23 Aug 2013

Race to Victory - Supporting Kyle Ganzer

By Mainstream Promotions

Eldridge, Iowa  September 7th  Centennial Park

presented by Mainstream Promotions

Register online at www.active.com

9:30am 1/4 mile youth run, 10:15am 5k

Post-race party will be held at Rustic Grille and Pub at Rustic Ridge Golf Course from 11am until 4pm on Saturday, September 7th.

50% of all race proceeds will go to Kyle Ganzer and the Ganzer family

Advertising partners for this race are Commercial Printers, U.S. Cellular, Culligan, Humana, Greg Rietz of Lujacks, Rustic Ridge Golf Course, and the U.S. Army.

23 Aug 2013

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois State Fair Attendance Soars to Highest Level Since 2002

By Dave Blanchette

Several New Records Set for Grandstand Entertainment, Livestock Auction, and Horse Racing

 

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the recently concluded Illinois State Fair reported its highest attendance in more than ten years. A total of 961,142 fairgoers passed through the gates this year, an increase of five percent - or 42,707 visitors - compared to a year ago, when attendance was 918,435. The figure is the fair's highest attendance since 2002, when an estimated 1.2 million people visited the fair.

"No matter how you add it up, this was a great fair and these numbers are good for the Illinois economy," Governor Quinn said. "While this year's high attendance is encouraging and makes the effort that goes into putting on the event worthwhile, it is what can't be quantified - those lasting memories the fair creates - that is most important."

"A day at the fair is fun for everyone, and the families who attended this year likely will never forget their trip to Springfield. I hope those memories will keep them coming back for years to come."

Several records were set during the 11-day run of the fair as well.

The Grandstand entertainment was the highest-grossing line-up in State Fair history with ticket sales of $2.03 million. The sales figure eclipsed the previous record of $1.57 million set just last year. Grandstand attendance totaled 53,287, the most since 2000, when 54,345 tickets were sold.

Toby Keith was the biggest draw - his concert sold 9,367 tickets, 144 more than the Styx and REO Speedwagon concert (9,223). Governor Quinn is one of Toby Keith's biggest fans and attended his concert, where he declared "Toby Keith Day" in Illinois.

Oneida teen Nelson England's grand champion steer sold for $62,000, one of seven record prices that the fair's prize-winning junior livestock received during the Governor's Sale of Champions. Other records were for the Land of Lincoln steer ($50,100), the grand champion barrow ($25,000), the Land of Lincoln barrow ($40,650), the Land of Lincoln wether ($19,100), the grand champion meat goat ($11,050), and the Land of Lincoln meat goat ($3,750).  Altogether, $222,650 was raised for the youngsters who exhibited the animals, most of whom plan to use the proceeds to help pay for college, as well as the state's 4-H and FFA youth education programs.

Pq Three posted the fastest mile ever for a two-year-old pacer. The horse, owned by Obermeier and Quaid Stables of Evergreen Park and driven by Mike Oosting, set the record with a winning time of 1 minute 50.0 seconds, eclipsing the former mark of 1:50.2 set in 2005 by Lucky's Z Tam and Hot N Sport.

The increased spending at the fair boosts purchasing at local businesses, which in turn stimulates economic growth in the area. The Illinois Department of Revenue collected a record $257,584 in sales taxes from Illinois State Fair vendors. That's seven percent more than was collected a year ago.  With the sales tax rate in Sangamon County at 6.25 percent, that figure means fairgoers spent $4.1 million on corn dogs, lemon shake-ups, and assorted trinkets this year. Gate and parking revenue was $1,530,676, breaking the previous record set in 2012 of $1,513,884. North American Midway Entertainment, the fair's carnival contractor, reported record gross receipts of $1.4 million, surpassing the $1.29 million it collected a year ago.

"The Illinois State Fair is always great for the local economy, but this year was the best in recent memory," Springfield Mayor Mike Houston said. "Visitors have a good time at the fair, local merchants benefit, and we get to help put on a great ten-day show. The Capital City loves the Illinois State Fair," Springfield Mayor Michael Houston said.

"First and foremost, I'd like to thank fairgoers for their patronage," State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick said. "They demonstrated that the State Fair truly is a place 'Where Illinois Comes Together.'  I'd also like to thank Governor Quinn, Director Flider, and my staff for their support and assistance. These achievements only could have resulted from a team effort."

Planning will begin almost immediately for next year's fair, which will be held Aug. 7 - 14, 2014.

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23 Aug 2013

RED-HOT KERNELS COOL RIVER BANDITS' BATS, 6-1

By Marco LaNave

Cedar Rapids wins series opener in match-up of top two Midwest League Western Division teams

 

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AUG. 21, 2013) - Three Cedar Rapids Kernels pitchers combined to hold the Quad Cities River Bandits to one unearned run on eight hits, and Joel Licon hit a two-run home run to be one of three Kernels with multi-RBI games in the visitors' eighth straight win, a 6-1 victory in front of 2,019 at Modern Woodmen Park Wednesday night.

 

The River Bandits (33-24 second half, 71-55 overall) had their three-game winning streak snapped by the first-place Kernels (40-18, 80-46), who have won 13 of 14 games since Quad Cities won three of four games in Cedar Rapids took take a half-game lead in the Midwest League Western Division second-half standings Aug. 6. The Kernels now lead the River Bandits by 6 ½ games with 12 to play.

 

Kernels left-hander Miguel Sulbaran (7-4) struck out the first four batters of the game and scattered four hits and a walk while preventing a runner from reaching third base through the first four innings. In the fifth inning, he allowed a one-out bunt single by River Bandits right fielder Jordan Scott, who stole second base and reached third base and home plate on a pair of passed balls by catcher Michael Quesada. In addition to the unearned run, Sulbaran allowed five hits and one walk while striking out six batters in five innings.

 

The Kernels reached the scoreboard in the third inning against River Bandits right-hander Daniel Minor (7-3), making his first start since June 15. Shortstop Niko Goodrum drew a two-out walk, and first baseman Mike Gonzales drove an RBI double to right-center field.

 

In the fourth inning, third baseman Travis Harrison drew a leadoff walk, and Licon drove the next pitch for his second home run of the season down the left-field line, extending the lead to 3-0. After Minor allowed another single and walk, he was removed for right-hander Juan Minaya after having completed 3 2/3 innings with five hits, three earned runs, three walks and two strikeouts.

 

After recording the final out in the fourth, Minaya gave up consecutive fifth-inning singles by Gonzales and right fielder Adam Brett Walker. After Licon drew a walk, designated hitter Bo Altobelli appeared to clear the bases with a three-run double, but on an appeal to third base, Licon was called out for missing the base. Minaya also allowed a run in the sixth, as center fielder Jonathan Murphy singled, reached third base on a Goodrum sacrifice, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Gonzales. Minaya worked 2 1/3 innings, allowing four hits, three earned runs, two walks and one strikeout. Right-hander Richard Rodriguez followed with five strikeouts in three scoreless innings.

