18 Aug 2015

2015

By Mindy Williamson

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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18 Aug 2015

Mayweather vs. Berto to Be Presented Live in Select U.S. Cinemas on Saturday, September 12

By Fathom Events

Fathom Events, Mayweather Promotions and Showtime are bringing boxing superstars Floyd "Money" Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) and Andre Berto (30-3, 23 KOs) to the big screen in what is expected to be the final fight of Mayweather's illustrious 19-year career. Mayweather vs. Berto will be broadcast live from Las Vegas to select movie theaters nationwide on Saturday, September 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT/ 6:00 p.m. MT/ 5:00 p.m. PT.

The fight will be Mayweather's first bout since his historic victory in May over Manny Pacquiao that captured global attention. Now, Mayweather, a 12-time world champion and boxing's number one attraction, will take on Andre Berto, the two-time welterweight champion in the highly anticipated event.

Mayweather vs. Berto will be shown at the following movie theaters in your area on September 12:

Cinemark

Davenport 18 with IMAX

3601 E 53Rd St

Davenport

52807

Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions Bring Floyd "Money" Mayweather's Last Fight to the Big Screen Live from Las Vegas

DENVER - August 6, 2015 - Fresh off of a historic victory in May over Manny Pacquiao in a fight that captured global attention, Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions are pleased to present Floyd "Money" Mayweather's next bout in select U.S. cinemas. This fight between Mayweather, the 12-time world champion and boxing's number one attraction and Andre Berto, the two-time welterweight champion, Mayweather vs. Berto will be broadcast live on Saturday, September 12 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. AK / 2:00 p.m. HI. Mayweather vs. Berto has truly historic implications, as a win for Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) brings his undefeated record to equal the late great heavyweight world champion Rocky Marciano (49-0).

Tickets for Mayweather vs. Berto go on sale August 21 and can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in select movie theaters through Fathom's Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (48-0, 26 KO's), an 12-time world champion in five weight divisions, remains boxing's biggest attraction, wowing crowds and generating record numbers every time he steps into the ring. In fact, Mayweather was recently named the world's highest paid athlete by "Forbes" magazine for a second consecutive year. During his extraordinary career, he has amassed wins over world champions such as Manny Pacquiao, Diego Corrales, Jose Luis Castillo, Arturo Gatti, Zab Judah, Oscar de la Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Robert Guerrero and Canelo Alvarez.

Andre Berto (30-3, 23 KO's), of Winter Haven, Fla. is a former amateur standout and 2004 Olympian for Haiti. A veteran of eight world title fights, all at 147 pounds, he won the WBC Welterweight World Title in June 2008 and made five successful title defenses over the next two and a half years before losing the title in April 2011. Berto won the IBF Welterweight World Title in September 2011.

"Over the past several years, fight fans have filled movie theaters all across the country to see Mayweather square off against some of the best boxers in the world," said Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh. "Now, with this being Mayweather's last fight, what better place for those fans to witness this historic bout than up on the big screen once again?"

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For artwork/photos related to Mayweather vs. Berto, visit the Fathom Events press site.

About Fathom Events

Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment's biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In addition, Fathom Events' live digital broadcast network ("DBN") is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to 820 locations in 177 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.

About Mayweather Promotions

Appropriately based in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Mayweather Promotions was established in 2007 by 12-Time World Champion and currently undefeated boxing icon, Floyd "Money" Mayweather. Mayweather Promotions seamlessly promotes all forms of live entertainment including sporting events, live musical and theatrical events as well as film and television productions. Mayweather Promotions is poised to break more records, generate more revenue, and chase excellence as it incrementally solidifies itself as the past, present & future of sports & entertainment. For more information go to www.mayweatherpromotions.com.

18 Aug 2015

QUAD CITIES RANKED NO. 1 MINOR LEAGUE MARKET

By Marco LaNave

Quad Cities market vaults from No. 48 in 2013 to the top spot in biennial rankings by Sports Business Journal

DAVENPORT, Iowa/MOLINE, Ill. (August 17, 2015) - When it comes to minor league sports, there is no place like the Quad Cities. The bi-state region joined by the Mississippi River is the No. 1 minor league sports market in the country, according to the Sports Business Journal in its latest biennial ranking of more than 229 communities coast to coast that are home to 386 teams and 48 leagues in the sports industry.

Home to the Quad City Mallards, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild in Moline, Ill., and the Quad Cities River Bandits, Midwest League Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros in Davenport, Iowa, the Quad Cities leaped from the No. 86 ranking in 2011 and the No. 48 ranking in 2013 to claim the top spot, according to the Sports Business Journal's announcement on Monday.

"The Quad Cities scored well in every facet of our study," said SportsBusiness Journal research director David Broughton. "The fans continue to come to the games, the facilities are constantly updated and the clubs each have a long tenure. It's really the perfect combination for our study."

"This rating shows how vital sports are to Quad Cities economic development by being a cool, creative, and prosperous region and destination," said Joe Taylor, President/CEO of the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau and chair of Quad Cities Sports Commission. "Room nights attributed to sports are more than half of all new hotel room nights generated in the Quad Cities, one reason our community benefits from and is able to support an ever growing inventory of hotel rooms."

QUAD CITIES RIVER BANDITS

Since their first season under Main Street Baseball's ownership in 2008, the River Bandits have drawn nearly two million fans to Modern Woodmen Park, making it the most successful run in the region's proud sports history. Under Main Street Baseball, per-game attendance has increased nearly 75 percent. Last season, the River Bandits drew 3,885 fans per home game - setting a per-game attendance record for the franchise - and the team is currently on track to shatter that record this season. In addition, sponsorships, concession sales, merchandise sales and group sales, as well as revenue from non-baseball events have all more than doubled, and in some cases, quintupled, since Main Street Baseball took over.

To celebrate Monday's announcement, the River Bandits will be selling all general admission tickets to their 7 p.m. game Wednesday for just one dollar each at Modern Woodmen Park, which was voted the No. 1 Minor League Ballpark in a 2013 USA TODAY and 10Best.com poll.

"I have long said that the best fans in the world are right here in the Quad Cities, and having our market ranked the best minor league sports market in the country is another validation of that," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "This award is a testament to the special symbiotic relationship that our club has with the City of Davenport and the Mallards have with Moline and the State of Illinois; the Quad Cities earned this ranking because of the way the community has supported us and the way they have partnered with their teams to invest in their facilities. I love that our fans can see a game in the number one minor league ballpark in America in the number one minor league sports market in America - and Wednesday they can do it for just one dollar!"

The River Bandits' success under Main Street Baseball, and the number of awards and accolades the team and its ballpark have earned in the past seven-and-a-half seasons has been unprecedented in Minor League Baseball. Four times in the past seven seasons, Modern Woodmen Park has been recognized by Ballpark Digest with the nation's Best Ballpark Improvement award. This year, the team's name was voted one of the top eight in Minor League Baseball in a Sporting News contest. In May, the team's logo was voted among the top eight - and best in the Midwest League - in Baseball America's Logo Mania, and Modern Woodmen Park's R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Hon. Lane Evans Patriot Seats were voted the No. 2 Best Seats at any minor league ballpark in the country - and the top view of any ballpark at the Class-A and short season level - by fans on MiLB.com. In June, fans voted Modern Woodmen Park the "Best of the Ballparks" in a Ballpark Digest contest featuring all 30 Class-A ballparks. Recently, the team's was cap voted among the top three in Minor League Baseball - and best of any Class-A club. The club also recently won a Golden Bobblehead Award recognizing the best promotions in Minor League Baseball and has been nominated for another this season.

No minor league baseball team has played in an older ballpark for longer than the Quad Cities Midwest League franchise (begun in 1960) has played in Modern Woodmen Park along the Mississippi River in Davenport. The venue opened in 1931 as Davenport Municipal Stadium (1931-1971) and was later known as John O'Donnell Stadium (1971-2007).

"By improving local venues and giving unprecedented support to teams that offer affordable, family-friendly entertainment, people across the Quad Cities region and their leaders have proven why this is the top minor league market in the country," said River Bandits General Manager Andrew Chesser. "The River Bandits are blessed to play at Modern Woodmen Park, where the community has given outstanding support and development. We look forward to celebrating the No. 1 minor league market with one-dollar admission on Wednesday at the ballpark!"

Currently holding the best record in Class-A baseball, the River Bandits have already clinched a playoff spot for the fourth time in six seasons by winning the Midwest League Western Division first-half title. The Quad Cities franchise has won six Midwest League Championships, including two in the last four seasons. The team will begin this season's playoffs on Sept. 9.

QUAD CITY MALLARDS

A series of successes both on and off the ice has enabled the Mallards to do their part in propelling the Quad Cities to the top of the biennial survey. The Mallards' season ticket base has more than doubled in the last two seasons while weekend attendance at the iWireless Center increased by 25 percent in 2014-15. In addition, the team's group ticket sales increased by a whopping 50 percent last season.

"We acquired the team because we believed in the Quad Cities market and we're thrilled to see the strides we've made validate that belief," said Jordan Melville, director of QCM Holdings, the Mallards' ownership group. "We're looking forward to continuing to work with the Quad Cities community to continue to grow the Mallards and we remain committed to putting a product on the ice our fans can be proud of."

The Mallards' upswing began shortly after QCM Holdings' assumption of ownership in 2012 and the arrival of team president Bob McNamara in 2013 and continued last season when the club moved to the ECHL, the premier "AA" hockey league in North America.

"It's a tremendous honor for the Quad Cities to be named the top minor league market in the nation," said McNamara. "It's a testament to the great support we've received from the fans of the Quad Cities area and their commitment to their teams. This is also a wonderful validation for the hard work we've put in as an organization over the last couple of years and the significant improvements we've seen as a result."

