2009 Iowa Dairy Princess Edition

Special Iowa Dairy Princess Edition

DAIRY ST R

August 5, 2009

Taking every opportunity Steinlage lives life to the fullest as Iowa State Dairy Princess

By Jennifer Burggraff Staff writer WEST UNION, Iowa – Although Katie Steinlage’s family got out of dairying when she was in fourth grade, Steinlage’s passion for the industry only grew. This passion,

along with her dedication to the farmer’s whose livelihoods produce the great-tasting products she loves, has led Steinlage to fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams – being crowned as the Iowa State Dairy Princess.

Steinlage was raised on her family’s 400-cow dairy

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Katie Steinlage was raised on her family’s 400-cow dairy near West Union, until her parents sold the herd in 2000. Her passion for the dairy industry, however, only grew and led her to be crowned as the 2008/2009 Iowa State Dairy Princess last August.

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For the last year, Katie Steinlage has served as the Iowa State Dairy Princess, bringing the dairy message to consumers across the state. “It’s been an incredible experience,” Steinlage said. “I wouldn’t change anything about it.”

until her parents sold the herd in 2000. When her brother, Jason, started his own dairy in 2002, Steinlage helped with chores and kept a herd of her own there. She also worked at Bushman Dairy, an organic dairy farm near Festina, for two years.

Over the past year, Steinlage has served as the 2008/2009 Iowa State Dairy Princess, spreading the dairy message to producers and consumers of all ages across the

state.

“It’s been an incredible experience,” Steinlage said.

“I wouldn’t change anything about it.”

For her, the transition from county dairy princess to state princess was not a difficult one.

“When I was a county princess, I went to as many events as I could, and I took that mindset with me to the state level,” Steinlage said. “I knew what to expect going into this. This is

something I have wanted to do for a long time.”

Steinlage’s travels over the past year have taken her to many different events, from dairy banquets and parades to acting as spokesperson with the Minnesota and South Dakota dairy princesses for the new Domino’s Legends pizza.

Her most enjoyable event was when she threw the first pitch Turn to Steinlage / Page 2

Recent Iowa Dairy Princesses 2007 Princess

2007 Alternate

2008 Princess

2008 Alternate

2009 Princess

2009 Alternate

Samantha Ehrhardt Allamakee County

Jessica Hermsen Delaware County

Jessica Tekippe Iowa Ayrshires

Megan Kregel Clayton County

Katie Steinlage Fayette County

Leah Henkes Clayton County

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Continued from Steinlage / Page 1 at an Iowa Cubs game.

Knowing her ability to throw far but not necessarily accurately, Steinlage said she practiced with her uncle in the parking lot before the game and drew a small audience. The actual pitch went better than expected.

“I threw a strike,” she said. “The catcher told me I had a great arm; everyone was cheering for me.”

The most memorable moments during her reign, however, have come during her times judging kiddie calf shows.

“I loved being asked to judge kiddie calf shows,” Steinlage said. “Kids just say the darnedest things.”

With a full-time schedule of Iowa State Dairy Princess events as well as a full-time schedule of classes at Northeast Community College in Calmar – where Steinlage is attending for a preveterinary medicine degree – Steinlage said much of her motivation and drive to do her best as dairy princess come from the many children she has met during her reign. Encouragement also comes from her younger cousins, Kelli 14, Rolan 12, Kassi 9, who have taken it upon themselves to act as Steinlage’s guardians wherever she goes.

“My little cousins love going to events with me,” she said, laughing.

“They even made shirts that say, ‘To protect and serve the Iowa Dairy Princess.’”

Rolan has also given her inspiration in her latest work – charity work at the Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City.

“Rolan was diagnosed with an aggressive rare brain tumor last January and is undergoing treatments at the Iowa Children’s Hospital,” Steinlage said. “He inspired me to go beyond the dairy industry [in reaching out to people].”

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Iowa State Dairy Princess Katie Steinlage said much of her motivation to represent the Iowa dairy industry comes from her cousins who have taken it upon themselves to act as her protectors during her reign. Here, Steinlage is surrounded by her bodyguards, (from left) Kassi (9), Kelli (14) and Rolan (12) Steinlage.

Looking to the future, Steinlage plans to transfer to Iowa State University in Ames, to complete her pre-vet degree before applying for vet school to become a large animal veterinar-

Thank you Katie Steinlage for everything you have done for the dairy industry this past year!

ian. As a veterinarian, Steinlage plans to specialize in embryo transfer and animal reproduction along with owning her own dairy herd. Her ultimate goal, however, is to become the Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.

“This pursuit would not only allow me to work with local and state government body and policy writers, but would also allow me to be in a position where I could better aid Iowa farmers (particularly with the help of my farm background and experience),” she said.

As her year as Iowa State Dairy Princess quickly comes to an end, Steinlage said she will continue to be a goodwill advocate for the industry she knows and loves, and wished all the 2009/2010 candidates the best of luck.

