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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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

"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

Iowa Finance Authority to Host 2014 HousingIowa Conference September 3-5 in Des Moines

By Nicholas Depew

500 Housing Professionals Expected to Attend HousingIowa Conference

DES MOINES  - The Iowa Finance Authority will host housing professionals from throughout the state at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for the HousingIowa Conference Sept. 3-5. The conference, themed Awesometown, will showcase the wide-ranging benefits affordable housing has on communities. Attendees will hear from national housing experts, discuss local issues and network with housing professionals. The event is open to anyone interested in learning more about the housing industry. The registration fee is $200. More information is available at IFAMeetings.com.

Conference highlights:

Keynote speakers

  • Liz Murray, From Homeless to Harvard
  • Mary Kelly, PhD,  An Economic Update: What Housing Professionals Need to Know in Awesometown
  • Jon Stetson, Invest in your Intuition
    • 2014 HousingIowa Awards
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14 Aug 2014

Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Holstein Show

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

Scott Coons of Monticello claimed the Grand Champion Female banner. Volker-Hovden Holsteins of Maynard was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Female and Premier Exhibitor titles.

Moondale Farm of Monona was named Premier Exhibitor. Regancrest of Waukon took second in the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder contests.

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) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo After Hours 2097, 3/8/2014, 72916660

2) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Banowetz Lauthority Frozen, 3/15/2014, 73126710

3) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale-AAA-sf Carefall, 3/3/2014

4) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Ducati Glitter-Red, 3/2/2014, 72165164

5) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook SnowBiz Camero, 3/2/2014, 840003125333292

6) Reuter Dairy, Inc., Peosta, RJR Sid 3983, 3/15/2014, 73247197

7) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ACME AUDRA, 3/9/2014, 840003014026034

8) Tower Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge Defiant Mary, 3/10/2014, 72-717-751

9) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Dempsey Cappuccino, 3/1/2014, 73398683

10) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Chelios Cissy, 3/1/2014, 73675998

11) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Atwood Hiedi, 3/3/2014, 142999953

12) Carsen Manglesen, Charlotte, Banowetz Wood Salve, 3/7/2014, 73126711

13) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ATWOOD CRUELLA, 3/4/2014, 840003014026033

14) Velkommen-Valley Farm, Calmar, Velkommen-Valley Mindy-ET, 3/3/2014, 73663905

15) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, Moneek-Ridge Diener, 3/1/2014

16) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST AIRLIFT PAISLEY, 3/3/2014, 142889198

17) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Chelios Dena, 3/1/2014, 73675999

18) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah, Red-E-J Durham Dailen-ET, 3/13/2014, 72926313

19) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Durham Myra, 3/14/2014, 142898587

20) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST GOLDCHIP MUNICH-ET, 3/6/2014, 142888889

21) Eagle View Dairy, LLC, Nashua, Eagle-View 6G5 PD Lock Adeline, 3/2/2014, 72860280

22) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Airlift Tatra, 3/2/2014, 142944952

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

1) Tower Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge Atwood Addie, 12/6/2013, 72-717-747

2) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs BN Dillon-ET, 12/3/2013, 72195590

3) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, Duckett-Dyment Bailey-ET, 12/10/2013, 72367007

4) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Licorice Bri-Red, 12/1/2013, 72165154

5) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Stranshome Snowflake-ET, 12/10/2013, USA 142908583

6) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ANDROMEDA-ET, 12/9/2013, 840003014026029

7) Reuter Dairy, Inc., Peosta, RJR Doorman 3847-ET, 12/7/2013, 73247061

8) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Abbie Aero-ETS, 12/5/2013, 72596926

9) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, Le-O-La So Much Attitude-ET, 12/1/2013, 71303665

10) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Stempfle Goldwyn Gabby-ET, 12/16/2013, 72634221

11) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Atwood Portia, 12/15/2013, 56650910

12) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo-Kruse D Nemo, 12/10/2013, 72916658

13) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Abbie Apex-ET, 12/6/2013, 72596927

14) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Stempfle G W Atwood Glamor, 12/23/2013, 72634223

15) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, Tree-Hayven W Perfection-ET, 12/12/2013, 72956875

16) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Brian Harbaugh Korian Dempsey Blaze, 12/4/2013, 72084865