The Mallards have provided fans thronging to the iWireless Center with plenty to cheer about by making three consecutive playoff appearances since Terry Ruskowski took over as the team's coach and general manager in 2012.

"It's amazing to see how far these teams have come in the ten years I have been here in the Quad Cities area," said iWireless Center executive director Scott Mullen. "Especially in recent years with two top notch team owners who have both gone all out for this community. Jordan Melville and Dave Heller have really built something to be proud of and we are all extremely fortunate for the investment that these two sports- and business-savvy professionals have made in the Quad Cities."

The iWireless Center is known throughout the country as being a first class arena and has done a remarkable job in continually updating the facility. The venue is currently in the process of adding brand new lower bowl seating, a food court, installing additional restrooms, upgrading the arena lighting, constructing a new box office and lobby all to be completed prior to the upcoming season.

The Mallards will begin their nineteenth regular season on the road against the Allen Americans on Friday, October 16 before returning to the iWireless Center to play their home opener on Friday, October 23 against the Tulsa Oilers.

QUOTES FROM QUAD CITIES LEADERS

Below are comments on the Quad Cities' No. 1 minor league market ranking from local and regional leaders on both sides of the Mississippi River:

Bill Gluba, Mayor, City of Davenport, through his office issued the following statement with respect to the Quad Cities named the No. 1 minor league market in the nation: "This is yet another example of the Quad Cities and Davenport receiving fantastic national recognition. It puts us on the map and helps to keep moving Davenport forward." The Mayor said tourism brings in $800 million and supports some 7,000 full- and part-time jobs in the hospitality and tourist industry. He commended Joe Taylor, Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dave Heller with the River Bandits, and Bob Hoffman with the Mallards for their outstanding work. This is yet another milestone and accomplishment for the Quad Cities.

Scott Raes, Mayor, City of Moline: "As a life long resident of Moline, I am proud to be a part of the Quad Cities #1 minor league sport ranking. I have been enjoying ball games in Davenport for over 50 years. Quad Cities fans have always been great and now this proves it. Way to go QC!"

Tara Barney, President/CEO of the Quad Cities Chamber: "As the Quad Cities competes in a global market for top talent, quality of place is more important than ever. The vibrant sports scene in the Quad Cities, along with the many other arts, culture, and entertainment amenities that residents have to choose from, adds to the draw of the Quad Cities. We're extremely proud of the great work that the River Bandits and the Mallards are doing in our community."

Cory M. Jobe, Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism: "Being ranked the '#1 Minor League Sports Market' in the nation by Sports Business Journal is a well-deserved honor for the Quad Cities. This ranking is the result of years of hard work and collaboration by those who truly understand the role sports and tourism play in driving economic development for the region. For the Quad Cities, the results are helping to improve the quality of life for residents on both sides of the Mississippi."

18 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/17/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Howell Wins Iowa State Fair Breeding Sheep Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Zachary Howell of Columbus Junction showed the Champion Commercial Ewe in the FFA Breeding Sheep show Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Howell's ewe topped 259 sheep exhibited by 132 other competitors.

Kaci Keitzer of Mediapolis was awarded Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe.

Additional results below:

Champion Suffolk Ram: Kevin Werner, Grinnell

Reserve Champion Suffolk Ram: Kolton Werner, Grinnell

Champion Suffolk Ewe: Kevin Werner, Grinell

Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe: Dalten Bierle, Creston

Supreme Champion Suffolk Individual: Kevin Werner, Grinnell

Champion Dorset Ram: Levi Klemish, Calmar

Reserve Champion Dorset Ram: Kolton Werner, Grinnell

Champion Dorset Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Reserve Champion Dorset Ewe: Delaney Carroll, Avoca

Champion Other Meat Breeds Ram: Zachery Hamilton, Goose Lake

Champion Other Meat Breeds Ewe: Zachery Hamilton, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Other Meat Breeds Ewe: Austin Hamilton, Goose Lake

Champion Southdown Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Reserve Champion Southdown Ewe: Payge Edwards, Monroe

Champion Commercial Yearling Ewe: Calvin Stewart, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Commercial Yearling Ewe: Justin Swanton, Goose Lake

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Best Feeder Calves Awarded in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Cattle farms from across the Midwest were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Christo Cattle of Albion, Neb., took top honors, winning Grand Champion Market Animal and

Grand Champion Market Heifer titles. Mittag Show Cattle of Prescott showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Animal and Smith Family Cattle Company of Storm Lake exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Heifer.

Additional results below:

FEEDER CALF

Angus Heifers

1) Buck Creek Cattle, Prescott

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Buck Creek Cattle, Prescott

4) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

5) Kerrigan Mobley, Diagonal

6) Cole Mobley, Diagonal

Chianina Heifers

1) Moore Show Cattle, Earlham

Chianina Heifers

1) Logan Takes, Lisbon

2) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

3) Bouslog Cattle Company, Harper

4) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Weber Cattle, Pamell

2) Muir Farms, Rippey

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Weber Cattle, Pamell

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Jacob and Jeron Koppen, Lakota

2) Smith Show Cattle, Charter Oak

3) Questing Hills Livestock, Afton

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

2) Cade Bracker, Underwood

3) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

4) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

5) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Foundation Simmental Heifers

1) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

2) Brandt Farms, Corning

3) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

4) Vanderholm Cattle Co., Villisca

5) Bouslog Cattle Company, Harper

Maine-Anjou Heifers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) Irons Farms, Northwood

Maine-Anjou Heifers

1) Macy Schroeder, Pella

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

3) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Weber Cattle, Pamell

2) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

3) Danker Farms, Avoca

4) Smith Show Cattle, Charter Oak

5) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

6) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

7) Irons Farms, Northwood

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

4) Lehner Stock Farm, Le Mars

5) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

6) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

7) Brittain Cattle, Earlham

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

4) Mackenzie Martin, Batavia

5) Cale Martin, Batavia

Maine-Tainer Heifers

1) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

2) Nelson Farms, Perry

Shorthorn Plus Heifers

1) Richard Mitchell, Charles City

2) Dick Nichols, Lewis

3) Mallory Bakley, Osceola

4) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Simmental Heifers

1) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

2) Zach Jamison, Colo

Simmental Heifers

1) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

2) Paul Pisarik, Solon

3) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

4) Cade Millikin, Hedrick

5) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

Simmental Heifers

1) Brandt Farms, Corning

2) Nelson Farms, Perry

3) Jon Schaben, Dunlap

All Other Breeds - Heifers

1) Muir Farms, Rippey

2) KCR Cattle, Charter Oak

3) Kendra Robinson, Tennant

Commercial Heifers

1) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

2) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

3) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

4) Richardson Family Farms, Lake City

Commercial Heifers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Rod Beeler, Truro

3) Jacob and Jeron Koppen, Lakota

4) Mitch Holcomb, Winterset

5) Dylan Schnitker, Alden

Commercial Heifers

1) Danker Farms, Avoca

2) Maci Slater, Shenandoah

3) Moore Show Cattle, Earlham

4) Willis Show Cattle, Diagonal

5) Hard Luck Cattle Company, Pleasantville

Commercial Heifers

1) Matilyn Lautner, Adel

2) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

3) Van Gelder Cattle Van Gelder Cattle, Le Mars

4) Brooklyn Buck, Tennant

Market Heifers

1) Meyer Cattle Company, Rowan

2) Downing Show Cattle, Creston

3) Clayton Van Aernam, Exira

4) Lehner Stock Farm, Le Mars

5) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

6) Brandt Farms, Corning

7) Emma Hay, Maxwell

8) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

Market Heifers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

3) Schulte Cattle Company, Odebolt

4) Brooklyn Treinen, Marcus

5) Schulte Cattle Company, Odebolt

Chianina Steers

1) Shozeboom Show Cattle, Sioux Center

2) Bormann Show Cattle, Algona

3) Muir Farms, Rippey

4) Audrey Bulecnek, Oxford

5) JRB Cattle Company, Anamosa

Maine-Anjou Steers

1) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

2) Downing Show Cattle, Creston

3) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

4) Maine Aim Ranch, Allerton

Maine-Anjou Steers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

3) Brittain Cattle, Earlham

4) Nelson Farms, Perry

Maine-Tainer Steers

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

2) Maass Show Cattle, Ida Grove

3) Paul Pisarik, Solon

4) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

5) Tyson Blanchfield, Lohrville

6) Van Gelder Cattle Van Gelder Cattle, Le Mars

Simmental Steers

1) Cade Millikin, Hedrick

2) Horizon Show Cattle, Indianola

3) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

4) LDB Show Cattle, Clinton

All Other Breeds - Steers

1) Dalton Smith, Charter Oak

2) Walker McDermott, Wiota

3) Tapken Cattle Co., Adel

4) Rasmusson Show Steers, Jefferson

5) Puckett Show Cattle, Goose Lake

6) Mallory Bakley, Osceola

7) Mitchell Family Show Cattle, Charles City

Crossbred Steers

1) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

2) Conover Club Calves, Adel

3) Dead End Livestock, Colo

4) Double P Cattle Co, Maloy

Crossbred Steers

1) Von Glan Cattle Company, Vail

2) Kallie Burzlaff, Delmar

3) Brandt Farms, Corning

4) Conover Club Calves, Adel

5) Mitch Holcomb, Winterset

Crossbred Steers

1) Anthony Hansen, Hornick

2) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

3) Delaney Bulechek, Oxford

4) Kerrigan Mobley, Diagonal

5) Nahkunst Family Cattle Company, Hamburg

6) Kade Burzlaff, Delmar

Crossbred Steers

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

2) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

3) Shozeboom Show Cattle, Sioux Center

4) Dylan Stein, Portmouth

5) Dylan Stein, Portmouth

Chianina Heifer Champion & Reserve

1) Logan Takes, Lisbon

2) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Foundation Simmental Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake

Reserve) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon

Maine-Anjou Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Macy Schroeder, Pella

Reserve) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn

Maine-Tainer Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Stevenson Farms, Knoxville

Reserve) Weber Cattle, Pamell

Simmental Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Brandt Farms, Corning

Reserve) Richard Siek Family, Blairstown

Commercial Heifer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Matilyn Lautner, Adel

Reserve) Danker Farms, Avoca

Maine-Anjou Steer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Crossbred Steer Champion & Reserve

Champion) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb.

