08 Sep 2015

CASI's New Horizons Band: Keeping the Beat for 20 Years

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa - It was 1995. Jeri Leinen Moeller approached a retired music teacher, Bob Gaston, to start a band for senior citizens. With no equipment or music library, he recruited six musicians to help put the word of the bands inception into the music community. What started as an opportunity for older musicians to gather and play their instruments, soon became only the second band in Iowa to become a part of the International New Horizons Band movement.

Fast forward 20 years, that small group of six has grown to more than 60 musicians with a full concert band instrumentation. The steady growth in membership and reputation is due largely to the twenty years of voluntary and able leadership from Bob Gaston. And the band is still going strong celebrating their 20th Anniversary, Thursday, September 10th with a special Anniversary performance at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road in Davenport.

"Health benefits for seniors who partake in musical activities are many. Our New Horizons Band is just one of several events happening during National Senior Center Month at CASI," said Laura Kopp, CASI President/CEO. "The New Horizons Band, CASI's Musical ambassadors, share their instrumental talents throughout the community. They gather each week on Thursday afternoons filling CASI's Celebration Hall with incredible music", added Kopp.

CASI's New Horizons Band performs concerts and programs each year throughout the Quad Cities area. Performing as far away as Des Moines and Chicago, local venues include the National Cemetery, Bettendorf Park Band Shell summer concert series and Red, White and Boom for Davenport One, to name just a few. A few songs to be performed at the 20th Anniversary Celebration include the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America.

CASI's New Horizons Band 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert is a free concert withrefreshments following a toe tapping performance. Join us Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at CASI-The Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 West Kimberly Road Davenport, Iowa.

CASI - The Center For Active Seniors, Inc., established in 1973, serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and daily activities keeping older Quad Citians socially, mentally and physically engaged. As 10,000 baby boomers turn age 65 every day, "senior citizen" is being redefined as is the senior lifestyle. CASI's multi -pronged approach to helping seniors age successfully includes health and wellness initiatives, social engagement opportunities, lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities to keep the older adult active and involved with our Quad Cities community.

Senior Advocacy programs at CASI help older adults, their families, and caregivers with needs assessment helping partner them with other area agencies and programs keeping them in their own home for as long as is safely possible.

CASI's Jane's Place, the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa, provides a comfortable, homelike atmosphere for adults who need supervised care during the day due to stroke recovery, Alzheimer's and dementia. Jane's Place provides just the right amount of personal care allowing maximum independence while at Jane's Place Day Service Center.

For more information about the programs and services offered through CASI, Jane's Place and/or Senior Advocacy, visit www.CASISeniors.org or call 563.386.7477.

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08 Sep 2015

Governor Announces Appointments 9/04/2015

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has appointed Christine Ory to be an arbitrator for the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. She is an experienced workers' compensation attorney, working in the field since 1975. She began her career in the insurance industry before becoming an attorney.

Currently, Ory runs her own practice, which focuses solely on workers' compensation claims. Prior to opening her own firm in 2005, she was a partner and president of Gabric, Millon & Ory, P.C. She began working in private practice in 1986. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Ory worked as an insurance claims adjuster and workers' compensation claims supervisor for Hartford Insurance Company.

Ory is a member of the Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association, and is the previous chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Workers' Compensation Committee. In addition, she has experience as an arbitrator in DuPage Circuit Court.

Ory earned her bachelor's degree in business from North Central College and her law degree from John Marshall Law School. She is a native of Naperville, who now lives in Lisle.

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08 Sep 2015

BANDITS SET PAIR OF ATTENDANCE RECORDS; WRAPS UP REGULAR SEASON

By Marco LaNave

Per-game average sets 56-year franchise record; season attendance is best since full-stadium renovation

DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 4, 2015) - An average of 3,906 fans per game attended Quad Cities River Bandits home games at Modern Woodmen Park this season, setting a new record for the highest per-game average for a season in the 56-year history of the Quad Cities Midwest League franchise. A total of 250,004 attended River Bandits regular season games this year, setting the single-season attendance record since the full-stadium renovation following the 2003 season.

The 2015 season also saw five of the largest single-game home crowds - all 7,106 or larger - for the Quad Cities franchise since the start of the 2002 season. On July 31, a crowd of 8,207 at Modern Woodmen Park was the ballpark's largest single-game attendance since the full-stadium renovation. The attendance records were achieved despite weather postponing six River Bandits home games - the most of any Midwest League team this season.

"The quarter-million fans who came to the ballpark this season showed again why the Quad Cities is the No. 1 minor league sports market,"  said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "We are tremendously grateful for the dedication and support of the best fans in minor league baseball, who make Modern Woodmen Park the No. 1 minor league ballpark in America!"

Quad Cities' total home attendance of 250,004 this season was the fourth-most since the franchise joined the Midwest League in 1960 and the highest since 1995. For each of the eight seasons under Main Street Baseball, more than 200,000 fans have attended Quad Cities River Bandits games at Modern Woodmen Park - a streak unprecedented in Quad Cities sports history.

"With their record-setting support, our fans have put their outstanding mark on a memorable season of River Bandits baseball," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "We look forward to celebrating this achievement and another playoff run on the field with our fans beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, at Modern Woodmen Park."

The Quad Cities franchise record for single-season attendance is 260,471 - a mark set in 1994 as the Quad City River Bandits, an affiliate of the Houston Astros. That season's per-game average of 3,755 was the highest for the franchise until 2014, when the River Bandits had a then-franchise-record 3,885 fans per game.

UP NEXT: Tickets are on sale at riverbandits.com and the Modern Woodmen Park box office for the River Bandits' first home playoff game Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. For all 2015 playoff home games, box seat tickets will be $9 each, while all bleacher and general admission tickets will be $5 each. Current ticket plan holders (12 games or more) receive free playoff tickets by making a $100-per-seat renewal deposit toward a 2016 ticket package. Group area picnic pricing for 2015 playoff games is the same as regular season pricing, with full details at riverbandits.com/groups. Suite rentals, including 16 tickets per suite, are $350 per game. Only tickets for the Sept. 10 game are available before the playoffs. Tickets for other possible playoff home games will be made available once the game becomes necessary. A full playoff schedule is available at riverbandits.com.

BANDITS POUND SEASON-HIGH 19 HITS IN WIN AT BELOIT

Nick Tanielu, Ramon Laureano and Luis Reynoso each homer in 14-2 road victory

BELOIT, Wis. (September 6, 2015) - Quad Cities River Bandits center fielder Bobby Boyd, first baseman Bryan Muñiz and catcher Garrett Stubbs each had three hits, and all 10 Quad Cities River Bandits batters had at least one of the team's 19 hits - its most since 2012 - to become the first team in baseball to win 88 games, with a 14-2 victory over the Beloit Snappers at Pohlman Field Sunday afternoon.

