Tuesday, August 18 Iowa State Fair Highlights
DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- With so much adventure and excitement to experience here at the Iowa State Fair, here's a brief recap of what you may have missed today and what to expect tomorrow.
Wesley Desaulniers, 25, of Grimes won first place in the Adult Piano playing competition. Joe Desaulniers, 28, of Mingo earned second place and Clayton Allen, 17, of Leon claimed third place.
The Keyboard Accordion competition was won by Sue Kroeker, 63, of Audubon. Dan Steenhard, 59, of Sheffield won top honors in the Button Accordion class of competition.
Moe Moeller, 87, of Beaman won first place in the Adult Harmonica Playing competition. 16-year old Louis Carona of Marion claimed the top spot in the youth class.
Coming Up Wednesday, August 19
- The Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull begins at 2 p.m. at the Grandstand.
- Stock Dog Trails begin at 8 a.m. in the Outdoor Arena which is located east of the Swine Barn.
- The Speed Chess Tournament begins at 5:30 p.m. Registration starts 5:00 p.m.
- The country rock band The Kentucky HeadHunters perform on the MidAmerican Energy Stage at 8 p.m.
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Young Judges Compete in Iowa State Fair Competition
DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- 4-H and FFA judging teams and individuals from across the state competed in the Youth Livestock Judging competition Sunday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Complete results below:
TEAM
Junior
1) Benton 4-H (Gabe Hansen, Brock Ortner, Jacob Ludeking, Will Schmidt)
2) Bellevue Jr. (Nick Deppe, Logan Hueheke, Miranda Peters, Logan Grieble), Bellevue
3) Hancock Co. 4-H (Eric Goll, Ben Furst, Matt Barickman, Andrew Furst)
Senior
1) Benton Co. 4-H (Kaleb Kruse, Jon McQuilkin, Issac Wiley, Mitchel Hansen)
2) Muscatine Gold (Tiffany Tomlin, Dalton Perdson, Alyssa Scholz, John Brooks)
3) Future Clones (Logan Sieren, Gavin Branderhorst, Lauren Sieren, Josie Branderhorst)
4) Davis Co. (Morgan Knapp, Baxter Knapp, Nick Prevo, Leremy Jackson)
5) Muscatine Purple (Justin Moeller, Cori Bates, Summer Neece, Sam Burmester)
INDIVIDUAL
Junior
1) Gabe Hansen, Benton Co.
2) Eric Goll, Hancock Co.
3) Jacob Ludeking, Benton Co.
4) Nick Deppe, Bellevue
5) Julia Deppe, Davis
6) Jack Williamsen
7) Lexi Knapp, Davis Co.
8) Kacey Boyer, Dallas Co.
9) Andrew Furst, Hancock Co.
10) Brady Ortner, Benton Co.
Senior
1) Sam Burmeister, Muscatine
2) Collin Swanton, Gooselake
3) Tiffany Tomlin, Muscatine
4) Alyssa Scholz, Muscatine
5) Mitchel Hansen, Benton
6) Issac Wiley, Benton
7) Macy Groeoka, Wayne
8) Logan Sieren, Keota
9) Johathan McQuilkin, Benton
10) Kaleb Kruse, Benton
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Pleasure Horses Win Premiums in Iowa State Fair Horse Show
DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Western pleasure riders from across the state competed in the Open Western Horse Show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Complete list of results:
OPEN WESTERN
Western Pleasure -- Ladies 19 & Over
1) Rita Robison, Malcom
2) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
3) Sue Reichert, Marengo
4) Gary Puls, Jewell
5) Melisa Shields, Lineville
6) Rick & Karen Bell, Cameron, Mo.
7) Bruce, Des Moines
8) Christy Wilson, Muscatine
Western Horsemanship -- Riders 18 & Under
1) Clara Johnson, Indianola
2) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
3) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa
4) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola
5) Abby McCormick, Indianola
6) Wilson Buckskins, Muscatine
7) Emily Dirks, Monticello
8) Kelsey Nelson, Manson
9) Makaila Moore, De Witt
Western Pleasure -- Men 19 & Over
1) Kelly Cox, Elk Point, S.D.
