16 Aug 2013

Newsletter - National Weather Service

By Sandra Stevens
The Summer 2013 issue of the National Weather Service Quad Cities' newsletter is now available on our website at http://www.weather.gov/quadcities/?n=additional-links#newsletter . This link also contains all past issues of our newsletter.  There is also a temporary link under the Top News of the Day section on our main web page
16 Aug 2013

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Agenda

By Renee Luze-Johnson
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
City of Davenport, Iowa
Wednesday, August 21, 2013; 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Ald. Brown
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. City Administrator Update
VI. Public Hearings
A. Public Works Committee
1. Public hearing on the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City of Davenport Compost Facility Biofilter Improvements Project, CIP Project #10563. [Ward 1]
VII. Presentations
VIII. Recess to Standing Committees
A. Community Development Committee
B. Public Safety Committee
C. Public Works Committee
D. Finance Committee
IX. Reconvene Committee of the Whole
X. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
XI. Approval of Discussion and Consent Agenda for City Council Meeting as recommended by the Standing Committees
XII. Public with Business
XIII. Reports of City Officials
XIV. Adjourn
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Gene Meeker, Chairman
Jason Gordon, Vice Chair
Raymond Ambrose
Bill Boom
Nathan Brown
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CITY OF DAVENPORT, IOWA
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case No. REZ13-03, being an amendment to City
Ordinance 89-37 which rezoned 11.4 acres of real property, more or less, located at 110
West 53rd Street to PDD Planned Development District and limited the use(s) to a home
improvement store. The amendment would allow conversion of the existing retail and lumber yard buildings to self-storage units. (Tyler Edwards on behalf of Menard, Inc, petitioner). [8th Ward]
2. Third Consideration: Ordinance for Case No. REZ13-04, being .25 acres, more or less, of real property located at 1219 Perry Street from "R-4" Moderate Density Dwelling District to "R-5M" Medium Density Dwelling District. The purpose of the rezoning is to utilize the property for multiple-family residential units (Etie S. O'Connell, petitioner). [3rd]
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Bill Boom, Chairman
Mike Matson, Vice Chairman
Barney Barnhill
Jason Gordon
Sheilia Burrage
CITY OF DAVENPORT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Resolution closing various streets, lanes or public grounds on the listed dates to hold outdoor events. [Ward 3 and 5]
2. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications:
2A. New license, new owner, temporary permit, temporary outdoor area, location transfer, etc. (as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Celtic Festival & Highland Games Centennial Park B Beer 3
Celtic Cultures Alliance of the QC TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
Chuck's Tap 1731 West Sixth Street C Liquor 3
White T Corp. OUTDOOR AREA ONLY
(Annual Golf Outing) SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
(parking lot only)
Figge Art Museum 225 West Second Street C Liquor 3
Thunder Bay Grille L.L.C. EXPAND PERMANENT OUTDOOR AREA
(north side plaza for events)
Hilltop Fall Festival 1423 Harrison Street Beer/Wine 3
Hilltop Campus Village Corp. TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
(15th Street and the park)
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2A. New license, new owner, temporary permit, temporary outdoor area, location transfer, etc. (as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
The Office 116 West Third Street C Liquor 3
Local 563 Cocktail Lounge L.L.C. NEW LICENSE
(formerly DaVinci's)
Hilltop Grocery 1312 Harrison Street E Liquor 4
Hilltop Grocery L.L.C. NEW LICENSE C Beer/B Wine
(SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVED
ON 08/08/2013 BY ZBA 3-0)
Wiebler's Customer Appreciation 5320 Corporate Park Drive C Liquor 6
Kelly's QCA Inc. TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
Parish Fall Festival 1627 West 42nd Street B Beer 7
Our Lady of Victory Church TEMPORARY PERMIT
OUTDOOR AREA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Casey's General Store 3700 West Locust Street C Beer 1
Casey's Marketing Company
Express Lane Gas and Food Mart 4425 West Locust Street C Beer 1
Express Lane Gas & Food Mart Inc.
F. W. Galbraith Post 828 101 South Linwood Avenue A Liquor 1
Veterans of Foreign Wars
LULAC Club 4224 Ricker Hill Road C Liquor 1
LULAC Council No. 10 Inc.
St. Alphonsus Holy Name Society 2618 Boies Avenue B Beer 1
St. Alphonsus Church of Davenort Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Carriage Haus 312 West Third Street C Liquor 3
Carriage Haus Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Central Grocery 234 West Third Street C Beer 3
Wedad Farraj B Wine
Mary's on 2nd 832 West Second Street C Liquor 3
Birdland Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Mother Hubbard's No. 11 321 Division Street C Beer 3
Division and 4th Business Corp.
Dragon Palace Restaurant 2720 West Locust Street Beer/Wine 4
Duong's Enterprise L.L.C.
Putnam Museum 1717 West 12th Street C Liquor 4
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
The Rusty Nail 3606 West Locust Street C Liquor 4
K & P Entertainment Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
East Village Coffee Café 1104 Jersey Ridge Road Beer/Wine 5
Meme Cat L.L.C. B Wine
QC Mart 412 East Locust Street C Beer 5
Bethany Enterprises Inc.
Applebee's 3838 Elmore Avenue C Liquor 6
Apple Corps L. P.
Jersey Grille 5255 Jersey Ridge Road C Liquor 6
Fitzpatrick L.L.C. OUTDOOR AREA
Kimberly Mart 1714 East Kimberly Road E Liquor 6
Pak Foods Inc. C Beer/B Wine
Northgate Place 1815 East Kimberly Road C Liquor 6
Hy-Vee Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Super Target 5225 Elmore Avenue E Liquor 6
Target Corporation C Beer/B Wine
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Public Safety Committee August 21, 2013
2B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted) continued:
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Famous Dave's 1110 East Kimberly Road C Liquor 7
Elmore Foods L.L.C.
The Filling Station 305 East 35th Street C Liquor 7
Bar Management L.L.C. OUTDOOR AREA
Phil & Larry's Saloon 4811 Brady Street C Liquor 7
P & L Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Sleesha Mini Mart 3417 Harrison Street C Beer 7
Sleesha Mini Mart L.L.C.
Iowa Machine Shed 7250 Northwest Boulevard C Liquor 8
Machine Shed L.L.C. B Native Wine
3. Motion approving noise variance requests for various events on the listed dates at the listed times. [Ward 5] (COMMITTEE ACTION ONLY)
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Ray Ambrose, Chairman
Nathan Brown, Vice Chairman
Bill Edmond
Jeff Justin
Gene Meeker
CITY OF DAVENPORT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the City of Davenport Compost Facility Biofilter Improvements Project, CIP Project #10563. [Ward 1]
2. Resolution awarding the contract and conditionally approving the contract and bond for the fiscal year 2013 Sewer Lining Program to Insituform Tech of Chesterfield, Missouri, in the amount of $865,792. CIP Project #10403, #01220 and #10301. [All wards]
3. Resolution accepting the grant offer of $5,530,162 and approval of the associated Grant Agreement between the City of Davenport and the Federal Aviation Administration in connection with the funding of the Runway 3/21 Reconstruction at the Davenport Municipal Airport. [Ward 8]
4. Resolution accepting the four grant offers and approval of the associated Grant Agreements between the City of Davenport and the Iowa Department of Transportation, Aviation Division for Airport Runway/Taxiway Pavement Maintenance Program CIP Project #10096 ($38,560), Airport Perimeter Drainage Culvert Re-grading ($40,749), Improve Fence and Security Gate System for Airfield Access Control CIP Project #10472 ($41,327), and Rehabilitation of Hangar 8970 ($48,161) at the Davenport Municipal Airport. [Ward 8]
5. Resolution approving the contract for Runway 3/21 Reconstruction Project with McCarthy Improvement Company of Davenport, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $6,133,839 to perform concrete runway removal and replacement for Runway 3/21 at the Davenport Municipal Airport, CIP Project #10261. [Ward 8]
6. Resolution approving the contract for Runway 3/21 Reconstruction Construction Observation and Administration Services with McClure Engineering Company of Fort Dodge, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $324,550 to provide construction observation and technical oversight for the reconstruction of Runway 3/21 at the Davenport Municipal Airport, CIP Project #10261. [Ward 8]
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Public Works Committee August 21, 2013
7. Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Supplemental Agreement for Maintenance of Primary Roads in Municipalities between the City of Davenport and the IDOT that provides $160,000 for full-depth patching of State routes within the City of Davenport. CIP Project #10552. [All wards]
8. Preliminary resolution covering the State-route Full-depth Patching and Resurfacing Program associated with CIP Project #10552. [All wards]
9. Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Davenport and the Iowa Department of Transportation covering the provision of Federal-aid funding for the Kimberly Road Bridge over Duck Creek Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project #01589. [Ward 6]
10. Resolution granting permission to McLeod USA, a Windstream Company, to install a buried communications system within public right-of-way in the City of Davenport. [Ward 8]
11. Resolution granting permission to McLeod USA, a Windstream Company, to install a buried communications systems within public right-of-way in the City of Davenport. [Wards 2 & 8]
12. Preliminary resolution covering the Division Street Bridge over Duck Creek Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project #01584.
13. Motion accepting sanitary sewers for Russell Crow Valley OP 4th Addition. [Ward 6]
14. Motion approving Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Hawkeye Paving Corporation for the Tremont Avenue Extension Project, CIP Project #01691. [Ward 8] COMMITTEE ACTION ONLY
II. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
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Jeff Justin, Chairman
Bill Edmond, Vice-Chairman
Barney Barnhill
Mike Matson
Sheilia Burrage
CITY OF DAVENPORT
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2013
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. COMMITTEE AGENDA
1. First Consideration: Ordinance enacting a new Chapter 2.86 entitled "Administrative
Hearing Procedure" to provide a uniform hearing process for most administrative
hearings and creating a list of outside hearing officers to serve in lieu of staff
members or elected officials. [All Wards]
2. Motion authorizing Mayor Gluba to sign Grant & License Agreement with Shane's
Inspiration for services related to design and fundraising assistance for all-inclusive
playground improvements at Vander Veer Park. [Ward 5]
3. Motion awarding a contract for the lighting of the athletic field at Centennial Park to
Ardent Lighting LLC of Knoxville, Iowa in the amount of $123,780. [Ward 3]
4. Motion awarding a five-year City-wide managed print services program contract to
CES Computers, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa at an annual cost of $149,340. [All Wards]
III. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
IV. PURCHASES OF $10,000 TO $50,000 (For Information Only)
Vendor Description Amount
1. J.W. Koehler Electric Relocate cabling & wiring @ Library $40,410
2. The Schebler Co. Heat/AC units for Heritage Highrise $38,610
3. SEP Software Co. Backup software for Library $32,877
4. Physio-Control, Inc. Defibulator maintenance contract $17,134
5. Newsbank, Inc. Web-based service subscription for
Library $16,746
16 Aug 2013

