Hog Callers Holler for Awards in Iowa State Fair Contest
DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Nearly 30 competitors showed off their vocal talents in the Hog Calling competition judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
In the 5 to 16 age division, Elivia Papcun, 8, of Cumming received first place. Marissa Shute, 7, of Austin, Minn., followed in second, and Zavier Zumwalt, 11, of Muscatine and Tillman Papcun, 6, of Cumming tied for third place.
In the 17 and Over age division, Dan Pease, 70, of Sumner claimed first place. Michelle Redmon, 54, of Dauphin Island, Ala., Received second place. Susan Neuzil, 54, of Iowa City tied for third place with Kyle Barton, 41, of West Des Moines.
The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.
Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing Competition
DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Contestants battled for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing contest judged August 9 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
Each contestant sheared four sheep in the preliminary round and an additional four in the finals.
Complete results below:
AMATEUR
Shearing
1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood
2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.
3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden
Best Pen
1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood
2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.
3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden
Fastest Time
1) Weston Hyllestee, Larchwood
2) Terence Pelle, Belle Fouche, S.D.
3) Bill Leusink, Hawarden
JUNIOR
Shearing
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City
3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
Best Pen
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City
3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
Fastest Time
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Dan Ackerman, Sac City
3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
SENIOR
Shearing
1) Alex Moser, Larchwood
2) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
3) Nolan Abel, Royal
4) Emily Chamelin, Larchwood
5) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.
6) Kevin Hickman, Larchwood
7) Justin Schau, Donnellson
8) Dan Ackerman, Sac City
9) Anderson Sheep Shearing, Griswold
Best Pen
1) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.
2) Emily Chamelin, Larchwood
3) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
Fastest Time
1) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
2) Nolan Abel, Royal
3) Alex Moser, Larchwood
4-H and FFA Youth Compete in Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle Show
DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Forty-one exhibitors showed 114 head in the Youth Dairy Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Tanner Mashek of Calmar was named the Supreme FFA Exhibitor.
Breed division winners in the Youth Dairy Cattle show included:
AYRSHIRE
Junior Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville
Junior Reserve Champion: Presley Bushman, Fort Atkinson
Senior Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar
Senior Reserve Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville
Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar
Reserve Grand Champion: Kaleb Kruse, Dyersville
BROWN SWISS
Junior Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth
Junior Reserve Champion: Rachel Hefel, Epworth
Senior Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton
Senior Reserve Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt
Grand Champion: Beth Lett: Wilton
Reserve Grand Champion: MaKenzie Wagener, DeWitt
MILKING SHORTHORN
Junior Champion: Madison Gibbs, Earlville
Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar
Senior Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation
Senior Reserve Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation
Grand Champion: Halie Gruenwold, Lost Nation
Reserve Grand Champion: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation
GUERNSEY
Junior Champion: Leslie Sivesind, Waukon
Junior Reserve Champion: Megan Bushman, Calmar
Senior Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon
Senior Reserve Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo
Grand Champion: Landon Sivesind, Waukon
Reserve Grand Champion: Dana Sickles, Marengo
JERSEY
Junior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville
Junior Reserve Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville
Senior Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville
Senior Reserve Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar
Grand Champion: Cole Kruse, Dyersville
Reserve Grand Champion: Ashley Bushman, Calmar
HOLSTEIN
Junior Champion: Shawn Banowetz, Charlotte
Junior Reserve Champion: Riley Demmer, Peosta
Junior Honorable Mention: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation
Senior Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta
Senior Reserve Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia
Senior Honorable Mention: Blake Courtney, Ridgeway
Grand Champion: Royce Demmer, Peosta
Reserve Grand Champion: Michael Lyons, Castalia
SHOWMANSHIP
Grand Champion Junior: Carter Kruse, Dyersville
Reserve Champion Junior: Ryne Gruenwold, Lost Nation
Grand Champion Intermediate: Rachel Hefel, Epworth
Reserve Champion Intermediate: Cole Kruse, Dyersville
Grand Champion Senior: Landon Sivesind, Waukon
Reserve Champion Senior: Royce Demmer, Peosta
"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2014 Fair ended August 17. The 2015 Iowa State Fair is set August 13-23. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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