Reserve) Mittag Show Cattle, Prescott

Grand Champion & Reserve Breeding Female

Grand) Macy Schroeder, Pella, 1/22/15

Res. Grand) Matilyn Lautner, Adel, 54655

3rd Overall Breeding Female - Sponsored by Brandt Farms

1) Smith Family Cattle Company, Storm Lake, 2/25/15

4th Overall Breeding Female -Sponsored by Mittag Show Cattle

1) Sievers Show Cattle, Dixon, 3/20/15

5th Overall Breeding Female - Sponsored by Sullivan Supply

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, 1/18/15

3rd Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Mittag Design

1) Christo Cattle, Albion, Neb., 54702

4th Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Mittag Show Cattle

1) Dalton Smith, Charter Oak, 54718

5th Overall Market Animal - Sponsored by Sullivan Supply

1) Walker McDermott, Wiota, 551

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FFA Photographer from Eddyville Wins Best of Show at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- FFA members competed in the Photography contest judged the Thursday prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Marshal Wilz of Eddyville received Best of Show honors while Jay Wessels of Dyersville received the Reserve Best of Show title.

Additional results below:

Black and White/Toned

1) Katie Larkin, Ottumwa

2) Tayler Jones, Eddyville

3) Faith Huebert, Denison

4) Greta Schmidt, Iowa City

5) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

Color

1) Jay Wessels, Dyersville

2) Alec Schoof, Primghar

3) Mary Lindsey, Leon

4) Jacob Looney, Wheatland

5) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

Animals-Birds-Wildlife

1) Dana Armstrong, Ottumwa

2) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

3) Katie Larkin, Ottumwa

4) Morgan VanderHeiden, Wheatland

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Still Life Compositions

1) Ray Schmidt, Williamsburg

2) Hunter Achenbach, Oakland

3) Morgan Asher, Farmington

4) Hannah Holdsworth, Denison

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Iowa Landscape

1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

2) Hannah Fisher, Coggon

3) Austin Baack, South Amana

4) Claire Jager, Oskaloosa

5) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

Landscape Outside Iowa

1) Dana Armstrong, Ottumwa

2) Emma Haselhuhn, Eddyville

3) Kennedy Plowman, Adair

4) Vanessa DeBock, West Liberty

5) Kristi Goedken, Earlville

Plants

1) Mikayla Heckman, West Liberty

2) Jordyn Sanders, Bussey

3) Brandon Reed, Ottumwa

4) Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

5) Kaylee Jones, Hawkeye

FFA

1) Ali Oepping, West Liberty

2) Aly Jones, West Liberty

3) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville

4) Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

5) Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Supervised Agricultural Experience

1) Dana Edleman, Cambridge

2) Symantha Fisher, Oakland

3) Katlyn Ruth, Iowa City

4) Elizabeth Hahn, Morning Sun

5) Amanda Crow, Lamont

Agricultural Photo Essay

1) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

2) Allyson Hasenlhuhn, Albia

3) Lexie Hudachek, Lone Tree

4) Hannah Fisher, Coggon

5) Celiina Young, Waverly

Contemporary/Creative

1) Katlyn Ruth, Iowa City

2) Amanda Crow, Lamont

3) Calise Hammes, Wilton

4) Alec Schoof, Primghar

5) Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Theme Class

1) Lauren Graeve, Audubon

2) Mary Lindsey, Leon

3) Darcey Tjaden, Wyoming

4) Paige Schebaum, Shenandoah

5) Hunter Wilz, Eddyville

State Exec. Sec./Treasurer's Choice

1) Amber Bonert, Dyersville

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School Chapters Across the State Sweep Iowa State Fair FFA Dairy Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Michael Lyons of Calmar won Supreme FFA Exhibitor in the FFA Dairy Show judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

A total of 50 exhibitors from 26 chapters showed 139 animals in this year's competition.

Additional results below:

Top 10 chapters awarded

1) Delhi

2) Calmar

Wilton

3) Goose Lake

Marian

West Union

4) Le grand

5) Decorah

6) Troy Mills

Wapsie Valley

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Fabulous FFA Farm Crops Wow Judges at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Seventy-two FFA members displayed 441 exhibits in the Farm Crops contest judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Premier Exhibit Award

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Megan Striegel, Thornburg

Sweepstakes Trophy

Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Morgan Deidrich, DeWitt

Field Corn

Champion: Samantha Urime, Eldrige

Reserve Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Popcorn

Champion: Amanda Gorzey, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Andrew Rock, Wheatland

Small Grains, Legumes and Special Crops

Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Reserve Champion: Becca Hermann, Manchester

Soybeans

Champion: Celina Young, Waverly

Reserve Champion: Jamie Glanz, Manchester

Sheaf Grains

Champion: Samantha Urmine, Eldrige

Reserve Champion: Chelsi Bailey, Nashua Plainfield

Forages, Grasses and Legumes

Champion: Megan Striegel, Thornburg

Reserve Champion: Sarah Striegel, Thornburg

Crop Display

Champion: Tanner Powers, Eddyville

Reserve Champion: Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

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'Cream-of-the-Crop' Earns Ribbons in Farm Crop Contest at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Iowans from all over the state gathered to show off their crops in the Farm Crops contests judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

SOYBEANS

Early Soybeans

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

6) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Soybeans

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

2) Kevin Glanz, Manchester

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

5) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

6) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Soybeans

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Oxford Farms, Cambridge

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

5) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

6) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Specialty Food Soybean

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Soybean Bundles

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) David Klindt, Bettendorf

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

5) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

6) Thomas Huck, Waverly

Soybeans - Sweepstakes

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Soybeans - First Place Overall (Classes 40-42)

1) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Soybeans - First Place Overall (Class 43)

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

SHEAF GRAINS

Barley in the Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Brome Grass for Seed

1) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Millet for Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Early Oats

1) Thomas Huck, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) David Klindt, Bettendorf

Mid Season Oats

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Oats, any other

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Orchard Grass

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Rye in Straw

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Grain Sorghum

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Timothy for Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Spring Wheat in Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Winter Wheat in Straw

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Deb Turnball, Waverly

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Sheaf Grains - Sweepstakes

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

FORAGES, GRASSES & LEGUMES

Alfalfa

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

3) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

4) John Reilly, Redfield

Alsike Clover

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) John Reilly, Redfield

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Birdsfoot Trefoil

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Smooth Bromegrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Medium Red Clover

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Deb Turnball, Waverly

Millet

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Orchard Grass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Reed Canarygrass

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Mary Zelle, Waverly

3) John Reilly, Redfield

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sudan

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Sweetclover

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

Timothy

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

4) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

Any Other

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Mary Zelle, Waverly

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Forages, Grasses & Legumes - Sweepstakes

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES

Early Oats

1) Thomas Huck, Waverly

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Mid Season Oats

1) Lynne Pfantz, State Center

2) Thomas Huck, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

4) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Late Season Oats

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Dean Stormer, Bridgewater

Oats - Any Other Officially Recognized Variety

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) David Klindt, Bettendorf

3) Dwight Sanders, Vinton

4) Mary Zelle, Waverly

Red Clover Seed

1) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

2) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

Spring Wheat

1) Mary Zelle, Waverly

2) Deb Turnball, Waverly

3) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

Winter Wheat

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

2) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

Any Other

1) David Klindt, Bettendorf

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FFA Ag Mechanics Competition Revs-Up Its Engine at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Restored tractors and metal working topped off the Ag Mechanics competition judged Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Entries were judged on the basis of workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety.

Complete results below:

Restored Tractor 1958 & Prior: Nathan Krull, Decorah

Restored Tractor 1959 & Later: Jacob Miller, Eldridge

Restored Tractor by First Year Exhibitor: Kayle Ausdemore, Neola

Restored Tractor by Group: Interstate 35, Truro

Metal Working (small): Rylee Hodge, Baxter

Metal Working (medium): Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

Metal Working (large): Hunter Kelderman, Eddyville

Restored Farm Equipment: Samantha Urmie, Eldridge

Woodworking (indoor): Colton Lamphier, New Sharon

Woodworking (outdoor): Bradley Ver Steegh, Eddyville

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18 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/16/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Sunday, August 16 Iowa State Fair Highlights

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(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.

17-year-old Ellen Schlarmann of Jones County was crowned the 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony marked the 51st anniversary of the contest.

"How 'bout them apples." The top apple growers earned awards in the Single Plate of Apples competition. Timeless Prairie Orchard of Winthrop won the Sweepstakes award for Northern District growers. Ronald Eckoff of Cumming earned the Sweepstakes award for the Southern District.

Cheyanne Hunt of Wapello was crowned Iowa State Fair Senior Cowgirl Queen. Mallory Vroegh of Granger earned the title of Junior Cowgirl Queen.