AmeriCorps NCCC Team: Fun in the Sun with Camp Courageous

By Charlie Becker
Monticello, Iowa - An AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team is providing additional support to Camp Courageous from August 9 to September 27. The team is serving as camp counselors to help children and adults with disabilities have an enjoyable summer through camp festivities.

The NCCC team of nine from the Vinton, Iowa campus is assisting with activity scheduling, greeting campers, helping campers settle into camp, scheduling weekly activities, assisting with personal care, promoting activity participation, assisting campers in preparing to return home and performing maintenance work around the campsite.

Through their service work with Camp Courageous, the NCCC team is allowing the camp to host a greater number of campers and decreases the waiting list dramatically. Every year, over 6,000 individuals with disabilities are served by the camp but hundreds are left on a waiting list.

"The opportunity to impact individuals' lives in a positive manner, such as the one we are being given at Camp Courageous, is really exciting. I look forward to our adventure," says NCCC member Reilly Allen from Littleton, Colo.

Camp Courageous is year-round camp for recreational activities serving the disabled population. The camp enables disabled children and adults to grow socially and personally through the encouragement of a supportive staff. The camp was founded in 1972 with the donation of 40-acres of land dedicated to the establishment of a site to serve the disabled. Today, Camp Courageous serves over 6,000 individuals yearly, ranging from infants to elderly.

AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, 10-month, residential, national service program in which 2,800 young adults - all 18 to 24 years old- serve nationwide each year. The NCCC program oversees two service tracks - Traditional NCCC and FEMA Corps - and members in these programs serve in teams of eight to twelve on three to seven service projects during their service. NCCC Members serve on projects that address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. FEMA Corps Members focus solely on emergency management and long-term recovery projects through FEMA. The North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa is one of five regional campuses in the United States and serves Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The other campuses are located in Baltimore, Md.; Sacramento, Calif.; Vicksburg, Miss.; and Denver, Colo.

In exchange for their service, members receive $5,550 to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. For more information about AmeriCorps NCCC programs, visit the website at www.nationalservice.gov/nccc.

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16 Aug 2013

Winners and more winners from the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2013)(readMedia)-

Youngsters Power Past Competition at Iowa State Fair

Young Fairgoers pedaled their way to victory at the Pedal Power Pull held Tuesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

In the Pedal Power Pull, kids attempt to pedal a mini tractor 40 feet (a "full pull") pulling a box weighing from 80 pounds for 4-year-olds to 260 pounds for 11-year-olds. In the event of a tie or two full pulls, weight is added and a re-pull is held to determine the winner.

