Opportunity for area contractors: The City will be funding more than 150 lead abatement projects over the next year and needs certified contractors to do the work.

During the month of September, any contractor interested in this work can take advantage of a FREE scholarship program to become eligible as a lead abatement contractor and bid on these projects. To qualify, applicants must live in Scott County or have completed a project in Davenport.

For more information, or to request an application, visit www.cityofdavenport.com/lead or call (563) 326-7765.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities (UUCQC) is having a Karaoke Night on Friday, October 18th from 7-10pm. Admission/food/raffle tickets will be sold at the door.  All are welcome.

This is a fundraiser for the UUCQC and will be held at 3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807.

WEST BRANCH, IOWA– Explore Iowa's prairie heritage on Labor Day Monday, September 2. Ranger-guided walks of the 81-acre tallgrass prairie will start at 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Meet at the Tallgrass Prairie Observation Deck by the Gravesite parking lot.

A park ranger will discuss how and why the National Park Service is reconstructing this endangered habitat as part of the landscape commemorating Herbert Hoover's life. The walk is less than a mile and lasts about 60 minutes. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Hats, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, and insect repellent are also recommended.

At 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Marie Tschopp, a Laura Ingalls Wilder storyteller, will perform at the Presidential Library and Museum. Ms. Tschopp will appear in period-themed clothing as she brings to life the stories penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

The performance and the prairie walks are free. Parking is limited so please allow extra time to find a parking space.

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. For more information go online at www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.


Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

110 Parkside Drive

PO Box 607

West Branch, Iowa 52358


319 643-2541 phone

319 643-7864 fax

www.nps.gov/heho


Twitter: @HooverNPS

Facebook: HerbertHooverNHS

The 17th Annual Music on the Lawn with Andy Harris, Them featuring Steven Ernst, and The Westbrook Singers.

It all happens this Saturday, August 17th at 5:00 PM, on the grass behind Park View Lutheran Church, 14 Grove Rd, Park View, Iowa.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Music, food, bounce-house.

This event is FREE!

We hope to see you there!

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that 85% of the children that participated in College Savings Iowa's annual State Fair survey show getting a college education is a necessary step to achieving their dreams and career aspirations. "Iowa children are already thinking about their futures," stated Fitzgerald. "This survey demonstrates how important it is for families to start planning and saving early to help make college a reality for their children."

"Every year we ask children visiting the fair what they want to be when they grow up and if they will need to go to college to achieve these goals," Fitzgerald said. "Needless to say, we are always amazed by the responses they offer." Seventeen percent are planning on becoming veterinarians, with another 11% hoping to become teachers. Doctor came in third this year with 8% of the responses, and nurse ranked fourth with 4%. "According to one child, it will cost him $14 to go to college to become Batman."

"Families that save and invest for their children's college education will be better prepared to meet the challenge of paying for it when the time arrives, and College Savings Iowa is here to help," added Fitzgerald. Anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. This year Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $3,045 in contributions per beneficiary account from their adjusted gross income.* Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. To learn more about College Savings Iowa, visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com or call 1-888-672-9116.

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Upromise Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

Theresa Caputo will give live readings to audience members throughout the show.  Theresa will share personal stories about her unique and fascinating life balancing the unpredictability of her psychic gifts while maintaining her role as a typical Long Island wife and mom.  Purchase of a ticket doesn't ensure a reading.

Find Tickets

Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa 52801.

DAVENPORT, IA - On August 13, 2013, James Edward Hall, age 75, of Eldridge, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Judge John A. Jarvey to 15 years in prison for production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Judge Jarvey also sentenced Hall to a life term of supervised release.

On November 12, 2012, Hall knowingly induced a minor male to conduct certain acts while Hall recorded the activity. On December 5, 2012, pursuant to a search warrant, a search was conducted at Hall's residence. An onsite preview of Hall's computer was conducted, and the video of the minor was found on the computer. Hall was interviewed and admitted that he had recorded the 15 year old juvenile male in Hall's residence.