 

The River Bandits offense was led by two-hit games from third baseman Rio Ruiz and Jobduan Morales, who pinch hit in the seventh inning and played the last two innings at catcher.

 

The River Bandits continue their series with Cedar Rapids at 7 p.m. Thursday. Quad Cities right-hander Chris Devenski (2-3) will start.

21 Aug 2013

BANDITS BREAK OUT BATS TO WIN SERIES OVER BEES

By Marco LaNave

Largest offensive showing in more than three weeks helps Josh Hader win home debut


DAVENPORT, Iowa (AUG. 20, 2013) - The Quad Cities River Bandits tossed aside a 2-1, fifth-inning by scoring eight runs on 11 hits in the fifth through seventh innings to help left-hander Josh Hader win his five-inning, Quad Cities home debut and carry the team to its third straight victory with a 9-2 triumph over the Burlington Bees in front of 2,277 at Modern Woodmen Park Tuesday night.


Second baseman Austin Elkins and first baseman Bobby Borchering each homered for the River Bandits (33-23 second half, 71-54 overall) to win the four-game series over Burlington (23-34, 49-73). Quad Cities' nine runs on 14 hits were its highest totals since a 9-1 win with 15 hits in Beloit July 28, and the three-game winning streak is the longest since a season-high seven-game run July 28-Aug. 3.


Designated hitter Tony Kemp, center fielder Teoscar Hernandez and first baseman Bobby Borchering each had three hits, and Elkins had a game-high three RBIs. Quad Cities took the lead in the second inning, as Borchering doubled and scored on Elkins' sacrifice fly.


Hader stranded six baserunners in the first four innings, but in the fifth, he hit Bees third baseman Sherman Johnson before a single down the third-base line by second baseman Garrett Cannizaro, who was put out by shortstop Carlos Correa throwing to Elkins at second base. Bees designated hitter Exicardo Cayones hit a game-tying triple to center field and scored on a groundout by first baseman Wade Hinkle for the Bees' only lead at 2-1. Hader allowed five hits and two earned runs while walking two batters, hitting three and striking out two.

 

Elkins led off the bottom of the fifth with his first right-handed home run to left field that tied the game, 2-2. Catcher Roberto Pena doubled and moved to third base on a sacrifice by right fielder Jordan Scott. With Kemp batting and DeLoach's back to third base, Pena ran for the plate as Kemp put down a suicide squeeze bunt that went as an infield single and go-ahead RBI. Hernandez singled to end DeLoach's night after 4 1/3 innings, and Correa slapped a two-run single through the drawn-in infield for a 5-2 lead.

 

In the sixth, Elkins drew a leadoff walk against right-hander Jake Boyd and scored on Kemp's triple to right-center field, and Hernandez followed with an RBI triple to nearly the same spot - giving Quad Cities its first multi-triple game of the year. Borchering hit a seventh-inning, one-out home run to left field off left-hander Eswarlin Jimenez, who yielded an Elkins RBI double that made it 9-2. River Bandits right-hander Jamaine Cotton went three innings, and right-hander Patrick Christensen tossed the final inning of a shutout bullpen effort.

 

The River Bandits' scoring of at least seven runs activates the "Lucky Seven Run" promotion, as American TV & Appliance at 4800 Elmore Avenue in Davenport will offer a 40% discount on select furniture Wednesday, Aug. 21. Tuesday's victory also means The Captain's Table at 4801 River Drive in Moline will offer The Captain's Table Victory Discount on Wednesday, Aug. 21. Anyone who mentions the River Bandits victory can receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two lunches or dinners with beverages on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The River Bandits open a three-game series with first-place Cedar Rapids (39-18, 79-46) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, when right-hander Daniel Minor (7-3) is scheduled to face Kernels left-hander Miguel Sulbaran (6-4).

 

UP NEXT: All tickets are half price for Wednesday's game, and the first 1,000 fans receive a free River Bandits hat courtesy of Modern Woodmen of America. The River Bandits homestand continues through Friday, Aug. 23. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at  563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

 

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses . The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see the first team in Minor League Baseball history with back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks - 2012 top pick Carlos Correa and 2013 top pick Mark Appel, as well as 2012 first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

 

*****

 

20 Aug 2013

APPEL STARTS BANDITS' STRONG PITCHING IN WIN

By Marco LaNave

Quad Cities remains 5 ½ games behind Cedar Rapids in the Western Division second-half race

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AUG. 19, 2013) - Quad Cities River Bandits right-hander Mark Appel struck out a career-high six batters in five innings, combining with left-hander Mitchell Lambson and right-hander Andrew Walter to limit the Burlington Bees to three hits in a 6-1 win in front of 3,529 at Modern Woodmen Park Monday night.

Four players had multi-hit games for Quad Cities (32-23 second half, 70-54 overall), which had 10 hits - all singles - and won consecutive games for the first time since Aug. 8-9. The River Bandits remained 5 ½ games behind first-place Cedar Rapids (38-18, 77-46) and 3 ½ games ahead of third-place Clinton (29-27, 62-63) in the Midwest League Western Division second-half standings.

In his seventh Midwest League start, Appel (2-1) retired the first seven batters of the game before a third-inning, one-out single by Bees right fielder Riley Good. Bees shortstop Angel Rosa led off the fourth inning with a double to left field, and after left fielder Exicardo Cayones put down a sacrifice, Appel struck out designated hitter Matt Scioscia before a two-out wild pitch got away from catcher Jobduan Morales and allowed Rosa to score the game's first run. It was the only run allowed by Appel, who matched a career high with five innings and yielded two hits and no walks. He struck out four of the last five batters he faced.

In the bottom of the fourth, River Bandits first baseman Bobby Borchering was hit by a pitch, and third baseman Rio Ruiz drew a walk from right-hander Pat Lowery (4-8), who walked four batters in three-plus innings. Second baseman Austin Elkins loaded the bases by reaching on a bunt, and Morales drew a walk that forced home the tying run. With Lowery out of the game, right-hander Daniel Hurtado struck out right fielder Jordan Scott, before designated hitter Tony Kemp lined a two-run single into center field for a 3-1 lead.

Quad Cities added on in the sixth inning, as Scott pushed a one-out bunt past the mound for a single, and Kemp and center fielder Teoscar Hernandez drew consecutive walks against right-hander Austin Adams. Right-hander Joseph Krehbiel came in to get a fielder's choice groundout with the bases loaded, but left fielder Danry Vasquez hit a grounder that skipped past first baseman Garrett Cannizaro for a two-run single. Borchering added an RBI single to extend the lead to 6-1.

Lambson started the seventh inning and retired all six batters he faced, including three on strikeouts. Walter allowed an eighth-inning, two-out single by Good that broke a string of 14 batters retired in order, but he pitched two scoreless innings to finish the win.

