26 Aug 2013

Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, Unanimously Endorses Bruce Braley for Senate

By Charlie Wishman
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO today unanimously voted to endorse Representative Bruce Braley for United States Senate in 2014.  Braley was endorsed at the 57th Annual Convention of the Iowa Federation of Labor being held in Altoona, Iowa this week.
Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO said, "For years Bruce Braley has worked tirelessly for working families in Congress, fighting to strengthen the middle class and to grow the economy for all workers.  That's because he always remembers where he came from.  Growing up in small town Iowa and working his way through college and law school, Bruce knows the meaning of hard work and shares our values.  We're proud to stand behind him in his campaign for US Senate."
Braley said, "I'm so honored to have the support of the Iowa Federation of Labor.  Their members work hard every day to support their families and make a better life for their kids.  I'm running for Senate to strengthen the middle class, create more economic opportunity for everyone, and bring people together to get things done for Iowa.  Their endorsement will help build our grassroots organization and adds momentum to our message."
The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is a coalition of labor unions from across the state of Iowa, and is the official affiliate of the national AFL-CIO in the state.  This IFL is comprised of more than 470 local unions representing over 46,000 union members working together for all Iowans to ensure a fair and just economy that respects workers' rights on the job.
Bruce Braley was born in Grinnell and grew up in nearby Brooklyn, Iowa.  His father, a Marine, who fought on Iwo Jima in World War II; his mother was a teacher.  Braley worked his way through college and law school building roads and bridges with the Poweshiek County Roads Department, waiting tables, and tending bar.  He was an attorney for 23 years before being elected to Congress.  Braley has become known for his work on behalf of veterans, his advocacy for the middle class, and his bipartisan effectiveness.  Braley lives in Waterloo with his wife, Carolyn.  They have three children, Lisa, David, and Paul.
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26 Aug 2013

Unnecessary Farce at The Old Creamery Theatre Sept. 5 - Oct. 6

By Shelly Klimes

Amana - Eight doors, two police officers and three criminals add up to one crazy police stakeout in Unnecessary Farce, opening Thursday, Sept. 5 on The Old Creamery Theatre's Main Stage in Amana.

Officers Eric and Billy are supposed to videotape a meeting between the mayor and his accountant during an investigation of missing city funds. However, nothing goes as it should and it becomes impossible to determine who the real criminals might be or for that matter, what might happen next. This play is so much fun it should be illegal!

Written by Paul Slade Smith, Unnecessary Farce is directed by Marc Libby of Kansas City with the cast consisting of Jeff Haffner of Cleveland, Ohio, Deborah Kennedy of West Amana, Richard Marlatt of Chicago, Jackie McCall of Marengo, Hannah Spina of Cedar Rapids, Dion Stover of Chicago and Sean McCall of Marengo.

Tickets are $27.50 for adults and $18 for students. Show times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Student rush tickets are available half an hour before performances. A student ID is required to get this special rate of $12 per ticket. Group rates for 15 people or more are available.

Unnecessary Farce is rated Theatre PG-13 and runs through Oct. 6.

Unnecessary Farce is sponsored by The Bob Carver Family with media sponsor KMRY.

Call the box office at 319-62-AMANA (622-6262) or visit the website at www.oldcreamery.com for tickets or more information. Walk-ins are always welcome if seats are available. Reservations are highly recommended.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The company is celebrating 42 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

26 Aug 2013

Ribbons Awarded at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

Livestock Enthusiasts Awarded at Iowa State Fair Youth Dairy Cattle Shows

Young competitors from across Iowa earned breed championships in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show judged August 10, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Exhibitors were also judged on their showmanship skills. The Showmanship award is given for the exhibitors' ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answer any questions the judge may ask about their animal.

Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle Show included:

AYRSHIRE

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Matthew Lansing, Hopkinton

Senior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Senior Reserve Champion: Mackenzie Wagener, DeWitt

Grand Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Reserve Grand Champion: Mackenzie Wagener, DeWitt

BROWN SWISS

Junior Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Junior Reserve Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Senior Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Grand Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Tanner Mashek, Calmar

GUERNSEY

Junior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar

Senior Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Senior Reserve Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Grand Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

Reserve Grand Champion: Austin Knapp, Epworth

HOLSTEIN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Scott Stempfle, Maynard

Senior Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Senior Reserve Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

Reserve Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta

JERSEY

Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville

Junior Reserve Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

Senior Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Senior Reserve Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar

Reserve Grand Champion: Carter Zidlicky, Decorah

MILKING SHORTHORN

Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville

Junior Reserve Champion: Brian Arthur, Maynard

Senior Champion: Bradley Byers, Milo

Senior Reserve Champion: Halie Gruenwald, Lost Nation

Senior Grand Champion: Bradley Byers, Milo

Reserve Grand Champion: Halie Gruenwald, Lost Nation

SHOWMANSHIP

Junior Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo

Reserve Junior Champion: Nathan Kramer, Epworth

Intermediate Champion: Regan Demmer, Peosta

Intermediate Reserve Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth

Senior Champion: Scott Stempfle, Maynard

Senior Reserve Champion: Anthony Streeper, Conroy

Ribbons Awarded for Draft Pony Show

Draft ponies earned honors during their show judged August 11 through 13 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results follow:

Draft Pony Ladies Cart - 48" and Under

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Cart - 38"- 45"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Kimberly A. Hols, Runnells

Draft Pony Cart - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Devan Donato Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

4) Richard Mason, Early

5) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Team - 38"- 45"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

Draft Pony Team - 45"- 48"

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

4) Richard Mason, Early

Draft Pony Unicorn Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Four Draft Pony Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

2) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

3) Richard Mason, Early

Six Draft Pony Hitch - 48" and Under

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 10 and Under

1) Devan Donato Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Youth Cart - Driver 11 to 18 Years

1) Crystal Creek Farm, Prole

Draft Pony Halter - Mare

1) Richard Mason, Early

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Richard Mason, Early

4) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

Draft Pony Halter - Gelding

1) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

2) Wolf Farm, Farnhamville

3) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

4) Richard Mason, Early

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Miniature Hereford Cattle Show

RJTNT Farm of Lawler won the Grand Champion Heifer and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Miniature Hereford show August 16 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

D. McCall of Albuquerque, N.M., captured Grand Champion Bull honors.

Splitt Creek Ranch of North Platte, Neb., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull while Harmon Show Cattle of Tekamah, Neb., exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Heifer.