Austin Reiter of Kansas City took home the Iowa State Fair Mr. Legs crown. Nick Wolf of Ankeny claimed second place in Mr. Legs, while Mark Riemenschneider of Des Moines took third place

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Lett Out-Blooms the Competition at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Forty-two exhibitors entered 446 flowers in the FFA Floriculture competition judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Beth Lett of Wilton received the Award of Excellence in this year's competition. Kendra Cranston of Montezuma won the Sweepstakes trophy for the second year in a row.

Additional results below:

Dahlia

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Montezuma

Reserve Champion: Kendra Cranston, Montezuma

Rose

Champion: Savannah Wilz, Eddyville

Reserve Champion: Maria Pendleton, Red Oak

Gladiola

Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Reserve Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Marigold

Champion: Emily Mead, Wellman

Reserve Champion: Daniel Larkin, Eddyville

Zinnia

Champion: Micah Lautz, Lake City

Reserve Champion: Kaylene Corbin, Montezuma

Petunia

Champion: Kendra Craston, Montezuma

Reserve Champion: Jessica Marshall, Griswold

Other

Champion: Greta Schmidt, Wellman

Reserve Champion: Dylan Schrock, Kalona

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Taste Tempting Tomatoes Win Iowa State Fair Honors

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Skip Hitchcock of Muscatine won first place and a $75 cash prize in the Best Tasting Tomato competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

His Jersey Boy variety tomato bested a record of 40 other entrants to win the top prize.

Dave Francois of Central City won second place and $50 with his Mortgage Lifter variety of tomato.

Judge Susan Appleget Hurst says a great tasting tomato "is a balance between acidity and sweetness."

"The flavor bursts when it hits your tongue," added Judge Eileen Robb. "A great tomato has a flavor that doesn't fade after you bite into it."

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FFA Exhibitors Compete for Supreme Honors at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- James Giradert of Sheldon exhibited the Supreme Female Champion in the FFA Breeding Beef show held Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Ben Weis of St. Ansgar won the Reserve Supreme Female title.

Avery Bennet of Packwood exhibited the Grand Champion of the Cow-Calf competition, and Carlie Quandahl of Waukon received Reserve Grand Champion.

Additional results below:

Champion Angus Heifer: Katlyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Katelyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Champion Charolais Heifer: Kade Knapp, Stanwood

Reserve Champion Charolais Heifer: Ally Bedwell, Truro

Champion Chianina Heifer: Brooke Grum, Manning

Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer: Derek Honts, Muscatine

Champion Hereford Heifer: Payton Vogel, Hartley

Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer: Carli Mellick, Waukon

Champion Limousin Heifer: Anna Radcliff, Eldridge

Reserve Champion Limousin Heifer: Kaitlyn Boyer, Osceola

Champion Maine-Anjou: Parker Frey, Earlham

Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou: Jaden Compton, Tipton

Champion Appendix Maine-Anjou Heifer: Parker Frey, Earlham

Reserve Champion Appendix Maine-Anjou Heifer: Cade Milliken, Packwood

Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Mollie McMulloh, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Paul Queck, Truro

Champion Appendix Shorthorn Heifer: Payton Vogel, Harley

Reserve Champion Appendix Shorthorn Heifer: Landra McClellan, Armstrong

Champion Simmental Heifer: Ben Weis, Saint Ansgar

Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Tyler Espenscheid, Monroe

Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Cendra Sebolt, Seymour

Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Zach Timm, Monticello

Champion All Other Breeds Heifer: James Gradert, Sheldon

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Heifer: Jacob Koppen, Buffalo Center

Champion Commercial Heifer: Kenton Lain, Corydon

Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Parker Frey, Earlham

Champion All Other Breeds Bull: Katelyn Holmes, Mount Ayr

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Bull: Landon Josten, Forest City

Champion Angus Cow-Calf: Callie McQuillen, Monticello

Reserve Champion Angus Cow-Calf: Andrew Palmersheim, Manchester

Champion Simmental Cow-Calf: Sadre Simatorich, State Center

Reserve Champion Simmental Cow-Calf: Sadre Simatorich, State Center

Champion Crossbred Cow-Calf: Timothy Wagemester, Goose Lake

Reserve Champion Crossbred Cow-Calf: Rachel Maloy, Eddyville

Champion All Other Breeds Cow-Calf: Avery Bennet, Packwood

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Cow-Calf: Carli Qundahl, Waukon

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Wolfe Sweeps Iowa State Fair FFA Rabbit Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Tristan Wolfe of Red Oak won Market Best of Show in the FFA Rabbit Show judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Laura Southward of Pleasant Hill was awarded Breeding Best of Show.

A total of 56 exhibitors from 36 chapters showed 295 animals in this year's competition

Additional results below:

MEAT PENS

Champion Meat Pen: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Meat Pen: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Champion Roaster Pen: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Roaster Pen: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Champion Fryer Pen: Jaricka Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Fryer Pen: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

MEAT RABBITS

Champion Meat Rabbit: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Meat Rabbit: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Roaster: Tristan Wolfe, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Roaster: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Fryer: Jarika Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Fryer: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

SIX CLASS BREEDS

Champion Six Class Breed: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Reserve Champion Six Class Breed: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Champion California: Levi Klimesh, Calmar

Reserve Champion California: Levi Klimesh, Calmar

Champion Champagne D' Argent: Tanner Foster, Grinnell

Reserve Champion Champagne D' Argent: Tanner Foster, Grinnell

Champion Cinnamon: Bethany Schnieders, Manchester

Reserve Champion Cinnamon: None Awarded

Champion Chinchilla: Wyatt Shannon, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Chinchilla: None Awarded

Champion Flemish Giant: Nicole Furne, Maquoketa

Reserve Champion Flemish Giant: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Champion French Lop: Lindsey Palmer, Wellman

Reserve Champion French Lop: None Awarded

Champion New Zealand: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Reserve Champion New Zealand: Laura Southward, South East Polk

Champion Satin: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Reserve Champion Satin: Byron Hahn, Mediapolis

Champion Other Breeds: Tapanga Birkenholtz, Newton

Reserve Champion Other Breeds: None Awarded

FOUR CLASS BREEDS

Champion Four Class Breed: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Four Class Breed: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion French Angora: Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

Reserve Champion French Angora: None Awarded

Champion Dutch: Stacy Weets, Tipton

Reserve Champion Dutch: Kaitlyn Hodges, Des Moines

Champion Florida White: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion Florida White: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Harlequin: Nina Morris, Maxwell

Reserve Champion Harlequin: Nina Morris, Maxwell

Champion Dwarf Hotot: Nine Morris, Maxwell

Reserve Champion Dwarf Hotot: None Awarded

Champion Netherland Dwarf: Parker Werling, West Liberty

Reserve Champion Netherland Dwarf: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Champion Mini Rex: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Mini Rex: Brittany Gunn, Jefferson

Champion Rex: Kayla Smith, Marengo

Reserve Champion Rex: Sarah Goodrich, Rockford

Champion Silver Martin: Wyatt Shannon, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Silver Martin: None Awarded

Champion Mini Lop: Jenna Heiny, Anita

Reserve Champion Mini Lop: Allison Furne, Maquoketa

Champion Holland Lop: Kayla Smith, Marengo

Reserve Champion Holland Lop: Katelyn Maxey, Des Moines

Champion Polish: Kaitlyn Hodges, Des Moines

Reserve Champion Polish: Allison Furne, Maquoketa

Champion Fuzzy Lop: Calise Hammes, Wilton

Reserve Champion Fuzzy Lop: Carlise Hammes, Wilton

Champion Himalayan: Tyler Waddington, Creston

Reserve Champion Himalayan: None Awarded

Champion Trianta: Jarika Eisentrager, Eagle Grove

Reserve Champion Trianta: Jenna Heiny, Massena

Champion Other: Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

Reserve Champion Other: Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

FUR AND WOOL

Champion Fur and Wool: Brittany Gunn, Greene County

Reserve Champion Fur and Wool: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion White Fur: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Reserve Champion White Fur: Erica Ackerman, Fredricksburg

Champion Color Fur: Brittany Gunn, Greene County

Reserve Champion Color Fur: Megan Miller, Lone Tree

Champion Color Wool: Courtney Johnson, Des Moines

Reserve Champion Color Wool: None Awarded

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FFA Photographer from Eddyville Wins Best of Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- FFA members competed in the Photography contest judged Wednesday prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Marshal Wilz of Eddyville received Best of Show honors while Jay Wessels of Delhi nabbed the Reserve Best of Show title.

Additional results below:

Black and White

1) Katie Larkin, Eddyville

2) Tayler Jones, Eddyville

Color

1) Jay Wessels, Delhi

2) Alec Schoof, Paullina

Animals

1) Dana Armstrong, Eddyville

2) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

Still Life

1) Ray Schmidt, Williamsburg

2) Hunter Achenbach, Oakland

Iowa Landscape

1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville

2) Hannah Fisher, Troy Mills

Landscape Outside Iowa

1) Dana Armstrong, Eddyville

2) Emma Haselhuhn, Eddyville

FFA

1) Ali Oepping, West Liberty

2) Aly Jones, West Liberty

Supervised Agricultural Experience

1) Dana Edleman, Huxley

2) Samantha Fisher, Oakland

Photo Essay

1) Joshua Sunberg, Red Oak

2) Allyson Haselhahn, Albia

Contemporary/Creative

1) Katlyn Ruth, Lone Tree

2) Amanda Crow, Arlington

Plants

1) Mikayla Heckman, West Liberty

2) Jordyn Sanders, Bussey

Theme Class: Cowboys/Cowgirls

1) Lauren Graeve, Audubon

2) Mary Lindsey, Leon

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FFA Breeding Swine Capture Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- Youth from across the state competed in the FFA Breeding Swine Show on Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Jarika Eisentrager of Eagle Grove captured the Grand Champion Commercial Gilt title while Macy Marek of Wapello claimed the Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Gilt title.