Monday's victory also means The Captain's Table at 4801 River Drive in Moline will offer The Captain's Table Victory Discount on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Anyone who mentions the River Bandits victory can receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two lunches or dinners with beverages on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

The River Bandits play the final game of the series against Burlington (23-33, 49-72) at 7 p.m. Tuesday. River Bandits left-hander Josh Hader (1-0) is scheduled to face Bees left-hander Tyler DeLoach (5-3).

UP NEXT: Kids eat free, and all tickets are buy-one-get-one free for the Mega Astros Fantacular Giveaway at the River Bandits' 7 p.m. home game Tuesday. The River Bandits' home stand continues through Friday, Aug. 23. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at  563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses . The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see the first team in Minor League Baseball history with back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks - 2012 top pick Carlos Correa and 2013 top pick Mark Appel, as well as 2012 first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

*****

20 Aug 2013

National Veterans Golf Tournament

By Mike Molina

Just a heads up, we are three weeks away from one of the largest golf outings for disabled Veterans in the country. Nearly 200 disabled Veterans from across the country are set to gather in Iowa City, Iowa, Sept. 9-12 for the National Veterans Training Exposure and Experience (NVTEE) Tournament.

The event is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and provides Veterans with instruction in adaptive golf and other physical activities, including bowling, horseback riding and kayaking.

More than 300 volunteers are expected during the event.

For more information, please contact Mike Molina at michael.molina1@va.gov or at 202-560-7305.

20 Aug 2013

Competition Leads to Awards at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)

Banners Awarded in Limousin Cattle Show at the Iowa State Fair

Jay Straight of Logan showed the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Bulls in the Limousin Cattle show judged Tuesday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Venner Family Limousin of Breda showed the Reserve Champion Bull. Anderson Limousin of Garner showed the Grand Champion and Iowa Champion Females while Korynn Clason of Beaver City, Neb., showed the Reserve Champion Female.

Complete results follow (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf: Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Jay Straight, Logan, SL Dream On, 1/1/2013

Senior Heifer Calf: Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2012

1) Jay Straight, Logan, SL Mindy's Desert Rose, 9/22/2012, NPF 2025217

2) Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, Bwdj Rozie, 9/1/2012, NPF2021719

Summer Yearling Female: May 1 to June 30, 2012

1) Evan Bodermann, Dallas Center, BWDJ Zoe, 6/6/2012

2) Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Lacey 0160Z, 5/2/2012, NPF2004354

3) Katie Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Smile 214Z, 5/19/2012, NPF2021784

4) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, BWDJ ZAHAR, 6/18/2012, NPF2019102

5) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, BWDJ ZOLA, 5/10/2012, NPF2019101

6) Clanton Creek Cattle Co., Peru, JBAM Zafira, 5/13/2012, NPF2027119

7) Jenna Rohret, Solon, Seee Zophie, 5/12/2012, NPF2013670

8) Doyle Limousin, Eddyville, Oyle Zora 254z, 5/16/2012, NPF 2025353

April Junior Yearling Female: April 1-30, 2012

1) Bosch Farms, Indianola, Rmkr Kazoo 254z, 4/1/2012, Npf2014951

2) Landon Josten, Forest City, Sl Tickle Me Fancy, 4/18/2012, Nxf2012667

3) Doyle Limousin, Eddyville, Oyle Zoey 261z, 4/16/2012, Npf 2010000

4) Doyle Limousin, Eddyville, Oyle Zoomgirl 258z, 4/2/2012, Npf2010207

March Junior Yearling Female: March 1-31, 2012

1) Anderson Limousin, Garner, Rgma Jade 528z, 3/20/2012, Npf2013033

2) Carson Walrod, Moorland, Jbv Windchimes 214z, 3/29/2012, Npf2012844

3) Bosch Farms, Indianola, Zabrina 1z, 3/23/2012, Npf2022077

4) Clanton Creek Cattle Co., Peru, Nmkr Amazing, 3/24/2012, Npf2014994

5) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, Bblh Aftershock's Jade, 3/27/2012, Npf2025499

6) Clanton Cree Cattle Company, Peru, Rmkr Sizzle, 3/18/2012, Npf2014941

March Junior Yearling Female

1) Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., Vl Zowie 230z, 3/4/2012, Npf2005453

2) Lowell Hermon Limousin, Carlisle, Cole Miss Deuce 2124z, 3/12/2012, Npf2016562

3) Erin Puck, Muscatine, Hesc Zelda, 3/15/2012, Npf2009338

4) Bailey Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Zyrlene 203, 3/12/2012, Npf2022305

5) Brant Farms Limousin, Osceola, Rmkr Abuzz 209z, 3/7/2012, Npf2014960

Junior Yearling Female: Jan. 1 To Feb. 29, 2012

1) Jay Straight, Logan, Sl Deadly Dream, 1/7/2012, Npf 2012654

2) Lowell Hermon Limousin, Carlisle, Lohe Zoey 202z, 2/10/2012, Npf2008245

3) Butler Limousin, Lacona, Gtbr Zippy, 2/22/2012, Npf2021678

4) Reann and Trey Cappel, Atlantic, Vl Zopttie 215z, 2/20/2012, Npf2005426

5) Jay Straight, Logan, Sl Mindy's Wild Rose, 2/28/2012, Npf 2011269

6) Emily Puck, Muscatine, Rl Taylor 201z, 1/1/2012, Npf2018847

7) Drew Abbas, Alexander, Sl Bettys Black Magic, 1/1/2012, Npf2011291 Embryo

Cow/Calf Pair

1) Butler Limousin, Lacona, JWBL Yummy 76Y, Anabell 03/15/2013, 5/1/2011, NPF 2003585

2) Randy and Kim Siders, Tipton, Lohe Yolanda 104y (02/23/2013), 3/21/2011, Npf1996782

Spring Bull Calf: on or after March, 1, 2013

1) Clanton Creek Cattle Co., Peru, JBAM Alexander, 3/22/2013, NPM 2026787

Junior Bull Calf: Jan. 1 to Feb. 28, 2013

1) Jay Straight, Logan, Sl Mad Bomber, 1/3/2013, Pending

2) Clanton Cree Cattle Company, Peru, HJAM Albert, 2/1/2013, 2026790

Senior Bull Calf

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Magic Black Dirt 109z, 10/6/2012, NXM2026984

2) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ultimate Red Dirt 438z, 11/6/2012, NPM2026983

Summer Yearling Bull: May 1 to June 30, 2012

1) Venner Family Limousin, Breda, JBV Envision, 5/6/2012, NPM

Spring Yearling Bull: March 1 to April 30, 2012

1) Jay Straight, Logan, Sl Missing Link, 4/1/2012, Npm-2011456

2) Carson Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Target 715Z, 3/21/2012, NPM2021770

3) Doyle Limousin, Eddyville, OYLE Zephyr 27z, 3/31/2012, NPM 2010204

Summer Senior Yearling Bull: May 1 to Aug. 31, 2011

1) Kevin Ricke, Westside, JBV Boomtown 126Y, 5/23/2011, 1983240

Produce of Dam

1) Jay Straight, Logan

2) Jay Straight, Logan

Junior Get of Sire Champion: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan.