2) Brian McQuillen, Cascade
3) Rick Bell, Cameron, Mo.
4) Robin Sassman, Boone
5) James Thorp, Marion
Registered Quarter Horse Western Pleasure
1) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
2) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola
3) Rick & Karen Bell, Cameron, Mo.
4) Elivia Papcun, Cumming
5) LORI VAN AHN, Sac City
6) Melisa Shields, Lineville
7) Sue Reichert, Marengo
8) Gary Puls, Jewell
9) Rick Bell, Cameron, Mo.
Western Pleasure -- Riders 13 & Under
1) Abby McCormick, Indianola
2) Elivia Papcun, Cumming
3) Kelsey Nelson, Manson
4) Kayla Jack, Victor
5) Bennett Family Livestock Bennett, Perry
6) Moorman Performance Horses, Carlisle
7) Jeana Heitman, Marengo
Western Pleasure -- Riders 14-18
1) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
2) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola
3) Roger and Kim Strong, Delta
4) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa
5) Emily Dirks, Monticello
6) Mackenzie Johanningmeier, Harpers Ferry
7) Mackenzie Nelson, Manson
8) Makaila Moore, De Witt
Walk-Trot Pleasure -- Riders 18 & Under
1) Brittany Abernathy, Indianola
2) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
3) Kelsey Nelson, Manson
4) Abby McCormick, Indianola
5) Elivia Papcun, Cumming
6) Mackenzie Johanningmeier, Harpers Ferry
7) Mackenzie Nelson, Manson
8) Moorman Performance Horses, Carlisle
9) Danielle Rich, Ottumwa
Walk-Trot Pleasure -- Riders 19 & Over
1) Becky Grier, Kalona
2) Rick Bell, Cameron, Mo.
3) Melisa Shields, Lineville
4) Kelly Cox, Elk Point, S.D.
5) Brittney Kincaid, Ankeny
6) Lisa Schneider, Wellman
7) Rita Robison, Malcom
8) Gracie Cochran, Lapeer, Mich.
9) Gary Puls, Jewell
Tandem Bareback Pleasure -- Riders All Ages
1) Roger and Kim Strong, Delta
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Monster Men and Women Compete in Iowa State Fair Contest
DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Strong-armed men and women competed in five different weight classes in the Monster Arm Wrestling Tournament held Sunday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
First, second and third-place trophies were awarded in each class.
Complete results below:
MEN'S RIGHT
Flyweight
1) Jermaine Day, Des Moines
2) Dylan Barnes, Ankeny
3) Lougan Harrelson, Des Moines
Lightweight
1) Jeremy Morrow, Greenview, Ill.
2) Jake Reed, Bussey
3) Travis Strasser, Audubon
Middleweight
1) JD Brittain, West Des Moines
2) Mike Greiner, Washington
3) Bobby Chance, Cambridge
Heavyweight
1) Brian Willett, Muscatine
2) John Deters, Middletown, Ill.
3) Wyatt Davis, Coon Rapids
Super Heavyweight
1) Brian Willett, Muscatine
2) John Deters, Easton, Ill.
3) Joe Foster, Oskaloosa
MEN'S LEFT
Lightweight
1) Jeremy Morrow, Greenview, Ill.
2) Jake Reed, Bussey
Middleweight
1) JD Brittain, West Des Moines
2) Bobby Chance, Cambridge
3) Dave Borgmann, Leaf River, Ill.
Heavyweight
1) John Deters, Easton, Ill.
2) Justin Deters, Middletown, Ill.