17) H & H Farms, Cresco, Duckett Acme Talissa-ETS, 12/3/2013, 72366994

18) Velkommen-Valley Farm, Calmar, Velkommen-Valley Alexandra, 12/3/2013, 73663883

19) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ABSC AMULET ET, 12/4/2013

20) High-View Holsteins, Waukon, High-View Mccutcen -761, 12/21/2013, 73170318

21) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Luana, Z-Breeze Atwood Clara, 12/2/2013, 73923615

22) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ABSLT ARKYN-ET, 12/14/2013, 840003014026032

23) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Sanchez Lilith, 1/7/2014, Pending

24) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Roxy-Dane Wind Mitzi-ET, 12/1/2013, 142824892

25) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Alexander Sassy, 12/1/2013, 73398665

26) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Braxton Onyx, 12/26/2013, 73506226

27) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Goldstar Eve, 12/23/2013, 142898578

28) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah, Red-E-J Bradell 188-TW, 12/18/2013, 72926303

29) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Atwood Fancy, 12/13/2013, 59210638

30) Gav-N-View Farms, Lansing, 1627, 12/4/2013, 72822125

31) Sam Hilgerson, Elkader, PENNY-ROYAL RADER ROSE-RED, 1/2/2014, 72244086

32) Zach Eberling, Postville, PINE-VALLEY SASSAFRASS-RED, 12/12/2013, 67179903

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

1) Regancrest, Waukon, Comestar Cautaca Mascal esa-ET, 9/1/2013, 108529766C

2) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen White Zinfandel, 9/3/2013, 71337166

3) Reuter Dairy, Inc., Peosta, RJR Doorman 3728-ET, 9/20/2013, 72505912

4) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, BUDJON-JK FVR DIFFERENCE-ET, 9/15/2013, 840003013177439

5) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Air Misty-ET, 9/8/2013, 142728468

6) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo-Coons Gs Wh Kash, 9/8/2013, 72304615

7) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs AF Finesse, 9/7/2013, 72015813

8) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale S Pandora, 9/5/2013

9) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Mohrview Maryellen, 9/17/2013, 840003013855063

10) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge At Miami-ET, 10/27/2013, 142752708

11) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Farnear Abbie Almond-Et, 9/29/2013, 72596878

12) Twin-Elms-Vu, Readlyn, CS-Red Vue Braxton Clay-ET, 9/6/2013, 69618352

13) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Abbie Autumn-ETS, 9/30/2013, 72596879

14) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek AS Charcoal-ET, 9/4/2013, 71683249

15) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Larson Dangle, 9/10/2013, 72195581

16) Regancrest, Waukon, Regan Crest Atwood Cal, 9/18/2013, 71298417

17) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, CloverHillFM Arctic Freeze, 9/7/2013, 72514332

18) High-View Holsteins, Waukon, GBM Atwood Lizzie-ET, 9/10/2013, 840003013864877

19) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Baroco Lauthority Haay ET, 9/25/2013, 108049159

20) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Willrock Ally, 9/1/2013, 73347994

21) Edgebrook Jerseys, Montour, Edgebrook RE Perri-Red, 9/21/2013, 840003125333291

22) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ARTHURCREEK AFTERCHANCE-ET, 9/6/2013, 71683277

23) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Stempfle Windbrook Genie, 9/24/2013, 72634191

24) Millstar Acres, Strawberry Point, Scottmore Dream On-ET, 9/4/2013, 71850718

25) Scottmore Holsteins, Westgate, Scottmore Dancer-ET, 9/8/2013, 71850720

26) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Alanta Tazann, 9/14/2013, Pending

27) Katie Stewart, Oelwein, Stewartland Brokaw Tipsy, 9/2/2013, 72763969

28) Katie Stewart, Oelwein, Stewartland Gold Chip Paoli, 9/2/2013, 72763970

29) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Luana, Z-Breeze Brokaw Penelope, 10/15/2013, 73923614

30) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Baltimor Annabelle, 9/3/2013, 72165149

31) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, WELSH-EDGE SANCHEZ ATAIN-ET, 9/11/2013, 71317015

32) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Hezton DBL-stuff, 10/12/2013, 70757549

33) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Alexander Lila-TW, 10/16/2013, 72384367

34) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Atwood Dani, 9/13/2013, 840003009829462

35) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Ms Courtlane GW Atwood Maui, 9/9/2013, 72384361