This case was investigated by the Scott County Sheriff's Office, and was prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

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Blue Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Horseshoe Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Horseshoe champions competed in the 15th Annual Midwest Senior Classic and Open Doubles divisions of the Horseshoe Pitching Tournament held Monday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

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

Complete results below:

MIDWEST SENIOR CLASSIC

Championship Class

1) Glenn Warden, Grimes

2) Marvin Engstler, Garner

3) Richard Shepardson, Iowa City

4) Vern Kollasch, Iowa City

5) Tom Tabat, Phoenix, Ariz.

6) Bill Sprague, Berwick

Class A

1) Doug P. Anderson, Stratford

2) LeRoy J. Law, West Des Moines

3) Shirley Sprague, Berwick

4) Wally Runia, Balaton, Minn.

5) Bob Rounds, Perry

6) Skip Kapolka, Davenport

Class B

1) Carl Kaiser, Des Moines

2) Carl Krukow, Clear Lake

3) Steve Hatch, Knoxville

4) Chris Jordan, Peru

5) Marvin Dirks, Fonda

6) John Ridgely, Earlham

Class C

1) Bob Dugger, What Cheer

2) Richard Cranston, Keswick

3) Paul Clark, Marshalltown

4) Jack Navin, West Des Moines

5) Harley Krukow, Iowa Falls

6) Darwin Mott, Hartford

OPEN DOUBLES

Class A

1) Vern Kollasch, Iowa City, and Bobby Dahl, Afton

2) Tom Cranston, Keswick, and Richard Cranston, Keswick

3) Shirley Sprague, Berwick, and Chris Jordan, Peru

4) Carl Krukow, Clear Lake, and Harley Krukow, Iowa Falls

Class B

1) Tom Flores, Des Moines, and Anthony Buttrey, Des Moines

2) Deb Davis, Ankeny, and Elizabeth DeBord, Des Moines

3) Steve Hatch, Knoxville, and David Brent, Pleasantville

4) Ralph Davis, Ankeny, and Brandon DeBord, Des Moines

Class C

1) Jeff Vanderhoof, Villisca, and Jill Vanderhoof, Villisca

2) Randy Clark, Monroe, and Ramon Scarpino, Des Moines

3) John Ghrist, Des Moines, and Rick Adkisson, Clive

4) Parker Gibson, Chicago, Ill., and Jack Davis, Adel

Dairy Exhibitors Earn Honors in Iowa State Fair Jersey Competition

Dairies competed for top honors in the Jersey Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

The Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Females were shown by Steinridge Jerseys of Lawler.

Covington Jerseys of Leon took first place in the Premier Breeder contest and received second place for Premier Exhibitor. First place in the Premier Exhibitor contest went to Lavon Farms of Plano, Texas, while Schulte Bros of Watkins took second place in the Premier Breeder category.

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 Verb Lashea, 3/9/2013, JE840003012584227

2) Luke Koepke, Denver, GCJ Legal Justice, 3/2/2013, 118498344

3) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Fire Missy, 3/7/2013, 71767656

4) KCCK Holsteins / P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bambis-KCCK Tequila Elsie, 3/16/2013, 118553676

5) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Dream, 4/11/2013, 118592440

6) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Northern Lites Governor Van, 3/1/2013, 067119844

7) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Lyon Plus Lonita, 3/1/2013, 118574082

8) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Lyon Plus Lane, 3/1/2013, 118574073

9) Barglof Farms, Waterloo, Bon Bon's Headline Blur, 3/28/2013, 118455343

10) Lango Dairy, Hopkinton, Samantha, 3/28/2013, 118523189

11) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Headline Jetta, 4/25/2013, 118484996

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

1) Gene Henderson, Manchester, Meadowridge King Hotshot, 12/8/2012, 118349332

2) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Love Tequila- ET, 12/5/2012, 118571230

3) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Saphire, 12/12/2012, 118401148

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Whiskey A-Go-Go, 12/12/2012, JE840003012584426

5) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Partee HPDH Verbatim London-ET, 12/1/2012, 118416373

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Fire Mamba, 12/5/2012, 71767652

7) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Force Truffles, 12/1/2012, 065391799

8) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Sunny Grove King Peanut, 12/3/2012, 118522133