“Be proud of the products our producers are providing for consumers,” she said. “There are a lot of people out there that don’t know the hard work and dedication [producers put into their farms]. I have been blessed to represent this industry.”

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Some girls dream about being crowned Miss America, but it may be a different story for young women who work or live on dairy farms in Iowa. The Iowa Division of Midwest Dairy Association will hold its 2009 dairy princess coronation in the Cattle Barn at the State Fair Grounds in Des Moines, Iowa August 12.

Judging will take place on August 11 in Ankeny at the Best Western hotel.

Each contestant will be judged on her knowledge of the dairy industry, enthusiasm for promotion, communication skills and personality.

Eleven young women will compete for the chance to be the goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry and make public relations appearances over the course of the next year.

The participants in this year’s contest are: • Carly Grangaard, 18, daughter of Rob and Nita Grangaard of Waterville representing Allamakee County; • Rylie Pflughaupt, 16, daughter of Jordan and Traci Pflughaupt of Vinton representing Benton County; • Courtney Goedken, 18, daughter of Jeff and Lisa Goedken of Lamont representing Buchanan County; • Megan Moser, 19, daughter of Randy and Rita Moser of Garber representing Clayton County; • Stacy Fitzpatrick, 18, daughter of Mark and Sheri Fitzpatrick of Greeley representing Delaware County; • Teresa Decker, 19, daughter of James and Marlene Decker of Bernard representing Dubuque County; • Katie Adams, 18, daughter of Scott and Jeanie Adams of Waucoma representing Fayette County; Turn to Crowning / Page 3

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Henkes uses crown and sash to give dairy industry a voice Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess reflects on year of reign

By Jill Warren Staff writer LUANA, Iowa – Being a princess requires more than having sparkles and a pretty wave – especially when you’re a dairy princess.

For Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess Leah Henkes, being a dairy princess means being a representative for the hard working dairy farmers of Iowa, but the crown and sash definitely help create a visible way to do just that.

“The [dairy princess] program gives farmers another voice besides their own,” Henkes said. “It gives them a public figure. We appreciate all they do and we want the best for them.”

A crown and sash can do a lot to help draw a crowd and create conversation. Her princess appearance allowed her to easily spread her messages to vast amounts of people according to Henkes.

Henkes was proud to be the spokesperson for an industry she grew up in.

Whether handing out ribbons, riding in parades or speaking at events, Henkes has enjoyed her reign. As a princess, and a public voice, Henkes hopes she has left an impact on those she has come in contact with, as well as created a positive picture about the dairy farmers of Iowa.

“I’ve had a lot of fun, and it has given me a chance to meet a lot of new people in the dairy industry,” Henkes said. “I’ve been able to work on my communication skills and become better at thinking on my feet.”

Of all the events Henkes was able to do, one of her favorite experiences over this past year was a dairy banquet she attended in Lyon County.

“It was a six and a half hour drive, but it was so neat to go to the other end of the state and see how dairy farming was over there,” Henkes said.

Henkes is the daughter of Trent and Leslie Henkes of Luana, located in Clayton County, where they milk 55 registered Holsteins and operate 100 acres.

Henkes is no stranger to the dairy industry, as she has been very involved

in dairy shows and judging teams growing up. This year Henkes exhibited the grand champion Holstein at the National Red and White Show in Illinois. Her passion for dairy and agriculture will continue as Henkes, a sophomore at Iowa State, has future plans of becoming a high school agriculture teacher.

“After graduation I would love to some day live on a dairy farm of my own, too,” Henkes said. “I want to give my kids the same opportunities I was given.”

Those opportunities are stories and lessons she has been sharing with audiences across the state for the last year.

“My role is very important,” Henkes said. “Especially during these exciting and challenging times [for dairy

“My role is very important.

Especially during these exciting and challenging times.”

- Leah Henkes Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess

farmers.]”

Henkes notes the importance the Iowa Dairy Princess program plays for both dairy farmers and consumers.

Without a voice to deliver the proper message, both consumers and farmers would be at a loss. The crown and sash help create the perfect figure to deliver that message.

A new duo of princesses will soon be crowned, and Henkes hopes the next two girls will continue promoting the farmers and their products to audiences across Iowa.

“Just relax, have fun and be yourself. Your values and opinions will get you where you want to be,” Henkes said as advice to the contestants. “And don’t forget to smile.”

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Leah Henkes has enjoyed her reign has Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess. As a public voice for the industry, Henkes hopes she has left an impact on those she has come in contact with, as well as created a positive picture about the dairy farmers of Iowa. Henkes is the daughter of Trent and Leslie Henkes of Luana in Clayton County.

Swiss Valley Farms would like to say “Thank You” to Leah Henkes for serving the dairy industry over the past year.