River Bandits All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu opened the scoring with a two-out, first-inning solo home run, and designated hitter Ramon Laureano and second baseman Luis Reynoso added sixth-inning home runs to carry Quad Cities (43-26 second half, 88-49 overall) to a 10-0 lead in support of right-hander Elieser Hernandez (3-3), who struck out six batters in 5 2/3 innings for his first win since Aug. 7.

Snappers right-hander Brett Graves (12-8) retired the game's first two batters before Tanielu swatted his sixth home run - and first since Aug. 8 - over the left-field wall for a 1-0 Quad Cities lead. In the third inning, Reynoso hit a leadoff single to center field, and Tanielu grounded a two-out RBI double down the third-base line. After Muñiz walked, right fielder Drew Ferguson lifted a fly-ball RBI double down the right-field line, and Laureano hit a fly-ball, two-run single into right field to make it 5-0. The first five runs came with two outs.

Hernandez kept Beloit without a hit until the fourth inning, when shortstop Mikey White hit a leadoff single down the third-base line. After walking left fielder Max Kuhn, Hernandez struck out the next three batters to strike out the side for the second straight inning.

Graves kept his team's deficit at 5-0 until the sixth inning, when Laureano led off with a home run to left-center field - his fourth of the season and first since July 4. Stubbs then singled to right field, and shortstop Kristian Trompiz reached on an infield single, before Graves was removed with no outs. On right-hander Rob Huber's first pitch, Reynoso launched a three-run home run over the left-field wall for his first home run since July 26, 2014, with rookie-level Greeneville. Graves was charged with the first eight earned runs on 11 hits and two walks with three strikeouts in five-plus innings. Two batters after Reynoso, Boyd lifted a one-out fly ball toward Kuhn, who missed the catch in left field, allowing Boyd to reach second base. Muñiz brought in Boyd with single to center field to make it 10-0.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Hernandez walked center fielder Justin Higley, and White hit a double to left field. Hernandez allowed Kuhn's RBI groundout and third baseman Jose Brizuela's RBI double to left-center field before getting the second out, and left-hander Zach Davis got the final out of the inning to keep a 10-2 lead. Hernandez was charged with two earned runs on three hits and two walks.

Quad Cities added a pair of runs off Huber in the seventh inning, when Stubbs hit a one-out single to left-center field, Reynoso drew a two-out walk, left fielder Jason Martin hit an RBI single to center field, and Boyd grounded an RBI single down the third-base line off left-hander Mike Fagan to make it 12-2. In a two-run ninth inning against right-hander Koby Gauna, Martin drew a one-out walk, Boyd singled to center field, third baseman Wander Franco grounded an RBI double down the first-base line, and Muñiz's RBI groundout made it 14-2.

After Davis went 2 1/3 scoreless innings, right-hander Eric Peterson worked around two singles in a scoreless ninth inning to end the game.

BELOIT'S 2-RUN 8TH ROBS BANDITS OF FINALE WIN

Quad Cities finishes with best winning percentage in full-season MiLB, sets franchise ERA mark

BELOIT, Wis. (September 7, 2015) - The Beloit Snappers scored two unearned runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to turn a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 lead and eventual regular season finale victory at Pohlman Field Monday afternoon over the Quad Cities River Bandits, who finished with the best winning percentage in full-season Minor League Baseball for the first time in franchise history.

In addition to their .638 winning percentage, the River Bandits (43-27 second half, 88-50 overall) had their second-best regular season record in franchise history, trailing only the 91-46 mark of the 1992 Quad City River Bandits. At the end of the Minor League Baseball regular season Monday, only the River Bandits, the Houston Astros Class-A affiliate, and the Houston Astros Double-A affiliate Corpus Christi (89-51 in the Texas League) led professional baseball with records 38 games above .500.

After posting a season-high 19 hits Sunday, the River Bandits stole a season-high six bases Monday. Center fielder Bobby Boyd had three stolen bases to match his season high and finish the season with 40 stolen bases - the highest total by an Astros minor leaguer, the third-most in the Midwest League, and the most by a Quad Cities player in 10 years. Boyd also began the scoring Monday. In a scoreless game in the fourth inning, Boyd drew a one-out walk and stole second base with All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu batting. With first baseman Bryan Muñiz batting, Boyd stole third base - the fourth time he had stolen two bases in the same inning this season - and scored on Muñiz's line-drive RBI single - the River Bandits' first hit - to right-center field for a 1-0 Quad Cities lead.

The Snappers (29-40, 55-84) answered in the bottom of the inning against right-hander Rogelio Armenteros. Shortstop Mikey White drew a leadoff walk, and third baseman Jose Brizuela hit a one-out, two-run home run to right field for a 2-1 Beloit lead. After the home run, Armenteros only allowed two baserunners on a single and a walk, with neither advancing to scoring position. Armenteros finished a career-high seven innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks with five strikeouts.

Quad Cities tied the game in the top of the fifth inning. River Bandits right fielder Ramon Laureano doubled to left field and went to third base on a flyout by shortstop Kristian Trompiz. After second baseman Jose Fernandez walked, a double steal scored Laureano. In the sixth inning, Boyd hit a leadoff double down the left-field line, stole third base and scored when catcher Argenis Raga overthrew third base.

Right-hander Lachlan Madden (0-2) started the eighth inning with a 3-2 lead by walking center fielder Justin Higley. On first baseman Gabriel Santana's sacrifice, Madden overthrew first base, allowing Higley to score and Santana to reach third base. Designated hitter Joe Bennie hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly to right field. Right-hander Ryan Gorton (1-0) earned the win with perfect eighth and ninth innings.

The River Bandits finished the season setting 56-year Quad Cities Midwest League franchise records for players (61), pitchers (37), and starting pitchers (20), which all led the Houston Astros minor league system. Quad Cities' Midwest League-leading and franchise-record 2.65 team ERA this season was the lowest by a Houston Astros-affiliated domestic team - major or minor league - since 1970, when the Columbus (Ga.) Astros held a 2.57 ERA in the Double-A Southern League.

The River Bandits open a best-of-three Western Division Semifinal at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Cedar Rapids Wednesday at 6:35 p.m. In Game 1, River Bandits right-hander Joshua James (7-4), whose 2.63 ERA led Astros minor leaguers and was fifth in the Midwest League, is scheduled to face Kernels right-hander Felix Jorge (6-7), whose 2.79 ERA ranked seventh in the league.

UP NEXT: Tickets are on sale at riverbandits.com and the Modern Woodmen Park box office for the River Bandits' first home playoff game Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. against the Cedar Rapids Kernels. For all playoff home games, box seat tickets are $9 each, and general admission tickets are $5 each. Current ticket plan holders (12 games or more) receive free playoff tickets by making a $100-per-seat renewal deposit toward a 2016 ticket package. Group area picnic pricing for 2015 playoff games is the same as regular season pricing, with full details at riverbandits.com/groups. Suite rentals, including 16 tickets per suite, are $350 per game. Tickets for playoff home games beyond Sept. 10 will be made available once the game becomes necessary. A full playoff schedule is available at riverbandits.com.

