012, 71702235

9) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston SS Snowstorm, 7/17/2012, 69949947

10) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr DBLWhammy Harley, 7/1/2012, 71702254

11) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Kar-Ayr Ramius Special, 3/13/2012, 65004545

12) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View VK Jellybean, 7/21/2012, 100663266

13) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Holtz-View Burdette Daisy, 6/5/2012, 100647668

14) Iow-Shire Farm, Newton, Palmyra Poker-R Giovanna, 3/1/2012, 71350630

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

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Ski Pal LG Kalina, 9/2/2011, 65391660

2) Bear-ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Daltondale Duffy Maddy, 9/3/2011, 100623558

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Reality Lately, 11/1/2011, 840003010356987

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Oly 2 Laynee, 9/7/2011, 100640193

5) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Sheba, 12/1/2011, 71369152

6) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Dream Angelica, 2/10/2012, 65391639

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

1) Wedo-ehr, Monona, WEDO-EHR BURDETTE TRIXIE, 6/1/2011, 100635838

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

1) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Sunny-Acres CC Lola, 9/1/2010, 100604966

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Bricker Farms Raven Cadilac, 9/19/2010, 100607138

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Michaels Whammy Sami, 12/6/2010, 100615937

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Cash Nectar, 12/20/2010, 100619623

5) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Forever Schoon Nosy, 11/6/2010, 11119915

6) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Hummer Ruby, 11/18/2010, 69868940

7) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Daltondale BBK Kayley, 9/1/2010, 100601310

8) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Poker Paisley, 9/2/2010, 66406267

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

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Faucher Calimero Sassy-ET, 3/10/2010, 68653496

2) Bear-Ayr Farm, Blair, Neb., Daltondale Captain Rosid-ET, 12/6/2009, 100580624

3) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Onword Wilton April, 4/1/2010, 66848130

4) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Stillmore Modem Imogene, 9/24/2009, 68847242

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

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston Sausage Shocker, 3/25/2009, 100593772

2) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Poker Sharona, 7/12/2009, 100591314

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2008

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Bar-Vue BBK Goldy-ET, 3/17/2007, 62885457

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Daltondale Kryptonite Rose, 7/8/2008, 100539918

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Covey-P&A Modem Reese, 5/9/2008, 66524070

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Dilligent Lavendar, 11/1/2006, 100491212

5) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Edgebrook Raven Afton, 6/2/2006, 100495878

Lifetime Production

1) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Emerald-Farms Creamer Gracie, 12/3/2006, 100477045

Best Three Head

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove

Best Four Head

1) Sara Kruse, Dyersville

2) Old Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

4) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove

Junior Champion Female: Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Old Bankston JC Random Bang-ET

Reserve Junior Champion Female: Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Covey-P&A Reality Joelle

Intermediate Champion Female: Bankston Ayrshires, Epworth, Ski Pal LG Kalina

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female: Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Sunny-Acres CC Lola

Senior Champion Female: Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Faucher Calimero Sassy-ET

Reserve Senior Champion Female: Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Bar-Vue BBK Goldy-ET

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