The Grand Champion Prospect Steer honors went to KP Ranch of Tekamah, Neb., and Strong Miniature Herefords of Montezuma exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer.

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

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Fletcher's Lil Dina J, 323#, 36", 4/2/2013

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Princess, 159#. 29", 6/20/2013

3) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KW Lucy's Nuggett, 253#, 34", 4/17/2013

4) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., BPTR Sweet Arlou, 246#, 33.5", 4/3/2013, 43386941

5) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Polly, 212#, 33.75, 5/12/2013, 43386075

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Genevieve, 239#, 33", 3/30/2013

2) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Kesha, 239#, 33", 3/20/2013

3) Sherdell Farms, Lohrville, Sherdell's Abbi, 242#, 33", 3/20/2013, 43372528

4) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, Carlee Annabelle, 316#, 34.5", 3/31/2013, 43378571

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Natalie ET, 273#, 33", 3/4/2013

2) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Huntress Bethani, 323#, 36", 3/8/2013

3) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, Lil Cloie, 259#, 33.5", 3/9/2013

4) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Dazzle's DeLorean, 349#, 35.5", 3/9/2013

5) Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Jasmine, 221#, 33", 3/4/2013

6) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Lexie, 193#, 30.25", 3/8/2013

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) Double K Herefords, Walcott, Double K Minnie Pearl, 302#, 35.5", 2/18/2013, 43392237

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS JADE,291#, 36", 2/15/2013, 43386358

3) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR SOPHIE,258#, 34", 2/28/2013, 43372788

Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Huntress Lil Hottie ET, #289, 34", 2/3/2013, 43388819

2) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Fleda's Lil Sun Beam, #315, 35", 1/22/2013, 43389092

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Gold Angel, 269#, 32.5", 1/1/2013, 43392024

4) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Gold Serena, 206#, 32.5", 1/10/2013, 43392026

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, 22 Maro's Flashy Opal , #410, 38", 10/25/2012, 43360184

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Harriet, 488#, 40.25, 9/28/2012, 43330070

3) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Dolly, 395#, 37", 9/26/2012, 43387549

4) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, NSH Amazing Grace, 328#, 35", 11/6/2012, 43368259

Fall & Winter Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT D3 Lady, 478#, 39", 9/7/2012, 43383198

2) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Mom's Sunny, 9/1/2012, 43392169

3) Cooper Farms, Gibson, GA Remis Lil Sunshine, 445#, 35.5", 9/9/2012, 43353811

4) Goldfinch Cattle Company, Sioux Center, GC's Paoli's Pearl, 452#, 39.75", 9/2/2012, 43338459

5) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, Isabella Faith, 335#, 35", 9/1/2012

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2012

1) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl, 535#, 40", 8/5/2012, P43350014

2) JHCH Farms, Nichols, Popsicle HSC 212, 560#, 38.5", 7/10/2012, (LE) 212

3) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Catie, 603#, 41.25", 6/22/2012, 43350012

4) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS MISS FANCY, 435#, 38", 7/23/2012, 43330065

5) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, RR Pearl, 502#, 39.25", 6/27/2012, 43308672

6) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Diva Dani, 636#, 41.5", 6/15/2012, 43318153

7) RFD Miniature Herefords, Seymour, Ind., RFD Can't Find Stevie, 624#, 41.75, 6/17/2012, 43318155

8) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR DAISEY, 468#, 38.5", 6/14/2012, P43308671

Summer Senior Heifer -- May 1 - Aug. 30, 2012

1) Laurie Elliot, Tekamah, Neb., 05's Miss Sami, 535#, 40.5", 5/21/2012, 43332970

2) Lakota Larson, Jefferson, JW'S Shawna, 623#, 42.25, 5/8/2012, 43318552

3) Kath Family Farm, Hollandale, Minn., Ivanna, 764#, 42", 6/1/2012, 43334396

4) Double K Herefords, Walcott, Miss Minnie, 782#, 42.5", 5/21/2012, 43301018

5) Lakota Larson, Jefferson, JW'S Kylie's Diamond, 682#, 42.5", 5/6/2012, 43318551

6) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Zoey, 496#, 39.5", 5/4/2012, 43279460

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., SS Miss Taylor, 626#, 41.25", 3/25/2012, P43273181

2) Cassidy Rourke, Iowa City, NSH Cassidy's Covergirl, 653#, 38.5", 4/17/2012, 43336780

3) Rolling Hills Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH April Fools, 562#, 40.5, 4/1/2012, 43305637

4) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., LAH Maisy, 472#, 38", 4/3/2012, 43286744

5) Blake Johnson, Clarksville, GA Remis Lil Pinky, 548#, 45", 4/22/2012, 43353804

6) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., GBRA Easter Lily 405Z, 549#, 40.25", 4/8/2012, 43298661

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orson's Lil Keeper, 652#, 41.25, 3/5/2012, 43287321

2) Rolling Hill's Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Snow White, 597#, 40.25", 3/16/2012, 43305640

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, SMH Miss Willow, 633#, 41.25", 3/17/2012, 43301632

4) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, KaF Ms Princess, 686#, 42.5", 3/9/2012, 43270482

5) Lil Kaf Ranch, Mechanicsville, RR Wendy, 638#, 42", 3/4/2012, 43277720

6) Brandon Bloomquist, Randolph, Neb., KAP Fletcher's Lil Mami, 669#, 41.5", 3/3/2012, 43287316

7) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Misty, 642#, 40.75", 3/13/2012, 43277721

8) 22 Cattle Company, Orange City, KAP Vance's Lil Juli, 622#, 40", 3/6/2012, 43287319

Spring Senior Heifer -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2012

1) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, KAP Vances Lil Clair, 665#, 40.25", 2/21/2012, 43287310

2) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb.