08 Sep 2015

Go Stargazing Saturday, Sept. 12 at Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library and the Popular Astronomy Club will offer a free stargazing event for families on Saturday, Sept. 12 in the parking lot of the Rock Island 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street.

The free event starts around 7:30 pm or dark, and concludes at 10:00 pm. Members of the club will use their mobile observatory and high-powered telescopes to show participants stars and planets. The planets of Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus should be visible at this time of year. Cloudy conditions are not a problem, but the event will be cancelled if it is raining.

The 30/31 Branch will be open special night hours during the event, so bring your library card and check out some materials about the planets to take home. Attendees may park at the First Baptist Church of Rock Island and St. George's Greek Orthodox Church lots across the street from the branch.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information on library events for adults and families, contact Rock Island Library at 309-732-READ (7323), visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites.

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08 Sep 2015

10 Days Until Brew HA HA - A Party for Your Taste Buds Hosted by "Brew-gooders"

By Rick Martin

(Quad Cities, IA) - The countdown is on! Less than two weeks remain until the first pour flows at Brew HA HA on Saturday, September 19 in LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa.

Brew Ha Ha is an award-winning local beer festival where you taste more than 150 beers from local, regional and national brewers. Take a tour of the American brewing landscape?one ounce at a time -- from some of the finest brewers. Some are from well-loved places around the QC, while others will offer you something new to sample and sip.

Brew Ha Ha offers just about every type of beer, porter, ale, lager and more - and we couldn't do this event without the generous volunteer spirit of our beer sponsors, and the helping hands of our volunteers.

Join us Saturday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. for Brew Ha Ha. Advance tickets are on sale now for $30 at jayceesqc.org. Tickets are also available at Co-op Records and area Hy-Vee stores for a $2 convenience fee. Tickets at the gate are $35. CASH ONLY ACCPTED AT THE GATE.
All attendees must be 21 and possess a valid photo I.D. for entrance.

What's New This Year?

  • Pre-gamers package, exclusive to online purchases, available now until September 10th.  For $50.00 guests receive a regular admission ticket, commemorative Brew Ha Ha t-shirt and an empty 64 oz Brew Ha Ha growler.  Limited to first 100 buyers.

  • Hoppy Hour: The first 1,000 people to arrive at the event will get to enjoy entertainment, minute-to-win it games and prizes and more during our one hour Hoppy Hour from 12PM - 1PM.  The gates open to the public at 1:00 p.m.

  • Brew Ha Ha is pleased to announce two Quad Cities based cover bands, covering every genre and generational hit imaginable.  Corporate Rock performs recognizable songs from every genre of music. You will hear hit songs you can dance to from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. Quad Cities born and raised, Stone Flowers Band, delivers spirited performances from a diverse array of bands, along with explosive originals drawing from rock and funk.

  • Uber is offering attendees a free first ride (up to $20) with a special attendee code to ticket holders.

About Brew HA HA:

It's a party for your taste buds! It just wouldn't be fall in the Quad-Cities without this favorite beer-tasting event held on the third Saturday in September. Sample two ounce tastings of more than 150 beers, Cabot cheeses all while enjoying live entertainment. After all, this is a PARTY for your tastebuds!

About Jaycees of the Quad Cities: Jaycees aim to build personal and professional relationships by working together on projects to strengthen and grow the Quad-Cities community. The Quad Cities Chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state of Iowa and has grown to include young professionals from both sides of the Mississippi River. They pride themselves on blending social opportunities with service - like planning the annual Bridal Expo and the Brew Ha Ha that raise funds for charitable initiatives. Individuals and groups interested in volunteering with Jaycees of the Quad Cities should contact info@jayceesqc.org or call (563) 484-0041.

SPECIAL MEDIA NOTE: Media outlets covering Brew Ha Ha on Saturday, September 19 must send a reporter/photographer age 21 or over with a valid photo I.D.

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04 Sep 2015

Smiddy Votes to Override Governor's Veto on Legislation to Stop Heroin Deaths

By Rick Martin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- To help stop heroin overdose deaths in Illinois, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, voted this week to override Governor Rauner's veto of legislation to get potentially lifesaving treatments for heroin overdoses into the hands of people who lack health care coverage.
"Thousands of Illinois families have been damaged by this heroin epidemic, and we can do more to keep people alive and to save them from this tragic addiction," Smiddy said. "As a parent, I'm concerned that current policies don't provide first responders the resources they need to save lives, and the ones most often hurt are young people."
Smiddy helped pass House Bill 1, the Heroin Crisis Act, which is designed to address heroin abuse in Illinois by expanding prescription take-back initiatives and treatment programs for offenders. Additionally, the new law requires first responders to carry a new drug which can reverse the effects of a heroin overdose.
A study by the Center for Disease Control reported that heroin overdoses in the United States doubled within a two-year span to 2013, while Illinois' overdose also deaths increased between 2013 and 2014.
The governor vetoed the portion of the proposal providing insurance coverage for emergency care. Smiddy joined a bipartisan group of legislators in the General Assembly to override the Governor's veto on Wednesday.
"This piece of legislation will ultimately save the lives of those who would otherwise be unable to receive the help they need," Smiddy added. "The new law is a good first step to reduce drug abuse and make our communities safer for our children."
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04 Sep 2015

About 120,000 gallons of oil spill in Mississippi River after boats collide

By Jeremy Funk

www.RareIncidents.com

Here We Go Again ...

Yet Another 'Rare Incident': 120K Gallon Oil Spill in Mississippi River Latest Reminder Why the EPA's Proposal to Weaken the Renewable Fuel Standard and Encourage More Oil Drilling and Spilling Is a Recipe for Disaster

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/midwest/ct-mississippi-river-oil-spill-20150903-story.html

04 Sep 2015

The 2015 Adjutant General's rifle and pistol match

By Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- MARSEILLES, Ill. - Approximately 90 Soldiers from around the state met at the Illinois National Guard Marseilles Training Center in Marseilles, Illinois, to compete in the 2015 The Adjutant General's (TAG) Rifle and Pistol Match, Aug. 21 to 23.

The competition test Soldiers' marksmanship in a variety of events that reflect combat marksmanship tactics and skills. It also tests movement, weapons and target transition using an event similar to national level matches.

Shooters are rated as teams and individuals using the pistol and rifle, evaluated on a combined arms, 3-gun match in which the Soldiers fired the pistol, rifle and shotgun.

The top 20 individual shooters received the Governor's Twenty Tab, which they can wear on their uniforms. The top three teams and individuals of each event received a plaque to display their accomplishments.