Senior Get of Sire Champion: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan.

Breeders Best Five Head

1) Jay Straight, Logan

Lim-Flex Female

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ashley's Magic Glenda 06A, 2/2/2013, LFF2026990

Lim-Flex Female

1) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ashleys Magic Boxcars 66z, 12/12/2012, LFF2026985

Lim-Flex Female

1) Linhart Limousin, Leon, ADLL 2260Z, 9/15/2012, LFF2025650

2) Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Clear Creek Zoe 93z, 9/4/2012, LFF 2026989

Lim-Flex Female

1) Linhart Limousin, Leon, Mags Zips The Winner, 4/11/2012, Lff2008193

2) Ashley Mckenny, Stilwell, Kan. , Black Magic Glenda 2 09z, 3/3/2012, Lff2009607

3) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, Stouts Melody, 4/1/2012, Lff2026809

Lim-Flex Female

1) Jay Straight, Logan, SL Angels Best For Last, 1/2/2012, LFF 2011282

2) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, PAISLEY, 2/26/2012, LFF2018854

Lim-Flex Female

1) Anderson Limousin, Garner, TOMR Miss Electra 614Y, 9/3/2011, LFF2008041

Lim-Flex Cow/Calf Pair

1) Jay Straight, Logan, SL Breathless Angel (03/15/2013), 1/6/2011, LFF 1986175

Lim-Flex Bull: Jan., 2011

1) Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Aftershock 311A, 1/24/2013, LFM2030580

Lim-Flex Bull

1) Jay Straight, Logan, SL Trip Wire, 11/14/2012, LFM-2026915

2) Venner Family Limousin, Breda, JBV Bazinga 301z, 12/30/2012

Lim-Flex Bull

1) Linhart Limousin, Leon, CJSL 2238Z, 9/10/2012, LFM2026566

2) Linhart Limousin, Leon, CELL 2225Z, 9/7/2012, LFM2026336

Champion Division I Female: Jay Straight, Logan, SL Dream On

Champion Division II Female: Jay Straight, Logan, SL Mindys Desert Rose

Reserve Champion Division II Female: Nicholas Duckett, Grimes, BWDJ ROZIE

Champion Division III Female: Evan Bodermann, Dallas Center, BWDJ ZOE

Reserve Champion Division III Female: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Lacey 0160Z

Champion Division IV Female: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Jade 528Z

Reserve Champion Division IV Female: Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL Zowie 230Z

Champion Division V Female: Butler Limousin, Lacona, JWBL Yummy 76Y (calf, Annabell 03/15/2013)

Reserve Champion Division V Female: Randy and Kim Siders, Tipton, Lohe Yolanda 104y (2/23/2013)

Grand Champion Female: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Jade 528Z

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Korynn Clason, Beaver City, Neb., VL Zowie 230Z

Iowa Champion Female: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Jade 528Z

Champion Division I Bull: Jay Straight, Logan, SI Mad Bomber

Reserve Champion Division I Bull: Clanton Creek Cattle Co., Peru, JBAM Alexander

Champion Division II Bull: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Magic Black Dirt 109Z

Reserve Champion Division II Bull: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Ultimate Red Dirt 438Z

Champion Division III Bull: Venner Family Limousin, Breda, JBV Envision

Champion Division IV Bull: Jay Straight, Logan, SI Missing Link

Reserve Champion Division IV Bull: Carson Walrod, Moorland, Flatland Target 715Z

Champion Division V Bull: Kevin Ricke, Westside, JBV Boomtown 126Y

Grand Champion Bull: Jay Straight, Logan, SI Missing Link

Reserve Champion Bull: Venner Family Limousin, Breda, JBV Envision

Iowa Champion Bull: Jay Straight, Logan, SI Missing Link

Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female: Jay Straight, Logan, SL Breathless Angel (03/15/2013)

Reserve Grand Champion Lim-Flex Female: Ashley McKenny, Stilwell, Kan., Clear Creek Zoe 93Z

Grand Champion Lim-Flex Bull: Anderson Limousin, Garner, RGMA Aftershock 311A

Reserve Champion Lim-Flex Bull: Jay Straight, Logan, SL Trip Wire

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Salers Show

Wolff Polled Salers of Aplington won Grand Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Bull honors in the Salers show judged Friday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

JB Livestock of Galva, Kan., was awarded Grand Champion Female honors. The Reserve Grand Champion Female and Iowa Champion Female banners went to White Oak Salers of Fremont.

Tbone Cattle of Allterton showed the Reserve Grand Champion Bull and won both the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder titles.

Additional results below (names, hometowns, animal identification):

Foundation Females

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Zsa Zsa 287Z, 2/9/2012, P683362

2) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, KKCC ML MYLIE 261Z, 3/26/2012, 682142

3) Alex Edwards, Columbus Junction, DWB Miss Bodacious 2-15z, 3/1/2012, P684166

Heifer: On or After March 1, 2013

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Ava, 3/9/2013, 687172

2) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Fancy Free 244A, 4/3/2013, 687173

3) White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Ayla 328A, 3/6/2013, P687328

4) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M MS Angel Girl, 3/16/2013, P687341

Heifer: Feb. 1-28, 2013

1) JB Livestock, Galva, Kan. , JB LIZ 129A, 2/7/2013, 687023

2) White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Alexis 310A, 2/20/2013, P687326

3) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Crawford, 2/6/2013, 687174

4) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Ainsley 315A, 2/1/2013, P687206

5) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, STP Cassidy, 2/21/2013, p687169

Heifer: Jan. 1-31, 2013

1) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Ms Abby, 1/18/2013, P687342

Heifer: Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012

1) Rockin R Ranch, Guthrie Center, BVR Zeva, 12/26/2012, 686902

Heifer: Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, 2012

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., LKL Ziggy 271Z, 9/4/2012, P687152

Heifer: March 1-31, 2012

1) White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Zanny 2505Z, 3/2/2012, P680221

2) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, WPS BLK PLD Belle 87z, 3/27/2012, 685796

3) Albert Salers, Louisville, Neb., MAC Zeora 174Z, 3/8/2012, 685081

4) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Ms Max, 3/26/2012, 680178

Heifer: Feb. 1-29, 2012

1) JB Livestock, Galva, Kan. , JCGC ZIMBA 219Z, 2/25/2012, 680317

2) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Zoey 264Z, 2/3/2012, P680113

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, DJF Zahara 239Z, 2/2/2012, P683352

4) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, LMB ZOEY 226Z, 2/26/2012, P685752

5) Riley Spire, Maryville, Mo., DJF Zenia 274Z, 2/5/2012, P683346

6) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Ms Bree, 2/29/2012, 680179

7) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound, AJP TASSIE 38AZ, 2/1/2012, P680776

Cow/Calf: First Calf Heifer Cow/Calf

1) Rockin R Ranch, Guthrie Center, WF Charity, calf 03/29/2013, 3/22/2011, 675535