Results below:

GIRLS

4-Year-Olds

1) Jett Lande, West Des Moines, Full Pull

2) Skyler Murty, Gladbrook, 23 feet, 1 inch

5-Year-Olds

1) Natalia Plate, Pella, 27 feet, 4 inches

2) Landri Steenhard, Ankeny, 24 feet, 2 inches

3) Katelyn Moffitt, Indianola, 18 feet, 11 inches

6-Year-Olds

1) Emma Beck, Spragueville, 33 feet, 7 inches

2) Stacia Linder, Deep River, 32 feet, 10 inches

3) Chloe Sanders, Vinton, 26 feet, 4 inches

4) Olivia Johnson, Elma, 25 feet, 4 inches

5) Kytilin Plate, Pella, 24 feet, 6 inches

7-Year-Olds

1) Elizabeth Stohlmann, Marengo, Full Pull

2) Allie Turnbull, Mingo, 35 feet, 2 inches

3) Kennedy Axmear, North English, 33 feet, 3 inches

4) Grace Prybil, Riverside, 31 feet, 3 inches

5) Sena Lunde, West Des Moines, 29 feet, 7 inches

8-Year-Olds

1) Mariyah Roush, Baxter, 30 feet, 11 inches

2) Anika Erickson, Otsego, 24 feet, 2 inches

3) Kinsey Alt, Redfield, 23 feet, 5 inches

4) Hannah Schlutz, Russell, 21 feet, 10 inches

5) Payton Brams, Las Vegas, Nev., 17 feet, 5 inches

9-Year-Olds

1) Teresa Johnson, Oto, Full Pull

2) Katie Wardlow, Revere, Mo., 29 feet, 9 inches

3) Becca Mohlis, Tripoli, 27 feet, 8 inches

4) Lynne Moeller, Urbandale, 24 feet, 3 inches

5tie) Katie Schlosser, Colfax, 21 feet, 8 inches

5tie) Riley McKenzie, Indianola, 21 feet, 8 inches

10-Year-Olds

1) Sky Weber, Harper, 33 feet, 4 inches

2) Kesley Holdgraffer, Bryant, 32 feet, 3 inches

3) Kenzie Smith, Knoxville, 28 feet, 1 inch

4) Grace Ethofer, Ankeny, 25 feet, 7 inches

5) Megan Van Zante, Sully, 24 feet, 10 inches

11-Year-Olds

1) Korie Jack, Kellogg, Full Pull, Full Pull, 36 feet, 9 inches

2) Tala Saulmon, Memphis, Mo., Full Pull, Full Pull, 26 feet, 9 inches

3) Ashlie Leon, Baxter, Full Pull, 37 feet

4) Gedria Wardlow, Revere, Mo., 36 feet, 2 inches

5) Emma Marshall, Altoona, 28 feet, 1 inch

BOYS

4-Year-Olds

1) Nolan Smith, Knoxville, Full Pull, 29 feet, 8 inches, 30 feet, 6 inches

2) Kane Axmear, North English, Full Pull, 29 feet, 8 inches, 26 feet, 7 inches

3) Brady Fett, Elma, Full Pull, 25 feet, 1 inch

4) Gavin Muller, Osage, Full Pull, 18 feet, 11 inches

5) Caleb Strait, Keo, Full Pull, 15 feet, 8 inches

5-Year-Olds

1) Brock Jones, Shannon City, Full Pull, 33 feet, 6 inches

2) Evan Stahlmann, Williamsburg, Full Pull, 27 feet, 11 inches

3) Zachary Doud, Batavia, Full Pull, 25 feet, 6 inches

4) Caden Jarvis, Bonaparte, Full Pull, 24 feet, 7 inches

5) Trice VanRyswyk, Chariton, 37 feet, 3 inches

6-Year-Olds

1) Kaiden Smith, Knoxville, 35 feet, 3 inches

2) Will Kading, Adair, 27 feet, 1 inch

3) Leyton Steenhard, Ankeny, 24 feet 5 inches

4) Logan Gibson, Altoona, 23 feet, 6 inches

5) Logan Bruxvoort, Leighton, 22 feet, 4 inches

7-Year-Olds

1) Ethan Thimmes, Mechanicsville, Full Pull, 31 feet

2) Mac Muller, Osage, Full Pull, 26 feet, 7 inches

3) Isaac Wardlow, Revere, 38 feet, 2 inches

4) Riggs Martin, Marion, 35 feet, 7 inches

5) Cole Miller, Carroll, 31 feet, 7 inches

8-Year-Olds

1) Cody Fett, Elma, 37 feet, 2 inches

2) Jacob Novak, Diagonal, 35 feet, 10 inches

3) Lucas Bratthauser, DeWitt, 35 feet, 8 inches

4) Dillon Becic, Spragueville, 35 feet

5) James Shiflett, Diagonal, 34 feet, 11 inches

9-Year-Olds

1) Kenny Schlosser, Colfax, Full Pull

2) William O'Conner, Clearfield, 34 feet, 5 inches

3) Bryce Moffitt, Indianola, 33 feet, 11 inches

4) Kolton Eivins, Winterset, 28 feet, 5 inches

5) Landyn Watson, Ankeny, 24 feet, 3 inches

10-Year-Olds

1) Grant Prybil, Riverside, Full Pull

2) Conner Murty, Gladbrook, 39 feet, 1 inch

3) Benjamin Moffitt, Indianola, 36 feet, 2 inches

4) Layne Murty, Gladbrook, 34 feet, 11 inches

5) Dominick Baker, Des Moines, 31 feet, 3 inches

11-Year-Olds

1) Ethan Diephuis, Farmington, 38 feet, 10 inches

2) Jacob Bratthauser, DeWitt, 32 feet

3) Dillon Bennett, Panora, 29 feet, 9 inches

4) Lane Dekkers, Sioux Center, 29 feet, 3 inches

5) David Wedemeyer, Lake City, 28 feet, 11 inches

Cook-Off Champion Crowned in Farm Bureau Contest at Iowa State Fair

Justin Palmer of Winterset was crowned Cookout Champion in the 50th annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

Beef

1) Justin Palmer, Winterset

2) Andy Grein, Wesley

Lamb

1) Helen Schubert, Clarion

2) Bruce Campbell, Marshalltown

Pork

1) Luke Spencer, Logan

2) Andy Wilson, Salem

Poultry

1) Ashley Hanson, Kamrar

2) Tracy Christeson, Exira

Turkey

1) Sara Cronk, Toledo

2) Nate Miller, Davenport

Combo/Specialty

1) Gene Petersrn, Vinton

2) Mary Weisinger, Fort Madison

Youth

1) Trenton McDonald, Hamilton

2) Andrea Greve, Harlan

Team Award

1) John Sellman, Alburnett; Chad Meyer, Cedar Rapids; and Scott Bahmann, Vinton

Showmanship

1) Bruce Campbell, Marshalltown

Dairy Farms Earn Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Milking Shorthorn Show

Byers Dairy Farm of Milo showed the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Females in the Milking Shorthhorn Dairy Cattle show judged Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Gibbs Holsteins of Epworth claimed an Honorable Mention Grand Champion Female title.