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Rogers First Fling, 2/1/2012, 43277745

4) Lakes Area Miniature Herefords, Chisago City, Minn., LAH Disco Dottie, 568#, 40.75", 2/29/2012, 43286740

5) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Rogers Lil Amber, 668#, 43.25, 2/8/2012, 432777146

6) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, DLT Prairie Star 1Z 643#, 41.5", 2/19/2012, 43262132

7) Hannah Reisinger, Osceola, CT Dozer's N Dazzles Bling, 514#, 40", 2/17/2012, 43277747

Cow/Calf Pair

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Lil Kid Payge ET(with calf 03/23/2013), 738#,, 3/29/2009, 43000275

2) Kelli Wicks, Rockford, KAP Quip's Lil Yoni ET(with calf 04/17/2013), 698#, 6/25/2010, 43104030

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, RR SASSY(with calf 6/20/13), 746#, 42.25", 3/20/2011, 43169904

4) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, RRR Donna Eddy, calf 03/01/2013, 4/13/2010, 43129633

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP 1/2 Jazzy Arlou ET, 885#, 42.75", 2/4/2006, 42694281

2) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, KAP Teddys Lil Polli, calf 03/15/2013), 270#, 34", 2/6/2008, 42905551

3) Meyer Farms, Garrison, GIM Blake Friday's Lil Nemo(with calf 05/12/2013),, 3/15/2008, 42912011

4) Dale Quiring, Lohrville, KAP Teddy's Lil Irma(with calf 3-20-13) 908#, 43.7, 6/18/2007, 42833856

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Force, 342#, 36", 4/2/2013

2) Brandon Bloomquist, Randolph, Neb., BB Orson's Comet, 325#, 36", 3/24/2013

3) CT Miniature Herefords, Altoona, CT Pollis Pacer, 270#, 34", 3/25/2013

4) Carlee Farms, Marshalltown, Carlee Harrison, 229#, 315.", 3/23/2013, 43372003

5) Lil KafRanch, Mechanicsville, KAF Lil Urban Storm, 174#, 31", 5/14/2013, 43384972

Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1, 2013 & After

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Caleb, 376#, 36", 3/7/2013

2) River Ridge Mini-Herefords, Eldon, RR Cash Flow, 265#, 33.5", 2/28/2013, 43372797

3) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Remey's T Bone, 306#, 35.5", 2/5/2013

Late Senior Bull -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash, 562#, 39.75", 9/5/2012, 43330938

2) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man, 573#, 40.25", 8/29/2012, 43383197

3) Frog Hollow Miniature Herefords, West Union, FHMH Quip's Noble Lincoln, 423#, 37", 7/15/2012, 43388818

Early Senior Bull -- Jan. 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince, 758#, 42.5", 5/11/2012, 43305634

2) Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP Hunter Duril, 965#, 43.5", 2/27/2012, 43287314

3) Double K Herefords, Walcott, KAP Logan Orson, 1124 #, 45", 3/15/2012, 43287387

4) Meyer Farms, Garrison, MF Disco Kid's Arnold, 839#, 43.75", 3/5/2012, 43279737

5) Irishman Acres, Mitchellville, IA Sir Hawkeye, 812#, 41.75", 3/23/2012, 43372585

Prospect Steer

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Abeer For Derk, 284#, 33.25", 3/23/2013

2) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Louie, 264#, 33.5, 1/18/2013

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, Smith Last Call, 154#, 28", 2/15/2013, 43392027

Two Females Champion: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, Catie 06/22/2012 & Diamond Girl 08/05/2012

Get of Sire

1) KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb.

2) RJTNT Farm, Lawler, Catie 06/22/12, Lady 09/07/12, Little Man 8/29/21

3) Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, Serena, Celeste, Last Call

4) Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, x

Champion Junior Heifer Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Flectchers Lil Dina J

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf: Eagle Rock Miniature Herefords, Hebron, Ind., JSH Natalie ET

Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJNT D3 Lady

Reserve Champion Fall/Winter Senior Heifer Calf: Smith Mini Herefords, Fairfield, SMH Moms Sunny

Champion Summer Senior Heifer: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl

Reserve Champion Summer Senior Heifer: Laurie Elliot, Tekamah, Neb., 05s Miss Sami

Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orsons Lil Keeper

Reserve Champion Spring Senior Heifer: Rolling Hills Miniature Herfords, Blakesburg, RHH Snow White

Grand Champion Heifer: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Diamond Girl

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer: Harmon Show Cattle, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Orsons Lil Keeper

Champion Cow/Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Lil Kid Payge

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP 1/2 Jazzy Arlou ET

Champion Junior Bull Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Caleb

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP 1/2 Hunter Force

Champion Late Senior Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash

Reserve Champion Late Senior Bull: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man

Champion Early Senior Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince

Reserve Champion Early Senior Bull: Bebler Pine Tree Ranch, Wellsburg, Minn., KAP Hunter Duril

Grand Champion Bull: D. McCall, Albuquerque, N.M., D K Nash

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Splitt Creek Ranch, North Platte, Neb., RHH Prince

Iowa Champion Bull: RJTNT Farm, Lawler, RJTNT Little Man

Grand Champion Prospect Steer: KP Ranch, Tekamah, Neb., KAP Abeer For Derk

Reserve Grand Champion Prospect Steer: Strong Miniature Herefords, Montezuma, SMH Louie

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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26 Aug 2013

Appaloosas Earn Ribbons at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Ribbons and banners were awarded in the Appaloosa Horse Show judged August 17 and 18 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

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

Complete results below:

Bareback Equitation -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Camas Prairie Stump Race

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

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

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

Colt -- Yearling

Judge A - 1) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge B - 1) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Figure 8 Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

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

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

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

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

Filly -- Weanling

Judge A - 1) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Judge B - 1) Michael Moehrl, Marshalltown

Filly -- Yearling

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

Judge B - 2) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

FPD Halter Mare

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

FPD Halter Stallion

Judge A - 1) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge B - 1) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Gelding -- Aged

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Judge B - 2) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Gelding -- Yearling

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Grand Champion & Reserve Gelding

Judge A - Grand) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - Grand) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - Res. Grand) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Judge B - Res. Grand) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Grand Champion & Reserve Mare

Judge A - Grand) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - Grand) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - Res. Grand) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - Res. Grand) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Grand Champion & Reserve Stallion

Judge A - Grand) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - Grand) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - Res. Grand) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Judge B - Res. Grand) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Hunter in Hand Gelding -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Hunter in Hand Geldings

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Hunter in Hand Mare -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Hunter in Hand Mares

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 4) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 4) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Hunter Saddle -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Hunter Under Saddle -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Keyhole Race

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

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

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

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

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

Ladies Heritage

Judge A - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 1) Becky Grier, Kalona

Mare -- Aged

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

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

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

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

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

Men's Heritage

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge B - 4) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge A - 5) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

Judge B - 5) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 6) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 6) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

Judge A - 7) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 7) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 8) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 8) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Nez Perce Stake Race

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

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

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

Non-Pro Camas Prairie Stump Race -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Figure 8 Stake Race -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Gelding -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Judge B - 2) Duane Harken, Pleasantville

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 4) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Non-Pro Hunt Seat Equitation -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 1) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Gelding

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Non-Pro Hunter in Hand Mare

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Hunter Under Saddle -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Keyhole Race -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Non-Pro Mare -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Non-Pro Most Colorful at Halter

Judge A - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge B - 4) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge A - 5) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

Judge B - 5) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 6) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 6) LaVonne Parks, Le Grand

Judge A - 7) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 7) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Non-Pro Nez Perce Stake Race -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 1) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Non-Pro Stallion -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Judge B - 2) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Judge A - 3) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Judge B - 3) Star S Performance Horses, Carbondale, Kan.