36) Freland Farms, State Center, Brunsman Attic Search, 10/8/2013, 73579288

37) Bailey Martins, Luana, Leawood Sporty-Red-ET, 9/5/2013, 72084856

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

1) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear Atwood Amneshia, 6/4/2013

2) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Jerland SH Gussiedup-Red-ET, 6/3/2013, USA 142751930

3) Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Milksource Damion Lenno-ET, 6/25/2013, 72230170

4) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM ACME ANGELIKA, 6/4/2013, 72514329

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Rst Grapefruit-Red, 7/6/2013, 72165143

6) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Gold Chip Delainy, 6/25/2013, 72384350

7) Scottmore Holsteins, Westgate, Scottmore Atwood Mystique, 6/3/2013, 71850702

8) Eagle-View Dairy, LLC, Nashua, Eagle-View Dundee Dunn, 6/27/2013, 71935891

9) Larry Madren, Redfield, Madren Atwood Macy, 6/12/2013, 142593932

10) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Reality Hacho Red, 6/11/2013, 72801610

11) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Biercrest Sanchez Cara, 6/1/2013, 73066305

12) Nathan Arthur, Sumner, ArthurCreek Atwood Chaos-ET, 6/9/2013, 71683237

13) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Gibbs Gold Chip Sapena, 6/2/2013, 72195577

14) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, ROLL-N-VIEW DB MIRA-RED-ET, 6/24/2013, 72776333

15) H & H Farms, Cresco, Red-E-J Shamrock Swan-ET, 6/26/2013, 65695376

Spring Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Fire Byhalia, 3/1/2013, 72015827

2) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Charisma ET, 3/1/2013, 71298200

3) Quality Ridge, Coggon, Quality-Ridge Braxton Megan, 3/2/2013, 142418688

4) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, LE-O-LA MERIDIAN CANDY-ET, 3/1/2013, 71303619

5) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo Wind Mill 2026, 3/7/2013, 72304596

6) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs AG Freestyle, 3/3/2013, 72195571

7) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Gen-I-Beq Mascalese Bronze -ET, 3/3/2013, CAN 107868163

8) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Luana, Nu-Wave Z-Breeze Brax Envy, 3/2/2013, 71771570

9) High-View Holsteins, Waukon, High-View Mixer 707, 3/2/2013, 72261898

10) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM AZKBANS ASYLUM, 5/16/2013, 72514326

11) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Braxton Lucy, 3/2/2013, 59017651

12) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, farnear-TBR-BH-Cutie, 5/20/2013

13) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, HAWKEYE PALERMO JODY, 3/2/2013, 840003009829441

14) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, CloverHillFM GLDSUN Candace, 3/1/2013, 72514319

15) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST PALERMO VOLLIE, 3/3/2013, 142384451

16) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West Grove Ability Dawn, 3/17/2014, USA 142406335

17) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Colt Kaisan-RED, 3/2/2013, 71767654

18) West Grove Holsteins, Waterloo, West Grove Chris Penni, 3/14/2014, USA 142406371

19) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Brett Cookies & Kream, 4/29/2013, 142404173

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

1) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Stempfle Sid Hailey, 12/16/2012, 71245706

2) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST BROKAW MISTLETOE, 12/26/2012, 72015821

3) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Braxton Amara-ET, 12/1/2012, 71298061

4) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo Sid Myra 2005, 12/5/2012, 72304575

5) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Ms Ainsley Mc Antabella-ET, 1/8/2013, 72127443

6) H & H Farms, Cresco, H&H Star Sanchez Maggie-ET, 12/1/2012, 142258080

7) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Sanchez London, 12/25/2012, 142303684

8) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Blondin Ponde Meridian Ingr-ET, 1/4/2013, 107964156

9) Mohrview Farm, Inc., Omaha, Neb., Siemers BRST Jubilee-Red-ET, 12/2/2012, 840003011130080

10) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dusk Keisha RC, 12/3/2012, 71767649

11) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Atwood Far, 12/24/2012, 59017635

12) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Redalen Wind Brook Loretta, 12/5/2012, 71455369

13) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Alexander J-Lo, 1/6/2013, 59017640

14) Ice Cream Acres, Homestead, Starr-Six Burns Joyce, 12/7/2012, 142417913

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

1) Shawn And Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Smith-Crest Sid Mel, 9/7/2012, 142340084

2) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Jean Lu Goldwyn Gracy ET, 9/26/2012

3) Paul Stempfle, Maynard, Stempfle Windbrook Glitter, 9/23/2012, 71245667

4) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, LE-O-LA-JH GOLD RAYA-ET, 9/3/2012, 71303591

5) High-View Holsteins, Waukon, Lucky-E Dempsey Avada, 11/5/2012, USA 69873726

6) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST ATWOOD MANHATTAN-ET, 9/2/2012, 142238433

7) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Gsun Jessie, 10/1/2012, 53578070

8) Z-Breeze Holsteins, Luana, Z-Breeze Braxton Perry, 10/16/2012, 71771561

9) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Korian Atwood Inga, 11/8/2012, 72084826

10) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Hero Breeze, 9/2/2012, 71309094

11) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Dempsey Dish, 10/25/2012, 71309099

12) Eagle View Dairy LLC, Nashua, Eagle-View Mr. Callum Averi, 11/8/2012, 71935829

13) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Bwire Ganessa-Red, 9/1/2012, 70638738

14) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, MS Moneek-Ridge G W ATD 761, 10/9/2012, 71115976

15) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Z Destiny Kelsy, 10/16/2012, 71341260

16) HB Holsteins, Marengo, H-Broke Chris Envy, 9/4/2012, 142444078

17) Ted Hilgerson, Elkader, Penny Royal Hefty Rochelle, 10/19/2012, 71127653

18) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, NORS DORIAN HAMMER DARCY, 11/12/2012, 71440993

19) Bailey Martins, Luana, Front-Row JVolker Trixi-Red, 10/28/2012, 72215739

20) Ice Cream Acres, Homestead, In-the-blu Hero Radio, 10/5/2012

Junior Best Three Females

1) Regancrest, Waukon

2) Paul Stempfle, Maynard

3) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth

4) Quality Ridge, Coggon

5) Reuter Dairy, Inc., Peosta

6) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

7) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

8) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

9) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway

10) Eagle View Dairy, LLC, Nashua

11) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield

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

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, E and M Acres Gold Chip 450, 3/21/2012, 72292741

2) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Atwood Barby-ET, 3/21/2012, 70243022

3) Lands-Brook Farms, Saint Olaf, Moondale Braxton Shauna, 3/3/2012, 56649060

4) Eagle-View Dairy, LLC, Nashua, EAGLE-VIEW GOLDWYN GOLDY-ET, 3/23/2012, 70692889

5) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen Domain Dreamy, 6/1/2012, 71337110

6) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood, Fishersons Rdmen Hiccup-red, 3/3/2012, 70491713

7) Millstar Acres, Strawberry Point, Scottmore BW Amaretto, 4/8/2012, 70597497

8) Lyonsview Dairy Farm, West Union, DL-LYONSVIEW BUTTERFLY, 3/25/2012, 63770480

9) Scott Coons, Monticello, MS Coonridge Debonaor Heidi, 3/2/2012, 70550559

10) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Dempsey Apple Pie, 3/4/2012, 141896948

11) Scott Coons, Monticello, Butz Hill Atwood Apple, 3/2/2012, 69704151

12) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest S At Broadway-ET, 3/2/2012, 70243008

13) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Billy Breva, 7/18/2012, 84003009829430

14) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Atude Willow-Red, 6/1/2012, 70638733

15) Jo-Ed Holsteins, Bloomfield, Jo-Ed Daniel Tammy RC-ET, 7/21/2012, 71341248

16) Velkommen-Valley Farm, Calmar, Scottmore GC Maritime-ET, 3/4/2012, 70597484

17) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Sailing Mazy, 4/30/2012, 70757519

18) H & H Farms, Cresco, Duckett Dusk Lexus-ET, 6/1/2012, 70929599

19) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, NORS BRYN COT P BRELYNN-ET, 3/13/2012, 69791345

20) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Windbrook Frenzy, 3/9/2012, 58683995

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

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Old-Acres Gold Sidney-ET, 12/1/2011, 141637378

2) Regancrest, Waukon, TANDE Atwood Popsie, 9/5/2011, 30061899092

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Platte-Vu Mich Whitley, 9/4/2011, 141870872

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Paltzer-TP Fever Carefree, 9/4/2011, 141699363

5) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Farnear-TBR Atwood Pokey-ET, 10/5/2011, 66453852

6) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Dudjon-JK Atlantic Emmalee, 9/5/2011, 141476797

7) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, Frosty-Rock Atwood Dream-ET, 10/7/2011

8) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale W Tarrie, 10/27/2011, 53578901

9) Sara Kruse, Dyersville, Hamlett-Hill BeaAnn-ET, 9/1/2011, 141787411

10) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Chger Twizzler-Red, 1/27/2012, 70638727

11) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Expld Bellano-ET, 1/29/2012, 70242943

12) Hamlett-Hill, Arlington, CL-HH-S Sid Rand-ET, 11/24/2011, 143014917

13) Scott Coons, Monticello, Lexis SID Glory, 9/1/2011, 10951906

14) Katie Stewart, Oelwein, Claytoncrest Wind Cheryl-et, 12/2/2011, 68983504

15) Larry Madren, Redfield, Gibbs Jasper Andree-ET, 12/8/2011, 141735946

16) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah, Red-E-J Million Enny, 2/7/2012, 65695334

17) Kris-Del Farms Corp., Davenport, Kris-Del Sanchez Fantasy, 1/5/2012, 58683974

18) Rolinda Acres, Waterville, SULLY GIAFEETI 248-ET, 9/15/2011, 70371970

19) Rolinda Acres, Waterville, MS ROLINDA SHMROK AUSIE-ET, 10/28/2011, 71085918

20) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, Moneek Mac Fancy, 11/4/2011, 70757507

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

1) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Stone-Front Applejack Ace, 5/7/2011, 69942496

2) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Hawkeye Becca-TW, 6/25/2011, 840003005969707

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, To-Mar Niagra Drey, 4/16/2011, 141337166

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Durham Pizzazz-ET, 3/18/2011, 141407333

5) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Korian Sanchez Betty-Et, 3/1/2011, 70408873

6) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Secure Ginseng-Red, 3/1/2011, 66937094

7) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest Atwood Donlee-ET, 7/27/2011, 70242686

8) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Golden Spike Contender Pasta, 3/1/2011, 68980980

9) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah, Red-E-J Socrates Sassy, 3/1/2011, 65695318

10) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia, Lyons-DL Reality Wine RC, 3/1/2011, 66937095

11) Scottmore Holsteins, Westgate, Scottmore Humpty Dumpty-ET, 6/13/2011, 70597438

12) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, COST SANCHEZ PETUNIA, 3/27/2011, 141756062

13) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Atwood Dublin-ET, 3/17/2011, 70027422

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

1) Regancrest, Waukon, Midway Sanchez Elaine, 9/1/2010, 174422312

2) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, X

3) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, CityView Shuttle Axcess, 12/22/2010, CAN 10933227

4) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo Aftershock Roxy, 12/6/2010, 141177924

5) H & H Farms, Cresco, Demmers Elmo Joelle, 12/5/2010, 141108739

6) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah, Red-E-J Bradell Dynamite, 9/30/2010, 65695313

7) Buddenberg Farms, Decorah, Wenthold Bolton 535, 12/16/2010, 69636259

8) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids, DUCKETT-SR ALEX MELODY-ET, 9/30/2010, 70292608

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

1) Regancrest, Waukon, Regancrest S Byesha-ET, 12/18/2009, 66625118

2) Farnear Holsteins, Farley, farnear-TBR Atwood Babes-ET, 1/29/2010, 69822211

3) Scott Coons, Monticello, Beckholm Goldwyn Suzette, 6/1/2010, 10925884

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Atwood Kam, 3/15/2010, 53578566

5) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway, Courtlane Colton Lisa, 1/29/2010, 66841030

6) Millstar Acres, Strawberry Point, Frahil Goldwyn Lace, 9/1/2009, 10823251

7) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen San Dawnette, 3/17/2010, 69564047

8) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Snowcrest Axel Astrid, 10/14/2009, 140246218

9) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Dream-Prairie Recipe-Red-Et, 3/3/2010, 140750643

10) Clover-Hill Farms, Tipton, CLOVERHILLFM KNOWLDA IZABEL, 6/30/2010

11) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen J Jamaica-ET, 9/1/2009, 65385495

12) H & H Farms, Cresco, New-Star ADV Harmony-Red-Et, 9/15/2009, 64476334

13) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Kingsmill Jasper Allegra, 11/2/2009, 68776066

14) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Vasberg Advantage Topkat Ted, 7/15/2009, 140092426

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

1) Scott Coons, Monticello, Goldenflo Goldwyn Foxie, 11/12/2008, 9826458

2) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Ouriver Goldwyn Blitz, 3/9/2009, Can 9526193

3) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Miss Glen Magnum, 5/23/2009, 140078549

4) Lands-Brook Farms, Saint Olaf, Lands-Brooke Plaid Alexis, 1/1/2009, 53581941

5) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Pronto Ady, 9/3/2008, 139529881

6) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, Tande Brando Merry, 12/9/2008, 62315145

7) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Durham Jayla, 10/1/2008, 139519138

8) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen Jasper Rain-ET, 3/3/2009, 65385438

9) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Goldwyn Patty-ET, 4/4/2009, 53578741

10) Scott Coons, Monticello, Jd Coonridge Stmc Breen, 9/3/2008, 141196824

11) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Durham Jalen, 9/2/2008, 139519062

12) Matthew Bonert, Epworth, Aleetha, 1/14/2009, 65217318

13) H & H Farms, Cresco, SAPA-SKA Jasper Chow, 1/9/2009, 65540969

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2008

1) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Advent Peopny-ET, 6/8/2008, 53578135

2) Le-O-La Holsteins, Peosta, LE-O-LA DRAKE ROSALYN-ET, 10/7/2006, 63353466

3) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar, Gold Abby, 9/17/2007, 138653529

4) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Kolette, 12/16/2007, 53578493

5) Brian Harbaugh, Postville, Moondale Trudy, 1/16/2008, 53578153

6) Moneek View Farm, Castalia, DA-SO-Burn Advent Blaze-ET, 9/18/2007, 62739545

7) Scottmore Holsteins, Westgate, Scottmore Shottle Cheer-ET, 2/13/2008, 65498475

8) Hawkeye Holsteins, Ruthven, MS Durham Rina-ET, 12/2/2007, 138789842

Lifetime Production

1) Lands-Brook Farms, St. Olaf, Lands-Brook Allen Dora, 6/6/2005, 207810219

2) Scott Coons, Monticello, Sco-Lo Damion Harp, 8/10/2006, 62799313

3) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Four-of-a-kind GWN Gayle-ET, 9/12/2007, 138917148

4) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana, Henkeseen Toy Lynn-ET, 11/15/2006, 63445846

Best Three Head

1) Moondale Farm, Monona

2) Regancrest, Waukon

3) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

4) Red-E-J Holsteins, Decorah

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

7) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

Best Four Head

1) Regancrest, Waukon

2) Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard

3) Moondale Farm, Monona

4) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

5) Lyons Holsteins, Castalia

6) Farnear Holsteins, Farley

7) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

Produce of Dam

1) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar

2) Irish-Land Farms, Delmar

3) Fishersons Dairy, Edgewood

4) Scott Coons, Monticello

5) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

Daughter-Dam

1) Henkeseen Holsteins, Luana

2) Courtlane Holsteins, Ridgeway

3) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

4) Cost Farms, Cedar Rapids

Junior Champion Female: Shawn and Levi Banowetz, Charlotte, Smith-Crest Sid Mel

Reserve Junior Champion Female: Tower Ridge Farms, Anamosa, Tower Ridge Atwood Addie

Intermediate Champion Female: Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Old-Acres Gold Sidney-ET

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female: Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, E and M Acres Gold Chip 450

Honorable Mention) Regancrest, Waukon, Midway Sanchez Elaine

Senior Champion Female: Scott Coons, Monticello, Goldenflo Goldwyn Foxie

Reserve Senior Champion Female: Volker-Hovden Holsteins, Maynard, Ouriver Goldwyn Blitz

Honorable Mention) Moondale Farm, Monona, Moondale Advent Peopny-ET

"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

CHECK PRESENTATION AT RIVER BEND FOODBANK SET FOR AUGUST 15TH

By Caren Laughlin

The Kiwanis Club of Davenport will present a check for $4,000 to River Bend Foodbank. The money will sponsor the children that receive backpack food at Madison Elementary School in Davenport.