Michael Pederson of Braham, Minn., won the Premier Breeder and Reserve Premier Exhibitor titles, and Lazy M Farm of Stitzer, Wis., received the Reserve Premier Breeder banner. Bryers Dairy Farm claimed the Premier Exhibitor award.

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):

Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M C-Tie Bailey, 3/2/2013, 840003012136215

2) Arthuracres, Maynard, Edgebrook Zues Lady-In-Red, 3/4/2013, 840003012898577

3) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M RR Zip Exp, 3/2/2013, 840003012136213

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Zeus Rouge Twin, 3/4/2013, 840003012524437

5) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Nitro Trix, 3/10/2013, 68313330

6) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Justamere Mae, 3/9/2013, 68313195

7) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Lance Mist Marlo, 3/5/2013, 68312969

Intermediate Heifer Calf - Dec. 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M RR Zeus Escalade, 12/3/2012, 840003010357227

2) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Corstar RR Liberty-Exp ET, 12/12/2012, 72195583

3) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Mysha- WO RU NGHTY or NC, 12/1/2012, 68312244

4) Fred Williams, Mabel, Minn., Heavenly Eva, 12/6/2012, 000000068312375

5) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Spike Feya, 12/6/2012, 68312568

6) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Turbo Starburst, 12/4/2012, 68312547

7) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Edgebrook Nitro Leanna ET, 12/10/2012, 840003012524436

8) Cherrywood Farm, Ackley, Innisfail RU Lady 304 EXP, 1/23/2013, 68313035

9) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, Rovin Kin Ruby Z Reserve, 12/1/2012, 68312481

Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Cyclone Dixie, 9/1/2012, 840003010357165

2) Christopher Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Stars Raider Bayonet Exp, 9/8/2012, 68312051

3) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Elron Willow ET, 9/10/2012, 68313624

4) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Nitro Lilac Exp, 9/4/2012, 68312550

5) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Zeus Emma Exp, 9/5/2012, 68312777

6) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Mysha- WO RB NOTORIOUS, 10/10/2012, 68312242

7) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Regal Breeze Bristol, 9/1/2012, 68312440

8) Cherrywood Farm, Ackley, Innisfail CY Lady, 10/22/2012, 68312329

9) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Gold Mine O Starlight 128 EYP, 9/19/2012, 68311993

10) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Mysha- WO-MH- Liriado, 9/3/2012, 68313024

11) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, Woodcrest Dropsted Rachel, 9/4/2012, 68312263

Summer Yearling Heifer - June 1 to Aug. 31, 2012

1) Christopher Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Star Dakotas Parti Exp, 6/8/2012, 68311613

2) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Stars Emily 124 Exp, 6/21/2012, 68312047

3) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Regal Doll Dharma, 6/13/2012, 68312441

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Innisfail-WO Mega Ladyluck ET, 6/12/2012, 840003010356945

5) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Disney Minnie, 6/4/2012, 68311306

6) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Byers Turbo Sapphire, 7/20/2012, 68312551

7) Sandy Hill Guernseys, Scotch Grove, Sandy Hill Adventure Christi, 7/10/2012, 68312355

8) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Innisfail Cyclone Lydia, 6/5/2012, 68311308

9) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Mysha-WO-MH- Liranna, 6/4/2012, 68311952

10) Green Knoll Farms, McGregor, Green Knoll JCT Lily EXP, 6/14/2012, 68312797

11) Green Knoll Farms, McGregor, Green Knoll JCT Philosophy EXP, 6/12/2012, 68312796

Junior Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2012

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., North Stars Mega Joker ET, 4/1/2012, 840003010356763

2) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Star Mega Jalapena, 4/10/2012, 68311604

3) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, Richies Ctie IPOD Sarge, 3/14/2012, 68311028

Winter Yearling Heifer - Dec. 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012

1) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Elron Megadeth Wind EXP ET, 12/8/2011, 68311082

2) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Edgebrook Lir Lady, 12/19/2011, 68310722

3) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Regal Hilda Holiday EXP, 12/6/2011, 68310242

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Lir Lady 1 EXP ET, 12/18/2011, 68310721

Senior Yearling Heifer (Not in Milk) - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2011

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Gibbs Poker Jamica, 9/26/2011, 68309567

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Lothario Peachy Exp, 9/11/2011, 840003010356991

3) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Elron Megadeth Wrigley EXP, 9/5/2011, 68311080

4) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Stars Jewlery Exp, 11/22/2011, 68309791

5) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Elron Megadeth Waveland EXP ET, 9/5/2011, 68311081

6) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Jon-Ann Liriano Kate EXP ET, 9/3/2011, 68309473

7) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony, Mysha Strawberry Sunday, 9/13/2011, 68309464

8) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Justamere Olivia, 10/4/2011, 68309771

9) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, SWM Frost Belle, 9/7/2011, 68310067

Junior Best Three Females

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

2) Elron Farms, Lost Nation

3) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo

4) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb.

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

1) Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Michaels Nitro Chili, 3/6/2011, 68308644

2) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Regal Doll Dancer, 3/27/2011, 68308941

3) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., Innisfail JB Lady 121, 4/4/2011, 68310255

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Gold Mine Klassy EXP-ET, 6/16/2011, 68311134

5) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Justamere Casey, 6/16/2011, 68309262

6) Green Knoll Farms, McGregor, Green Knoll JCT Lollipop, 6/16/2011, 68310036

7) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Patterson & Sons Marsha, 5/10/2011, 68309263

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

1) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., Innisfail RU Lady 057 EXT, 9/14/2010, 68309282

2) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth Regal Myst Molly, 9/2/2010, 68307342

3) BREN-DE FARMS, Aplington, BREN-DE Time Honey BEE, 12/28/2010, 000000068311286

4) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Justamere Twinkle, 10/2/2010, 68307047

Junior Three-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2010

1) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Elron Kings Winnie ET, 3/2/2010, 68306317

2) Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., North Stars Pandora, 6/18/2010, 68306438

3) Justamere Farm, Wayland, Justamere Star, 6/22/2010, 68307046

Senior Three-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010

1) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, Melodys Risa EXP, 9/13/2009, 68306384

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

1) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Innisfail St Lady 859 Exp, 9/2/2008, 68303582

2) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, Mapleton Vly K Nestle, 4/9/2009, 68302638

3) Cherrywood Farm, Ackley, Easter Brook Bombay Marian, 1/19/2009, 68302950

4) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Paris Peri, 7/15/2009, 68305964

5) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Michaels Dynamite Lipstick Exp, 6/13/2009, 68306044

6) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, SWM Teds Bonnie, 4/14/2009, 68303939

7) Biercrest Farms, Van Horne, Mysha-Wo Mocha Abby, 7/18/2009, 68304364

Cow Five Years Old - Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008

1) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Innisfail Ro Lady 7064 Exp, 9/1/2007, 47100480

2) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Innisfail Jo Lady 831 Exp, 6/2/2008, 68305147

3) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point, WoodCrest Nemo Sandra, 7/18/2008, 68302019

4) BREN-DE FARMS, Aplington, BREN-DE Bobby Rosline, 7/31/2008, 68303637

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2007

1) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Innisfail Jo Emily 7042-Exp, 6/5/2007, 468166

Lifetime Production

1) Elron Farms, Lost Nation

Best Three Head

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

2) Elron Farms, Lost Nation

3) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb.