Non-Pro Trail -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 3) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Non-Pro Western Horsemanship -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Judge B - 3) Becky Grier, Kalona

Non-Pro Western Pleasure -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure -- 35 & Over

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Pleasure -- Novice

Judge A - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Non-Pro Western Showmanship -- 19 & Over

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 2) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Novice Western Horsemanship -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Novice Western Pleasure -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 2) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Novice Western Showmanship -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Reining -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Tyler McKenna, Ames

Judge B - 1) Tyler McKenna, Ames

Judge A - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge A - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 3) Mildred Johannes, Ames

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

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

Snaffle Bit Western Pleasure - 3-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Judge B - 1) Kristen Schroder, Long Grove

Stallion - 2-Year-Old

Judge A - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) John Crawford, Elberon

Judge A - 2) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Judge B - 2) Eric Wuchter, Delhi

Trail -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 1) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Trail -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 1) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge B - 2) Mildred Johannes, Ames

Judge A - 3) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 3) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge A - 4) Angela Meyer, Eldridge

Judge B - 4) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Walk/Trot Camas Prairie Stump Race -- 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Nez Perce Stake Race -- 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Walk/Trot Western Pleasure -- 10 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Western Horsemanship -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Western Pleasure -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Western Pleasure -- Senior

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Lorence Goodale, Ellsworth

Judge B - 2) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge A - 3) Maggie Holzworth, West Des Moines

Judge B - 3) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge A - 4) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 4) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 5) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 5) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Western Riding -- All Ages

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Judge B - 2) Jennifer Murrell, Bois D'Arc, Mo.

Western Showmanship at Halter -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge A - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 2) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge A - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Judge B - 3) Heather Faeth, Fort Madison

Youth Gelding -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Judge B - 1) Brittany Nicholson, Ellsworth

Youth Mare -- 18 & Under

Judge A - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

Judge B - 1) Myra Crawford, Elberon

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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26 Aug 2013

College Student from Scott County Interns for Grassley in Washington

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON -- Kayla Hamilton, daughter of Richard Hamilton of Eldridge in Scott County and Duane and Denise Levien of Calamus in Clinton County, has just completed a seven-week internship in Washington, D.C., with Sen. Chuck Grassley.  Hamilton is a senior at the University of Dubuque, majoring in sociology and business.

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"Interning in Washington, D.C., is a good way to get a grasp on the inner workings of Capitol Hill and government itself," Grassley said.  "Interns play an important role in my office and learn through their exposure to all aspects of the operation.  An internship is a unique opportunity for college-age students to be right in the middle of the legislative world and gather essential office experience."

Hamilton served as a legislative intern aiding Grassley's legislative staff.  Her duties included performing research to aid in answering constituent questions, working on special projects for legislative assistants, such as keeping track of legislation as it moves through the House and Senate, preparing binders for bills, and filing and organizing paperwork.

"My internship in Senator Grassley's office was invaluable," Hamilton said.  "Before I came here, I only had a general sense of how the three branches of government worked and I quickly learned how integral the legislative branch is. Senators and congressmen provide a very important service to our country, and I am glad that I was able to support their efforts this summer as well as work in the office of such a respected senator."

College students interested in becoming interns for Grassley in Washington, D.C., or any of his state offices should visit Grassley's Web page at http://grassley.senate.gov.

26 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Public Access to Open Spaces

By Andrew Mason

New Law Limits Liability for Landowners Who Allow Public Access for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that will increase protections for those who open their land to the public for conservation and recreational opportunities.  Senate Bill 1042 limits liability for landowners who allow the public to freely access their property for activities such as bird watching, biking, hiking, fishing and paddling. This law will bring Illinois in line with other states that offer such liability protection.

"Our state is full of natural treasures and many of those fall on private land," Governor Quinn said. "Increasing landowner protections will boost the confidence of our residents who want to allow public access, but have reservations about their own liability. This new law is a win-win for landowners and outdoor enthusiasts."

Senate Bill 1042, sponsored by State Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) and State Representative Ann Williams (D-Chicago), specifically extends liability protections for landowners who permit the public to freely access property for recreational or conservation purposes. Currently, liability protections exist only for hunting and recreational shooting sports, which the new law will maintain.

"We should make it easier for generous people to open their lands to the public - not harder. This new law should create opportunities for rock climbers, hikers, kayakers and other outdoors enthusiasts across the state," Senator Harmon said.

"This new law encourages private landowners to provide an important public service to Illinois residents by making it easier for them to offer their land for recreational and conservation use," Representative Williams said. "It strikes a balance between protecting landowners and opening up some of Illinois' most beautiful and significant natural areas for all to enjoy."

Seven years ago, Illinois became the only state to restrict liability protections for landowners who opened their property up to the public free of cost for recreational use. For the past several years, public outdoor recreational opportunities have been diminished on private lands because of rising insurance costs and liability concerns of private landowners. This bill restores these protections to landowners.

"There are some private landowners who simply could not afford to continue to allow public access because of rising liability insurance costs or concerns about litigation," Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller said. "I applaud Governor Quinn once again for supporting our outdoor heritage and conservation, and protecting landowners who support those activities."

Senate Bill 1042 was a high priority for several environmental organizations including Openlands and the Nature Conservancy.

"Openlands worked with its partners for seven years to reinstate protections for generous private landowners who open their land to the public for recreation," Openlands Policy Director Lenore Beyer-Clow said. "We are excited that this law will offer new opportunities for people to connect to nature and enjoy Illinois' beautiful open spaces."