The Backpack Program provides children at risk of hunger with nourishing food to take home on Fridays to get them through the weekend when programs like school breakfasts and lunches are not available.  The Backpack Program targets pre-school, elementary and middle school children who are at risk of chronic hunger.  These children are identified by name by their school staff.  Each child receives a weekly food pack on Fridays to put in their Backpacks and take home for the weekend.  The food is child friendly, easily consumed and vitamin fortified. The bags contain about eight items and include two "entrees" like stew or soup, two servings of fruit, cereal, milk, and juice. We partner with the schools to select the children and distribute the food. Currently we are serving 43 schools and 1,700 of the neediest children in the Quad Cities.

14 Aug 2014

The Night People Return to CASI

By Trish Burnett
Dance the night away with your friends on Friday, August 15?when The Night People return to CASI as part of the 2014 Summer Concert Series. The Night People were favorites at the Draught House and COL Ballroom and they are still drawing crowds as they continue to play the Quad City scene. The Night People get the crowd moving with a variety of music including the hits of the 1960s. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door and may be purchased at CASI. Cash bar and bar snacks will be available.

By purchasing a ticket you are helping fund CASI programs and activities for area seniors. CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. Please contact CASI for additional information.

CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. Please contact CASI for additional information.
14 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Emergency Response Services in Rural Areas

By Andrew Mason

New Laws Will Help Improve Emergency Response Times and Quality Care to People Across Every Corner of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today visited the Illinois State Fair on Agriculture Day to sign legislation that will help improve emergency response services in rural areas throughout the state. The new laws help ensure the highest quality of care can be provided in ambulances and on the scene of accidents across Illinois. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to protect and improve the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.

"These common sense laws take advantage of the advanced emergency medical training that many emergency workers in rural areas already have," Governor Quinn said. "When every second counts and you've got a lot of territory to cover, it's comforting to know that responders in any area of the state can use all of their training in emergencies."

"By signing these bills, Governor Quinn has made Illinois a safer state, and even more lives will be saved," State Representative Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), the House sponsor of both rural emergency response bills, said. "I commend Governor Quinn for making this upgrade in the level of emergency medical care available for the citizens of Illinois."

House Bill 4523, sponsored by Representative Moffitt and State Senator John M. Sullivan (D-Rushville), allows ambulance providers in rural areas to be upgraded to the highest EMT license of any person staffing that ambulance, including registered nurses. This will allow more kinds of life-saving procedures to be performed when an ambulance responds to an emergency.

Under existing law, the ambulance itself is restricted to a set level of emergency care regardless of who is staffing it. Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers have struggled to properly staff emergency vehicles, and this legislation allows for the addition of a licensed, highly-qualified medical professional to help fill the void. The law is effective Jan. 1, 2015.

"In some rural areas of the state an ambulance ride can last up to an hour," Senator Sullivan said. "It only makes sense to allow nurses certified at a specific level to provide the highest level of care during the ambulance ride."

Governor Quinn also signed House Bill 5828, sponsored by Representative Moffitt and State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).  Many rural communities do not have an ambulance service, but most are part of a fire protection district. Many volunteer firefighters are also trained as paramedics. This new law will allow those firefighters who are trained as paramedics to use those skills in their roles as firefighters. This was not allowed under the previous law. HB 5828, which is effective immediately, offers rural areas in Illinois increased access to medical response and care.

"This is part of my continued effort to help rural emergency service responders increase their capabilities to serve the population in some of Illinois' most underserved medical areas," Senator Rose said. "This capability will better enable our EMS crews to take care of a wider variety of emergencies."

In addition, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill 3398, sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) and State Representative Elgie Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago), which exempts certain specially-designated vehicles used solely for farming purposes from federal trucking regulations. The Governor signed the bill on Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair as part of his commitment to supporting Illinois' agriculture businesses. The law is effective immediately.

Governor Quinn is committed to protecting and improving the health and well-being of the people of Illinois. Earlier this year, Governor Quinn invested $4 million to help 193 fire departments across the state purchase equipment and other tools necessary to provide effective responses to emergencies. Over the past few years, the Governor signed multiple pieces of legislation to modify a state financing program to assist local fire departments in purchasing fire trucks and ambulances as well as making station upgrades.

In 2010, Governor Quinn signed legislation to ensure the highest quality of emergency medical transportation for people across Illinois who are critically ill. The law establishes minimum standards for ambulance services that provide advanced critical care transportation.