Winners of the TAG Match may be selected to join the Illinois National Guard's Marksman Team. The teams must select two new shooters to compete in regional and national events annually.

Results of the 2015 ILARNG TAG Rifle and Pistol Match:

Overall Top Three Individuals:

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Spc, Ryan Larsen; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

3. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

Overall Individual Rifle

1. Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment

2. Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment

3. Spc. Byrce Lind; 1844th Transportation Company

Overall Individual Pistol

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Matt Homeier of Fairfield, Illinois; 129th Regional Training Institute

3. Spc, Ryan Larsen, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

Overall Top Three Teams

1 Elements of the 405th Brigade Support Battalion; Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Michael Golbert, all with 405th Brigade Support Battalion and John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. 1844th Transportation Company; Spc. Jeffery Salois, Staff Sgt. Nicolas Oplawski; Spc. Byrce Lind; Alfred Huston.

3. Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment; Sgt. 1st Class Brad Gregory; Spc. Nicolas Stewart; Spc. Noah Emerson, and Spc. Erasmo Alarcon

Top Pistol Team

1. 1844th Transportation Company; Jeffery Salois, Staff Sgt. Nicolas Oplawski; Byrce Lind; Alfred Huston.

2. Elements of the 405th Brigade Support Battalion; Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Michael Golbert, all with 405th Brigade Support Battalion and Staff Sgt. John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

3. Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment; Sgt. 1st Class Brad Gregory; Spc. Nicolas Stewart; Noah Emerson, and Erasmo Alarcon

Top Rifle Team

1. Elements from the 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment and 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment; Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 238th; Cody Milliman Company E, 106th; Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D; Staff Sgt. Thomas Morgan; Company D, 106th.

2. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade; Sgt. Timothy Morgan; Spc. Alexander Reynolds of Seneca, Illinois; Spc. Calen Lambert; Warrant Officer 1 Aaron Poynter.

3. Elements of the 766th Brigade Engineer Battalion; Cadet Andrew Vasquez with Company C, 766th, Sgt. Tevin Weaver, Company B, 766th; Sgt. Nathan Riddle, Company C, Otto Drobik, Company B,

The Governor's Twenty

1. Maj. Jeffery Hicks; Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Spc, Ryan Larsen; Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

3. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jim McKinley; Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

4. Matt Homeier,129th Regional Training Institute

5. Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Miller of Custer Park, Illinois; Company D, 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment

6. Staff Sgt. Brandon Kroll, Company A, 634th Brigade Support Battalion

7. 1st Class Brad Gregory Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry Regiment

8. Staff Sgt.Fred Herzfeldt, 108th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

9. Byrce Lind; 1844th Transportation Company.

10. Staff Sgt. Michael Golbert, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

11. Sgt. Mark Rosenak Company B, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment

12 John Hunter with Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

13. Sgt. 1st Class James Nayonis,129th Regional Training Institute

14. Capt. John McCaskey, Marseilles Training Center, Training Battalion

15. Alfred Huston ; 1844th Transportation Company.

16. Sgt. Timothy Morgan, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade

17. Spc. Alexander Reynolds of Seneca, Illinois, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Sustainment Brigade

18. Sgt. Alex Aitken, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry Regiment

19. Spc. Justin Parks, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade

20. First Lt. Emery Taylor Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment

04 Sep 2015

News from the Iowa State Fair 9/04/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Niehaus and Feldman Genetics Sweep Spotted Swine Show at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Niehaus and Feldman Genetics of Greene took top honors at the Spotted Swine Show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair by taking home the Grand Champion Boar and Champion Gilt banners along with Premier Exhibitor.

Both Reserve Gilt and Reserve Boar were presented to M&N Show Pigs of Center Point.

Animals are divided according to farrowing date based on the other animals entered in the competition.

Additional results below:

Gilts

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/22/2015

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 1/25/2015

3) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 2/20/2015, 157960006

Gilts

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

3) Natalie Feldman, Ionia, 2/3/2015, 157868004

4) Albertson Brothers, Fremont, 2/16/2015, 158027003

5) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/16/2015, 157885005

6) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene

2) Fee Farms, Ackworth

3) Schmitt Sisters, Nichols, 1/26/2015, 157243004

4) Grimm, Keosauqua, 2/1/2015, Xxxx

5) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196003

6) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196002

7) Fly "N" V Family Farms, Runnells, 1/30/2015, 158196001

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/11/2015, 157267002

2) Ava Long, Cedar, 1/17/2015, 157360006

3) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/18/2015, 157268002

4) Ava Long, Cedar, 1/17/2015, 157360009

5) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove, 1/17/2015, 158578008

6) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/16/2015

Gilts

1) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr, 1/1/2015, 158081001

2) Roger Caltrider, Casey

3) Wedeking Stock Farm, Greene, 1/4/2015, 157265009

4) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/6/2015

5) Roger Caltrider, Casey

6) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/9/2015, 157266001

7) Roger Caltrider, Casey

8) Aaron Hoffman, Ida Grove, 1/4/2015, 157289007

Gilts

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 12/16/2014, 157260001

2) Joel Olson, Atkins, 1/22/2015, 157466005

3) Roger Caltrider, Casey

Boars

1) Bombei & Sons Showpigs, Delta, 3/30/2015, 158737005

Boars

1) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 1/13/2015

2) Bombei & Sons Showpigs, Delta

3) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/12/2015, 157794006

4) Albertson Brothers, Fremont, 2/16/2015, 158028005

5) Joel Olson, Atkins, 2/16/2015, 157885004

6) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 2/20/2015, 157960001

7) Joy Genetics, Dunbar, Neb., 2/10/2015, 157614005

8) Joy Genetics, Dunbar, Neb., 2/2/2015, 157613001

Boars

1) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/11/2015, 157267007

2) M&N Show Pigs, Center Point, 2/6/2015

3) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/16/2015

4) Niehaus and Feldman Genetics, Greene, 1/9/2015, 157266007

5) Pink Genetics, Keosauqua, 1/6/2015

6) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959001

7) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959003

8) Olson Spot Farm, Newhall, 1/25/2015, 157959002

Boars

1) Triggs Show Pigs, Mount Ayr, 12/16/2014, 158050007

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Anamosa Farm Awarded Top Honors at Iowa State Fair Swine Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Tyler and Jessie Frasher of Anamosa were awarded the Grand Champion banner for the second year in a row at the Hawkeye Market Swine show at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Keppy Farms of Durant was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Hawkeye Market Swine.

Wulf Brothers of Donahue took the Grand Champion Truckload banner while Hauser Livestock of Grinnell was awarded Reserve Grand Champion Truckload honors.