9) Kara Schueler, Coralville, Lyon Premier Sister, 12/2/2012, 118457747

10) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Liz ET, 12/3/2012, 118571249

11) Arthur Acres , Maynard, Arthur Acres Velocity Ginny, 12/6/2012, 840003012898575

12) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, CCJ Vanessa Governor Vanna, 1/10/2013, 18434441

13) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Belvedere Jinger, 2/20/2013, 118484987

14) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Sunny Lea Gov Julie, 12/12/2012, 118393733

15) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Iota Fire Sarina, 12/6/2012, 118393582

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

1) Arthur Acres , Maynard, Edgebrook Tequila Madison-ET, 9/4/2012, 118411734

2) Nordic-Haven Holsteins, Decorah, Nordic-Haven Gin, 9/1/2012, 71135274

3) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Sunny Grove Voyager Lucy, 9/3/2012, 118408181

4) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Edgebrook Tequila Margarita, 9/4/2012, 118593629

5) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Grab-ET, 9/7/2012, 118376901

6) Arthur Acres, Maynard, Arthur Acres Grandious Saralee, 9/7/2012, 118451844

7) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, Norway Maple Casper Tess, 9/18/2012, 118230784

8) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Hometown First Impression, 9/5/2012, 11611190

9) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Budjon-Vail Comerica Maleah-ET, 9/1/2012, 118294472

10) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Gibbs K Governore Tickle, 9/2/2012, 118414719

11) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Miles Cammy, 10/5/2012, 118333021

12) Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville, Lyon Belvedere Edgy, 9/21/2012, 118368353

13) Elron Farms, Lost Nation, Gibbs Counsiler Miami, 9/5/2011, 118333142

14) Nors Holsteins, Decorah, Beaver Vu Furor Ellie, 9/22/2012, 118586492

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

1) Fedestel Jerseys, Larchwood, Fredestel Action Kayla, 8/7/2012, 118588485

2) KCCK Holsteins / P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bambi-KCCK Legionaire Electric, 6/26/2012, 118553667

3) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Go For It-ET, 6/20/2012, 118376899

4) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Jazzmyn, 6/6/2012, 118273440

5) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Laurel Brook Tequila Jewel, 6/1/2012, 118164883

6) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, Vhm Riley Summer, 7/13/2012, 067154723

7) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Ssf Grandious Whitney, 6/11/2012, 118327840

8) Blue Knoll Farm, New London, Blue Knoll Mudpuddle, 6/20/2012, 118488879

Junior Yearling Heifer: March 1 to May 31, 2012

1) Gene Henderson, Manchester, Meadowridge Mac Kaitynn, 3/11/2012, 118030133

2) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Schulte Bros Giller Glory-ET, 3/2/2012, 118121154

3) Le-o-La Holsteins, Peosta, Nabholz Tequila Sara, 3/2/2012, 118016265

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Jack Lexie, 3/16/2012, JE840003012584223

5) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Giller Gold-ET, 3/3/2012, 118121163

6) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Rock Ella Moneymaker Rimm, 3/2/2012, 11404107

7) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, UHT Verbatim Kutie, 3/1/2012, 118165811

8) Blue Knoll Farm, New London, Blue Knoll Prisilla, 3/13/2012, 118008130

9) David Koss, Epworth, Ski Pal Bel Shania, 5/27/2012, 065391665

10) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Stoney Lilly, 5/23/2012, 118190509

11) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Tequila Jozie, 3/8/2012, 118011028

12) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Sandridge Vin Tootsie, 3/1/2012, 118192967

13) Natalie Johnson, Murray, Lyon Carmel Treasure, 4/2/2012, USA 11801440

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

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Lizzy ET, 12/4/2011, 117928749

2) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Tequila Livvy-ET, 12/3/2011, 117928730

3) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Getaway Midnigh, 12/5/2011, 118094513

4) Gabrielle Klemme, Coralville, Lyon Kyros Nexa, 12/2/2011, 118009654

5) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, NORWAY MAPLE ECLIPES TRISH, 12/5/2011, 117993341

6) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Deery, 12/14/2011, 118019017

7) Kara Schueler, Coralville, Lyon Louie Sunrise, 12/1/2011, 118009618

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

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Grand Prix Destiny, 9/6/2011, JE840003012584220