3) Branden Smith, Jefferson
WOMEN'S RIGHT
Bantam
1) Laurisa Stringer, Casey
2) Ashton Newman, Des Moines
Fly
1) Kelsey Reed, Dakota City
2) Kristen Nebergall, Des Moines
Middleweight
1) Riley Anderson, Kamrar
2) Shawna Hartley, Dayton
3) Makenzie Scanlon, Oskaloosa
WOMEN'S LEFT
Lightweight
1) Kelsey Reed, Dakota City, Neb.
2) Shawna Hartley, Dayton
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Iowans Compete for Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Maine-Anjou Beef Show
DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Carli Quandahl of Waukon exhibited the Grand Champion Bull in the Maine-Anjou Beef Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
The Reserve Grand Champion went to Iron Farms of Northwood. Grand Champion Female honors went to Bremer Show Cattle of Blakesburg. Blueprint Cattle Company of Otley showed the Reserve Grand Champion Female.
Complete results below:
MAINE-ANJOU
MT Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan, MEYR Ashlyn 22C, 4/27/2015, 456534
2) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal, WSC Nancy, 4/4/2015, Pending
3) Williams Cattle, Knoxville, WARS Miss Trooper 006C, 4/29/2015, 457271
4) Brockelyn Anderson, Lohrville, DFR Make Belive, 5/16/2015
MT Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Holliday Farms, Greenfield, HFC 325C, 3/25/2015, 455486
2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove, Trixie, 3/17/2015, 456958
3) Holliday Farms, Greenfield, HFC324C, 3/24/2015, 455482
4) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove, Gypsy Girl, 3/25/2015, 456960
MT Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona, TREB Miss Juliette, 3/10/2015, 456750
2) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg, SCG Hazel 85C, 3/10/2015, 456697
3) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg, RKK Estell 45C, 3/3/2015, 456694
4) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa, JRB Perfect, 3/10/2015, 457526
5) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal, WSC Betty, 3/7/2015, Pending
MT Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015
1) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona, TREB Miss Rayna James, 2/25/2015, 456748
2) Cale Martin, Batavia, CAL Lizzy 24C, 2/24/2015, 456531
3) Mackenzie Martin, Batavia, MAMT Miss Carly 219C, 2/19/2015, 456459
4) Luing Maines, Panora, DFL Abbey 15C, 2/11/2015, 457183
MT Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1-Feb. 20, 2015
1) Avery Bennett, Richland, MISS UNBELIEVABLE, 1/27/2015, 455455
2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Beauty, 1/3/2015, 455381
3) Adelyda Ebersole, Kellerton, ECC Breathtaker 501C, 1/3/2015, 455955
4) Ebersole Cattle Company, Kellerton, ECC Empress 213-506C, 1/22/2015, Applied For
MT Early Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2014
1) Cade Millikin, Hedrick, H&M Sumitt Black Dice, 5/10/2014, 454071
2) Payge Edwards, Monroe, Copy Cat, 5/3/2014, 455660
MT Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014
1) Kenton Lain, Corydon, DANR PAISLEY CLONE 101B, 4/18/2014, 453392
2) Blueprint Cattle Co, Otley, Mds Miss Nikita 50b, 4/6/2014, 451311
3) Logan Takes, Lisbon, Take Miss Dixie, 4/15/2014, 451019
4) Blueprint Cattle Co, Otley, Daines Bonnie 24b, 4/5/2014, 449982
5) Bleich Show Cattle, Humboldt, LTMJ Elsa, 4/17/2014, 456110
6) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa, JRB Destiny, 4/10/2014, 455641
7) Rylie Timm, Guernsey, SMP KYRA, 4/16/2014, 446317
8) Cade Millikin, Hedrick, SLHT Candy 407B, 4/9/2014, 452273
MT Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014
1) Cody Fausch, Cambridge, Swsn 23B, 3/23/2014, 453324
2) Lyle Tucker Jackson, Waukon, DNC BOMBSHELL SUHSAN 82B, 3/28/2014, 448767
3) Gruhn Show Cattle, Denison, KMAE Cinnamon 742B, 3/25/2014, 453647
4) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal, WSC Iggy, 3/22/2014, 452969
5) Lisa Irons, Northwood, LFW Bubbly Emerald 034B, 3/17/2014, 456971
MT Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014
1) Logan Schroeder, Pella, KBSC Belle 421B, 3/4/2014, 446356