Additional results below:

Purebred Truckload

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mike Ehlers, Denison

Crossbred Truckload

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mosher Family, Eldora, xxx

3) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

Crossbred Truckload

1) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell

2) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

3) Ken Wiebbecke, St. Ansgar, xxx

4) Dead End Livestock, Colo

Purebred Market Swine- AOB

1) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 57161009

2) Peighton Ford, West Chester, 130776002

3) Macy Leonard, Newton

4) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

5) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove

Purebred Market Swine - AOB

1) Eggers & Sampson Show Pigs, Nevada

2) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

3) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

4) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Mike Ehlers, Denison

3) Mike Ehlers, Denison

4) Mike Ehlers, Denison

5) Mike Ehlers, Denison

 

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

2) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

Purebred Market Swine - Duroc

1) Tyler Frasher, Anamosa

2) Jack Blair Family, Elkhart

3) Cj Breja, Cedar Rapids

4) Ray Williamson, Eagle Grove, 364268007

5) Mike Ehlers, Denison

6) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

Crossbred Gilts

1) Beaver Creek Show Pigs, Eldora

2) Coppock Family Farms, Marshalltown

3) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

4) Dead End Livestock, Colo

5) Harman Farms, Hull

6) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

Crossbred Gilts

1) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

2) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

3) Hay Livestock Farms, Maxwell

4) Ken Wiebbecke, St. Ansgar

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Frascht Farms, Charles City

7) Mosher Family, Eldora

Crossbred Gilts

1) Kent Farms, Osceola

2) Frascht Farms, Charles City

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

5) Niemeyer Family, Zearing

6) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge

Crossbred Gilts

1) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

2) Dead End Livestock, Colo

3) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

4) Coppock Family Farms, Marshalltown

5) Cody Gilman, Chariton

6) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

7) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

8) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

9) Cody Gilman, Chariton

Crossbred Gilts

1) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

2) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

3) Fenner Farms, Grinnell

4) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars

5) Alyssa, Brayden & Raelee Warrick, Sully

6) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell

7) Kent Farms, Osceola

8) Dead End Livestock, Colo

Crossbred Gilts

1) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

2) Johnson Acres, Clarion

3) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

4) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

5) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

6) Heeren Farms, Jewell

7) Sanny Farms, Bondurant

Crossbred Barrows

1) Jack Blair Family, Elkhart

2) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Harman Farms, Hull

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Peterson Family Farms, Knoxville

7) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

Crossbred Barrows

1) Clayden Clymer, Newton

2) Eggers & Sampson Show Pigs, Nevada

3) Frascht Farms, Charles City

4) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

5) Bruce Rainboth, Marcus

6) Schroeder Farms, Chariton

7) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

8) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

9) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

10) Kent Farms, Osceola

11) Greenslade Farms, Adel

12) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Barrows

1) Beaver Creek Show Pigs, Eldora

2) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

3) Wulf Brothers, Donahue

4) Cody Gilman, Chariton

5) Gannon Farms, Delmar

6) Scanlon Farms, Oskaloosa

7) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

8) Mosher Family, Eldora

9) Mosher Family, Eldora

10) Mosher Family, Eldora

Crossbred Barrows

1) Charlie Fitzgerald, Iowa Falls

2) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

3) Brad Oeltjenbruns, Dayton

4) Paityn, Landrey & Presley Peterson, Rhodes

5) Smith Black Herefords, Newton

6) Johnson Acres, Clarion

7) RH Family Showpigs, Lehigh

8) Macy Leonard, Newton

9) Sanny Farms, Bondurant

10) Dean Paustian, Eldridge

11) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

Crossbred Barrows

1) Jack Opheim, Eagle Grove

2) Paityn, Landrey & Presley Peterson, Rhodes

3) Stuart Swanson Farms, Galt

4) JEBS Pork Farm, Mediapolis

5) Mosher Family, Eldora

6) Macy Leonard, Newton

7) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

8) Heeren Farms, Jewell

9) Bad Habbit Show Pigs, New Hartford

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04 Sep 2015

More News from the Iowa State Fair 9/04/2015

By Mindy Williamson

Top Honors Awarded at Iowa State Fair Yorkshire Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Kari Boyum of Wanamingo, Minn. won Grand Champion Boar honors at the Yorkshire Swine show judged Friday, August 21 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Ryan Morningstar of Tiffin received the Reserve Grand Champion Boar title.

Morganne & Melea Farmer of Trenton, Mo. exhibited the Grand Champion Gilt while Rowdy Campfield of Runnells exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Gilt.

Hauser Livestock of Grinnel was awarded the Premier Exhibitor title. The Premier Exhibitor award is presented to the exhibitor earning the highest point total in individual breeding classes for competition.

Animals are divided according to farrowing date based on the other animals entered in the competition.

Additional results follow:

Gilts

1) Ron Meister Family, Kingsley, 2/3/2015, 575244002

2) Ron Meister Family, Kingsley, 2/3/2015, 575244003

3) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/11/2015, 571581006

4) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/6/2015, 571580010

Gilts

1) Rowdy Campfield, Runnells, 1/21/2015, PENDING

2) Freimuth Family, Pomeroy, 1/14/2015, 572100004

3) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 1/22/2015, 571616001

4) Engler Land & Livestock, Cambridge, 1/15/2015

5) Wedeking Stock Farm, Greene, 1/15/2015, 573615002

6) Ellensohn Show Pigs, Le Mars, 1/22/2015, 571616003

Gilts

1) Morganne & Melea Farmer, Trenton, Mo., 1/1/2015, 572248005

2) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 12/1/2014, TBD

3) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157003

4) McCulloh Family, Camanche, 12/20/2014, 573578011

5) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157008

6) Larry Kastler, Woolstock, 12/24/2014, 572463003

7) Morganne & Melea Farmer, Trenton, Mo., 1/1/2015, 572248006

Gilts

1) Cj Breja, Cedar Rapids, 12/12/2014, 573296001

2) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 1/1/2015, TBD

3) Matt Rohrig, Orient, 12/1/2014, TBD

4) Ryan Iverson, Grinnell, 12/18/2014, 574432006

5) Ryan Iverson, Grinnell, 12/18/2014, 574432009

Boars

1) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/6/2015, 571580003

2) Hauser Livestock, Grinnell, 2/11/2015, 571581001

3) Colin Corey, Rockwell City

Boars

1) Ryan Morningstar, Tiffin, 1/14/2015, 42ZAD5130

2) RAR Genetics, Aplington, 2/16/2015, 572500002

3) Engler Family, Nevada

Boars

1) Kari Boyum, Wanamingo, Minn., 1/3/2015, 571904004

2) Brett Henningsen, Dewitt, 1/1/2015, 576304007

Boars

1) The Clark Families, Runnells, 12/23/2014, 573157009

2) RAR Genetics, Aplington, 1/15/2015, 572507005

3) Hughson Family Farm, Sumner

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West Union Farm Sweeps Iowa State Fair Oxford Down Sheep Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Double O Acres of West Union took top honors in the Oxford Down Sheep show judged August 23 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The farm was awarded the Reserve Champion Ram, Champion Ewe and Reserve Champion Ewe banners. They also placed first in the Premier Exhibitor contest.