Cow/Calf: Second Calf & Older Cow/Calf

1) Albert Salers, Louisville, Neb., STP DJF Olivia,calf 02/13/2013, 4/5/2010, 667689

2) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Splendid Cassi 625( calf, 01/19/2013), 4/8/2006, 630981

Bull: On or After March 1, 2013

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Lmb Shortstop #454, 4/2/2013, 687176

2) White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Ace 358A, 468#, 3/16/2013, P687325

3) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Red Eye #448, 3/14/2013, 687171

4) Rockin R Ranch, Guthrie Center, BVR Apollo's Lad, 428#, 3/29/2013, 686906

Bull: Feb. 1-28, 2013

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP DJF Latzboy, 524#, 2/20/2013, 687170

2) Albert Salers, Louisville, Neb., RJA BLK Aladdin 302A, 560#, 2/13/2013, R5H302A

3) Rockin R Ranch, Guthrie Center, BVR Armstrong, 502#, 2/19/2013, 686905

Bull: Jan. 1-31, 2013

1) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Absolute 243A, 756#, 1/2/2013, P687205

2) White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Apollo 327A, 572#, 1/30/2013, P687327

3) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, Ashlynn's Ace, 566#, 1/30/2013, 687055

4) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, LMB STP Rimfire, 642#, 1/31/2013, 687175

5) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Arsenal, #684, 1/19/2013, P687344

6) Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, Abby's Black Magic, 644#, 1/26/2013, 687191

Bull: March 1 to April 30, 2012

1) Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS BLK PLD NITRO 52Z, #1544, 4/2/2012, P685808

2) Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS PLD NAC 97Z, 1446#, 4/10/2012, S685827

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, Barn Forager, 1242#, 3/21/2012, Tp683404

Produce of Dam

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, MBD Tina T005

2) Tbone Cattle, Allerton, M&M Splendid Cassi 625

3) M&M Stock Farm, Earling, Whitney's Ms Whitney 930

Pair of Heifers

1) JB Livestock, Galva, Kan.

2) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

3) White Oak Salers, Fremont

4) Tbone Cattle, Allerton

5) M&M Stock Farm, Earling

6) Jacobi Farms, Grand Mound

Junior Get of Sire

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton

2) Tbone Cattle, Allerton

Get of Sire

1) Tbone Cattle, Allerton

Best Four Head

1) White Oak Salers, Fremont

2) Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo.

3) Tbone Cattle, Allerton

4) M&M Stock Farm, Earling

Champion Heifer Calf: JB Livestock, Galva, Kan., JB LIZ 129A

Reserve Champion Heifer Calf: White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Alexis 310A

Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Silver Spurs Salers, Maryville, Mo., LKL Ziggy 271Z

Reserve Champion Senior Heifer Calf: Rockin R Ranch, Guthrie Center, BVR Zeva

Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Zanny 2505Z

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Heifer: Diamond L Salers, Aspinwall, WPS BLK PLD Belle 87z

Champion Junior Female: JB Livestock, Galva, Kan., JCGC ZIMBA 219Z

Reserve Champion Junior Female: Silver Spur Salers, Maryville, Mo., DJF Zoey 264Z

Grand Champion Female: JB Livestock, Galva, Kan., JCGC ZIMBA 219Z

Reserve Grand Champion Female: White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Zanny 2505 Z

Iowa Champion Female: White Oak Salers, Fremont, LMB Zanny 2505Z

Champion Cow/Calf: Albert Salers, Louisville, Neb., STP DJF Olivia,calf 02/13/2013

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf: M&M Stock Farm, Earling, M&M Splendid Cassi 625( calf, 01/19/2013)

Champion Junior Bull Calf: Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Lmb Shortstop #454

Reserve Champion Junior Bull Calf: Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP DJF Latzboy, 524#

Champion Spring Yearling Bull: Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS BLK PLD NITRO 52Z, #1544

Reserve Champion Spring Yearling Bull: Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS PLD NAC 97Z, 1446#

Grand Champion Bull: Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS BLK PLD NITRO 52Z, #1544

Reserve Grand Champion Bull: Tbone Cattle, Allerton, STP Lmb Shortstop #454

Iowa Champion Bull: Wolff Polled Salers, Aplington, WPS BLK PLD NITRO 52Z, #1544

 

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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20 Aug 2013

Dairy Farms Compete in Iowa State Fair Brown Swiss Show

By Lori Chappell
DES MOINES, IA (08/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Top dairies competed for honors in the Brown Swiss Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 8 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Galen Fick of Boyden showed the Grand Champion Female. Lee-Anns Swiss of DeWitt showed the Reserve Grand Champion Female and earned first place in the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor contests.

DeVore Dairy claimed second place in the Premier Exhibitor and Premier Breeder contests.

The Premier Breeder Award is given to the competitor who earns the most points for animals bred and exhibited by the entrant or others during the day's show. The Premier Exhibitor Award is given to the exhibitor who accumulates the most points based upon the day's placings.

Complete results below (name, hometown and animal identification):

Junior Heifer Calf: March 1 to May 31, 2013

1) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Roth WM Deka Desire, 3/29/2013, 68151987

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Wallstreet Quirky, 3/3/2013

3) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres BK Tina ET, 3/9/2013, 68150307

4) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Kruses LJ Jeoy Shylo, 3/26/2013

5) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Dally Banana, 3/16/2013, 68152353

6) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, KB Parker Tiana ET, 3/1/2013, 68149206

7) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Josay Jenna, 3/24/2013, 68151346

8) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, To Bran W Agenda Sonya, 3/4/2013, 68149762

9) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Dally O Castle, 3/26/2013, 68152041

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

1) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Victor Jiterbug ET, 12/1/2012, 68146344

2) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Thunder Ruby, 12/23/2012, 68150871

3) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Mandel Tootsie, 12/7/2012, 68146343

4) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres DG Casey, 12/10/2012, 68150311

5) Canoe Ridge Dairy, Decorah, Codyz Payssli Dalyla, 12/5/2012, 71767651

6) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Raven Prancer, 12/4/2012, 68147843

7) Twin Elms-VU, Readlyn, Siegerts Teaton Wynne, 12/1/2012, 068146041

8) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Lizzie Lively, 12/10/2012, 68148673

9) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Faust Vixen, 12/11/2012, 68147844

10) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, USA Grandslam Guinevere ET, 12/2/2012, 68149205

11) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Total Phanemanon, 1/13/2013

12) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Cedar Way A Monique, 12/16/2012, 68151820

13) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Promised Land Caypep Snick, 12/1/2012, 68147281

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

1) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Fortunate-ET, 10/30/2012

2) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Goldrush Piper, 9/1/2012

3) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Frontier Beth, 9/5/2012, 68144697

4) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth, Breezy Ridge Faust Brownie, 9/11/2012, 68150870

5) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres DD Daytona, 9/9/2012, 68146658

6) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Gold Rush Maple, 10/8/2012, 68147836

7) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, Browns Vegas Viva, 9/4/2012, 68147207

8) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Wallstreet Valery, 10/9/2012, 68147837

9) Natalie, Mitchell and Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Fanfare Zach Mina, 9/2/2012, 68148060

10) Dandee Swiss, Dewitt, Random Luck Leg Phoenix ET, 9/7/2012, 68147520

11) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Jasmine Janet, 9/9/2012, 68144806

12) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Dandee Galaxy Jamaica, 9/8/2012, 68147521

13) Z-Way Farms, Postville, Devores St Nick Twilight, 9/2/2012, 000000068147785

14) Natalie, Mitchell and Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Kruses GK Lebron Sue, 9/16/2012, 68146563

15) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Spring Acres Vigor Tina, 9/27/2012, 68145759

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

1) Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Edgebrook Galaxy Integrity, 6/20/2012

2) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Frontier Jaycee, 7/24/2012, 68143276

3) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Jason Daisy, 6/12/2012, 68143272

4) Shortys Swiss, Ashton, Shortys Blings Bingo, 8/1/2012, 68149554

5) Natalie, Mitchell and Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Wapsi-Ana Pepper Genesis, 6/27/2012, 68142482

6) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Titanium Reba, 7/1/2012

7) Shortys Swiss, Ashton, Shortys Cassies Cashel, 7/11/2012, 68149981

8) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Bell-air Emergency Alert ET, 7/22/2012, 840003010631595

9) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Titanium Madea, 6/28/2012

10) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Goodman Gold J Atlee, 7/7/2012, 68152129

Junior Yearling Heifer: March 1 to May 31, 2012

1) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Victor Jillette ET, 3/15/2012, 68141087

2) ArthurCreek Dairy, Sumner, ArthurCreek Tanbark Venus, 4/10/2012, 68141639

3) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Lolly London, 3/26/2012, 68141288

4) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, K-Valley GS Delite, 3/3/2012, 68140806

5) Dandee Swiss, DeWitt, R-Plaine Zeus Catniss, 4/11/2012, 68140605

6) Uluru Swiss Acres, Clermont, KB Tressel Tea ET, 3/20/2012, 68140071

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

1) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Kruses Joey Sugar, 12/20/2011, 68137482

2) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Park Ranger ET, 12/6/2011, 68142708

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Cadillac Wishful, 1/2/2012, 68138359

4) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Cadillac Graffiti, 1/4/2012, 68138360

5) HB Holsteins, Marengo, Cedarway Austin Millie, 2/3/2012, 68141807

6) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Wapsi-Ana Total Leader, 1/15/2012, 68137999

7) Shortys Swiss, Ashton, Shortys Cotton Candy B, 1/5/2012, 68142431

8) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Josey Jinx, 1/10/2012, 68141287

9) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Wall St Rory, 12/1/2011, 68139759

10) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Dandee Supreme Pearl, 1/21/2012, 68142219

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

1) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres GX Tulip ET, 9/7/2011, 68135210

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Cutting Edge Tot Apple ET, 9/5/2011, 68137267

3) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Dusty Diamond, 1/11/2011, 68136434

4) Natalie, Mitchell and Wesley Hanson, La Porte City, Viking Valley Alloy Misti, 9/2/2011, 68136338

5) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Blend Tanniversary, 9/1/2011, 68139758

Junior Best Three Females

1) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville

2) Breezy Ridge Dairy, Epworth

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

4) Galen Fick, Boyden

5) Shortys Swiss, Ashton

6) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar

7) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

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

1) Annette Kime, Waucoma, Lee-Ann's Denzel Brandi, 4/10/2011, 68138334

2) Dandee Swiss, DeWitt, KRUSES LJ FOUR M SANDRA, 6/4/2011, 68133122

4) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, Sun-Made HP Denver Pippa ET, 6/1/2011, 68132693

5) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, Devores Conquest Nanana, 3/11/2011, 68132594

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

1) Onword Cattle Company, Oelwein, Onword Vociferous Virgo, 2/22/2011, 68132093

2) Roth Dairy, Milford, Neb., Uhing Vigor Deka, 10/9/2010, 68127513

3) Goodman Dairy Farm, Rose Hill, To-Bran S Man Raevynn, 10/9/2010, 68138981

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVore Dean Kelsey, 9/5/2010, 68132598

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

1) Kruses LJ Swiss, Holy Cross, Kruses LJ Wonder Sophia, 4/9/2010, 68121797

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Pitots Payton, 6/25/2010, 68127745

3) Schulte Bros., Watkins, Schulte Bros Redezvous-ET, 6/15/2010, 68128223

4) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres W Jenna, 6/6/2010, 68125193

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

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Quicksilver Wonder Bentley, 12/12/2009, 68118996

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Zipper Twirl, 12/3/2009, 681750

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Legancy Callie ET, 9/17/2009, 68117513

4) Darryl Banowetz, Charlotte, Wapsi-Ana Total Buddy, 12/10/2009, 68117476

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

1) Hilltop Acres Farm, Calmar, Hilltop Acres V Chiquita, 6/6/2009, 68112362

2) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Onward Victor Variable TW, 12/8/2008, 68106602

3) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Total Mercedes, 9/28/2008, 68108053

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

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Madison Victory, 9/15/2007, 961233

2) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Victor Rena, 7/18/2008, 68111510

Aged Cow: Before Sept. 1, 2007

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Lee-Ann's Bell Star Licorice, 6/2/2007, 961237

2) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Marisa Marlys, 6/6/2007, 959544

3) DeVore Dairy, Wilton, DeVores Hollywd Miliza, 9/30/2003, 931091

4) Shortys Swiss, Ashton, Shortys Mile High Lime, 3/1/2007, 95669

Lifetime Production

1) Galen Fick, Boyden, Fick Lilly Lizzie, 2/4/2006, 946556

Best Three Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) Galen Fick, Boyden

3) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

5) Shortys Swiss, Ashton

Best Four Head

1) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt

2) Galen Fick, Boyden

3) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville

4) DeVore Dairy, Wilton

5) Shortys Swiss, Ashton

Junior Champion Female: Bros, Watkins, Fortunate

Reserve Junior Champion Female: Bushman Dairy, Calmar, Galaxy Integrity

Honorable Mention) Kruses Swiss Farm, Earlville, Sugar

Intermediate Champion Female: Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Bentley

Reserve Intermediate Champion Female: Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Twirl

Honorable Mention) Annette Kime, Waucoma, Brandi

Senior Champion Female: Galen Fick, Boyden, Lizzie

Reserve Senior Champion Female: Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Victory

Honorable Mention) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Licorice

Grand Champion Female: Galen Fick, Boyden, Lizzie

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Victory

Honorable Mention) Lee-Anns Swiss, DeWitt, Bentley

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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19 Aug 2013

RUIZ HITS WALK-OFF HOMER, SNAPS LOSING STREAK

By Marco LaNave

Quad Cities remains 5 ½ games behind Cedar Rapids in the Western Division second-half race

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AUG. 18, 2013) - Third baseman Rio Ruiz led off the bottom of the ninth inning with the Quad Cities River Bandits' first walk-off home run this season for a 3-2 victory over the Burlington Bees that snapped the home team's five-game losing streak in front of 3,351 at Modern Woodmen Park Sunday night.