Andrew Dornbier of Garner exhibited the Supreme Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt while Kale Boysen of Wapello was awarded the Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt banner.

Additional results below:

Champion Berkshire Gilt: Andrew Dornbier, Garner

Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt: Brandon Reed, Eddyville

Champion Chester White Gilt: Grant Maurer, Wilton

Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt: Clayton Vopelak, La Porte City

Champion Duroc Gilt: Grand Wolfe, Hudson

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Jake Goecke, State Center

Champion Hampshire Gilt: Kendra Kehrli, Winthrop

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt: Jana Diercks, Wheatland

Champion Poland China Guilt: Leremy Jackson, Moravia

Reserve Champion Poland China Guilt: Marta Grant, Preston

Champion Spotted Gilt: Brittany Schafer, Hull

Reserve Champion Spotted Gilt: Bridget Carson, Newton

Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Kale Boysen, Wapello

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Ashlyn Mayo, Belmond

Reserve Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Makayla McMann, Corning

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17 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/15/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Saturday, August 15 Iowa State Fair Highlights

Skip Hitchcock of Muscatine won first place in the Best Tasting Tomato competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. His Jersey Boy variety tomato bested a record of 40 other entrants to win the top prize.

Dave Francois of Central City won second place with his Mortgage Lifter variety of tomato.

The Fair's new Iowa wine, Iowa beer and Iowa soda showcase, "Top of the Vine," is now open. It is located next to Grandfather's Barn and is a short distance east of the Cultural Center. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight.

Garden savvy visitors to the Iowa State Fair put their knowledge to the test in the Weed Identification Contest. Contestants were challenged to identify up to 40 pesky plants. Madelyn DeJong of Montezuma won first place in the Youth class. Matthew Vandehaar of Altoona won first place in the General class, and in the Professional class, Lowell Sandell of Lincoln, Neb. earned first place.

The State Fair Weed Identification Contest is conducted by Iowa State University Extension and the Integrated Roadside Pest Management Program to educate the public about weedy plants.

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Clarion-Goldfield FFA Member Wins Grand Champion Market Pig at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ben Jacobson of Clarion showed the Grand Champion Market Pig at the FFA Market Swine contest judged Thursday during the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Alex Alliger of Gowrie claimed Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig honors.

Alexis Delaney of DeWitt won Champion Purebred Market Swine honors, and Cory Sampson of Nevada received Reserve Champion Purebred Market Swine honors.

More than 350 exhibits showed 564 animals in this year's competition.

Additional results below:

Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Kaleb Miller, Liberty Center

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Baily Sonka, Van Horne

Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Zach Lear, Spencer

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Mike DeDecker, Pleasant Hill

Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Walker McDermott, Anita

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Larame Boysen, Columbus Junction

Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Bailey Core, Pleasantville

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Lexi Marek, Washington

Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Ben Jacobson, Clarion

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Baily Sonka, Van Horne

Champion Chester White: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Reserve Champion Chester White: Seth Warren, Glenwood

Champion Duroc: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Reserve Champion Duroc: Zachary Lear, Spencer

Champion Hampshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Hampshire: Kelsey Brecht, Van Horne

Champion Berkshire: Erin Schmidt, Van Horne

Reserve Champion Berkshire: Mark Wellik, Garner

Champion Spotted: Zachary Lear, Spencer

Reserve Champion Spotted: Lexi Marek, Washington

Champion Poland China: Clayton Vopelak, La Porte City

Reserve Champion Poland China: Natalee Dippel, Belmond

Champion Yorkshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Yorkshire: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Champion All Other Breeds: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Cory Sampson, Nevada

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Pigs, along with 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 22, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

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Jones County's Ellen Schlarmann Crowned 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ellen Schlarmann, 17, of Jones County was crowned the 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 51st anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor KCWI.

The daughter of Dave and Sue Schlarmann of Monticello, Ellen was chosen out of the 101 contestants who participated in this year's competition. All had been crowned queen of their respective county fairs prior to the State Fair.

Emily Harney, 18, of Dallas County was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Le Anne and Matt Harney of Granger. Second runner-up was Kiley Elder, 18, of Marion County. She is the daughter of Bart and Dianna Elder of Ackworth. Sarah Ruby Clark, 18, of Monroe County was named third runner-up. She is the daughter of Larry and Patty Clark of Albia.

Raeann Victoria Hanlon, of Calhoun County, was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. The 19-year-old is the daughter of Eugenia and Jeff Hartsook and Kraig Hanlon of Rockwell City. Shelby Soper, 17, of Adair County was given the Personality Plus Award. She is the daughter of Clint and Mindy Douglas of Adair.

Queen Ellen, who will reign for the next year, receives a $2,800 scholarship from the Iowa State Fair in addition to her crown, sash and trophy. She also receives a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist, a $600 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall, a pair of diamond earrings from B. Shannon Designs, and an Iowa State Fair Brick from the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.

The first runner-up earns a $1,300 scholarship and $300 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall; the second runner-up wins $700 in scholarship money and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card; and the third runner-up receives a $500 scholarship and $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Outstanding Leadership recipient wins an $800 Scholarship and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Personality Plus winner receives a $500 scholarship and a $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. All members of the Royal Court receive a plaque from the State Fair and a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist. An anonymous donor graciously provided the Jordan Creek gift cards for the Royal Court.

Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

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Beyer Wins Esteemed Prize in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Evelyn Beyer of Otley was awarded the prestigious Ruth Van Den Baard Award in the Senior Citizens division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

The Ruth Van Den Baard Award is given to exhibitors who are at least 80 years of age when the item they submitted was completed. Exhibitors may enter any item using any technique eligible in the Fabric and Threads Department.

Additional results below:

Crochet - Afghan

1) Delores McClugage, Ankeny

2) Aline Grant, Pleasant Hill

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

4) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Marcella R. Huff, West Des Moines

Crochet - Baby Afghan

1) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy

2) Patricia Gilroy, Story City

3) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

4) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Crochet - Doily

1) Patricia Gilroy, Story City

2) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

4) Kathryn Hollingsworth, Pleasantville

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Delores McClugage, Ankeny

Knit Sweater

1) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

2) Conti Roberts, Marion

3) Diann Egeland, Madrid

4) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Sue McKinley, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Honorable Mention) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

Tatted Item

1) Esther Miller, Des Moines

2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

3) Linda Beu, Reinbeck

4) SERENA LINN, Des Moines

Machine Embroidered Item

1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale

2) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton

Honorable Mention) Donna Carter, Melrose

Honorable Mention) Margery McVay, Montezuma

Honorable Mention) Lois Friday, Iowa City

Hand Embroidered Item

1) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn

2) Bev Brady, Des Moines

3) Marlys VonStein, Bondurant

4) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

Needlepoint Item - No Plastic Canvas

1) Janice Blubaugh, Colfax

2) Mary Langdon, Des Moines

3) Kareen Strumpel, Cedar Rapids

4) Deborah Collins, Urbandale

Counted Cross Stitch Item

1) Linda Oltrogge, Waterloo

2) Karen Nye, Mason City

3) Robert Malake, Davenport

4) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Louise Beeler, Truro

Honorable Mention) Verrill Dayton, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Dee Lowe, Clive

Honorable Mention) Marva Tolson, State Center

Pieced Wall Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Diane Lehman, Badger

2) Margaret Simons, Des Moines

3) Mary Dustin, Albia

4) Aileen Taylor, Pella

Honorable Mention) Connie Hansen, Audubon

Honorable Mention) Debra A. Kimball, Clive

Mixed Technique Wall Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

2) Marge Pearson, Van Meter

3) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

4) Linda Town, Wellsburg

Pieced Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

2) Jan Cunningham, Ames

3) Esther Hoehns, Des Moines

4) Julia Jones, Altoona

Honorable Mention) Diane Lehman, Badger

Honorable Mention) Terri L. Miller, Rockwell

Honorable Mention) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Margaret Beal, Adel

Honorable Mention) Suzanne Halley, Marion

Mixed Technique Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood

2) Donna Hunter, Chariton

3) Joyce Scribner, Dysart

4) Joyce Betz, Johnston

Scrap Quilt - Individual or Team

1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

2) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

3) Jan Cunningham, Ames

Honorable Mention) Opal Gaskill, Manilla

Honorable Mention) Patsy Murphy, Knoxville

Honorable Mention) Sharon Meisenheimer, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Marcia Wing, Runnells

Honorable Mention) Peggy Bruns, Nevada

Any Item - Ruth Van Den Baard Award

1) Evelyn Beyer, Otley

2) Margaret Beal, Adel

3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

4) Jackie Trevillyan, Winterset

Honorable Mention) Dorothy Weller, Earlham

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17 Aug 2015

Rough Weekend for the River Bandits

By Marco LaNave

BANDITS SNAP LOSING STREAK WITH WIN OVER CAPTAINS

Dykxhoorn pitches a shutout into the sixth inning to help Quad Cities end season-high six-game skid

EASTLAKE, Ohio (August 16, 2015) - Quad Cities River Bandits All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu had three hits, while center field Bobby Boyd had two hits, two runs, two RBIs and two stolen bases to help right-hander Brock Dykxhoorn become the team's first seven-game winner and snap a season-high six-game losing streak in a 6-2 win over the Lake County Captains at Classic Park Sunday afternoon.

After taking losses that ended the River Bandits' two 12-game winning streaks this season, Dykxhoorn (7-4) helped stop the club's longest losing streak in more than a year. In 5 1/3 innings, he struck out three batters and walked two. He had a two-hit shutout until a sixth-inning, one-out home run by Captains first baseman Bobby Bradley that scored Lake County's only two runs and ended Dykxhoorn's outing.