4) Justamere Farm, Wayland

Best Four Head

1) Byers Dairy Farm, Milo

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

3) Elron Farms, Lost Nation

4) WoodCrest Farm, Strawberry Point

5) Justamere Farm, Wayland

6) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb.

7) Mysha Herd, St. Anthony

Junior Champion Female: Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Escalade

Junior Reserve Champion Female: Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Jamaica

Honorable Mention Junior Female: Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Joker

Intermediate Champion Female: Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Chili

Intermediate Reserve Champion Female: Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Dancer

Honorable Mention Intermediate Female: Michael Pederson, Braham, Minn., Lady

Senior Champion Female: Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Lady

Senior Reserve Champion Female: Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Emily

Honorable Mention Senior Female: Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Ro Lady

Grand Champion Female: Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, St Lady

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Byers Dairy Farm, Milo, Emily

Honorable Mention Grand Champion Female: Gibbs Holsteins, Epworth, Chili

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Ayrshire Cattle Show

Top dairies competed for honors in the Ayrshire Dairy Cattle show judged Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Old Bankston of Epworth received both the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder awards. Lazy M Farm of Stitzer, Wis., claimed second in the Premier Exhibitor category, while Ridge View Farm of Lancaster, Mo., took the Premier Breeder second place title.

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):

Junior Heifer Calf - March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Karohot Mattie, 3/6/2013, 840003012524439

2) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Lucky Monique, 3/2/2013, 100657384

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Chase Cindy, 3/5/2013, pending

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Whammy Summer Shady, 4/1/2013, 840003012136248

5) Dakotah Osborn, Newton, Iow-Shire Nep Sam, 3/17/2013, 100663378

6) Fishersons, Edgewood, Sharwards Dozer Abby, 3/4/2013, 70984526

7) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, Josthca Hammer Marcy, 3/2/2013, 840 003 012 413 652

8) Delaney Barber, Dewitt, Tentinger Kansas Ladie, 3/5/2013, 71838244

9) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Tristar Ansley ET, 3/17/2013, 84000301254445

10) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton, Lazy-M Poker Dora, 3/6/2013, 840003010356838

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

12) Iow-Shire, Newton, Palmyra Riggins Gwyneth-ET, 3/14/1013, 72394494

13) Demi Osborn, Newton, Iow-Shire Monarch Tea Rose, 3/5/2013, 100663369

Intermediate Heifer Calf - Dec. 1, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Sco-lo Reality Mystique-ET, 12/3/2012, 72304600

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

3) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Kar-Ayr Burdette CoCoa, 12/1/2012, 65004546

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

5) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A Prime Runner, 12/1/2012, 71692159

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

7) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Dreamer Lexus, 12/2/2012, 840003010357088

8) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Free Beer Periwinkle, 12/7/2012, 71767653

9) Arthuracres, Maynard, Edgebrook Tri-Star Pandora-ET, 12/21/2012, 840003012898576

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

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

12) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Leader Belinda, 12/6/2012, 840003012524440

13) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton, Brij-Ayr Farm Lillie, 12/14/2012, 70036267

14) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, ONWORD CROSBY ANGEL, 12/24/2012, 100654859

Senior Heifer Calf - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2012

1) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Covey - P&A Harmony Jazz, 9/7/2012, 71692171

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View DW Jasmine, 9/9/2012, 100663220

3) Old Bankston, Epworth, Old Bankston Millionaire Money, 9/7/2012, 69949952

4) Derek Koch, Hawkeye, Grand-View DV Bernadette, 9/1/2012, 100651708

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

6) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE DEVLIN MOLLY, 9/2/2012, 840 003 012 413 649

7) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Bushman Burdette Dazzle, 9/1/2012, 71256932

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

9) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, JOSTHCACREAGE DENVER MEGAN, 9/5/2012, 840 003 012 413 650

10) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Muellers Genevieve, 10/1/2012, 100658871

11) Dakotah Osborn, Newton, Iow-Shire Rig Rose Petal, 11/18/2012, 100664061

Summer Yearling Heifer - June 1 to Aug. 31, 2012

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

2) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, Busted- Old Bankston Raven, 6/12/2012, 69949942

3) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Dyno Sandy, 7/3/2012, 100644629

4) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, ONWORD REALITY ALOHA-ET, 6/1/2012, 100646395

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Poker Georgia, 6/10/2012, 66406317

6) David Koss, Epworth, Cowbell Nemo Cherry Pie, 6/2/2012, 100643758

7) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Cool-Ayr Jackson Heather, 6/2/2012, 100654439

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

9) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Ski-Pal DBLWHMY Harley, 7/1/2012, 71702254

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

11) Wedo-Ehr, Monona, WEDO-EHR RISTOURN TANGER, 6/7/2012, 100660991

Junior Yearling Heifer - March 1 to May 31, 2012

1) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A J Crosby Rhianna, 3/1/2012, 71692116

2) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Bushman Reality Molly, 3/13/2012, 71256802

3) Fishersons, Edgewood, Sharwards Bingo Eva, 3/2/2012, 70984507

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, CLZ Poker Miley, 3/10/2012, 66406308

5) Iow-Shire, Newton, Palmyra Poker R Giovaviva-ET, 3/1/2012, 71350630

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

7) Z-Way Farms, Postville, SHARWARDS MAROC REGAN, 4/4/2012, 70984514

8) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton, Cool-Ayr Burdette Gizmo, 3/1/2012, 100633171

Winter Yearling Heifer - Dec. 1, 2011 to Feb. 29, 2012

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Lazy M Reality Shelby, 12/2/2011, 840003010356979

2) Arthuracres, Maynard, Edgebrook Remington Albany, 12/4/2011, 66806120

3) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Grand View Duncan Heybaby, 12/24/2011, 100634220

4) Old Bankston, Epworth, Old Bankston Sheba, 12/1/2011, 71369152

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Travler Kaylee, 12/30/2011, 100640214

6) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, FAMILY-AF-AYR LANCE SILKY, 12/2/2011, 100632031

Senior Yearling Heifer (Not in Milk) - Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2011

1) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal L.G. Phoenix, 9/4/2011, 65391662

2) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, SKI-PAL L G KALINA, 9/2/2011, 65391660

3) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton, Brji-Ayr Farm Snazzy, 11/26/2011, 70036249

Junior Best Three Females

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) Old Bankston, Epworth

4) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah

5) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy

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

1) Daltondale Farms, Hartland, Wis., Daltondale Hannibal Roxy, 3/22/2011, 100612587

2) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Reality Annie ET, 6/1/2011, 100631281

