26 Aug 2013

Winners Awarded at Iowa State Fair Lowline Show

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Lakeville Lowline Breeders of Lakeville, Minn., exhibited the Grand Champion Fullblood Bull at the Lowline Cattle Show August 15 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Shady Rest Farms of Petersburg, Ill., was awarded the Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Bull honors.

Fanning Cattle Company of Cordova, Ill., captured the Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer banner while Bar J Ranch of Brooten, Minn., took Reserve Grand Champion Fullblood Heifer honors.

Gatewood Genetics of Eagle Grove exhibited the Iowa Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Female.

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

PB% Junior Heifer Calf -- After April 1, 2013

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Newby's Little One, 4/23/2013, MF19879

2) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL Flower Princess, 4/11/2013, MF 19999

3) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Kizzle 22A, 5/15/2013, 19599

PB% Junior Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2013

1) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL Turentine, 3/18/2013, MF 20001

PB% Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Adele, 1/15/2013, MF 19424

2) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, MCL Meraki, 2/21/2013, MF 19998

3) Pine Hurst Farm, Holland, Pine Hurst Sweet Pea, 2/23/2013, PF 19583

PB% Senior Heifer Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2012

1) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Pippi Longstocking 19z, 11/1/2012, MF19222

2) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Zerlinda, 11/14/2012, MF 19418

PB% Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2012

1) Tummons Cattle/Grassline Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., Rising Moon, 9/27/2012, XF18165

2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, Hershey's Little S'more, 9/3/2012, MF 19387

3) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., Lisa Marie Z77, 10/2/2012, MF18872

4) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Chastity Z78, 10/4/2012, MF18879

5) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., CJ Chastity Z76, 9/26/2012, PF18874

6) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Zuri, 10/15/2012, MF 19419

7) Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., FCC Prescott's Little Cupcake, 9/2/2012, XF17588

8) Hoover Hill Lowline, Centerville, MCL Speckles, 9/17/2012, XF 18524

PB% Summer Yearling Heifer -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Sasha Fierce Z44, 7/16/2012, MF19511

2) Leonard Cattle Services, Perry, Mindy GL Lass 100z, 7/10/2012, XF18348

3) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Erica 26z, 7/2/2012, x 18197

PB% Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB Miss K 4Z, 5/2/2012, XF18528

2) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., Miss Ellie 15z, 6/20/2012, XF 16842

3) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, CSF Sweet T Alpha, 6/14/2012, XF 18213

PB% Junior Yearling Heifer -- April 1-30, 2012

1) Pine Hurst Farm, Holland, Miss Inquisitive, 4/14/2012, XF18299

2) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, Pine Hurst Ruthie, 4/15/2012, PF18298

3) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Meggie, 4/20/2012, PF 18094

4) Pine Hurst Farms, Wellsburg, Pine Hurst Calamity, 4/10/2012, XF18300

PB% Junior Yearling Heifer -- March 1-31, 2012

1) Tummons Cattle/Grassline Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Im A Honey 8z, 3/25/2012, XF 1798

2) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Big Mamma z28, 3/25/2012, MF 19136

3) Carriage Hill Farm, Syracuse, Neb., LBA Isabella, 3/3/2012, PF 17892

4) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Niki, 3/10/2012, PF 18097

PB% Junior Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 29, 2012

1) Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, Doll House First Lady, 2/20/2012, XF17375

PB% Cow/Calf -- Cow Born After Sept. 1, 2010

1) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, Bar J Wanda 194U, CALF 04/11/2013, 3/23/2011, SF 13610

2) Jessica Trutna, Wahoo, Neb., DJR's Dreamcatcher 50Y(with calf 05/07/2013), 2/20/2011, XF 14295

3) Pine Hurst Farm, Holland, PJO Petunia, 2/16/2011, XF14248

PB% Cow/Calf -- Cow Born Before Sept. 1, 2010

1) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, Circle B Fancy Diamond 5, CALF 03/18/2013, 3/15/2010, XF10621

2) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., Amber, calf DOB 05/15/2013, 4/12/2008, XF8569

PB% Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Hoover Hill Lowline, Centerville, Hoover Hill Alex, 1/13/2013, MM 19422

PB% Senior Bull Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2012

1) JVM Cattle Company, Pella, Doll House Blue Rapids 905z, 9/5/2012, xm 18163

PB% Summer Yearling Bull -- May 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Dacious 22z, 5/5/202, XM17089

PB% Junior Yearling Bull -- April 1-30, 2012

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Royal Million 12z, 4/27/2012, XM 17094

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J HiLife z32, 4/21/2012, XM17933

3) Hoffman Meadows, Clayton, Wis., HM Live Wire, 4/30/2012, PM 19749

PB% Junior Yearling Bull -- March 1-31, 2012

1) Carriage Hill Farm, Syracuse, Neb., CHF Frosty Cold One, 3/14/2012, XM 17282

% Light Weight Steer

1) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Zafar, 10/14/2012, 19420

% Light Weight Steer

1) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., CR Stroker Z55, 7/8/2012, 18413

2) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Steve, 5/25/2012, 18072

3) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Zane, 9/15/2012, 19421

% Light Weight Steer

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Bodidly 10z, 4/14/2012, XM 17091

% Light Weight Steer

1) Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB Herman 2z, 2/6/2012, 18527

FB Junior Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2013

1) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Amorus A301, 3/6/2013, FF20008

FB Summer Yearling Heifer -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., SFR Taboo, 7/4/2012, FF17363

FB Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2012

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare, 6/11/2012, FF 18827

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Nell 6S86-2Z31, 6/5/2012, FF19854

3) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Pickles 2Z, 5/7/2012, 17816

4) TBJ Farms, Cortland, Neb., TCS Adele, 5/22/2012, FF 17096

FB Junior Yearling Heifer -- April 1-30, 2012

1) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Nell 2Z5, 4/2/2012, FF17930

2) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Alexa, 4/13/2012, FF 18098

3) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Olive 8U28 2Z18, 4/23/2012, FF17998

4) Dawsun Farm, Altoona, Massie Jo Jo, 4/24/2012, FF 16886

5) Dawsun Farm, Altoona, DWD Wendy Dawn, 4/13/2012, FF 16890

FB Junior Yearling Heifer -- March 1-31, 2012

1) Tummons Cattle/Husung Farm, Gallatin, Mo., JH CeCe 5z, 3/16/2012, FF17374

2) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Z72 Zumba, 3/9/2012, FF 16798

3) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Z112 Zlucky, 3/7/2012, FF16804

4) Dawsun Farm, Altoona, DWD Sunrise, 3/23/2012, FF 16884

FB Junior Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 29, 2012

1) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, DDD Darissas Domino, 2/2/2012, 16639

FB Senior Yearling Heifer -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2011

1) Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, RF Hellen, 11/28/2011, FF17430

FB Cow/Calf -- Cow Born After Sept. 1, 2010

1) TBJ Farms, Cortland, Neb., Luise(with calf 04/25/2013), 4/15/2011, FF 14783

FB Cow/Calf -- Cow Born Before Sept. 1, 2010

1) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Instigator, calf 03/06/2013, 3/27/2010, FF11861

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Olive 09-H 8U28, CALF 03/27/2013, 4/13/2008, FF7806

3) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., EZ Anakin 33W 06/09/09, calf 05/18/2013, FF10228

FB Junior Bull Calf -- After April 1, 2013

1) TBJ Farms, Cortland, Neb., Boxcar Benny, 4/25/2013, FM19518

2) JWJ Lowlines, Isanti, Minn., JWJ Morgan, 5/18/2013, pending

FB Junior Bull Calf -- March 1-31, 2013

1) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Beau Jangles 3A4, 3/27/2013, FM 20014