In 2013, Governor Quinn signed legislation to make emergency response systems in Illinois more efficient and effective by developing an Illinois 9-1-1 systems directory to allow calls answered by one system to be easily forwarded to another 9-1-1 system when necessary.

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14 Aug 2014

Downtown SCC Campus and Kahl Renovation

By T. Brecht

Total Investment: $50 Million (estimated)
Total Public Investment: TBD
Private Funds Leveraged: TBD
Jobs Created: 200-plus (estimated, construction & full-time)

The vacant First Midwest Bank building will be converted into one of the core campus buildings for Scott CC downtown

The pace of development in downtown Davenport is accelerating even faster with the announcement of a major public-private partnership between Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and developer Restoration St. Louis that will renovate three major buildings over the next two years.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement, around $50 million will be invested to create a brand new downtown urban campus for Scott Community College and renovation of the Kahl Building (the current home of Scott classrooms) into market rate housing, first floor retail, and the long-awaited restoration of the Capitol Theater.

Two vacant and deteriorating buildings - the former First Midwest Bank and former First Federal Bank/Social Security Administration building on 3rd Street - will be renovated and make up the core of the new campus building. The 80,000 square-foot campus will feature classrooms, computer labs, a science lab, student commons, outdoor plaza, meeting place and administrative offices. The college's current classrooms and offices in both the Kahl Building and the Ground Transportation Center will be consolidated on the new campus.

The Kahl will then be taken over by Restoration St. Louis and renovated into an 80-90 unit apartment building featuring first-floor retail and the new and improved Capitol Theatre. The theatre will be a big screen, first-run movie house that likely will serve food and alcoholic beverages, according to Restoration St. Louis.

Project costs are calculated at approximately $50 million. Financing will come from a variety of sources, including Historic Preservation Tax Credits, traditional lending, bond issuance proceeds and a capital campaign by Eastern Iowa Community College. EICC Chancellor Don Doucette vowed that no property taxes or tuition increases will be part of the funding. Sam Estep, senior VP of development for Restoration, said the company does plan to submit an economic development agreement to the City of Davenport at some point. This likely will involve economic incentives, but what exactly those will entail is still being worked out.

The timeline is to finalize feasibility studies and cost estimates by late fall of this year and begin construction in 2015, Estep said. College officials would like to move into classrooms in 2016.

"This is a really exciting opportunity to meet not only the growing needs of a local educational resource, but to do so while creating a major economic development project," said Estep. "We remain very excited about the future of downtown Davenport."

13 Aug 2014

Rock Island Library Starts "Last Call Book Club" Next Tuesday

By Lisa Lockheart

Off-Site Book Club for Adults Blends Cocktails & Reading

Rock Island, IL: If you're the type of reader who likes to enjoy the occasional cocktail while discussing books with friends, the Rock Island Public Library has a brand new book club for you.

The first meeting of the Rock Island Library's new Last Call Book Club is 7:00 pm next Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Icons Martini Bar, 124 18th Street, Rock Island. Interested members age 21 and older will meet to select a list of books for future discussions, and obtain a free copy of the September read, which is The Ocean at the end of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman.

The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the back room of Icons. Participants are welcome to bring dinner or snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase. There is no charge to join the book club.

For information about future selections in the Last Call Book Club, call 309-732-READ,  or check the library's online calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or sign up for free email newsletters.

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
13 Aug 2014

Simon to perform at Illinois State Fair

By Annie Thompson

SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and her band, Loose Gravel, will perform on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. This year marks the fourth consecutive year the group has performed at the fair in Springfield.

Loose Gravel will perform at the Shed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Carbondale-based blues band debuted at the state fair three years ago and is the only group fronted by a constitutional officer to perform.

Throughout the fair, Simon is partnering with the Illinois Reading Council to showcase live readings, a book giveaway and a book drive at her tent. Visitors may drop off new or gently used children's books to be donated to Springfield schools, and also register to win the 35 books selected for Illinois Reads 2014, a literacy project aimed at children and adults.

Lt. Governor Simon's tent is located at the intersection of Main Street and Brian Raney Avenue, across from the Emmerson Building and will be open daily through Sunday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about Illinois Reads, please visit www.IllinoisReads.org.

EVENT: Loose Gravel performance
DATE: Wednesday, August 13
TIME: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Shed, corner of Central Ave. and Greyhound St., Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield

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