West Union Farm Sweeps Iowa State Fair Oxford Down Show
DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Double O Acres of West Union took top honors in the Oxford Down Sheep show judged Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
The farm was awarded the Champion Ram, Reserve Champion Ram, Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ewe banners. They also placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest.
Van Roekel Family Livestock of Wellman took second place in the Premier Exhibitor contest while Lobdell Oxfords of Freeport, Ill., took third.
Additional results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):
Yearling Ram
1) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1307 RR, 2/15/2013, 297305
Fall Ram Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-003 NNPRR "New Era", 11/20/2013, 299107
February Ram Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-033 NNPRR "Big Deal", 2/10/2014, 299109
2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-036 NNPRR "Rare Deal", 2/20/2014, 299112
3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1424 QR-NN, 2/6/2014, 298600 Ram
March & After Ram Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-048 NNPRR "Best Deal", 3/12/2014, 299113
2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-039 NNPRR "What A Deal", 3/2/2014, 299111
Shorn Ram Lamb - All Ages
1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-063 NNPRR "DealeRR's Deal", 3/27/2014, 299128
2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1422 QR-NN, 1/26/2014, 298598
Pair of Ram Lambs
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Doubole "O" Acres 14-006, 1/20/2014, Applied For
2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
Yearling Ewe
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 13-053 NNPRR, 2/25/2013, 298175
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 13-058 NNPRR, 3/11/2013, 298181
3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1314 RR, 3/5/2013, 297879
4) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1302 RR, 9/13/2012, 297302
Shorn Yearling Ewe
1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Van Roekel 1302 RRNN, 1/25/2013, 297364 Ewe
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double 'O" Acres 13-015 NNPRR, 1/30/2013, 298174
3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Van Roekel 1309 QRNN, 2/14/2014, 297360 Ewe
4) Double O Acres, West Union, Houghtaling 13-455 NNPRR, 2/2/2013, 297721
Pair of Yearling Ewes
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-065, 3/5/2014, Applied For
2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.
3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
Fall Ewe Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-002 NNPRR "Bailey", 11/10/2013, 299127
January Ewe Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-030 NNPRR "Sweet Deal", 1/28/2014, 299117
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-007 NNPRR "Fancy", 1/20/2014, 299115
3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1405 RR, 1/21/2014, 298352
February Ewe Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-032 NNPRR "Golden Opportunity", 2/10/2014, 299110
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Everett 1482 NNPQR "Kara", 2/2/2014, 298373
3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1409 QR, 2/17/2014, 298356
March & After Ewe Lamb
1) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-060 NNPQR "Senorita", 3/5/2014, 299126
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-041 NNPRR "Bambi", 3/2/2014, 299119
3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1435 QR-NN, 3/2/2014, 298604 Ewe
4) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1411 RR, 3/1/2014, 298358
Shorn Ewe Lamb - All Ages
1) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1430 RR-NN, 2/17/2014, 298603 Ewe
2) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-065 NNPRR "Enora", 3/5/2014, 299120
3) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-037 RR-NNP, 3/15/2014, 298774 Ewe
4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1421 RR-NN, 1/25/2014, 298597 Ewe
5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-013 NNP, 2/20/2014, 298773 Ewe
6) Double O Acres, West Union, Double "O" Acres 14-006 NNPRR "Stylish", 3/28/2014, 299123
Pair of Ewe Lambs
1) Double O Acres, West Union
2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.
4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant
Pair of Lambs
1) Double O Acres, West Union
2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
Young Flock
1) Double O Acres, West Union
2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
Flock
1) Double O Acres, West Union
2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.
3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman
4-H Crowns Top Dogs at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Youth from across the state competed in the 4-H Dog Show held Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Dogs were judged in two divisions: obedience and handling.