Boyd helped the River Bandits (30-19 second half, 75-42 overall) open the scoring in the second inning. He drew a one-out walk from Captains left-hander Sean Brady (7-9) and stole second base on the next pitch to first baseman Bryan Muñiz. On a 3-0 pitch to Muñiz, Boyd stole third base, and after catcher Martin Cervenka's errant throw to third base, Boyd scored the first run as Muñiz drew a walk.

While Brady kept the River Bandits to one run through five innings, Dykxhoorn retired the first seven Captains batters before second baseman Steven Patterson's third-inning, one-out bunt single. Dykxhoorn worked around a hit batter and walk in the fourth inning. In the fifth inning, Cervenka hit a two-out single and went to third base - the first Captains baserunner to reach that far - when the ball got past right fielder Ramon Laureano. But Dykxhoorn got center fielder Greg Allen to ground out to the mound to preserve the 1-0 lead.

In the sixth inning, Quad Cities chased Brady and made it 4-0. Tanielu hit a leadoff triple down the right-field line. After Brady struck out Laureano, right-hander Nick Pasquale entered and walked second baseman Jose Fernandez on four pitches. On a 1-1 pitch to Boyd, Fernandez ran to second base, drawing shortstop Yonathan Mendoza far enough to the base that Boyd's ground ball to Mendoza's back-hand side was an infield RBI single to score Tanielu. Muñiz added a double down the first-base line to score Fernandez and Boyd.

The Captains (23-24, 59-56) reached the scoreboard against Dykxhoorn in the sixth inning, when Murphy drew a leadoff walk, and Bradley went deep to right field for his Midwest League-leading 25th home run and fifth straight game with a home run. With a 4-2 lead, Dykxhoorn departed for right-hander Ryan Thompson, who began by hitting Mendoza and allowing a single by third baseman Grant Fink. With runners at first and third bases, Thompson got Valdez's bunt popup and struck out Patterson to end the inning.

The River Bandits answered the Captains' two-run sixth inning with a two-run seventh inning off Pasquale. Catcher Trent Woodward drew a leadoff walk, went to second base on left fielder Jason Martin's sacrifice and scored on Tanielu's RBI single to right field. A balk sent Tanielu to second base, and he scored when Boyd singled to center field for a 6-2 lead.

Thompson pitched a perfect seventh inning, but in the eighth inning, right-hander Riley Ferrell allowed a one-out single and consecutive two-out walks to load the bases. Right-hander Angel Heredia struck out Patterson to end the inning, and after a two-out single in the ninth inning, he earned his team-high seventh save. The win helped Quad Cities finish 11-11 against the Eastern Division in the regular season.

The River Bandits have their final scheduled off day Monday before 21 games in as many days to finish the regular season. Quad Cities opens a three-game home series with Wisconsin at Modern Woodmen Park at 7 p.m. Tuesday, when River Bandits right-hander Justin Ferrell (3-2) is scheduled to face Timber Rattlers right-hander Angel Ventura (6-5).

UP NEXT: All-you-can-ride amusements passes are just $10 each when gates open at 6 p.m. for Tuesday's 7 p.m. game. Dew for Twosday presented by Pepsi, WOC and Q106.5 means all regular tickets are Buy-One-Get-One Free, and fans may bring an old can of Mountain Dew to recycle at the box office to receive a voucher for a free 16 oz. Mountain Dew at the ballpark. Individual tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office and online at riverbandits.com. Ticket plans of 12 to 70 games - which include free parking, reserved seats, merchandise discounts, and guaranteed giveaways - are available by calling 563-324-3000.

BANDITS LOSE 6TH STRAIGHT WITH CAPTAINS' SHUTOUT

Quad Cities outhits Lake County, 8-6, but goes scoreless for third time in four games

EASTLAKE, Ohio (August 15, 2015) - Right-hander Jordan Milbrath went six scoreless innings as the first of three Lake County Captains pitchers combining for an eight-hit shutout, and first baseman Bobby Bradley hit the first grand slam among his Midwest League-leading 24 home runs to hand the Quad Cities River Bandits their sixth straight loss in a 5-0 final at Classic Park Saturday night.

The River Bandits (29-19 second half, 74-42 overall) were shut out for the third time in four games and have lost six straight games for the first time since a similar skid July 30-Aug. 4, 2014. Lake County (23-24, 59-56) has held Quad Cities to one run in two games.

Milbrath (4-10) scattered six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in six innings. He only allowed Quad Cities to put two runners in scoring position simultaneously in the first inning. All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu hit a two-out single to right field, and right fielder Drew Ferguson doubled to the right-field corner. But Milbrath got first baseman Bryan Muniz to pop out in foul territory to end the inning.

The next River Bandit to reach scoring position was when Muniz led off the fourth inning with a ground-rule double that bounced over the left-center field fence. Milbrath retired the next three batters to end the inning. Quad Cities put its last runner at third base in the sixth inning, when second baseman Jose Fernandez singled to right field with two outs and reached third base on Milbrath's errant pickoff throw. But Milbrath struck out designated hitter Ryan Bottger to end the inning.

The Captains broke the scoreless tie against River Bandits right-hander Joshua James in the third inning. Right fielder David Armendariz led off with a single to the shortstop hole, and designated hitter Grant Fink reached first base when Tanielu dropped a ground ball. After James struck out center fielder Greg Allen, he walked third baseman Taylor Murphy to load the bases. After left fielder Anthony Santander popped out to right field, Bradley batted in a scoreless tie with the bases loaded. Bradley sent James' 2-1 pitch to the batting cage building in right field - his second straight game with a home run against Quad Cities - for a 4-0 Captains lead. The home run off James was the first he had allowed since his Midwest League debut April 13 - a span of 94 2/3 innings. James only allowed one walk for the rest of his outing, and he finished five innings, allowing four unearned runs on two hits and three walks with four strikeouts.

Following James, right-hander Eric Peterson began the sixth inning and struck out four batters in two innings, but he allowed the final Captains run - and only earned run - in the seventh inning. Fink doubled to right-center field with one out, and Allen grounded a triple down the first-base line to score Fink for a 5-0 Lake County lead. Peterson completed the seventh inning, and right-hander Jorge Perez pitched a scoreless eighth inning with one hit and one walk.

The Captains' bullpen effort began with left-hander David Speer in the seventh inning. With one out, Speer walked shortstop Kristian Trompiz and allowed center fielder Bobby Boyd's single to left field. But Speer struck out left fielder Jason Martin and retired Tanielu on a flyout to center field.

Captains right-hander Luke Eubank began the eighth inning and struck out all three batters in that frame before working around a ninth-inning, one-out single by catcher Garrett Stubbs, who was the only River Bandit with two hits. Stubbs was left at second base as the last of 10 runners left on base by the River Bandits, who went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

CAPTAINS SAIL PAST RIVER BANDITS FOR 7-1 WIN

Lake County hits two home runs, while Quad Cities manages two hits in season-high fifth straight loss

EASTLAKE, Ohio (August 14, 2015) - Lake County Captains first baseman Bobby Bradley opened the scoring with his Midwest League-leading 23rd home run in the first inning, right fielder David Armendariz capped the night with his first Midwest League home run in the eighth inning, and Captains pitchers allowed two hits in a 7-1 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Classic Park Friday night.

The River Bandits (29-18 second half, 74-41 overall) snapped a scoreless string of 27 innings on offense but lost their fifth straight game for their longest losing streak since a six-game streak July 30-Aug. 4, 2014. Lake County (22-24, 58-56) tallied its first win against Quad Cities since July 21, 2013, during the last series between the teams at Classic Park.

Captains left-hander Anderson Polanco (8-6) allowed a first-inning, one-out walk to River Bandits center fielder Bobby Boyd before getting All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu to ground into an inning-ending double play. That began a stretch of 10 straight batters Polanco retired through the fourth inning without allowing a hit.

In the bottom of the first inning, River Bandits right-hander Elieser Hernandez got the first two batters before walking left fielder Anthony Santander. Bradley then lifted a 1-0 pitch to the right-field berm for his league-leading 75th and 76th RBIs and a 2-0 Lake County lead.

The River Bandits' best chance to tie the game was in the fifth inning, when Polanco walked left fielder Jason Martin, and first baseman Ryan Bottger grounded a double - the first Quad Cities hit - under the glove of third baseman Grant Fink. Martin scored for the River Bandits' first run since the seventh inning Tuesday in Fort Wayne. After designated hitter Ramon Laureano grounded out, Polanco's balk moved Bottger to third base with catcher Garrett Stubbs batting. Stubbs walked to put runners at first and third bases, before Polanco struck out second baseman Luis Reynoso and shortstop Kristian Trompiz to the end the inning with the tying run at third base - the last time the visitors had a runner in scoring position. After a perfect sixth inning, Polanco was removed after allowing one earned run on one hit and three walks with three strikeouts in six innings.

After nearly losing their lead, the Captains extended it in the bottom of the fifth inning. Fink doubled to right-center field and scored after two consecutive balks by Hernandez. Center fielder Greg Allen then doubled to right field and stole third base. Designated hitter Taylor Murphy walked before Santander hit a sacrifice fly to left-center field, scoring Allen to make it 4-1. Hernandez was charged with four earned runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout in five innings.

Lake County further added to its lead in the sixth inning against left-hander Zach Davis. Second baseman Ordomar Valdez drew a one-out walk, went to second base on Armendariz's groundout and scored on Fink's two-out triple past diving right fielder Drew Ferguson. After Allen walked, Murphy singled into left field to score Fink to make it 6-1. Armendariz added the final run with one out in the eighth inning against left-hander Steve Naemark. Lake County's seven runs were the most by a Quad Cities opponent in 21 games since July 21.