Rocky Hill Farm of Elizabeth, Ill. earned Champion Ram honors and took second place in the Premier Exhibitor contest while Tim Roberts of Washington, Okla. took third.

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

Yearling Ram

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-048, 3/12/2014, 299113

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-07, 3/1/2014, 298976

Fall Ram Lamb

1) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1501 RR, 9/24/2014, 299236

January Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-007, 1/16/2015, 299905

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, Misty Meadows 0748 "Hercules", 1/20/2015, 299358

February Ram Lamb

1) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1505, 2/22/2015, 300088

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 7-15, 2/14/2015, 299848

3) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Determend, 2/5/2015, Pending

March & After Ram Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-033, 3/2/2015, 299902

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1516 RR, 3/20/2015, Pending

Shorn Ram Lamb -- All Ages

1) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 16-15, 3/6/2015, 299849

Pair of Ram Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Yearling Ewe

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-032, 2/10/2014, 299110

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1402, 1/22/2014, 300085

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1410 RR, 2/28/2014, 278357

4) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-034, 2/8/2014, 299118

5) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1411 RR, 3/1/2014, 298358

6) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Nichols 14-15, 2/17/2014, 298530

7) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-04, 3/2/2014, 298979

8) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-013, 2/20/2014, 298773

9) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Double "O" Acres 14-037, 3/15/2014, 298774

Shorn Yearling Ewe

1) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-1, 1/2/2014, 299209

2) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-043, 3/5/2014, 299120

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 14-041, 3/2/2014, 299119

4) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1423, 2/24/2015, 300086

5) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1421 RR-NN, 1/25/2014, 298597

6) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1435 QR-NN, 3/2/2014, 298604

Pair of Yearling Ewes

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, Smicker0696, 3/14/2015, BB356

5) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

6) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1502, 1/22/2015, 299288

Fall Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-003, 9/10/2014, 299925

2) Double O Acres, West Union, Everett 1483, 9/5/2014, 299332

January Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-008, 1/25/2015, 299908

2) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Double O Acres 15-005, 1/20/2015, 299707

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-010, 1/26/2015, 299909

4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

5) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola, 501, 1/20/2015, 299397

February Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-018, 2/14/2015, 299918

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1511, 2/24/2015, 300089

3) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill., Lobdell 1512 RR, 2/18/2015, 299886

4) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-026, 2/25/2015, 299919

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 4-15, 2/14/2015, 299847

6) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola, Misty Meadows 0757, 2/20/2015, 299359

March & After Ewe Lamb

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-039, 3/4/2015, 299921

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill., Rocky Hill 1516, 3/20/2015, 300090

3) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-036, 3/3/2015, 299923

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Determend, 3/1/2015, Pending

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 14-15, 3/5/2015, 299845

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant, To Be Dtermend, 3/15/2015, Pending

Shorn Ewe Lamb -- All Ages

1) Double O Acres, West Union, DOA 15-022, 2/18/2015, 299912

2) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1505 QRNN, 2/3/2015, 299291

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1502 RRNN, 1/22/2015, 299288

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla., Roberts Farm 10-15, 3/3/2015, 299846

Pair of Ewe Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman, VR 1505, 2/3/2015, 299291

4) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

5) Tweed Croft Oxfords, Indianola

6) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

Pair of Lambs

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Lobdell Oxfords, Freeport, Ill.

3) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

4) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

5) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

6) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Young Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

Flock

1) Double O Acres, West Union

2) Rocky Hill Farm, Elizabeth, Ill.

3) Van Roekel Family Livestock, Wellman

4) Tim Roberts, Washington, Okla.

5) Hamilton Sheep, Bryant

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Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair Red Angus Cattle Show

DES MOINES, IA (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Solution Genetics of Cushing earned the Grand Champion Bull and Iowa Champion Bull titles in the Red Angus Cattle show judged August 21 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair.

Cowtraks Ranch of Tipton exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Bull.

Grand Champion Female honors were awarded to Wright Farms of New London along with the Iowa Champion Female title. TC Reds of Ringle, Wis. exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

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

April Heifer Calf -- April 1-30, 2015

1) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB Adella 3710C, 4/10/2015, 1735528

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN SHEBA'S CHARLI 587C, 4/2/2015, 1747919

3) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC FAYETTE 1514, 4/2/2015, 1744045

4) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Dinaberrys Lyric, 4/16/2015, 1741594

5) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Tenna 509C, 4/9/2015, 1747461

6) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Bella 1251, 4/2/2015, 1744036

March Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CALIFORNIA GURL 520C, 3/18/2015, 1742345

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH COLORADO COWGIRL 519C, 3/16/2015, 1742347

3) Travis Barnes, Lamoni, BARN Chandra, 3/22/2015, 1745682

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Anna 827, 3/26/2015, 1740405

5) CR Cattle, Douds

March Heifer Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Damar Mimi C237, 3/6/2015, 1748311

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CARIBBEAN QUEEN 518C, 3/16/2015, 1742346

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, MU FLAME'S CRISTYNA 537C, 3/1/2015, 1739451

4) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Connies Code, 3/13/2015, 1742625

5) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 127Y'S CANDICE 548C, 3/12/2015, 1749211

6) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., WOOD MIA, 3/10/2015, 1749215

7) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MISS XO CROWFOOT 551, 3/14/2015, 1745009

February Heifer Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Makita 5441, 2/24/2015, 174888

2) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, Kassie, 7/1/2015, 1746880

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC ROBIN'S CAMILLE 536C, 2/18/2015, 1749210

4) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Stoneys Noteable Pebble, 2/16/2015, 1741591

5) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MISS XO CROWFOOT 527, 2/17/2015, 1745002

6) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 403P CINNAMON 523C, 2/25/2015, 1747926

7) Christian Atkinson, Blairstown, B4 Miss Sophie 505, 2/16/2015, 1746015

8) Alex Bishop, Manchester, Glew Xena 6421, 2/18/2015, 1741767

9) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, JBHF MISS MAGENTA, 2/20/2015, 1745145

10) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Xena 6421, 2/28/2015, 1741767

February Heifer Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BALLET 101W C167, 2/2/2015, 1749312

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 403P CHARLIE'S ANGEL 519C, 2/2/2015, 1747914

3) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA 1528, 2/1/2015, PENDING

4) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S Amber 25C, 2/14/2015, 1745979

5) J Bar B Farm, Dike, 26C JBF, 2/13/2015, 1736692

6) Rocking R Ranch, Douds, SAR Miss Amaretto 104C, 2/11/2015, 1742124

7) Luke Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Candy 03C, 2/1/2015, 1735883

8) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., Wood Sprinkle, 2/2/2015, 1748353

9) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., Lewis's Whitney, 2/10/2015, 1735375

10) J Bar B Farm, Dike, 23C JBF, 2/11/2015, 1736696

January Heifer Calf -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LYNN'S CHARLIZE 507C, 1/7/2015, 1749209

2) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN PERSUASION'S COOKIE 505C, 1/9/2015, 1747913

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LYNN'S CAMBRIE 506C, 1/6/2015, 1749208

4) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA Jazz, 1/28/2015, 1746383

5) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 0300X CLEOPATRA 513C, 1/25/2015, 1747837

6) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BoNNIEBELL C065, 1/1/2015, 1748309

7) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., ULRA 1502, 1/3/2015, PENDING

8) Sauer's Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF GOLDIE C503, 1/23/2015, 1745187

9) Kurt Rich, Vinton, RRA Melody 7008 554, 1/10/2015, 1743266

Winter Heifer Calf -- Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2014

1) Kurt Rich, Vinton, Rra Rachel 746 517, 12/21/2014, 1743258

2) Jenel Wenndt, Lowden, KML RUBY SUE B646, 11/8/2014, 1740657

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC BETHSHEBA 466B, 12/29/2014, 1744960

Senior Heifer Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR T701 DEXTRA 4Z B414, 9/5/2014, 1735294

2) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Ms Duette 722B, 10/7/2014, 1738549

3) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC 19T'S BEYONCE, 9/8/2014, 1738486

4) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, Nolin's Jemma 782, 9/15/2014, 1705189

5) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Dr. Victoria 482B, 10/4/2014, 1747462

6) Rogers Ranch, Princeton, Mo., RGRS JUSTINA BY28, 9/3/2014, 1738473

7) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin Dianna 783, 9/20/2014, 175190

8) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC SIERRA 449B, 9/4/2014, 1729069

9) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, RMS Frost 4708, 10/2/2014, 1716264

Late Summer Yearling Heifer -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Stormy 43413, 8/5/2014, 1729070

2) Kevin Tlach, Britt, TLA Miss Excel Tank 480B, 8/12/2014, 1717498

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC SELMA 437B, 8/10/2014, 1729072

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC MISS WIX 436B, 8/10/2014, 1729076

Summer Yearling Heifer -- May 1 - June 30, 2014

1) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., HPHR Savana's Breeze, 5/2/2014, 1707804

2) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Miss Kibby116B, 5/5/2014, 1688937

3) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis.

4) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, GCC MISS MAY WEST 1441, 5/20/2014, 1688985

5) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Tlf Miss Storm 637, 5/1/2014, 1703190

6) Nicole Burgardt, Britt, TLA Miss DR. Olive 437B, 5/2/2014, 1717492

April Spring Yearling Heifer -- April 1-30, 2014

1) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25, 4/10/2014, 1721955

2) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, RRA CEDAR 119 4100, 4/1/2014, 1683128

3) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., RFRA Mis Power Girl 435B, 4/5/2014, 1735753

5) CODY BUTLER, State Center, MEADO-WEST BETSY 425, 4/21/2014, 1704929

6) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS SHOWY CHOLE, 4/9/2014, 1703597

March Yearling Heifer -- March 1-31, 2014

1) Wright Farms, New London, Wright's Thunderstorm 44B, 3/12/2014, 1671531

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CRSL Jesse's Girl, 3/8/2014, 1686493

3) Jarrin Goecke, State Center, Mimi 101w B220, 3/18/2014, 1680147

4) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Meado West Bristol, 3/25/2014, 1704924

5) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Satin 40B, 3/17/2014, 1679896

6) Kaisland Cattle Farm, Bussey, Silverias Daorv 4398, 3/10/2014, 1683891

7) Christian Atkinson, Blairstown, B4 Miss Gem 400, 3/13/2014, 1702399

8) Linquist Farms, Fonda, RL Lady Luck ET, 3/2/2014, 1676507

February Yearling Heifer -- Feb. 1-28, 2014

1) J&A Charolais, Sparta, Wis., SBCC Miss Patience 405, 2/26/2014, 1674486

2) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Blackcap 404B, 2/26/2014, 1703929

3) Kevin Tlach, Britt, MGLS Katy 4742, 2/27/2014, 1694870

4) Tayler Luzum, Fort Atkinson, MFIN MISS B45, 2/28/2014, 1710819

5) Wood Cattle Company, Cottage Grove, Wis., HUFA TAFFY 4027B, 2/18/2014, 1709353

6) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Mariah 4735, 2/26/2014, 1694868

7) Linquist Farms, Fonda, RL Gloria ET, 2/6/2014, 1672566

8) Linsie Barnes, Tingley

9) Alex Bishop, Manchester, SLGN Blockanas Baby Girl, 2/14/2014, 1678664

10) Trenton Collett, Ottumwa

11) CODY BUTLER, State Center, DW MISS ANTICIPATION 405, 2/24/2014, 1687939

January Yearling Heifer -- Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MIMI 26U B119, 1/11/2014, 1674923

2) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF JEWEL 404, 1/29/2014, 1677655

3) Le Doux Ranch, Agenda, Kan.

4) Edge Livestock, West Branch, TC Annie 04B, 1/29/2014, 1688882

5) HOPE BRUBAKER, Reinbeck, ADPH CASSIE 589 B405, 1/7/2014, 1707509

6) J Bar B Farm, Dike, JBF 7B, 1/25/2014, 1678707

7) J Bar B Farm, Dike, Nolin's Peyton 769, 1/15/2014, 1691942

Senior Yearling Heifer -- Sept. 1 - Dec. 31, 2013

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Aprodite, 10/20/2013, 1668938

Two Year Old Female with Calf

1) Bar S Ranch, Paradise, Kan., WEBR Caroline 314, 2/3/2013, 1612780

2) Austin Sorensen, Villisca, MNS Kesha 3750(WITH CALF 03/04/2015), 6/3/2013, 1640554

Mature Cow with Calf

1) Carson Finch, Kelley, wcat Floress 009Z/ CALF DOB: 3/4/15, 1/2/2012, 1507678

2) Kevin Tlach, Britt, Batterson Tenna 880U(WITH CALF 04/09/15), 3/8/2008, 1262800

3) Graystone Cattle Company, Stockport, WSF GEORGIANA NRT174 41W(WITH CALF 04/02/2015), 3/17/2009, 1309789

4) Schramm Red Angus, Moville, JRA MONTANA CREEK LINDI(WITH CALF 04/06/2015), 1/16/2008, 1228448

April Bull Calf -- April 1-30, 2015

1) Jess Schlitter, Waukon, Copper 01C, 4/2/2015, 1741298

2) Glew Performance Cattle, Manchester, Glew Cut 1250, 4/2/2015, 1741773

3) Jess Schlitter, Waukon, Copenhagen 02C, 4/5/2015, 1741299

March Bull Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Sakicette Mission, 3/28/2015, 1741601