2) Regan Shockley, Hartley, Miss SHOC 25B, 3/14/2014, 453259
3) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg, SCG Kelli 14B, 3/5/2014, 446281
4) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, MISS GETTING FRISKY, 3/15/2014, 450485
5) Lisa Irons, Northwood, LFW Brandy Swizzle 24B, 3/9/2014, 445971
MT Junior Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014
1) Holliday Farms, Greenfield, 24B, 2/3/2014, 444513
2) Frey Brothers, Earlham, BTLR Bliss 13B, 2/2/2014, 449759
3) Sutton Farms, Maquoketa, Cpc Irish Love, 2/1/2014, 453005
4) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC Babe 92B, 1/6/2014, 446872
5) ALEXIS TIMM, Guernsey, SMP ANGEL, 1/11/2014, 446322
MT Early Senior Yearling Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2013
1) Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, CRLL Miss Angelina 55A, 9/19/2013, 444757
MT Cow/Calf
1) Avery Bennett, Richland
2) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, Abby's Macy 308A(WITH CALF 01/25/2015), 4/13/2013, 440011
Summer Heifer Calf -- May 1, 2015 & After
1) Williams Cattle, Knoxville, WARS Miss Trooper 009C, 5/3/2015, 457272
Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona, MALB Miss Rumour, 4/15/2015, 456737
2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aime Bree, 4/3/2015, 456952
3) Lisa Irons, Northwood, LFW Coco Chanel 012C, 4/3/2015, 456741
4) Blueprint Cattle Co, Otley, BPC Tionna, 4/12/2015, 457571
Spring Heifer Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg, RKK Sally 55C, 3/3/2015, 456695
2) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC coco 147C, 3/3/2015, pending
3) Holliday Farms, Greenfield, HFC 322C, 3/22/2015, 455480
4) Luing Maines, Panora, CFL Playmate 9C ET, 3/10/2015, 457184
5) Logan Wolf, Yale, RLW Miss 151C, 3/20/2015, pending
Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015
1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aime Little Sue, 2/22/2015, 456953
2) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC Callie, 2/4/2015, pending
Junior Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015
1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, KBSC Miss 535C, 1/22/2015, 456975
2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Dolly, 1/27/2015, 456954
3) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, KBSC Miss 575C, 1/25/2015, 457092
4) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC Cona 79C, 1/5/2015, pending
Winter Heifer Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014
1) B Good Livestock, Creston, TLLC Midnight 514B, 11/15/2014, 455440
Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014
1) Gracie Danner, West Liberty, BPF Miss Wisdom 700B, 9/14/2014, 453904
2) Wyatt Ebersole, Kellerton, ECCLES Lacey's Ava 506B, 10/23/2014, 454930
3) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC Bridget 80B, 10/9/2014, pending
4) Koos Kattle Kompany, Audubon, KKKG Little Erica 80 466B, 9/9/2014, 451946
Early Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2014
1) Colton Shull, Albia, CPC Irish Dream, 5/16/2014, 453003
2) Jaden Compton, Tipton, TLS ISIS, 5/4/2014, 450108
3) Jodi Opperman, Manning, CR 456B, 5/6/2014, 455475
4) Josie Lagle, Bonaparte, Miss Majesty I80 JOL1B, 5/6/2014, 456743
Spring Yearling Heifer -- March 1 - April 30, 2014
1) Frey Brothers, Earlham, BTLR Radiant 12B5, 4/5/2014, 450230
2) Koos Kattle Kompany, Audubon, RGCC Classy N Sassy 434B, 4/19/2014, 452991
Junior Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2014
1) Blueprint Cattle Co, Otley, NSC Bombshell 77b, 1/12/2014, 449461
2) James Gradert, Sibley, KBSC BONNIE 4406B, 1/12/2014, 448066
3) Justin Opperman, Manning, NCHC Ms Doppler, 2/10/2014, 449133
Cow/Calf
1) Lisa Irons, Northwood, BSC Willow 34X(WITH CALF 04/09/2015), 2/4/2010, 409618
MT Spring Bull Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Lisa Irons, Northwood, LFW Classic Cognac 20C, 4/9/2015, Pending
MT Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015
1) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, Libbys Carlos, 1/25/2015, PENDING