2) Fedestel Jerseys, Larchwood, Fredestle Comerica Bobbi, 9/12/2011, 118086778

3) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., R&S Sunrise Annabelle, 9/14/2011, 117911165

4) Natalie Johnson, Murray, Lyon Action Leslie, 9/3/2011, USA 117923959

5) Z-Way Farms, Postville, Edgebrook Reward Martina, 9/7/2011, 117954250

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Master Larissa, 9/27/2011, 117928208

Junior Best Three Females

1) Schulte Bros, Watkins

2) Schulte Bros, Watkins

3) Bushman Dairy, Calmar

4) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo.

5) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa

7) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls

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

1) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, LAVON FARMS SEQUENCE, 3/26/2011, 118209643

2) Covington Jerseys, Leon, Covington Renegade Miranda, 3/25/2011, 117632686

3) Arthur Acres , Maynard, Miss Nevada Lexus, 3/2/2011, 117586305

4) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros TB Gianna-ET, 9/3/2011, 117928682

5) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo, Lyon J Benny, 3/31/2011, 117687501

6) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, FV Jewel Tea, 4/22/2011, 17945973

7) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Shine Sissy, 3/31/2011, 117627693

8) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Lyon Nevada Cindy, 5/27/2011, 117774591

9) Covington Jerseys, Leon, Covington Fernleaf Kuhne Maid, 4/6/2011, 117632734

10) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Minister Josie, 6/11/2011, 117928244

11) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Arthur Acres Outlaw Saige, 7/18/2011, 177834837

12) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Lyon J Jany, 3/17/2011, 117687369

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

1) KCCK Holsteins / P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville, Bambis Gibbs Excitation Suzie, 10/14/2010, 117590173

2) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, Summetz Celebrity Dori, 9/23/2010, 067174533

3) David Koss, Epworth, Covington Leader Debra, 9/1/2010, 117402137

4) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Genesis Justice Fanny, 10/27/2010, 11009839

5) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo, Lyon Louie Racey, 12/17/2010, 117559512

6) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, Jakes Betty, 12/10/2010, 117446250

7) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, Catos Action Girasol, 9/14/2010, 067140369

8) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Lyon Ira, 1/1/2011, 118485018

Junior 3-Year-Old Cow: March 1 to Aug. 31, 2010

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Avonlea Int'l Dare To Dream, 6/1/2010, 10989484

2) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, CCJ Natalie Sargent Nadine, 3/17/2010, 11708849

3) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls, Rockin-K Iotola Jerzie, 3/17/2010, 117117431

4) Covington Jerseys, Leon, Covington Goldstar Madison, 3/9/2010, 117248245

5) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, GCJ Barbaro Vail, 3/30/2010, 117401369

6) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Kurt Samantha, 6/10/2010, 117502631

7) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Jacinto Fancy, 5/30/2010, 117281983

8) Sandy Knoll Dairy, Worthington, Schulte Bros Giller Galaxy, 3/27/2010, 117183557

9) Sandridge Farm, Vinton, Antietam Hill Bun Bun, 3/14/2010, 117318869

Senior 3-Year-Old Cow: Sept. 1, 2009 to Feb. 28, 2010

1) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, LAVON FARMS ACTION PEGGLE, 9/9/2009, 117251254

2) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo, Lyon Action Chalice, 1/10/2010, 117046067

3) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Andrea Sandy, 9/10/2009, 116842688

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

1) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, Enniskillen Senior Mamie, 3/3/2009, JECAN000009968633

2) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, Lavon Farms Syrus Roseanne, 9/15/2008, 116392745

3) Groves Jerseys, Skidmore, Mo., Klus-Grove Vertigo Cammille, 4/27/2009, 53292650

4) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo, Lyon Blair Elsie, 10/28/2008, 116597588

5) Summit Farm, Inc., Lester, Jersey Summetz Applejack Serm Selam, 7/29/2009, 067124362

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Freeman-Holtz Razzel, 3/9/2009, 116701804