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Iow-Ayr Burdette Harley-ET, 3/20/2011, 70257236

4) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Onword Calimero Abby-ET, 7/13/2011, 100623156

5) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal L G Precious, 6/14/2011, 65391658

6) Demi Osborn, Newton, Sharwards Reality Joy, 4/5/2011, 66726886

7) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo., Ridge View Cash Rudey, 4/8/2011, 100663275

8) Old Bankston, Epworth, Old Bankston DW Shawna, 6/11/2011, 69949926

9) Bear-Ayr Farm, Neosho, Wis., Family-Af-Ayr S Nicholette-ET, 6/20/2011, 100621079

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

1) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Michael Whammy Sami, 12/6/2010, 100615937

2) Fishersons, Edgewood, Family Af Ayr P Kym, 10/6/2010, 100605172

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

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

5) Old Bankston, Epworth, Ronn-Ayr Rattler Jewel, 9/14/2010, 65391600

6) David Koss, Epworth, Van-De Obliques Cricket Crazy, 12/17/2010, 65391683

7) JOSTHCACREAGE, Conroy, COVEY-P&A-STILLMORE BEN JEMINI, 9/9/2010, 68847306

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

9) Wedo-Ehr, Monona, COVEY-P&A CROSBY JENNY-ET, 12/6/2010, 68847311

Junior Three-Year-Old Cow - March 1 to Aug. 31, 2010

1) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, P&A - OB Superior Goldmine, 7/12/2010, 68847296

2) Old Bankston, Epworth, P & A Potter Cassidy, 3/5/2010, 69325005

Senior Three-Year-Old Cow - Sept. 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010

1) Bear-Ayr Farm, Neosho, Wis., Daltondale Captain Rosid-ET, 12/6/2009, 100580624

2) Old Bankston, Epworth, Stillmore Modem Imogene- ET, 9/24/2009, 68847242

3) Old Bankston, Epworth, Old Bankston Trident Pancake, 10/10/2009, 100593857

4) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton, Brij-Ayr Farm JJ, 11/2/2009, 66582848

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

1) Old Bankston, Epworth, Old Bankston Ristourn Shawn, 7/1/2009, 100593763

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

3) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Mackayr R Primetime, 12/16/2008, 65003081

4) David Koss, Epworth, Tentinger Lotto Cryrstal-ET, 9/26/2008, 100555431

5) Bear-Ayr Farm, Neosho, Wis., Sharwards Modem Demi-ET, 3/9/2009, 66726818

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

Cow Five Years Old - Sept. 1, 2007 to Aug. 31, 2008

1) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Burdette Hannah, 5/18/2008, 100541346

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

Aged Cow - Before Sept. 1, 2007

1) Old Bankston, Epworth, Sharwards Calimero Megan, 3/23/2007, 100515910

2) Yarrabee Farms, Brooklyn, Right-Angle T Harley, 3/12/2004, 100364699

3) Old Bankston, Epworth, Edgebrook Raven Afton, 6/2/2006, 100495878

4) Arthuracres, Maynard, Yellow Briar BB Mae, 6/1/2007, 100535996

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove, Cost Nolan Autumn, 9/28/2005, 100455843

Best Three Head

1) Old Bankston, Epworth

2) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

3) David Koss, Epworth

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

5) Cost Farms, Long Grove

6) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton

Best Four Head

1) Old Bankston, Epworth

2) David Koss, Epworth

3) KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville

4) Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis.

5) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

6) Cost Farms, Long Grove

7) Brij-Ayr Farm, Wilton

Junior Champion Female: KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Rhianna

Junior Reserve Champion Female: Lazy M Farm, Stitzer, Wis., Shelby

Junior Champion Honorable Mention: Arthuracres, Maynard, Albany

Intermediate Champion Female & Reserve

Intermediate Champion Female: Bear-ayr Farm, Neosho, Wis., Rosid

Intermediate Reserve Champion Female: Old Bankston, Epworth, Imogene

Intermediate Champion Honorable Mention: KCCK Holsteins / P & A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Goldmine

Gorgeous Gladiolus Awarded in Floriculture Show at Iowa State Fair

Top Iowa gardeners competed in the Gladiolus show judged Wednesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Beth and James Romer of Ames impressed judges and earned Grand Champion, Reserve Champion and Runner-up to Reserve Champion Single Spike honors. They also took the Grand Champion Miniature or Seedling title.

Jacob Van Patten of Indianola grew the Grand Champion Three Spike, and Andy Tygrett of Atalissa earned the Reserve Grand Champion Three Spike award.

Additional results below:

SINGLE SPIKE

White, Green, Cream, Yellow

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Orange, Salmon

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Pink, Light Red

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Lavender, Violets, Smokies

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

White

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Green, PLM Yellow

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Dark Yellow, Orange

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Salmon, Pink

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Red, Rose

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Lavender

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Violet, Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

White A-M, White N-Z

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

White W/M, Green

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Pale Yellow, Light Yellow, Medium Yellow

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Pale Orange, Medium Orange

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Light Medium Salmon, Dark Salmon, Pale Pink

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Light Pink

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Medium Pink, Medium Pink W/M, Dark Pink

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Light Red

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Medium Dark Black Red

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

Rose

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Lavender

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

3) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

Dark Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

White, Green, Yellow

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Orange, Salmon

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Pink, Red

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Black Red, Rose

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

Lavender, Violet, Smokies

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Seedling Sizes 100, 200, 300

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Seedling Sizes 400, 500

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

THREE SPIKE

All 200-299, 100-199

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

All 300-399

1) Beth and James Romer, Ames

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

White thru Salmon

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

Pink thru Smokies

1) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

2) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

3) Beth and James Romer, Ames

All 500-599

1) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

2) Joseph Nosler, Mechanicsville

Design Class - Cottage Garden

1) Jacob Van Patten, Indianola

2) Beth and James Romer, Ames

3) Leroy Orth, Ames

4) Andy Tygrett, Atalissa

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. 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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16 Aug 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 08/16/13

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOMING NEW MEMBER!

or DianeNelson@RuhlHomes.com

CALENDAR

August 16th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Pieces of Candy" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 18th - Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30 - Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

August 20th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire FREE LUNCH at the LeClaire Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Come to eat and stay for the conversation! This will be the last free lunch, so join us!

August 20th - The deadline for returning a signed vendor agreement to Asbury United Methodist Church Asbury United Methodist Church of Bettendorf is hosting a "Partnering to EmPOWER" fundraising event for Winnie's Place on Tuesday, October 15th. The team putting together the event is looking for vendors who would be interested in participating in this worthy cause. Booth fees are $15 for sales people and $25 for those providing a service (ALL booth fees will go to Winnie's Place). Vendors will also agree to donate 9% of their sales to Winnies Place, which corresponds to the statistic that every 9 seconds, a woman is abused. Interested vendors are asked to contact Heidi Lubben at hjlubben@aol.com for more details. Marketing packets for vendors were available June 15th.