Following Polanco, Captains right-hander Delvi Francisco worked around a leadoff walk in the seventh inning and leadoff single by second baseman Luis Reynoso in the eighth inning. Right-hander Justin Garcia retired all three batters in the ninth inning.

17 Aug 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 8/14/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Friday, August 14 Iowa StateFair Highlights

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The first Friday of the 2015 Iowa State Fair is one for the books. With so much adventure and excitement to experience, here's a brief recap of what you may have missed and what to expect.

The giant pumpkin grown by David Davis of Bloomfield easily bested the competition to win the Giant Pumpkin Contest judged Friday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Davis, who happens to be the Davis County Sheriff, collected $1,900 in prize money for his 1,235-pound pumpkin. Shawn Huess of Johnston claimed second place and $850 with a pumpkin weighing in at 782-pounds. Stephanie Barnes of Bondurant earned third place and $450 with a 747-pound entry. The Iowa State Fair giant pumpkin record of 1,323 was sent in 2010.

The winners of the 2015 Iowa State Fair biggest animal competitions have begun their State Fair residencies.

"Big Mac" the Biggest Boar is on display in the Swine Barn. He weighed in at 1,166-pounds. "Zeus," the 428.5-pound Big Ram, is greeting visitors to the Sheep Barn and "Sampson" the 2,893-pound Super Bull is enjoying the Fair in the Cattle Barn.

All three will remain at the Iowa State Fair through August 23.

The grossest cake creations took top honors in the Chuck E. Cheese's Ugliest Cake competition, judged Thursday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Cassedy Clifton of Ankeny took home first place in the General Junior category, and Hanna Bedwell of New Virginia won first in the intermediate division. For themed entries, Jadyn Niemeyer of Zering won first for the junior division, and Bedwell won the intermediate division.

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FFA Members Stomp Out Competition in Iowa State Fair Beef Championship

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- FFA exhibitors competed in the Performance Beef Show judged Wednesday prior to the start of the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Entries were open to purebred, grade or crossbred market steers.

Jacob Smith, of Newton was awarded Top Showman.

Complete results below:

Choice Retail Beef - Window A

Champion: Ted Hilgerson, Elkader

Reserve Champion: Luke Orr, Elkader

Champion Produce: Luke Orr, Elkader

Reserve Champion Produce: Ashely Vanderheiden, Wheatland

Lean-Lite Beef - Window B

Champion: Dylan Golinghorst, Walcott

Reserve Champion: Lucas Looney, Wheatland

Champion Produce: Shana Hilgerson, Elkader

Reserve Champion Produce: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Hotel-Restaurant Beef - Window C

Champion: Dylan Golinghorst, Walcott

Reserve Champion: Jacob Smith, Newton

Champion Produce: Ray Kurt, Cascade

Reserve Champion Produce: Jacob Looney, Wheatland

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Lookalikes and Copycats Have State Fair Crowd Seeing Double

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Fairgoers and judges saw double and triple at the annual Twins, Triplets and More contest judged Thursday on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Under 1 Most Alike

1) Anna and Brynn Kundel, Granger

2) Clinton and Judah Robinson, Altoona

3) Cash and Archer Janssen, New Virginia

Under 1 Least Alike

1) Ella and Emma Nolan, Waukee

2) Andrew and Mia Yeomar, Washington

3) James and Rosalie Mantz, West Des Moines

Age 1 Most Alike

1) Avril and Becca Shahan, Jefferson

2) Quinn and Kylie Mckillip, Ankeny

3) Keegan and Sebastian Jones, Altoona

Age 1 Least Alike

1) EllyAna and Gage Branson, Melcher-Dallas

2) Penn and Crue Phillips, Urbandale

3) Brenna and Gemma Bodin, Ankeny

Age 2 Most Alike

1) Tell and Ethan Saylor, Cambridge

2) Mary and Vivian Chaplin, Ankeny

3) Rachel and Veronica Rathjen, Urbandale

Age 2 Least Alike

1) Coe and Crew Carter, Urbandale

2) Jameson and Eden Ortner, Slater

3) Sawyer and Lydon Stephenson

Age 3 Most Alike

1) Ashlyn and Jillian Whitehead, Nevada

2) Emma and Audrey Nielsen, Des Moines

3) Brooke and Katie DeVries, Monroe

Age 3 Least Alike

1) Rayni and Rylan Lynch, Cumming

2) Henry and Ava Schaffer, Ankeny

3) Lincoln and Jordyn Schnell, Urbandale

Age 4 Most Alike

1) Bradie and Brenna Bruck, Boone

2) Jacob and Jaiden Briggs, Rockwell City

Age 4 Least Alike

1) Mason and Jackson Carter, Eldridge

2) Harper and Hadley Reed, Des Moines

3) Aiden and Caleb Heggen, Colfax

Age 5 and 6 Most Alike

1) Jenna and Nora Grovert, Shellsburg

2) Avery and Aubry Fisher, Humboldt

3) Ada and Erie Roberts, Urbandale

Age 5 and 6 Least Alike

1) Hayden and Harper Jansen, Urbandale

2) Logan and Lucas McNeeley, West Des Moines

3) Zachary and Issac Thurpe, West Des Moines

Age 7 and 8 Most Alike

1) Ethan and Evan Tollari, Altoona

2) Maxx and Jett Tyler, Des Moines

3) Aimee and Ashley Martin, Polk Cit

Age 7 and 8 Least Alike

1) Anna And Logan Vandell, Deland

2) Kerrigan and Jamesyn Guthrie, Altoona

3) Trey and Emma Cort, Carlisle

Age 9-11 Most Alike

1 )Jasmine and Georgia Padget, Keosaqua

2) Addison and Alex Zaehringier, Davenport

3) Bailey and Bella Buerger, Mitchellville

Age 9-11 Least Alike

1) Abigail, Brenna, and Callie Lindgren, Oskaloosa

2) Jillian and Tessa Kniep, Mt. Air

3) Evan, Kenna, and Launa, Rathmell, Washington

Age 12-17 Most Alike

1) Aricka and Alexis Oppman,Manly

2) Aida and Alma Alibasic, Des Moines

3) Natalie and Karlyn Parkins, Indianola

Age 12-17 Least Alike

1) Wyatt and Brianna Shannon, Milo

2) Abby and Zoee Buffalo, Tama

3) Paige and Peyton Migby, Carroll

Age 18 and Over Most Alike

1) Doug and Donal May, Woodburn and Osceola

2) Kyle and Kory Miller, Ankeny and Charteroak

3) Megan and Jessica Fooken, Minburn and Urbandale.

Age 18 and Over Least Alike

1)Patty Garland and Betty Judkins, Altoona and Pleasant Hill

2) Glen and Dawnlee Cosner, Des Moines and Osceola

3) Reba and Anna Zeller, Bode

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Iowan Artists Compete in Iowa State Fair Contests

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Ribbons were awarded to artistic Iowans in the Creative Arts contest judged prior to the start of the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Entries are on display throughout the Fair in the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Complete results below:

BASKETRY

Reed or Splint

1) Maribeth Woolsey, Cedar Falls

2) Terry Dickinson-Talone, West Des Moines

Naturals

1) Terry Dickinson-Talone, West Des Moines

2) Maribeth Woolsey, Cedar Falls

3) Delayne Segar, Fort Dodge

Twill

1) Maribeth Woolsey, Cedar Falls

2) Delayne Segar, Fort Dodge

Coiled

1) Terry Dickinson-Talone, West Des Moines

2) Delayne Segar, Fort Dodge

3) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

Other than Named/Multi Media

1) Dick Meuler, Runnells

2) Beverly Pennell, Iowa City

Youth Class

1) Keifer Bedwell, New Virginia

2) Hanna Bedwell, New Virginia

3) Sophie Bell, Keota

Honorable Mention) Ellie Bell, Keota

BEADWORK

Handmade Beads/Pendants

1) Lody Steward, Haverhill

2) Ellen Olson, Ames

Needle Constructed Jewelry

1) Lody Steward, Haverhill

2) Janet Luing, Panora

Non Jewelry

1) Maureen Mondt, West Des Moines

2) Lody Steward, Haverhill

3) Ashley Hemphill, Polk City

Stringing

1) Lody Steward, Haverhill

2) Kris Davis Johnson, Altoona

3) Betty Shipler, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Pamela Webster, Ames

Metal/Wire Work

1) Margaret Enright, Clear Lake

2) Janet Luing, Panora

3) Lynn Schoelerman, Des Moines

CERAMICS

Professional Glaze

1) Wynanda Ferguson, West Des Moines

Professional Stain

1) Wynanda Ferguson, West Des Moines

Nonprofessional Glaze

1) Kate Will, Des Moines

2) Audrey McKinney, West Des Moines

3) Anita Kading, Stuart

Nonprofessional Stain with Antique

1) Anita Kading, Stuart

2) Shannon Lewis, Iowa

Nonprofessional Drybrush

1) Shannon Lewis, Iowa

2) Catherine Burch, West Des Moines

Hand Thrown or Sculptured Pottery

1) Barb Vaske, Urbandale

2) Kate Will, Des Moines

3) Audrey McKinney, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Sophia Szakacs, Urbandale

Seasonal Decorational (other than Christmas)

1) Anita Kading, Stuart

2) Wynanda Ferguson, West Des Moines

Senior Citizen (65 or older)