7) Schulte Bros., Watkins, BBDN Furor Encina-ET, 12/1/2008, 116475622

8) Fishersons, Edgewood, Nkipps Sparkler Veryfine, 12/6/2008, 116413794

9) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Canoe-Ridge Dale Nike, 3/3/2009, 66406233

10) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Freeman-Holtz Nadia, 9/6/2008, 116542962

11) Arthur Acres , Maynard, Edgebrook Jackknife Nora, 6/7/2009, 117166387

12) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, Multi-Rose Militia Valerie-Et, 4/19/2009, 116690375

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

1) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Stephen Comerica Viola, 1/16/2008, 116116222

2) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, Ron-Net Sultan Bailey, 3/14/2008, 116127695

3) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, Hollylane Latola Justine-Et, 9/20/2007, 115865123

4) Lyon Jerseys, Llc., Toledo, Lyon Iatola Conlee, 9/30/2007, 115934232

5) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Maple Lawn Furor Farra, 6/2/2008, 116097798

6) Doug Schoof, Primghar, LDS Hired Gun Nora, 8/14/2008, 117737569

7) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City, Ja Glo Sparkle Rocket, 8/16/2008, 116243199

Aged Cow: Before Sept. 1, 2007

1) Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler, Edgebrook Nevada Nibbles, 7/18/2007, 115967928

2) Covington Jerseys, Leon, Covington Rebel Babybell, 9/28/2006, 115281745

3) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas, Lavon Farms Golden Rose, 10/11/2004, 114290467

4) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, KJF Lacus Centurion Lira-ET, 9/1/2004, 114415697

5) Doug Schoof, Primghar, Schoofs Comerica Poka, 8/12/2007, 117216279

6) Fishersons, Edgewood, Elm Knoll Jace Mya, 9/30/2006, 116517014

7) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa, Silver Dreams Master Joy, 3/2/2007, 115497728

8) Cinnamon Ridge Dairy, Donahue, Jace Char Staci-Et, 5/22/2007, 115477416

9) Nordic-Haven Holsteins, Decorah, Nordic-Haven Furious Trixie, 4/14/2006, 062574207

10) ABCS Family Farm, Altoona, Rozilynn KC Rose, 11/4/2005, USA 114847445

Lifetime Production

1) Covington Jerseys, Leon, Vipor DC Marlys, 8/16/2002, 112894254

2) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo, Lyon Centurion Lavena, 4/25/2006, 115062342

Best Three Head

1) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas

2) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo

3) Covington Jerseys, Leon

4) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa

5) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City

6) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah

7) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls

Best Four Head

1) Lavon Farms, Plano, Texas

2) Lyon Jerseys, LLC., Toledo

3) Covington Jerseys, Leon

4) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa

5) Ja-Glo Jerseys, Central City

6) Rockin-K Holsteins, Cedar Falls

Junior Champion Female: Gene Henderson, Manchester

Reserve Junior Champion Female: Gene Henderson, Manchester

Intermediate Grand Champion Female: Schulte Bros, Watkins

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female: KCCK Holsteins / P&A Ayrshires, Dyersville

Senior Grand Champion Female: Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler

Grand Champion Female: Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler

Reserve Champion Female: Steinridge Jerseys, Lawler

Premiums Awarded in Iowa State Fair Horse Show

Premiums and ribbons were awarded in the Open Western Horse Show judged Saturday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results follow:

Western Pleasure - Ladies 19 and Over

1) J.R. Reichert Ventures, Marengo

2) Sue Reichert, Marengo

3) Lindsay Black, Saint Charles

4) Debbie Pierce, Carlisle

5) Samantha Kinslow, Weston, Mo.

6) Brittany Baysinger, Des Moines

7) Fox Ridge Farm, Center Point

8) Sarah Van Pelt, Woodward

9) Nancy J. Robertson, Harper

Western Horsemanship - Riders 18 and Under

1) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola

2) Lisa Weatherwax, Ankeny

3) Cara Klyn, Grinnell

4) Jessica Taylor, Granger

5) Laura Pfab, Granger

6) JR Reichert Ventures, Solon

7) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa

8) Elyse Buysse, West Liberty

9) Logan Kinyon, Lenox

Western Pleasure - Riders 14 and Under

1) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa

2) Fox Ridge Farm, Center Point

3) Emily Miller, Newton

4) Taylor Dorbeck, Powersville, Mo.