Quad Cities (31-23 second half, 69-54 overall) had a 2-1 lead going into the ninth inning, but right-hander Juan Minaya (2-6) allowed a leadoff single by Bees center fielder Chevy Clarke and a one-out single by right fielder Riley Good to put runners at first and third bases. Bees second baseman Wendell Soto then hit a grounder off Minaya's leg that allowed the tying run to score and the potential go-ahead run to reach third base. After Minaya walked third baseman Sherman Johnson to load the bases with one out, shortstop Angel Rosa flied to shallow right field, and Minaya fanned left fielder Exicardo Cayones to preserve the 2-2 tie.

Bees right-hander Alex Blackford (0-2) retired the first three hitters he faced before entering the ninth inning. Ruiz worked a 1-1 count before launching the next pitch to the Built Ford Tough Deck in right field for his 10th home run of the season. It was the first walk-off home run by a River Bandit since Virgil Hill's two-run walk-off home run against Wisconsin June 17, 2012.

Left-hander Brian Holmes gave the River Bandits their best start in a week, as he limited the Bees (23-32, 49-71) to one unearned run on seven hits through the first 5 1/3 innings. He walked three batters and struck out six. His wild pickoff attempt in the fourth inning after a walk led to a run scoring on Good's infield single.

Quad Cities twice took one-run leads in the game against left-hander Chris O'Grady. Center fielder Teoscar Hernandez drew a leadoff walk in the third inning and was picked off of first base but reached second base because shortstop Angel Rosa dropped a throw, allowing Hernandez to reach second base. A fly ball by second baseman Tony Kemp and groundout by shortstop Carlos Correa brought in the game's first run. After the Bees tied the game, 1-1, in the fourth inning, catcher Jobduan Morales hit a two-out home run to put his team ahead, 2-1. The lead remained until the ninth inning, thanks to right-hander Zach Morton coming on to retire all eight batters he faced after taking over from Holmes with a one-run lead and two runners on base with one out in the sixth inning.

Sunday's victory also means The Captain's Table at 4801 River Drive in Moline will offer The Captain's Table Victory Discount on Monday, Aug. 19. Anyone who mentions the River Bandits victory can receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two lunches or dinners with beverages on Monday, Aug. 19.

The River Bandits play the third game of the series against Burlington at 7 p.m. Monday. River Bandits right-hander Mark Appel (1-1) is scheduled to face Bees right-hander Pat Lowery (4-7).

UP NEXT: The River Bandits will celebrate Modern Woodmen Park's distinction as the country's No. 1 park with $1 night Monday. That means $1 general admission tickets with $1 upgrades, as well as $1 drinks. Plus, 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel starts on the mound for Quad Cities. The River Bandits' home stand continues through Friday, Aug. 23. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at  563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses . The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see the first team in Minor League Baseball history with back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks - 2012 top pick Carlos Correa and 2013 top pick Mark Appel, as well as 2012 first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

 

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19 Aug 2013

More Awards at the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/18/2013)(readMedia)

Farmer's Challenge Competition Titles Awarded at State Fair

Teams of farmers, young and old, competed in the Adult and Youth Farmer's Challenges contest on Thursday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

In the Adult division, each male/female team competed in six farm-related events such as bale throwing, egg gathering and an obstacle course, and were awarded points for their placement in each event. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge was named the Farmer's Challenge Champion and received a $300 cash award.

In the Young Farmer's Challenge, teams of two boys and two girls competed in bale toss and obstacle course competitions.

Complete results below:

ADULT FARMER'S CHALLENGE

1) Devan Voss, 23, Eddyville, and Steve Allgood, 25, Eddyville

2) Lindsay Calvert, 21, Guthrie Center, and Bryan Whitman, 27, Grand Mound

3) Codi Workman, 24, Delta, and Hunter Wilz, 18, Eddyville

YOUNG FARMER'S CHALLENGE

1) Tyler DeWitt, 17, Red Oak; Jake Steinbeck, 17, Griswold; Megan Striegel, 16, What Cheer; and Katie Dyson, 17, Albia

2) Jared McClannahan, 17, Indianola; Cyenna Reif, 17, Indianola; Austin Breese, 17, Indianola; and Sydney Boulin, 17, Kalona

3) Mikayla Dolch, 17, Villisca; Ryan Drilling, 18, Riceville; Bobbi Fogle, 16, Oskaloosa; and Seth Weirup, 17, Delmar

Ballet Dancer Receives Top Prize in Iowa State Fair Talent Search

Altoona resident Adrian Oldenburger, 16, placed first in the Senior division during the championship round of the 54th Annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition held Sunday at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

The ballet dancer walked away with an $8,000 prize for his routine.

Marjorie Gast, 16, of Cedar Falls was awarded second place and $4,000 for her classical harp solo.

Third place and $2,000 went to Adam Dostalik, 15, of Urbandale for his piano solo.

Mackenzie Fuller, 16, of Adel; Sabryna Leise, 16, Morgan Allen, 15, Kelsey Coffman, 17, and Kaitlyn Minor, 17, of Earlham placed fourth and received $1,000 for their tap dance performance. Hattie McConnell, 19, of Indianola placed fifth and received $500 for her musical theater dance performance.

Acts competed statewide to qualify for competition in this year's Talent Search. The championship round took place on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi. Bill Riley, Jr. once again hosted the show.

A total of $17,000 was awarded to the Senior and Sprout divisions combined. This year's contest was sponsored by Hy-Vee.

"Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair. The 2013 Fair ends today. The 2014 Iowa State Fair is set August 7-17. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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Honors Awarded in English Society Horse Show at Iowa State Fair

The English Society Horse Show took place August 13 through 15 in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Five-Gaited Open