August 21st - Workshop - Behavioral Finance: How Emotions Impact Financial Decisions 12:00p.m. Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab, 5345 Elmore Ave #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3659

August 23rd - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Dan Peart 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

August 24th - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care - Ribbon Cutting 12 noon, The Old Mill House at 419 N. Cody Rd.  Please join us in welcoming Dr. Crystal!

August 24th - Pleasant Valley Wrestling 2nd Annual "Grapple on the Greens" Golf tournament at Olathea Golf Course Silent Auction, games for the kids and a cookout. To be a sponsor, to donate prizes or to participate as a team, please contact zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia for more information.

August 30th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Mississippi River Distilling Company's "Ryan Burchett and the Moonshiners"! 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

 

Save the Date

September 6th - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.

September 10th - Chamber After Hours Networking Event Great River Financial - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

September 14th - Silver Creek Order of the Eastern Star Swiss Steak Dinner Serving 4-7 p.m. SWISS STEAK DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXINGS, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE Adults - $7.00   Children 3-12 - $3.50 Serving at the Masonic Center dinning room at 113 S. Cody Rd., LeClaire. Everyone is welcome!

September 19th - LeClaire Information Center Celebrates One Year of Operation! Join us for our Open House & Volunteer Recognition! Since our Grand Opening on August 3rd 2012, the LeClaire Information Center has welcomed over 17,500 guests, including tourists, local residents, potential business owners and has provided information about local attractions, businesses, business opportunities, and other points of interest. Operated by the LeClaire Office of Tourism and located at 122. N. Cody Road, the Center is open Mon-Sat 10-4 and Sun noon-4. On Thursday, September 19th from 4-6pm, the public is invited to an Open House celebrating our "First Anniversary." The event will include light refreshments and the opportunity to discover what the LIC offers residents and tourists.  The festivities will conclude with a short program honoring our volunteers. We are always looking for additional volunteers! Pleasant Valley High School students (accompanied by a parent) can apply their volunteer hours to the school's "service learning" requirement for graduation.  Training (for students and adults) only takes about an hour and volunteers are able to schedule hours through online scheduling software. Please contact Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager, at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963, or the LIC at 563-289-4242, ext. 1135, if you are interested in volunteering or for more information.

September 21st - Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise Sponsored by LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Grandma Swain's Roast Beef Dinner - $40 per person - Cash Bar - Board at 4:30pm - Cruise from 5-8pm - Tickets available at First Central State Bank, Vern Spring, or Dayle Hall - 563-340-0862

 

FYI

One of our great chamber supporters, Rod Varilek, passed away on August 10, 2013.Rod lived in LeClaire with his wife Susan, and was a developer for Ruhl and Ruhl. He developed Cody's Hunt and Cody's Legacy in LeClaire. Our prayers are with his wife and family

Iowa won Tug Fest 2013!!!! Congrats to the Tug Fest Team and Sponsors and to LeClaire and all of Iowa!!

The LeClaire Chamber Website and our Facebook page are currently being updated and revised. Watch for the new website to be up and running soon, visit us again soon on Facebook, and in the meantime, thank you for your patience! 

LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" Sunday, October 13th 11:00am-4:00pm Apple Orchards Welcome! Vendor Sign Up! NOW is the time! For more information: Email:  boehlb@hotmail.com Phone:  563-340-6332 (Bonnie)

Buffalo Bill Museum is open until 5pm daily. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details!

"LIKE" the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber's Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It's a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

 

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

September 10 - Great River Financial Services - after hours - 5:30-7:30 pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November - Faithful Pilot - date and time tbd

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch - noon

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Ascentra donates $25,000 to Iowa Quad Cities Rotary to help establish a scholarship in late CEO Paul Lensmeyer's name. He was a long time member of the service organization and was very involved in a number of Rotary service projects, including those focused on disadvantaged youth and disadvantaged families. Rotary's primary fundraiser is Ribs for Kids and takes place on August 16th. Proceeds from that help children of military families whose parents are serving people overseas attend a kid's camp. The group hopes this will be an ongoing scholarship as part of the mission to help the advancement of people in need and youth and for people committed to academic achievement.

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's. Pastor Melody from First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know. Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

First Fridays each month 5:00-8:00 P.M.

October 6th - Dogtoberfest at Bier Stube

October 13th - AppleFest - vendors sign up now - see info above!

October 24th - HalloWine

October 26th - Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade

December 6-8 - Christmas in LeClaire

Family Nights at the LeClaire Rec Center: Details at www.leclairereccenter.com

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!
16 Aug 2013

Brucemore's Historic Neighborhood Walk

By Rick Martin

Did you know the land surrounding Brucemore was originally developed as the first golf course in Cedar Rapids?  Or that the world-famous artist Grant Wood designed windows, murals, and woodwork, leaving his mark on the interiors of several Cedar Rapids homes?  Listen to fascinating stories about the rich history and architecture of the neighborhood just outside Brucemore's gates on the Historic Neighborhood Walk - Thursday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $15 per person and $12 per Brucemore member and includes a Historic Neighborhood Tour flipbook.  Space is limited; purchase tickets online at www.brucemore.org or by calling (319) 362-7375.

The Historic Neighborhood Walk is part of Brucemore's Thursday Night Lineup.  Every Thursday night Brucemore will feature a different specialty tour focusing on topics for all interests, including arts and culture, Midwestern industry, gardening, landscape design, architecture, preservation, behind-the-scenes at Brucemore, and growing up in the early twentieth century.  For more information on the Thursday Night Lineup or upcoming events, visit www.brucemore.org or call (319) 362-7375.

About Brucemore

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families.   Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community.  For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

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16 Aug 2013

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions August 16, 2013

By Iowa Judicial Branch
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No. 11-1080

STATE OF IOWA vs. DENEM ANTHONY NULL

No. 11-1214

STATE OF IOWA vs. DESIRAE MONIQUE PEARSON

No. 12-1758

STATE OF IOWA vs. JEFFREY K. RAGLAND
16 Aug 2013

3 Ways to Revive the Heart & Soul of the Economy

By Ginny Grimsley
It's Not an Exact Science; That's Why Other Factors Must Be
Considered, Says Socio-economics Scholar

The crux of the 2008 economic collapse was the abstract and unnatural repackaging and sale of subprime mortgages, which were sold on the false premise of being valued products. The world learned the hard way that these were toxic assets but we are now running the risk of suffering the same hardship again, says scholar John Horvat II, a sought-after researcher and scholar.

"The economic gymnastics involved in the collapse distracts many from the essential nature of what happened five years ago: sectors of our economy are frenzied and out of balance," says Horvat, author of "Return to Order," (www.returntoorder.org).

We need to address this issue, he says. Our economy is suffering from a systemic problem Horvat calls frenetic intemperance: a restless, reckless spirit that infects sectors of the modern economy and foments a drive to throw off legitimate restraints and gratify all desires.

Horvat proposes an organic solution.