Western Pleasure - Men 19 and Over

1) Cara Klyn, Grinnell

2) Brian and Josie McQuillen, Cascade

3) Kelly Cox, North Sioux City, S.D.

4) James Thorp, Marion

5) Levi Ferguson, Searsboro

Western Pleasure - Riders 13 and Under

1) Linda McCormick, Indianola

2) Fox Ridge Farm, Center Point

3) Sierra McCullough, Knoxville

4) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa

5) Hannah Baker, Bondurant

Walk-Trot Pleasure - Riders 18 and Under

1) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola

2) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa

3) Linda McCormick, Indianola

4) Sierra McCullough, Knoxville

5) Logan Kinyon, Lenox

7) JR Reichert Ventures, Solon

8) Jake Peers, Urbandale

9) Lisa Weatherwax, Ankeny

"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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(RNS) The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Wednesday (Aug. 14) elected the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton as the denomination's first female presiding bishop. Eaton received 600 votes against incumbent Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, who received 287.

Eaton, the current ELCA bishop of the Cleveland-based Northeast Ohio Synod, is married to the Rev. Conrad Selnick, an Episcopal priest. Like Hanson, she is considered a moderate who supported the denomination's decision to allow partnered gay clergy while allowing room for churches to disagree, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

A native of Cleveland, she received a master of divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School.

"We are a church that is overwhelmingly European in a culture that is increasingly pluralistic," Eaton told the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Pittsburgh shortly after the election.

"We need to welcome the gifts of those who come from different places, that is a conversation we need to have as a church."

The ELCA, which has lost members nearly every year since its founding in 1987, experienced a dramatic drop when it lost nearly half a million members in 2010 and 2011.

Hanson is credited with leading the nation's largest Lutheran body ? with more than 4 million members in 9,638 congregations ? with a steady hand during turbulent times as the ELCA wrestled with the gay policy that Hanson favored but was hesitant to push on the larger church.

Even so, under his watch the Chicago-based ELCA saw a small but significant schism as conservatives upset with the decision to allow gay clergy defected to a new rival denomination, the North American Lutheran Church.

The election was a surprise to many, as Hanson was expected to win an unprecedented third term after 12 years in office. Hanson was the third presiding bishop in the denomination's history; three of four finalists for the position were women.

"When I stood before you 12 years ago, I told you this is not an election won, this is a call received. And now this call has been extended to Bishop Eaton," Hanson said at the assembly. "This is a humble and a holy privilege to serve the gospel as the pastor of this whole church."

In June, Lutherans in Los Angeles elected the ELCA's first openly gay bishop, four years after the denomination voted to allow openly gay men and lesbians to serve as clergy.

Eaton joins Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, who in 2006 became the first woman to lead a church in the worldwide Anglican Communion. The two churches share a full communion agreement that allows shared clergy and joint ministry.

Eaton will serve a six-year term beginning Nov. 1.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking to remove references to type codes in its regulations on the carriage and labeling of Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs).

PFD type codes are unique to Coast Guard approval and are not well understood by the general public. The current PFD type code classification system is planned to be redesigned to focus on performance criteria rather than construction standards. A new easy-to-understand label concept is intended to help both professional mariners and recreational boaters select the best device for their intended uses and routes.

Removal of the current PFD type codes from carriage and labeling requirements would assist future incorporation by reference of new industry consensus standards for PFD labeling that will more effectively convey safety information without the use of type codes, and is a step toward harmonization of Coast Guard regulations with PFD requirements in Canada and other countries.

"Lifejackets that are currently Coast Guard-approved and serviceable are still perfectly safe to use and are not made obsolete by the proposed standards. This rule simply streamlines the use of PFD type codes to pave the way for future alignmetn wtih one international standard," said Brandi Baldwin, P.E., Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, Office of Design and Engineering Standards at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.

The notice of proposed rulemaking and related materials may be reviewed at www.regulations.gov, docket number: USCG-2013-0263.

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