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.

"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.

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

Dairy Goat Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair

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

Complete results attached:

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

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

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

Complete results attached:

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Ribbons Awarded at Iowa State Fair Draft Horse Show

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

Complete results attached:

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Feathers Fly at Iowa State Fair Pigeon Competition

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

Complete results attached:

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Exhibitors Awarded for Top Poultry at Iowa State Fair

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

Complete results attached:

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Vegetable Gardeners Compete for Honors at Iowa State Fair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearling Ram A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearling Ram B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorn Yearling Ram

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fall Ram Lamb

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

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

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

January Ram Lamb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March & After Ram Lamb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Ram Lambs

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

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Sandage Farms, State Center

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

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

6) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

7) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

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

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

11) Mae Farms, Orange City

Yearling Ewe A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearling Ewe B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearling Ewe C

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yearling Ewe D

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorn Yearling Ewe A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorn Yearling Ewe B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

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

7) Hay Suffolks, Parkersburg

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

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Touchdown Acres, Radcliffe

11) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

12) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

13) D&K Acres, Corning

14) Werners Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Fall Ewe Lamb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7) Mae Farms, Orange City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March & After Ewe Lamb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

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

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

6) Wayne Skartvedt, Radcliffe

7) Schluensen Suffolks, Bettendorf

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

9) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

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

11) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

12) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

13) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

14) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

15) D&K Acres, Corning

16) Mae Farms, Orange City

Pair of Lambs

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

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

4) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

6) Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

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

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

9) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

10) Fisher Suffolks, Urbandale

11) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

12) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

13) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

14) Amber Hammes, Ankeny

15) Mae Farms, Orange City

Young Flock

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

2) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

5) Sandage Farms, State Center

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

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

8) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

9) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

10) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

11) Werners' Hilltop Farm, Grinnell

12) Mae Farms, Orange City

Flock

1) Tom Burke, Platt City, Mo.

2) Benda Suffolks, Jackson, Minn.

3) Jerry and Rex Quam, Wanamingo, Minn.

4) KC Suffolks, Parkersburg

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

6) Stalzer Suffolks, Zearing

7) Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

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

9) Doug Nielsen, Rock Valley

10) Mae Farms, Orange City

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

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

Senior Champion Ewe - Junior Show: Suffolks, Everly

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

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

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

Junior Champion Ram - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

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

Senior Champion Ram: Highpoint Suffolk, Janesville, Wis.

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

Senior Champion - Junior Show: Damman Suffolks, Melbourne

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

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

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

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

Junior Reserve Champion - Junior Show: Schoelerman Suffolks, Everly

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

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The Scott County Health Department and the Scott County Board of Supervisors have commissioned a comprehensive study of the emergency medical services system (EMS) in Scott County to begin on August 28, 2013. The Tri-Data division of System Planning Corporation, a nationally recognized authority in EMS, Fire and Public Safety, will conduct the study. The project period for the study is 24 weeks, with a report expected by March 2014.

The existing operations will be assessed to determine strengths and opportunities for immediate and future improvement. The goal of the study is to provide an analysis of the providers in the system and to create a long-range plan for the EMS system in Scott County. The methodology for the assessment will include an examination of clinical care, operational performance, financial performance, legal issues, system structure, benchmark data, and community awareness. Stakeholders, including EMS agencies and medical directors, fire departments, first responders, medical facilities, communications and dispatch agencies, local and state government officials, and other interested parties, will be interviewed by consultants.

"The last time an examination of the system was performed was in 1989", said Edward Rivers, Director of the Scott County Health Department. The Health Department is responsible for administration of Chapter 28 of the Scott County Code of Ordinances, which licenses and regulates EMS providers. "The landscape of the emergency medical service world has changed quite a bit in the last 24 years, and we wanted to have acknowledged experts guide us in crafting a plan to ensure that the EMS system in Scott County can continue to perform at a high level into the future. Overall, we want to improve patient outcomes and better serve the citizens of Scott County".

One particularly important issue is the effect of the changes that the Affordable Care Act may have on EMS agencies. "In order for our EMS agencies to remain capable, we must ensure that we understand how reimbursement models will affect their financial stability", said Rivers.