MT Late Summer Yearling Bull -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014
1) Questing Hills Livestock, Afton
Spring Bull Calf -- March 1 - April 30, 2015
1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg
2) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg
3) Luing Maines, Panora
Junior Bull Calf -- Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2015
1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Mr. Maine Aim Express, 1/2/2015, 456364
2) Braun Show Cattle, Northwood, BSC Conway 70C, 2/12/2015
3) Jodi Opperman, Manning
Breeder Groups
1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg
2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton
3) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg
Produce of Dam
1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton
2) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg
Get of Sire
1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg
Best Four Head
1) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg
2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton
3) Kassi And Kolbi Rice, Parkersurg
Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf (MT)
Champion) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona, TREB Miss Rayna James
Reserve) Avery Bennett, Richland, Miss Unbelievable
Champion & Reserve Summer Heifer (MT)
Champion) Cade Millikin, Hedrick, 35250
Reserve) Payge Edwards, Monroe, 35086
Champion & Reserve Spring Yearling Heifer (MT)
Champion) Kenton Lain, Corydon, DANR Paisley Clone 101B
Reserve) Blueprint Cattle Company, Otley, Mds Miss Nikita 50b
Champion & Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer (MT)
Champion) Holliday Farms, Greenfield, 32969
Reserve) Frey Brothers, Earlham, 14774
Champion & Reserve Senior Heifer (MT)
Champion) Chyann Smith, Storm Lake, CRLL Miss Angelina 55A
Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf (MT)
Champion) Avery Bennett, Richland, x
Reserve) Carli Quandahl, Waukon
Grand Champion & Reserve Female (MT)
Grand) Kenton Lain, Corydon, 34690
Res. Grand) Blueprint Cattle Company, Otley, 38321
Champion Iowa Female (MT)
Champion) Logan Schroeder, Pella, 32888
Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf
Champion) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, KBSC Miss 535C
Reserve) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, Miss Maine Aim Dolly
Champion & Reserve Senior Heifer Calf
Champion) Gracie Danner, West Liberty, 34794
Reserve) B Good Livestock, Creston, 38339
Champion & Reserve Summer Heifer
Champion) Colton Shull, Albia, 27238
Reserve) Jaden Compton, Tipton, 54041
Champion & Reserve Spring Yearling Heifer
Champion) Frey Brothers, Earlham, 14773
Reserve) Koos Kattle Kompany, Audubon, 26030
Champion & Reserve Junior Yearling Heifer
Champion) Blueprint Cattle Company, Otley, 38319
Reserve) James Gradert, Sibley, 18128
Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf
Champion) Irons Farms, Northwood, 38276
Grand Champion & Reserve Female
Grand) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, 32881
Res. Grand) Blueprint Cattle Company, Otley, 38319
Champion Iowa Female
Champion) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, 32881
Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf (MT)
Champion) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, Libbys Carlos
Champion & Reserve Senior Bull Calf (MT)
Champion) Questing Hills Livestock, Afton, QHLC Dan D III
Grand Champion & Reserve Bull (MT)
Grand) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, 14494
Res. Grand) Irons Farms, Northwood, 38272
Champion Iowa Bull (MT)
Champion) Carli Quandahl, Waukon, 14494
Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf
Champion) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, 32879
Reserve) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, 30735
Grand Champion & Reserve Bull
Grand) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, 32879
Res. Grand) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton, 30735
Champion Iowa Bull
Champion) Bremer Show Cattle, Blakesburg, 32879
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