"Many of us believe this problem needs to be looked at from the bottom up, which is why we propose an organic society as a part of the solution to an economic problem," he says. "We believe that when economic activities take place inside the context of society, it allows the natural restraining influence of human institutions such as customs, morals, family and community to calm markets and prevent frenetic intemperance."

Horvat says the above factors constitute the "heart and soul" of the economy, which may be revived in the following ways:

• Focus on property: Before becoming a modern commodity, private property possessed a strong intangible value. Real property, especially land, was a point of anchorage or sanctuary from which a family might develop. Wherever a strong sense of private property exists, a strong family pervades, and the family may persist there for many generations. In such cases, land and property become embedded in social relationships. They are not mere commodities; rather, they're part of the social and political organization itself, conferring the intangible qualities of honor, authority and status upon the owner.

• Social capital: There is now a field of sociological studies focusing on the value of what is called "social capital" on the economy. It's a social fabric of human relationships that serves as a kind of capital since it creates conditions for trust. Although unquantifiable, it enriches and lubricates social, civic and economic life, giving it undeniable value. It's also a source of immense security and trust - something that was lost for many after the subprime mortgage crisis.

• The "invisible" economy: Beyond individual relationships, there are also those human instituions cannot be undervalued if we're to have a healthy, organic economy. These are also innately nuanced and unpredictable. Institutions like the family and community serve as essential braking mechanisms inside an economy that prevent frenetic intemperance. In this sense, economic developments and transactions share space with other human endeavors, including literature, the arts and education. Such institutions serve the purpose of creating psychological health and stability and should not be seen as mere nostalgic musings. This "invisible" economy, a reinforced social infrastructure, in no way denies the need or importance of a formal economy. Rather, think of both as intertwined; each provides rigor, vitality and trust in the other.

About John Horvat II

John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, international speaker and author "Return to Order." His writings have appeared worldwide, including The Wall Street Journal, FOX News, The Christian Post, The Washington Times, ABC News and C-SPAN. For more than two decades he has been researching and writing about the socio-economic crisis in the United States.
16 Aug 2013

LUMBERKINGS WALK OFF RIVER BANDITS, 6-5

By Marco LaNave

Bobby Borchering homers and hits a two-run single for a season-high four RBIs

CLINTON, Iowa (AUG. 15, 2013) - The Clinton LumberKings used three straight two-out, ninth-inning singles by catcher Tyler Marlette, third baseman Jordy Lara and first baseman Taylor for a 6-5, walk-off win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Ashford University Field Thursday night.

The River Bandits (30-21 second half, 68-52 overall) rallied from a 5-2 deficit but suffered their third walk-off loss of the season and third straight defeat overall Quad Cities fell 3 ½ games behind first-place Cedar Rapids in the Midwest League Western Division second-half standings, while Clinton (26-26, 59-62) won its fourth straight game to tie Peoria for third place in the division.

Quad Cities took a first-inning lead, as shortstop Carlos Correa hit a two-out single, and first baseman Bobby Borchering hit the first pitch from left-hander Scott DeCecco over the left-center field fence for his fourth Quad Cities home run and a 2-0 lead.

Right-hander Lance McCullers kept the LumberKings scoreless until the third inning, when a single and two walks loaded the bases before Lara drove a three-run double off the left-field wall to put his team ahead, 3-2. After McCullers allowed a walk and double by second baseman Tim Lopes to start the fourth inning, shortstop Martin Peguero hit a two-run single to extend the lead to 5-2. Peguero and Lara each had three of Clinton's 11 total hits. McCullers allowed five hits and five earned runs with four walks in his four innings.

The River Bandits started to come back against DeCecco in the fifth inning, as center fielder Tony Kemp singled, and right fielder Teoscar Hernandez doubled down the left-field line to put two runners in scoring position. Two batters later, Borchering slapped a one-hopper past Lara for a two-run single to cut the deficit to 5-4. Borchering set a new season high by driving in all four runs against DeCecco, who allowed seven hits in six innings while walking two batters and striking out five.

LumberKings right-hander George Mieses started the seventh inning, and with one out, he hit Hernandez with a pitch. After three wild pitches, Hernandez came across with the tying run for a 5-5 game. However, Mieses prevented the River Bandis from taking the lead after third baseman Rio Ruiz singled and reached third base with one out in the eighth inning. Jochi Ogando (1-3) pitched the ninth.

After the Quad Cities bullpen worked 7 1/3 innings Wednesday, right-hander Andrew Walter made his Midwest League debut in the fifth inning to follow McCullers. Walter gave up three hits and a walk in three scoreless innings to keep the game tied. Right-hander Juan Minaya (1-6) walked the first batter of the eighth inning before getting the next three batters to strand the go-ahead run at third. But in the ninth, he allowed Marlette's two-out bases empty single, and Lara moved Marlette to third with his hit. After defensive indifference allowed Lara to take second, Ard hit a 3-2 pitch to right-center field for the game-winner.

The River Bandits, who are 11-5 against Clinton this season, conclude their season series with the LumberKings in Clinton at 7 p.m. Friday. River Bandits right-hander Chris Devenski (2-2) is scheduled to face LumberKings right-hander David Holman (2-6).

UP NEXT: The first 2,000 fans to Modern Woodmen Park Saturday night will receive a bobblehead of Minnesota Twins first baseman and former River Bandit Justin Morneau, courtesy of Mediacom and the Dispatch-Argus. The 7 p.m. game kicks off a seven-game home stand through Friday, Aug. 23. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at  563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses . The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see the first team in Minor League Baseball history with back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks - 2012 top pick Carlos Correa and 2013 top pick Mark Appel, as well as 2012 first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

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16 Aug 2013

Rep. Smiddy Invites Community Members to Share Concerns At His Hampton Town Hall Meeting

By Rep. Mike Smiddy

PORT BYRON, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, invites community members to share their concerns about state and local issues at his upcoming Hampton Town Hall Meeting to be held on Monday, Aug. 19 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Hampton Village Hall, located at 520 - 1st Avenue in Hampton.

"As a Hampton native, it's important to me that I hear from local residents to be a true voice for your needs," said Smiddy. "Knowing that there are many pressing issues that continue to weigh on our state and impact daily life in our district, it's crucial that I continue an ongoing discussion with local residents about their views and priorities. I encourage anyone who has questions or concerns or would simply like to listen to a legislative update to join me at this town hall meeting."

Illinois' 71st District includes all of Albany, Cleveland, Coal Valley, Colona, Como, Cordova, Deer Grove, Erie, Fulton, Hampton, Hillsdale, Lyndon, Morrison, Port Byron, Prophetstown, Rapids City, Rock Falls, Savanna, Sterling, Tampico and Thomson, and portions of Carbon Cliff, East Moline, Moline and Silvis.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, contact Smiddy's full-time constituent service office at 309-848-9098, RepSmiddy@gmail.com, or toll-free at 855-243-4988.

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