2) Wright Farms, New London, WRIGHT'S CHEYENNE STORM 54C, 3/4/2015, 1742945

3) LeDoux Ranch, Agenda, Kan., Jady ID Superman 5079C, 3/20/2015, 1735355

4) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Fireball 826, 3/20/2015, 1740406

March Bull Calf -- March 1-31, 2015

1) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Cash Money 11C, 3/2/2015, 1735885

2) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CREEDENCE 512C, 3/3/2015, 1742336

3) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Chubs 13C, 3/3/2015, 1735884

4) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH COWBOY COOL, 3/1/2015, 1742341

5) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolin's Timber 823, 3/1/2015, 1740408

February Bull Calf -- Feb. 1-28, 2015

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MGLS Premier 5445, 2/25/2015, 1748386

2) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue, TJC LAKINYA'S 528C, 2/6/2015, 1749212

3) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MSHINE 521, 2/12/2015, 174500

4) Hansen Farms, Dallas Center, KATE MR BIG IRON SHEP, 2/20/2015, 1731919

5) Alex Bishop, Manchester, Glew Master 1248, 2/17/2015, 1741769

6) Rocking R Ranch, Douds, SAR DOS Equis 111C, 2/18/2015, 1742123

January Bull Calf -- Jan. 1-31, 2015

1) Sauer's Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF LASSIES STRONGHOLD, 1/29/2015, 1745186

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR Power Eye C501, 1/6/2015, 1748313

3) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN 415P Comander 518C, 1/22/2015, 1747956

4) Ulrich Red Angus, Good Thunder, Minn., URLA 1507, 1/12/2015, 1746380

5) Weber Show Cattle, Springville, AWEB Charlies Pride, 1/3/2015, 1742642

6) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Clarence 02C, 1/8/2015, 1735886

7) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA XO CROWFOOT 507, 1/29/2015, 1744999

Winter Bull Calf -- Nov. 1- Dec. 31, 2014

1) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF No Doubt 450, 12/21/2014, 1738050

2) Camiel Blomme, Brooklyn, CBCB Gold Show 8095C, 12/12/2014, 1745095

3) Kurt Rich, Vinton, Rra Soldier 505, 12/5/2014, 1743248

4) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC BROWNSTONE 463B, 12/22/2014, 1744965

5) Deer Run Ranch, Grand River, Deer Run's Briar, 11/12/2014, 1749213

6) Linquist Farms, Fonda, RL Fortress, 12/15/2014, 1748370

Senior Bull Calf -- Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 2014

1) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Crimsen Red 44, 10/6/2014, 1737061

2) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., KIP Max Power 01B, 9/27/2014, 1748402

3) Rogers Ranch, Princeton, Mo., RGRS PATRIOT BU100, 9/12/2014, 1738465

Late Summer Yearling Bull -- July 1 - Aug. 31, 2014

1) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Backpat 442, 8/18/2014, 1729061

2) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blueprint 441, 8/14/2014, 1729061

3) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blockbuster, 8/15/2014, 1729060

March Yearling Bull -- March 1-31, 2014

1) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B, 3/1/2014, 1678665

January Junior Yearling Bull -- Jan. 1-31, 2014

1) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B, 1/30/2014, 1686152

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR MAPONOS 26P B552, 1/2/2014, 1674930

3) Allison Steininger, Sugar Grove, Ill., ANS SAKIC 106, 1/26/2014, 1669665

4) Nolan Rentschler, Dawson, Ill., RFRA Maken Bales 401B, 1/8/2014, 1673726

Two Year Old Bull -- Jan. 1 - April 30, 2013

1) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362, 3/20/2013, 1629400

2) Fair Acres Stock Farms, Waldorf, Minn., Silveiras Chateau 3389, 3/4/2013, 1612093

Senior Get of Sire

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

Junior Get of Sire

1) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe

Produce of Dam

1) Solution Genetics, Cushing

2) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

3) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.

4) Solution Genetics, Cushing

5) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton

Champion & Reserve Spring Heifer Calf

Champion) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, CTRH CALIFORNIA GURL 520C

Reserve) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis., Dama Mimi C237

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer Calf

Champion) Tim Johnson Cattle, Bellevue

Reserve) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR BALLET 101W C167

Champion & Reserve Fall Heifer Calf

Champion) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis., DAMAR T701 DEXTRA 4Z B414

Reserve) Batterson Red Angus, Bloomfield, Batterson Ms Duette 722B

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Heifer

Champion) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis.

Reserve) Ethan Dickerson, Paradise, Kan., TC Miss Kibby116B

Champion & Reserve Junior Heifer

Champion) Wright Farms, New London

Reserve) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25

Champion & Reserve Senior Yearling Heifer

Champion) Nolin Red Angus, Monroe, Nolins Aprodite

Champion & Reserve Cow/Calf

Champion) Carson Finch, Kelley, wcat Floress 009Z/ CALF DOB: 3/4/15

Reserve) Bar S Ranch, Paradise, Kan., WEBR Caroline 314

Grand Champion & Reserve Female

Grand) Wright Farms, New London

Res. Grand) TC Reds, Ringle, Wis., OBAR Topeka RB 25

Champion Iowa Female

Champion) Wright Farms, New London, Wrights Thunderstorm 44B

Champion & Reserve Spring Bull Calf

Champion) Chase Pladsen, Harpers Ferry, CSPF Cash Money 11C

Reserve) CR Cattle, Douds, CR Sakicette Mission

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull Calf

Champion) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MGLS Premier 5445

Reserve) Sauers Valley View Farms, Winona, Minn., SVVF LASSIES STRONGHOLD

Champion & Reserve Fall Bull Calf

Champion) Shuey Stock Farms Inc., Corning, MNS Crimsen Red 44

Reserve) Zehnder Cattle, Stanchfield, Minn., WDZ CF No Doubt 450

Champion & Reserve Intermediate Bull

Champion) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Backpat 442

Reserve) Hein Cattle Co., Osage, HCC Blueprint 441

Champion & Reserve Junior Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Reserve) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B

Champion & Reserve Senior Bull

Champion) Garth Griffin, New Hampton, GNRA MULBERRY 362

Reserve) Fair Acres Stock Farms, Waldorf, Minn., Silveiras Chateau 3389

Grand Champion & Reserve Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Reserve) Cowtraks Ranch, Tipton, JDD CTRH DREAM LOOK 26B

Champion Iowa Bull

Champion) Solution Genetics, Cushing, SLGN BOJANGLES 479B

Premier Breeder

1) Damar Farms, Emerald, Wis.,

Premier Exhibitor

1) Kip Wallace, Emerald, Wis.

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