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Five-Gaited Iowa Owned

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Five-Gaited Stake

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Marengo

Three-Gaited Pleasure: 17 and Under

1) Green Wood Stables, Grimes

2) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

3) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

Three-Gaited Pleasure: 18 and Over

1) Green Wood Stables, Grimes

2) Adrian Deines, Davenport

3) Gretchen Stanislav, Urbandale

4) Diane Steffen, Hudson

5) Mike Herron, Adel

Three-Gaited Pleasure Stake

1) Adrian Deines, Davenport

2) Mike Herron, Adel

3) Green Wood Stables, Grimes

4) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

5) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

6) Diane Steffen, Hudson

Pleasure Model

1) Green Wood Stables, Grimes

Five-Gaited Pleasure Horse

1) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Stake

1) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

Country Pleasure English: 17 and Under

1) Green Wood Stables, Prole

2) Jordan DeRoos, Urbandale

3) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

4) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

Country Pleasure English: 18 and Over

1) Rachel Farner, Oskaloosa

2) Heartland Stables, Grimes

3) Sara Eaton, Des Moines

4) Keith Equestrian Center, Pella

5) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

6) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

Country Pleasure English Stake

1) Keith Equestrian Center, Pella

2) Sara Eaton, Des Moines

3) Heartland Stables, Grimes

4) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

5) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

6) Jordan DeRoos, Urbandale

Country Pleasure Western: 17 and Under

1) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

Country Pleasure Western: 18 and Over

1) Heartland Stables, West Des Moines

2) Sandra Swalla, Newton

Country Pleasure Western Stake

1) Heartland Stables, West Des Moines

2) Sandra Swalla, Newton

Country Pleasure Model

1) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

Fine Harness Iowa Owned

1) Green Wood Stables, Eddyville

Fine Harness Stake

1) Green Wood Stables, Eddyville

Park Pleasure

1) Sally Graf, Clive

Park Pleasure Stake

1) Sally Graf, Clive

Park Open

1) Green Wood Stables, Altoona

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

Park Stake

1) Green Wood Stables, Altoona

2) Mary O'Keefe, Cumming

Saddle Seat Equitation: 17 and Under

1) Mary Cockriel, Elizabeth, Colo.

2) Lauren Comer, Omaha, Neb.

3) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

4) Brooke Heldt, Norwalk

Saddle Seat Equitation Stake

1) Mary Cockriel, Elizabeth, Colo.

2) Lauren Comer, Omaha, Neb.

3) Timber Hills Farm, Leighton

Hackney Pony Single

1) Cindy Ireland, Ely

2) Mark and Stacy Hupfeld, Dysart

Hackney Pony Single Stake

1) Cindy Ireland, Ely

2) Mark and Stacy Hupfeld, Dysart

Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving

1) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

2) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

3) Herron Stables, Douds

4) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

5) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

Hackney Pony Pleasure Driving Stake

1) Heavenly Acres, Dysart

2) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

3) Judith McDonough, Douds

4) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

5) Douglas Anderson DVM, Davenport

Roadster Pony Single: Open

1) Mike Herron, Adel

2) Judith McDonough, Douds

Roadster Pony Single: Amateur

1) Judith McDonough, Douds

Roadster Pony Stake

1) Mike Herron, Adel

2) Judith McDonough, Douds

Shetland Roadster

1) Mike Herron, Adel

Morgan Mare at Halter

1) Bar Nothing Morgans, Knoxville

Morgan Gelding at Halter

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Morgan Stallion at Halter

1) Bar Nothing Morgans, Knoxville

Grand Champion Morgan: Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Reserve Grand Morgan: Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Morgan Open Pleasure Driving

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Morgan Western Pleasure

1) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

2) Simat Whipp, Clarinda

Morgan Registered Hunter Pleasure

1) Simat Whipp, Clarinda

Arabian Halter

1) Penny DeVault, Rosendale, Mo.

2) Dream Catchers Farm Inc., Redfield

3) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

4) Vickie George, Keswick

5) Makenna and Shannon Graves Silverstone Training, Des Moines

Arabian/Half Arab. Hunter Pleasure: Open

1) J. Andrew Walljasper, Fort Madison

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

3) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

4) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

5) Sydney Etten, Hazleton

Half Arabian Halter

1) Penny DeVault, Rosendale, Mo.

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

3) Silverstone Training, Indianola

Arabian/Half Arab. Western Pleasure: 17 and Under

1) Silverstone Training, Norwalk

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

Arabian/Half Arab. Western Pleasure: 18 and Over

1) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

3) Penny DeVault, Rosendale, Mo.

4) Vickie George, Keswick

Arabian/Half Arab. Country English Pleasure: Open

1) Erin Runde, Kensett

2) Makenna and Shannon Graves Silverstone Training, Des Moines

3) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

4) J. Andrew Walljasper, Fort Madison

5) Dream Catchers Farm Inc., Redfield

6) Brooke Heldt, Norwalk

Arabian/Half Arab. Native Costume: Open

1) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

2) Erin Runde, Kensett

3) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

4) Silverstone Training, Indianola

5) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

6) Dream Catchers Farm Inc., Redfield

Arabian/Half Arab. Western Pleasure Stake

1) Silverstone Training, Norwalk

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

3) Penny DeVault, Rosendale, Mo.

4) Silverstone Training, Indianola

5) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

Open Western Pleasure: 17 and Under

1) Silverstone Training, Indianola

2) Silverstone Training, Norwalk

Open English/Hunt Seat Walk-Trot Pleasure: 17 and Under

1) Makenna and Shannon Graves Silverstone Training, Des Moines

Open Hunt Seat

1) Heartland Stables, Urbandale

2) Heartland Stables, Des Moines

3) Erica Mundt, Ankeny

4) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

5) Silverstone Training, Indianola

6) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

Open Country English Pleasure

1) Rachel Farner, Oskaloosa

2) Makenna and Shannon Graves Silverstone Training, Des Moines

3) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

4) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

5) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

6) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

Open Western Pleasure: 18 and Over

1) Heartland Stables, West Des Moines

2) Penny DeVault, Rosendale, Mo.

3) Sandra Swalla, Newton

4) Rick and Jodie Elson, Springville

5) Vickie George, Keswick

6) Mike Herron, Adel

Open Novice English Pleasure

1) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

2) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

3) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

4) Brooke Heldt, Norwalk

5) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

6) Makenna and Shannon Graves Silverstone Training, Des Moines

Open Lead Line: 6 and Under

1 tie) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

1 tie) Caroline Anderson, Ottumwa

1 tie) Milt and Judy Gauger, Marengo

1 tie) Silverstone Training, Indianola

1 tie) Mike Herron, Adel

1 tie) Erin Runde, Kensett

1 tie) Mary and Lyle Borg, Pella

Open Western Walk-Trot: 17 and Under

1) Erin Runde, Kensett

Open Walk-Trot Western Pleasure: Adult

1) Dawn Taylor, Des Moines

2) Vickie George, Keswick

Open Pleasure Driving

1) Wendy Finch-Levis, West Des Moines

2) Mike Herron, Adel

3) Erin Runde, Kensett

Open English Pleasure

1) Green Wood Stables, Urbandale

2) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

3) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

4) Diane Steffen, Hudson

5) Wendy Finch-Levis, West Des Moines

6) Brooke Heldt, Norwalk

Open English Pleasure Stake

1) Green Wood Stables, Urbandale

2) Deanne Mundt, Urbandale

3) Brooke Heldt, Norwalk

4) Stephanie Barnard, Perry

5) Green Wood Stables, Norwalk

Open Pleasure Driving Stake

1) Wendy Finch-Levis, West Des Moines

2) Erin Runde, Kensett

3) Mike Herron, Adel

Open Hunt Seat Stake

1) Heartland Stables, Urbandale

2) Silverstone Training, Indianola

3) J Andrew Walljasper, Fort Madison

4) Heartland Stables, Des Moines

5) Erica Mundt, Ankeny

6) Keith Equestrian Center, Ottumwa

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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