"TNC has always provided the public access to our property and we are pleased that this new law will encourage more land owners to do so by limiting liability. We want the public to come to our sites and enjoy nature," TNC Director of Government Relations Susan Donovan said.

Senate Bill 1042 passed unanimously in the General Assembly. The new law takes effect January 1, 2014.

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26 Aug 2013

More Winners from this year's Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

Dairy Goat Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair

Champions were named in the Dairy Goat Show August 16 and 17 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results attached:

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Miniature Horses Take Top Honors at the 2013 Iowa State Fair Horse Show

The 2013 Iowa State Fair Miniature Horse show was held August 11 through 13.

The show was double-judged, meaning two judges independently evaluated each class resulting in two sets of placements for each.

Complete results attached:

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Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Horse Show

Percheron, Clydesdale and Shire horses earned ribbons during competition August 15 through 18 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results attached:

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Feathers Fly at Iowa State Fair Pigeon Competition

Exhibitors from across the state brought their finest birds to the Pigeon contest judged Tuesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Pigeons were judged by the comparison method using the National Pigeon Association Standard, and rare breeds were judged using the European Method.

Complete results attached:

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Exhibitors Awarded for Top Poultry at Iowa State Fair

Exhibitors from across the Midwest brought their finest birds to the Poultry Show judged August 10 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results attached:

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Vegetable Gardeners Compete for Honors at Iowa State Fair

Don Francois of Des Moines collected top honors in the Garden Vegetable division of the

Vegetable Crops contest judged Tuesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Francois received the Lee Kline Premium Vegetable award. Second place went to Larry Dau of Primghar.

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

Additional results attached:

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26 Aug 2013

4-H Awards Given at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

4-H Youth Earn Ribbons in Breeding Swine Show at Iowa State Fair

Erica Chapman of Tipton exhibited the Champion Purebred Gilt in the 4-H Breeding Swine Show judged August 12, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. The gilt was first named Champion Berkshire Gilt.

The Champion Yorkshire Gilt exhibited by Drake Jehle of Durant won Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt honors.

Breed champions included:

Champion Berkshire Gilt: Erica Chapman, Tipton

Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt: Kennie Orr, Elgin

Champion Chester White Gilt: Ethan Fetzer, West Branch

Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt: Tyler Saunders, Manilla

Champion Duroc Gilt: Tyler Wellman, West Point

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Jacob Sterle, Roland

Champion Hampshire Gilt: Owen Newton, Gilmore City

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt: Erica Chapman, Tipton

Champion Spotted Gilt: Tyler Swenson, Montezuma

Reserve Spotted Gilt: Nathan Lauterbach, Van Meter

Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Drake Jehle, Durant

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Tyler Hartman, Wilton

Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Creigh Rourke, Iowa City

Reserve Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Kaitlin Orr, Elgin

Champion Commercial Gilt: Drake Jehle, Durant

Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt: McKenna Brinning, Keota

Hartley Exhibitor Wins 4-H Breeding Beef Show at Iowa State Fair

Payton Vogel of Hartley exhibited a Hereford heifer to capture the Supreme Breeding Heifer banner in the 4-H Breeding Beef Show August 13, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Weis of McIntire won the Reserve Supreme Breeding Heifer banner with his Champion High Percent Maine-Anjou. Third Place Overall went to Noah Snedden of Grand Junction and his Champion Maintainer. Avery Bennett of Richland took Fourth Place Overall and Champion Shorthorn Plus honors. Chyann Smith of Storm Lake received Fifth Place Overall with a Champion Commercial Heifer.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Courtney Younge, Ventura

Reserve Champion Angus: Sterling Kriegel, Brooklyn

Champion All Other Breeds: Mara Anderson, Garner

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Karly Biddle, Walcott

Champion Charolais: Garrett Stalcup, Prescott

Reserve Champion Charolais: Kiley Elder, Pella

Champion Charolais Cross: Kade Killmer, Perry

Reserve Champion Charolais Cross: Jaynie Ferrari, Dayton

Champion Chianina: Ben Weis, McIntire

Reserve Champion Chianina: Abi Henderson, Ogden

Champion Hereford: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Reserve Champion Hereford: Blake Solsma, Sanborn

Champion Limousin: Derek Anderson, Garner

Reserve Champion Limousin: Emily Puck, Muscatine

Champion Maine-Anjou High Percent: Ben Weis, McIntire

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou High Percent: Kenton Lain, Corydon

Champion Maintainer: Noah Snedden, Grand Junction

Reserve Champion Maintainer: Madison Conrad, Bennett

Champion Red Angus: Chloe Van Vliet, Otley

Reserve Champion Red Angus: Kevin Tlach, Britt

Champion Shorthorn: Libby Moel, Olin

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Avery Bennett, Richland

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: Violet Lapke, Logan

Champion Simmental: Kiley Elder, Pella

Reserve Champion Simmental: Grace Greiman, Goodell

Champion Foundation Simmental: Kiersten Jass, Garner

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental: Ryan McConahay, Corydon

Champion Commercial Heifer: Chyann Smith, Storm Lake

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Wyatt Pryor, Woodbine

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair's 4-H Market Beef Show

Maggie Ferguson of New Sharon captured the highly coveted Grand Champion Market Beef banner with her Champion Crossbred Division 2 steer in the 4-H Market Beef Show August 14 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef honors went to Alex Alliger of Gowrie for his Champion Maine-Anjou.

Alexis Hanson of Gowrie exhibited a Champion Charolais steer which won the Third Place Overall banner. Fourth Place Overall went to the Champion Simmental steer exhibited by Taylor Duckett of New Liberty while Fifth Place Overall was earned by the Champion Chianina steer shown by Kennedy Core of Pleasantville.