FB Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2013

1) Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Rocking Isirod 201A, 1/5/2013, 19598

2) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Adonis A35, 2/28/2013, FM20011

FB Summer Yearling Bull -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2012

1) Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Bold Ruler Z39, 7/2/2012, FM 199995

2) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone, LFL Blackjack, 7/16/2012, FM 19144

FB Summer Yearling Bull -- May 1 - June 20, 2012

1) Gatwood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda, 6/6/2012, FM18107

FB Junior Yearling Bull -- April 1-30, 2012

1) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., Spring Creek Zvier, 4/10/2012, FM 17770

FB Junior Yearling Bull -- March 1-31, 2012

1) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Brady 2z1, 3/28/2012, FM 17936

2) Tummons Cattle/Schmit Farm, Gallatin, Mo., EBC Mr Neron 3z, 3/17/2012, fm 17955

Pair of Heifers

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

3) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn.

4) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn.

5) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone

6) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

7) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville

Pair of Bulls

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn.

3) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn.

Get of Sire

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn.

3) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

4) Litchfield Family Lowlines, Boone

5) Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville

Produce of Dam

1) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn.

2) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn.

Best Five Head

1) Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo.

2) Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn.

3) Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn.

4) Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove

Champion Junior Heifer Calf (PB%): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Newbys Little One

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf (PB%): Hoover Hill Lowlines, Centerville, Hoover Hill Adele

Champion Senior Heifer Calf (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., Rising Moon

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf (PB%): Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Pippi Longstocking 19Z

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (PB%): Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Sasha Fierce Z44

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (PB%): Leonard Cattle Services, Perry, Mindy GL Lass 100Z

Champion Junior Heifer (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Im A Honey 8z

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer (PB%): Pine Hurst Farm, Wellsburg, Doll House First Lady

Grand Champion Heifer (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Im A Honey 8z

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., Rising Moon

Champion Cow/Calf (PB%): Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, Circle B Fancy Diamond 5, (calf 03/18/2013)

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf (PB%): Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, Bar J Wanda 194U, (calf 04/11/2013)

Champion Junior Bull Calf (PB%): Hoover Hill Lowline, Centerville, Hoover Hill Alex

Champion Senior Bull Calf (PB%): JVM Cattle Company, Pella, Doll House Blue Rapids 905Z

Champion Summer Yearling Bull (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Dacious 22Z

Champion Junior Bull (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Royal Million 12z

Reserve Champion Junior Bull (PB%): Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J HiLife z32

Grand Champion Bull (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Royal Million 12z

Reserve Grand Champion Bull (PB%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Dacious 22z

Champion Steer Calf (%): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., TCS Beau Bodidly 10z

Reserve Champion Steer Calf (%): Broken Acres, Rock Valley, KB Herman 2Z

Champion Junior Heifer Calf (FB): Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Amorus A301

Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (FB): Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., SFR Taboo

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Heifer (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare

Champion Junior Heifer (FB): Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Nell 2Z5

Reserve Champion Junior Heifer (FB): Tummons Cattle, Gallatin, Mo., JH CeCe 5Z

Champion Senior Heifer (FB): Moo Co. Lowlines, Fruitland, RF Helen

Grand Champion Heifer (FB): Fanning Cattle Company, Cordova, Ill., SFR Taboo

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer (FB): Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Nell 2z5

Iowa Champion Female (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Teddie Bare

Champion Cow/Calf (FB): TBJ Farms, Cortland, Neb., Luise, calf 4/25/2012

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf (FB): Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., LLB Instigator, (calf 03/06/2013)

Champion Junior Bull Calf (FB): Double K Adventures, Stewartsville, Mo., KKG Rocking Isirod 201A

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf (FB): Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Beau Jangles 3A4

Champion Summer Yearling Bull (FB): Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SRF Bold Ruler Z39

Reserve Champion Summer Yearling Bull (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda

Champion Junior Bull (FB): Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., Spring Creek Zvier

Reserve Champion Junior Bull (FB): Bar J Ranch, Brooten, Minn., Bar J Brady 2Z1

Grand Champion Bull (FB): Lakeville Lowline Breeders, Lakeville, Minn., Spring Creek Zvier

Reserve Grand Champion Bull (FB): Shady Rest Farms, Petersburg, Ill., SF Bold Ruler Z39

Iowa Champion Bull (FB): Gatewood Genetics, Eagle Grove, GAT Yoda

"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

Diana: A Celebration Special Events

By Putnam Museum




Purchase your tickets in advance for all events by calling (563) 324-1933, ext. 242.
Discounts available for guests planning to attend one evening and
one afternoon event


A TOAST TO DIANA*
Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
An evening out in remembrance of Diana, Princess of Wales, kicks off with a champagne toast. This unique experience includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a visit to the exhibition and a beautiful tiara for each guest compliments of The Bling Bling Sisters. Cocktail/business attire recommended. $65 each or $60 for Putnam Museum members. $480/table of 8 on one reservation. Event hosted by the Soiree Sisters with special thanks to Hignight's, Hy-Vee
and Tita's Linens by Claudia

A ROYAL TEA FOR QUEENS AND THEIR PRINCESSES
Sunday, October 6, 2013 * 2:00-4:00 p.m.
A wonderful generational experience for grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters. Join us for tea and light fare on the Lardner Theater Balcony followed by a visit to the exhibition. A commemorative photo of your afternoon at the Putnam and a gift is included. Tea-length or party dresses recommended (gloves and hats optional). $40/adults over 12 and $35/children age 5-12.  Member pricing: $35/adults and $30/children. Not recommended for children under 5. Event hosted by Janette Manion, Maggie DeLaney and Marsha Findlay with special thanks to Red Rover Children's Learning Center, Talbot's, Ann's Hallmark and ShutterBooth.

A ROYAL AFFAIR*
Thursday, October 10, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, at this one-of-a-kind event featuring hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a visit to the exhibition and a dazzling memento for each guest courtesy of The Bling Bling Sisters. Cocktail/business attire recommended. $65 each or $60 for Putnam Museum members. $480/table of 8 on one reservation. Event hosted by Rosemary Ocar, Michele Stoos and Marsha Findlay.

LITTLE PRINCESS TEA
Saturday, October 26, 2013 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Grab your little ones and let them dress up like royalty. Join us in costume (if you choose) for tea and children's activities on the Lardner Theater Balcony followed by a royal parade and a visit to the exhibition. $40/adults over 12 and $35/children age 3-12, children 2 and under are free. Member pricing: 
$35/adults and $30/children 3-12.
Event hosted by Putnam Museum staff, past and present. 


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For more information on Diana: A Celebration click here
26 Aug 2013

Anthony Lucio receives SVSU degree

By J.J. Boehm

UNIVERSITY CENTER, MI (08/23/2013)(readMedia)-- Anthony Lucio, from Muscatine, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in May 2013 from Saginaw Valley State University.

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 90 programs of study for its more than 10,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to quality teaching in the classroom, field-based learning outside, NCAA Division II athletics and a broad range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students to excel.

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Dairy-Goat-Honors-Awarded-at-Iowa-State-Fair/7182125

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Miniature-Horses-Take-Top-Honors-at-the-2013-Iowa-State-Fair-Horse-Show/7180906

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Ribbons-Awarded-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Draft-Horse-Show/7181041

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Feathers-Fly-at-Iowa-State-Fair-Pigeon-Competition/7181149

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Exhibitors-Awarded-for-Top-Poultry-at-Iowa-State-Fair/7181092

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:

Permalink: http://readme.readmedia.com/Vegetable-Gardeners-Compete-for-Honors-at-Iowa-State-Fair/7181319

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