Complete results below:
Champion Pre-Novice A Obedience: McKenzie Lofgren, Muscatine
Reserve Champion Pre-Novice A Obedience: Erica Mehlhaus, Boone
Champion Pre-Novice B Obedience: Jessica Schoonover, Washington
Reserve Champion Pre-Novice B Obedience: Hannah Borst, Adel
Champion Sub-Novice Obedience: Aundrea Cox, Adel
Reserve Champion Sub-Novice Obedience: Tyler Pearson, Corning
Champion Novice A Obedience: Blake Sevier, Orient
Reserve Champion Novice A Obedience: Josie Harvey, Seymour
Champion Novice B Obedience: Kayla Stigers, Letts
Reserve Champion Novice B Obedience: Selena Sampson, Creston
Champion Graduate Novice A Obedience: Krista Pearson, Corning
Reserve Champion Graduate Novice A Obedience: Megan Pearson, Corning
Champion Open A Obedience: Noelle Gray, Jefferson
Champion Open B Obedience: Kassidy Monday, Tabor
Champion Rally Grades 5-6: Kelsey Hildreth, Jewell
Reserve Champion Rally Grades 5-6: Allyse Marx, Bryant
Champion Rally Grades 7-9: Haley Ledford, Fort Dodge
Reserve Champion Rally Grades 7-9: Shannon McLain, Albia
Champion Rally Grades 10-12: Marjorie Lagan, Des Moines
Reserve Champion Rally Grades 10-12: Danielle Hoenig, Keokuk
Champion Senior Handling: Jordyn Shaw, Waverly
Reserve Champion Senior Handling: Jessica Schoonover, Washington
Champion Junior Handling: Rylie Weyhrich, Boone
Reserve Champion Junior Handling: Conner Allender, Jefferson
Champion Intermediate Handling: Samantha Hardaway, Jefferson
Reserve Champion Intermediate Handling: Aundrea Cox, Adel
Top Dogs Take Honors at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, IA (08/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Stock dogs and masters gathered in Des Moines to compete in the Stock Dog Trials August 13 at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.
Titles were awarded in two classes. Open class competition was open to experienced teams while Ranch class was for less experienced dogs.
In each competition, handlers work with their dogs to maneuver a small herd of animals through a series of hurdles and gates. The winners are determined by the fastest negotiation of the course.
Complete results follow:
CATTLE
Open Cattle
1) Jerry Davis, Murray
2) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
3) Wayne Bamber, Alden
4) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
5) Bob Johnson, Tingley
6) Debbie Meier, Alden
7) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
8) Bob Johnson, Tingley
9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
10tie) Jerry Davis, Murray
10tie) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.
12) Mike Davis, Murray
13tie) Curtis Dukes, Kent
13tie) Debbie Meier, Alden
15) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.
16) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.
17) Gary Goehring, Keosauqua
18) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
19) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
20) Billy Clevenger, Moscow
21) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
Ranch Cattle
1) Jerry Davis, Murray
2) Gary Goehring, Keosauqua
3) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
4) Joel Hollatz, Exline
5) Mark Triggs, Mount Ayr
6) Mary Bolton, Columbus Junction
7) Justin Keller, Seymour
8) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
9) Curtis Dukes, Kent
10) Christi McKenney, Rock Port, Mo.
11) Curtis Dukes, Kent
12) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
13) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
14) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.
15) Tom Damewood, Milan, Mo.
16) Richard Hall, Massena
17) James Bergert, Williams
18) Wayne Bamber, Alden
19) Monty Hogue, Cameron, Mo.
SHEEP
Open Sheep
1) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
2) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.
3) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
4) Bob Johnson, Tingley
5) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
6) Robert Fleming, Leon
7) Jerry Davis, Murray
8) Nyle Sealine, Princeton, Mo.
9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
10) Bob Johnson, Tingley
11) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
12) Wayne Bamber, Alden
13) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
14) Jerry Davis, Murray
15) Mike Davis, Murray
16) Tim Naasz, Platte, S.D.
17) Robin Reasoner, Saint Louis, Mo.
Ranch Sheep
1) Curtis Dukes, Kent
2) Tom Damewood, Milan, Mo.
3) Curtis Dukes, Kent
4) Ruth Hermanson, Jewell
5) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
6) Christi McKenney, Rock Port, Mo.
7) Jerry Davis, Murray
8) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
9) Jeff Livingston, Shannon City
10) Donna Tuttle, Des Moines
11) Ruth Hermanson, Jewell
12) Mark Triggs, Mount Ayr
13) Jack Doty, Plymouth, Minn.
14) Rachel Ritland, Stanhope
15) Mary Bolton, Columbus Junction
16) Donna Tuttle, Des Moines
17) Richard Hall, Massena
18) John Holman, Clay Center, Neb.
19) Kari Carney, Norwalk
20) James Bergert, Williams
"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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