The Champion Market Heifer was shown by Courtney Shalla of Kalona. Trace Ticknor of Bridgewater exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer. The Third Place Overall Market Heifer was shown by Garrett Stalcup of Prescott.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus: Emma Troyer, Kalona

Reserve Champion Angus: James Garner, Mechanicsville

Champion All Other: Kaden Dewey, Shell Rock

Reserve Champion All Other: Kelli Wicks, Rockford

Champion Charolais: Alexis Hanson, Gowrie

Reserve Champion Charolais: Kori McLaughlin, Mediapolis

Champion Chianina: Kennedy Core, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Chianina: Tori Freeman, Allerton

Champion Hereford: Kaylee Miller, Lacona

Reserve Champion Hereford: Austin Deppe, Maquoketa

Champion Limousin: Molly Tiernan, Woodward

Reserve Champion Limousin: Evan Bodermann, Granger

Champion Shorthorn: Autumn Schott, Alden

Reserve Champion Shorthorn: Cooper Kabela, West Branch

Champion Shorthorn Plus: Jacob Donohoe, Parnell

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus: David Roberts, Dunlap

Champion Simmental: Taylor Duckett, New Liberty

Reserve Champion Simmental: Colton Suhr, Dunlap

Champion Maine-Anjou: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Justin Donohoe, Parnell

Champion Crossbred Division 1: Chloe Goretska, Corydon

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 1: Kaden Wilson, Anita

Champion Crossbred Division 2: Maggie Ferguson, New Sharon

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 2: Bryton Voss, Dexter

Champion Crossbred Division 3: Bret Cunningham-Ganfield, Cascade

Reserve Champion Crossbred Division 3: Keegan Vander Molen, Pella

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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26 Aug 2013

Suffolk Breeders Compete for Top Honors at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Highpoint Suffolk of Janesville, Wis., exhibited the Grand Champion Ram and Ewe in the Suffolk Sheep show Saturday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Tom Burke of Platt City, Mo., was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Ram and Ewe banners. The Missouri farm was also awarded Premier Exhibitor honors.

Jerry and Rex Quam of Wanamingo, Minn. placed second in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

In the Junior Show, Benda Suffolks of Jackson, Minn., exhibited the Grand Champion Ram while Damman Suffolks of Melbourne exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Ram. Benda Suffolks also placed third in the Premier Exhibitor competition.

The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

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

Yearling Ram A

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3227, 2/10/2012, 614152

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11030 RRNN, 1/19/2012, 612480

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 12-44, 3/6/2012, 615046

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Louie, 2/17/2012, 613876

5) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Touchdown 1215, 1/26/2012, 613281

6) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/3/2012

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-226, 2/16/2012, 614836

8) D&K Acres, Corning, WEC 12-8, 2/24/2012, 620836

Yearling Ram B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/18/2012

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11015 RRNN, 9/21/2011, 612477

3) WEG AND I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/25/2012

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Dewey, 2/17/2012, 613875

5) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-215, 2/2/2012, 614834

6) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3285, 3/30/2012

7) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-968, 2/19/2012, 614409

Shorn Yearling Ram

1) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4479, 2/20/2012, 614028

2) D&K Acres, Corning, Skartuedt 4458 RRNN, 1/27/2012, 614031

3) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K251, 1/27/2012, 610595

4) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 3133, 2/9/2012, 617271

5) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 2014, 2/8/2012, 615445

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS453, 2/25/2012, 611824

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J263, 2/13/2012, 610596

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11167 QRNN, 10/20/2012, 621351

2) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quamm 11173, 10/18/2012, 621353

3) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 461, 9/6/2012, 618456

January Ram Lamb

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1303, 1/5/2013, 621494

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13152, 1/5/2013, 621528

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1317, 1/17/2013

4) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX114, 1/24/2013

5) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11183 RRNN, 1/19/2013, 621356

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1302, 1/16/2013

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 1/31/2013

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, JETT, 1/18/2013

9) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1305, 1/22/2013

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Q0290, 1/25/2013, 619221

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 467, 1/11/2013, 622345

12) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, Nfs 466, 1/10/2013, 622346

13) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's, 2/7/2013

February Ram Lamb 2/1/13-2/11/13

1) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX275, 2/8/2013

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1348, 2/3/2013

3) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-274, 2/4/2013

4) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1312, 2/4/2013, 621643

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Jakobie, 2/5/2013

6) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Biscuit, 2/5/2013

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/7/2013

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4509, 2/4/2013

9) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX277, 2/11/2013, 618814

10) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1395, 2/11/2013, 622652

11) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 13-24, 2/5/2013

12) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 4320, 2/10/2013

13) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1091, 2/4/2013

February Ram Lamb 2/12/13-2/26/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1309, 2/12/2013, 620510

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1343, 2/26/2013

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11256 RRNN, 2/17/2013, 621364

4) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-279, 2/16/2013

5) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-285, 2/12/2013, 620853

6) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11260, 2/17/2013, 621365

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1322, 2/14/2013, 621679

8) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-350, 2/16/2013, 620120

9) Roger W. Davis, Osceola, Davis, 2/20/2013, 620962

10) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., "Belichick' Broehrn's Enterprise, 2/14/2013, 621003

11) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-5038R, 2/16/2013, 620120

12) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka Harkema 1391, 2/14/2013, 622650

13) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Rooster, 2/18/2013

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/4/2013

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11276 RRNN, 3/1/2013, 621367

3) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-11, 3/4/2013

4) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13-101, 3/10/2013, 623485

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/1/2013

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-14, 3/5/2013

7) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1345, 3/1/2013, 621678

8) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, 13-44 (Fisher), 3/3/2013

9) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Lewey 13-08, 3/5/2013

10) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1127, 3/3/2013

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 504, 3/12/2013, 622392

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4508, 2/4/2013

2) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 2092, 3/1/2013, 622645

3) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka, 3/9/2013, 622646

4) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J0275, 1/12/2013, 619216

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Martens 174, 2/3/2013, 621632

6) Garrett Peterson, Scranton, SkyFall Farms 1307, 2/16/2013, 621424

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K0285, 1/23/2013, 619219

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/6/2013, 623315

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Sandage Farms, State Center

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

7) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

11) Mae Farms, Orange City

Yearling Ewe A

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Highpoint 3222, 2/25/2012

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/13/2012

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2040 RR, 2/3/2012, 613055

4) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 198-12, 2/15/2012, 621377

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/16/2012, 611409

6) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 12-757E, 1/15/2012, 612557

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-230, 2/19/2012, 614839

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 3/14/2012, 613356

9) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 12-22, 2/6/2012, 617857

10) D&K Acres, Corning, D&K Acres 12-20 RRNN, 3/6/2012, 620831

11) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 8281, 2/19/2012, 614346

Yearling Ewe B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/1/2012

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11029 RRNN, 1/19/2012, 612448

3) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3232, 1/29/2012

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 12207, 2/4/2012, 614630

5) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Reese, 4/27/2012, 613687

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 247-12, 2/5/2012, 613785

7) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 12-50, 3/12/2012, 615061

8) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., Stoney Patch 185-12, 3/3/2012, 611227

9) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 10/21/2011

10) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Sandage SW246, 2/16/2012, 615409

11) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-1004, 2/21/2012, 614419

Yearling Ewe C

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/10/2012

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1203, 1/7/2012, 613946

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2082, 3/2/2012, 613065

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/16/2012, 611413

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4474, 2/16/2012, 610867

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-207, 1/22/2012, 614837

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Claire, 4/27/2012, 613686

8) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 3/13/2012, 616928

9) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 12-37, 2/17/2012, 614374

10) George Brothers, Deshler, Ohio, Five Star J, 3/2/2012, 613198

11) D&K Acres, Corning, Weg, 2/24/2012, 620838

Yearling Ewe D

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3205, 2/1/2012, 614151

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11090 RRNN, 2/16/2012, 612460

3) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/10/2012, 611426

4) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Darla, 3/15/2012, 613685

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., A Masser Suffolks 276, 3/1/2012, 615433

6) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 12-206, 2/5/2012, 613511

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/22/2012

8) Katherine Newhouse, State Center, Damman Suffolks 12-138, 1/31/2012, 610915

9) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 12-47, 2/5/2012, 614416

Shorn Yearling Ewe A

1) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 445, 2/15/2012, 614796

2) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4463, 1/29/2012, 610862

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 2032 RR, 2/1/2012, 613054

4) Rich Krafka Family Suffolks, Dysart, Krafka 2042, 3/1/2013, 622645

5) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., Stoney Patch 196-12, 2/18/2012, 611004

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Martens 158, 3/17/2012, 616586

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 12-222, 2/12/2012, 614838

8) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 4295, 2/14/2012, 614344

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, MADDIE, 2/6/2012, 613262

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, J255, 1/29/2012, 610600

Shorn Yearling Ewe B

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 4/15/2012

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1262, 3/27/2012, 613949

3) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Broehms Enterprise 51, 2/17/2012, 613352

4) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 457, 3/8/2012, 611827

5) Krafka Harkema Suffolks, Montezuma, Krafka 2056, 2/26/2012

6) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1200, 1/9/2012, 613279

7) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., MaKayla Johnson 199-12, 2/15/2012, 612620

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, BAILEY, 2/5/2012, 613261

9) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K253, 1/28/2012, 610599

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg

8) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

13) D&K Acres, Corning

14) Werners Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 9/22/2012

2) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4497, 9/27/2012, 618923

3) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4496, 9/28/2012, 618922

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11178 RRNN, 10/21/2012, 621315

5) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11169, 10/18/2012, 621310

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, Mae Farms 12-463, 9/8/2012, 618457

7) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11172, 10/17/2012, 621313

8) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 462, 9/6/2012, 618455

January Ewe Lamb 1/5/13-1/22/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1304, 1/19/2013, 621502

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 1/5/2013

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1322, 1/21/2013

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13153, 1/5/2013, 621530

5) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill. , Corson 13-6757, 1/11/2013, 620125

6) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 464, 1/5/2013, 622339

7) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 465, 1/7/2013, Appleid For

8) Ben Newhouse, State Center, Damman Suffolk 13-132, 1/17/2013, 619363

January Ewe Lamb 1/23/13-1/30/13

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11198 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 621324

2) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11197 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 621323

3) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX113', 1/23/2013

4) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Broehms Enterprise 13-57Y, 1/25/2013, 621005

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1307, 1/29/2013

6) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX121, 1/28/2013

7) Mae Farms, Orange City

8) Amber Hammes, Ankeny, Fisher 13-11, 1/30/2013

9) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Q0289, 1/25/2013, 619209

February Ewe Lamb 2/1/13-2/5/13

1) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1319, 2/5/2013, 621640

2) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-275, 2/4/2013

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 1342, 2/1/2013

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, Sweetie Pie, 2/5/2013

5) Sharon Thiel, Tigerton, Wis., 2/1/2013

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11202, 2/1/2013, 621325

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 2/1/2013

8) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX267, 2/1/2013

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-230 RR, 2/5/2013, 620855

10) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/1/2013, 621773

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 478, 2/3/2013, Applied Fro

12) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1090, 2/2/2013

February Ewe Lamb 2/6/13-2/12/13

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 2/8/2013

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1314, 2/6/2013, 621504

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn., Benda 13279, 2/12/2013, 621526

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11243 RRNN, 2/12/2013, 621336

5) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4517, 2/9/2013

6) Sandage Farms, State Center, Sandage SX272, 2/8/2013

7) Knutzen LLC, Edgar, Neb., 2/10/2013

8) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe, Skartvedt 4513, 2/8/2013

9) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11237, 2/10/2013, 621333

10) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1315, 2/11/2013

11) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks 13-259 RR, 2/9/2013, 620856

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 11225, 2/6/2013, 621329

February Ewe Lamb 2/14/13-2/26/13

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1317, 2/20/2013, 621504

2) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1331, 2/20/2013, 621641

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam QRNN, 2/4/2013, 621334

4) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-88, 2/26/2013

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg, 2/22/2013

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly, Schoelerman 1326, 2/19/2013

7) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale, Fisher 13-25, 2/18/2013, 830C

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., K Slack 1130, 2/23/2013, 621390

9) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe, 1310, 2/20/2013

10) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 3155, 2/26/2013

11) D&K Acres, Corning, 13-18, 2/26/2013, x

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/2/2013

2) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf, Schluensen 13-297, 3/13/2013

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam 11274 RRNN, 3/1/2013, 621345

4) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn Sheep 1340, 3/6/2013, 621513

5) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo., 3/5/2013

6) Hoskins Stock Farm, Jefferson, Hoskins 13-8, 3/5/2013

7) John N. Corson, Macomb, Ill., Corson 13 501, 3/3/2013, 620130

8) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg, Dew Drop, 3/3/2013

9) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb., 3/3/2013

10) D&K Acres, Corning, 13-20, 3/8/2013, x

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley, NFS 490, 3/7/2013

12) Mae Farms, Orange City, Mae Farm's 13-1123, 3/2/2013

13) 5-F Suffolks, Lineville, 8307, 3/15/2013

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn., Quam, 1/17/2013, 614580

2) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 130, 2/8/2013, 620644

3) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing, 134, 2/10/2013, 620647

4) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, Mac0287, 1/23/2013, 619207

5) Garrett Peterson, Scranton, SkyFall Farms, 2/4/2013, 621432

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Quam 11235, 2/10/2013, 621332

7) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell, K0300, 1/29/2013, 619213

8) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne, Damman Suffolks, 2/23/2013, 620857

9) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis., Stoney Patch 1122, 2/7/2013, 621417

10) Belle Haven, Lucas, Belle Haven 138, 2/9/2013

11) Belle Haven, Lucas, Belle Haven 136, 2/7/2013

12) Stewart Family Suffolk, Newton, 2/6/2013, 621778

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

2) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

6) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

10) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

12) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

13) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

14) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

15) D&K Acres, Corning

16) Mae Farms, Orange City

Pair of Lambs

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

10) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

11) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

12) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

13) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

14) Amber Hammes, Ankeny

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Young Flock

1) Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

7) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

11) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

12) Mae Farms, Orange City

Flock

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

5) WEG and I-80 Flocks, Geneva, Neb.

6) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

7) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

8) Broehms Enterprise Reg. Livestock, Brillion, Wis.

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Mae Farms, Orange City

Senior Champion Ewe: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis., Schambow 3205

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Senior Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Suffolks, Everly

Senior Reserve Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Champion Ewe: Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev., Ruby Mtn. Sheep 1304

Junior Reserve Champion Ewe: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Junior Champion Ram - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Junior Reserve Champion Ram - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

Senior Champion Ram: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

Senior Reserve Champion Ram: Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

Senior Champion - Junior Show: Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

Senior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Werners Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

Junior Champion Ram: Mountain Sheep Co., LLC, Spring Creek, Nev.

Junior Reserve Champion Ram: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Champion - Junior Show: Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

Junior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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26 Aug 2013

Awards Given at Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)

Awards Given at Iowa State Fair Horseshoe Tournament

Competitors participated in the Iowa State Men's Championship division of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Sunday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

The State Fair hosts Horseshoe Pitching every Fair day. Division winners are crowned daily. All Horseshoe Pitching competitions take place on the clay courts just east of Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.

Complete results below:

Championship Class

1) Dave Mittlestadt, Jewell

2) Joseph Smith, Gladbrook

3) Vern Kollasch, Iowa City

4) Doug P. Anderson, Stratford

5) Pat Simon Sr., Waterloo

6) Dennis L. Hopkins, Missouri Valley

7) Ronnie Burgess, Cedar Rapids

8) Tim Pew, Des Moines

9) John Peterson, Ottumwa

10) Randy Fox, Council Bluffs

11) Tom Cranston, Keswick

12) Marvin Dirks, Fonda

Class A

1) Paul Beaman, Des Moines

2) Rick Hudson, Stuart

3) Steve Ronk, Council Bluffs

4) Jan Warwick, Ames

5) Carl Kaiser, Des Moines

Class B

1) Kirk Vannausdle, Elliott

2) Richard Cranston, Keswick

3) Steve Hyler, Winterset

4) Steve Hatch, Knoxville

Class C

1) Jesse W. Dalton, Indianola

2) Kenny Wiese, Story City

3) Darwin Mott, Hartford

4) Kevin Bailey, Prairie City

5) Rick Allen, Crescent

6) Ralph Davis, Ankeny

Class D

1) Tom Flores, Des Moines

2) Randy Clark, Monroe

3) Kevin Pieper, Stuart

4) Lloyd Schropp, Parnell

5) Kevin Turbett, Tama

6) Rusty Dalton, Indianola

Class E

1) Bruce Dennis, Prairie City

2) Anthony Buttrey, Des Moines

3) Frank MacArthu, Davenport

4) Russell Wiese, Roland

Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Duroc Show

ISU Teaching of Ames exhibited the Champion Boar in the Duroc Swine Show Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Ray Williamson of Eagle Grove exhibited the Reserve Champion Boar.

Rowdy Campfield of Runnells claimed Champion and Reserve Champion Gilt honors.

Premier Exhibitor honors went to Kay Christian of Woodward. The award is presented to the exhibitor earning the highest point total in individual breeding classes of competition.

Additional results below:

Gilts

1) Stewart's Duroc Farm, Waverly

2) DCM Hamps and Durocs, Marion

3) Kay Christian, Woodward

4) Kay Christian, Woodward

5) Kay Christian, Woodward

Gilts

1) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells

2) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells

3) DCM Hamps and Durocs, Marion

4) Cale Niehaus, Sac City

5) Larry Kastler, Woolstock

6) Warrick Brothers, Prairie City

Gilts

1) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells

2) Brett Roquet, Fremont

3) McCulloh Family, Camanche

4) Ryan Iverson, Grinnell

5) Broek Swine Genetics, Sioux Center

6) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells

7) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

8) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

9) Miller Farms/ Millarbd Berks, Knoxville

10) Miller Farms/ Millarbd Berks, Knoxville

Gilts

1) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr

2) Caeden Bakker, Dike

3) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr

4) Doyle Jamison, Winterset

5) Doyle Jamison, Winterset

6) Doyle Jamison, Winterset

Boars

1) Kay Christian, Woodward

Boars

1) Jack Bair and Family, Elkhart

2) Toenjes Show Pigs, Center Junction

3) Kay Christian, Woodward

4) Allen D. Krivohlavek, Dorchester, Neb.

Boars

1) ISU Teaching, Ames

2) DCM Hamps and Durocs, Marion

3 DCM Hamps and Durocs, Marion

4) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr

5) Martin Family, Fayette

Boars

1) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

2) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Banners Awarded in Iowa State Fair Simmental Cattle Show

RB Simmentals of Correctionville was awarded the Grand Champion Purebred Bull and Iowa Champion Bull banners in the Simmental Cattle Show Saturday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Bull and Iowa Reserve Champion Bull honors were awarded to Kitzerow Cattle Company of Saint Charles.

Trey Jass of Garner won Grand Champion Purebred Female honors. The Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Female was awarded to Gerdes Show Cattle of West Point.

Additional results:  http://readme.readmedia.com/Banners-Awarded-in-Iowa-State-Fair-Simmental-Cattle-Show/7180471

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ended August 18. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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