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Esther Hoehns, Des Moines

Technique not Mentioned

1) Wynanda Ferguson, West Des Moines

2) Taylor Manning, Waukee

3) Kate Will, Des Moines

Youth Class

1) Audrey McKinney, West Des Moines

2) Abigail Hale, Bondurant

3) Sophie Bell, Keota

Honorable Mention) Gavin Palek, Slater

OTHER CREATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS

Decorated Wreath or Swag

1) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

2) Leroy Orth, Ames

3) Ronda Wicks, Pleasantville

Honorable Mention) Hanna Bedwell, New Virginia

Iowa Theme Art

1) Andrea Beane, Oskaloosa

2) Ronda Wicks, Pleasantville

3) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown

Honorable Mention) Kathy Urich, Des Moines

Dolls - Other than Porcelain or Sewn

1) Carol Brooks, Le Claire

2) CrookedCrik Craft, Dexter

3) Amanda Arthur-Struss, West Des Moines

Flower Arrangement - Dried or Silk

1) Leroy Orth, Ames

2) Paula Graham, Marshalltown

3) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

Holiday Decoration - Other than Christmas

1) Ed Harkema, Montezuma

2) Hanna Bedwell, New Virginia

3) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

Honorable Mention) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Christmas Decoration

1) Cecelia A. Mesecher, Pleasantville

2) Therese Shumacher, Readlyn

3) Marlene Youde, Polk City

Jewelry - Other than Beadwork

1) Dick Meuler, Runnells

2) Hallie Henely, Cedar Rapids

3) Steve Vincent, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Barb Vaske, Urbandale

Gourds

1) Carl Cooper, Granger

2) Julie Hanel, Ankeny

3) Shirley Howes, Des Moines

Leather Craft

1) Pamela Webster, Ames

2) Larry Emehiser, Cedar Rapids

3) Steven Kepford, Marion

Duct Tape

1) Pamela Webster, Ames

2) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

3) Sara Harper, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Tom Webster, Ames

Metal Work

1) Steve Vincent, Des Moines

2) Susan (Sue) Kirk, Davenport

3) David Lammers, Sioux Center

Miscellaneous

1) Dennis Bresson, Waterloo

2) JoDee Glover, Churdan

3) Nicole Schoelerman, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Steve Vincent, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Brian Howe, Granger

Honorable Mention) Carolyn Routledge, Adel

Youth Class

1) Jayden Graves, Runnells

2) Caroline Gehring, Toddville

3) Sophie Bell, Keota

PAPER CRAFTS

Photo Scrap Book Page - Fair Theme

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

2) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown

3) Candis Culp, West Des Moines

Photo Scrap Book Page - Holiday Theme

1) Leanna Gerald, Des Moines

2) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown

3) Heidi Ball, Glidden

Photo Scrap Book Page - Heritage Theme

1) Diane Plunkett, Marshalltown

2) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

3) Leanna Gerald, Des Moines

Photo Scrap Book Page - Unique Techniques

1) Carla Lane, Waukee

2) Leanna Gerald, Des Moines

3) Margaret Rockwell, Ankeny

Rubber Stamp Art - Paper

1) Sandra Kavanagh, Urbandale

2) Kathy Anthony, Pleasant Hill

3) Marlene Youde, Polk City

Rubber Stamp Art - Other than Paper

1) Heidi Ball, Glidden

2) Sandra Kavanagh, Urbandale

3) Marlene Youde, Polk City

Mini Book

1) Taylor Manning, Waukee

2) Marlene Youde, Polk City

3) Heidi Ball, Glidden

Quilling

1) Barbara O. Hoffman, Des Moines

2) Betty Shipler, Des Moines

3) Marlene Youde, Polk City

Paper Craft - Cutting/Folding/Decoupage

1) Marlene Youde, Polk City

2) Candis Culp, West Des Moines

3) Kathy Urich, Des Moines

Youth Class

1) Keifer Bedwell, New Virginia

2) Macy Snyder, Glidden

3) Rosie Penar, West Des Moines

STAINED GLASS

Original Design

1) Evelyn Garns, Van Meter

2) Rod Simpson, Ames

3) Lee Cox, Des Moines

Copper Foil

1) Kristi Zeransky, Redfield

2) Rod Simpson, Ames

3) Mike Kauzlarich, Des Moines

Lead

1) Rod Simpson, Ames

Mosaic & Fused Glass

1) Lee Cox, Des Moines

3-D (lamps, etc.)

1) Joseph Carson, Cambridge

2) Evelyn Garns, Van Meter

3) Rod Simpson, Ames

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Acts Advance in Second Day of Iowa State Fair Talent Search

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Six talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 56th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 20, Friday, August 21, or Saturday, August 22.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

Lydia Fisher, 12, Wapello, Tap Dance

CiCi Chiodo, 12, Des Moines, Musical Theater Dance

Ty Stephany, 10, Altoona, Piano Solo

Jurnee Harvey, 12, Corning, Acro Dance

Emma Vetter, 12, Wilton, Tap Dance

Addison Powell, 11, Albia, Jazz/Acro Dance

Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts will be crowned champions every day of the semi-finals. The six winning acts will perform in the talent-packed championship set for Sunday, August 23, at 1:30 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor KCWI.

Each of the six Sprout Champions will receive a prize of $250 after the Championship Show. More than $16,000 will be awarded to the Senior and Sprout divisions combined. This year's contest is sponsored by Hy-Vee.

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14 Aug 2015

New Jersey has the Shore; Kentucky has the Derby; Iowa has the Fair.

By University of Iowa Press

History of the Iowa State Fair

The University of Iowa Press is proud to present our newest Iowa and the Midwest Experience series title, Carnival in the Countryside: The History of the Iowa State Fair, by Chris Rasmussen.

Praise for Carnival in the Countryside

"Chris Rasmussen's Carnival in the Countryside offers a fascinating saga of one of the most heralded midwestern institutions of our day: the Iowa State Fair and its famous butter cow. Beyond Hollywood's image of a young Pat Boone playing a strapping country boy adrift in Des Moines, beyond a nineteenth-century history that invites nostalgia for the family farm, the author puts the fair at the center of a critical debate over rural values versus urban ones, scandalous entertainments versus learning and enterprise, and the future of an Iowa that has managed to churn its disagreements into a proud independence of mind and spirit."--Karal Ann Marling,Blue Ribbon: A Social and Pictorial History of the Minnesota State Fair

14 Aug 2015

TINCAPS DELIVER FIRST SWEEP OF RIVER BANDITS

By Marco LaNave

Quad Cities has season-high four straight losses after its first consecutive shutout defeats in four years

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (August 13, 2015) - Three Fort Wayne TinCaps pitchers combined for the team's second straight shutout of the Quad Cities River Bandits, who lost their season-high fourth straight game while being swept for the first time this season with a 3-0 defeat at Parkview Field Thursday night.

Following a 12-game winning streak that matched their season high, the River Bandits (29-17 second half, 74-40 overall) have lost four straight games for the first time since Aug. 12-15, 2014. Until Fort Wayne (29-17, 61-53) won its 10th straight home game Thursday - and sixth straight over Quad Cities dating back to 2014 - the River Bandits had not been swept in a series since Kane County swept three straight over the visiting River Bandits Aug. 12-14, 2014. The TinCaps pitched their final 23 innings of the series without allowing a run, dealing Quad Cities consecutive shutout losses for the first time since going scoreless in a doubleheader in Peoria April 20, 2011.

TinCaps right-hander Dinelson Lamet (4-6) allowed two walks and a single in the first inning, but catcher Jose Ruiz threw out center fielder Jason Martin on a steal attempt, and Lamet got second baseman Jose Fernandez to pop out with runners at first and third bases to end the inning. Martin and left fielder Bobby Boyd hit consecutive singles to begin the third inning, but Lamet struck out the next two batters, and Ruiz threw out Martin trying to steal third base to end the inning.

In a scoreless game with two outs in the bottom of the third inning, TinCaps center fielder Michael Gettys hit a drive over Martin in center field. The ball lodged at the bottom of the wall gave Gettys enough time to circle the bases ahead of the relay throw from Fernandez. The inside-the-park home run was the first run right-hander Agapito Barrios (1-1) allowed in the Midwest League and the first home run he allowed since Aug. 16, 2013, in the Gulf Coast League.

Quad Cities put a runner in scoring position in each of the first eight innings and six of the first seven. In the fourth inning, Fernandez and right fielder Ramon Laureano hit consecutive singles, but Lamet cut off a throw from Gettys and threw out Laureano at second base before retiring the next two batters. With two outs in the fifth inning, Boyd walked and went to third base on designated hitter Drew Ferguson's single, before Lamet struck out first baseman Bryan Muniz. Lamet scattered six hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in five innings.

Barrios went six innings for a second straight start and allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts. He allowed the second TinCaps run in the fifth inning. With one out, Ruiz tripled off the right-field wall, and scored on a single high off the right-field wall by left fielder Edwin Moreno. Laureano, who crashed into the wall attempting to catch Ruiz's triple, played Moreno's hit off the right-field wall and threw to shortstop Kristian Trompiz at second base to retire Moreno.

TinCaps right-hander Nick Monroe began the sixth inning and worked around a sixth-inning walk before allowing a seventh-inning, two-out single to Boyd and walk to Ferguson. With the tying run at first base, left-hander Kyle McGrath struck out Muniz to end the seventh inning and went on to face the minimum over the final 2 1/3 innings for his second save. The TinCaps' final run came in the seventh inning off right-hander Riley Ferrell, as third baseman Luis Tejada hit a leadoff single to center field and scored when first baseman Trae Santos singled to right field, and Laureano's throw to third base skipped into the third-base dugout.

The River Bandits begin their final regular season interdivision series at 6 p.m. Central on Friday in Lake County. River Bandits right-hander Elieser Hernandez (2-1) is scheduled to face Captains left-hander Anderson Polanco (7-6) in the opener of a three-game series.

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