Continued from Crowning / Page 3 • Katie Fober, 18, daughter of Brad and Marie Fober of Bremer County representing the Iowa Holstein Association; • Abbey Adkins, 19, daughter of Mark and Anita Adkins of Story County representing the Milking Shorthorn Association; • Katie Korver, 20, daughter of Dan and Marilyn Korver of Alton representing Sioux County; and • Kari Lien, 19, daughter of Gary and Patty Lien of Calmar representing Winneshiek County.

The current Iowa Dairy Princess, Katie Steinlage of West Union representing Fayette County, and Alternate Dairy Princess, Leah Henkes of Luana representing Clayton County, will be honored at the coronation for representing the dairy industry in Iowa for the past year. Their reigns will be completed during the Iowa State Fair, and the new Princess and Alternate will assume their duties September 1.

Both the Princess and the Alternate will also receive scholarships sponsored

by Midwest Dairy Association.

Leah Henkes 2009 Iowa Alternate Dairy Princess Luana, IA

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Katie Adams

Parents: Scott and Jean Adams Town: Waucoma Tell us about yourself and your future plans.

I am 18-years-old and a recent 2009 high school graduate of Turkey Valley High School. I have five siblings who include Nathan, Andrea, Nicole, Jackie and Joey. This fall I plan to attend Iowa State University where I will major in dairy science. My future plans following college include assisting on the family dairy farm or starting up and managing a dairy farm of my own.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on.

I currently work on my family farm, Adaway Dairy, just northeast of Waucoma, which is managed by my dad, Scott, and oldest brother, Nathan. We milk around 170 cows including Holsteins, Ayrshires, Jerseys and Brown Swiss. Our farm consists of approximately 750 acres of corn, beans, barley and alfalfa. Along with dairy cows, we also raise 40 beef cows while also finishing out both dairy and beef calves.

What is your favorite farm memory? Explain.

My favorite farm memory is when my parents were gone one night and my brothers and I were left to finish up milking. We decided to experiment with the two hoses we recently added to each side of the milking barn by starting a water fight and using the few cows left in the barn as our shields. With the temperature a bit on the warm side, the cows didn’t mind the cool water. This experience taught me that after a long, hard day of work there is always time for a little fun.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? Main concerns consumers have about dairy products are the differences in the nutritional value of organic and conventional dairy products along with soy

products. The media is playing a big role because celebrities who are endorsing the products are easily persuading the consumers. Different groups – including PETA and vegetarians – are putting out information based on emotions rather than scientific facts to persuade consumers.

I would address the concern of the nutritional value of products by staying neutral. In the dairy industry, both methods of conventional and organic dairy farming are used today and end up with the same final product of a great glass of milk! Groups such as PETA and vegetarians are persuading consumers to drink soy milk by using false accusations.

One way for dairy farmers to give consumers correct information is through the People Behind the Product promotion. This promotion allows dairy farmers to tell their story first hand to consumers and let them explain their method of dairy farming with true facts.

Best of luck to Katie Adams from your Swiss Valley Farms Family Field Rep. Jim Murphy, 563-422-5789

Abbey Adkins

Parents: Mark and Anita Adkins Town: Ames Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the 19-year-old daughter of Mark and Anita Adkins of Ames. I was born and raised in Ames, along with my younger brother, Austin. This fall I will be a sophomore at Iowa State University double majoring in dairy science and animal science with a minor in meat science. I am actively involved in Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Iowa State Block and Bridle, Dairy Science Club and am an Animal Science Peer Mentor.

In my future I plan to graduate from Iowa State with a double major in dairy science and animal science with a minor in meat science. I plan on attending graduate school with an emphasis in dairy. After that, I want to start developing my own Milking Shorthorn herd.

Within my years in college, I am pushing to rebuild the Share a Heifer program at Iowa State. I want local youth to have the same opportunity as I did. This would only help the University, the industry and convince more youth to pursue dairy as a career. Once my farm is up and running, I plan to lease out heifers to youth to show and raise as 4-H and FFA projects.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on.

I am employed by Marsha Shaver-Floyd of Mysha Milking Shorthorns in St. Anthony, Iowa.

We have approximately 40 registered Milking Shorthorns on the farm right now, but many more spread across three other farms in the Midwest. We also have about 40 acres that consist of pasture and alfalfa.

What is your favorite farm memory? Explain.

My favorite farm memory thus far would have

to be the opportunity to serve as the 2009 Iowa Milking Shorthorn Princess. Without Marsha, and her late husband Dale Floyd, I would not be able to be as involved in the dairy industry as I am today. I have deeply enjoyed the travels and amazing people I have met over the past few months. I am so grateful of the opportunities and the experiences it has brought to my feet.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? I believe consumers are worried about the presence of hormones in the milk they consume. I would have a loud voice in informing consumers that hormones are chemicals naturally produced by all animals. I would also inform consumers that all milk undergoes pasteurization to ensure the milk they are consuming is as safe as possible.

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Teresa Decker

Parents: James (Jay) and Marlene Decker Town: Bernard, Iowa Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am 18 years old and am attending Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, majoring in business management with a minor in public relations.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I live and work on my family’s dairy farm, Bernard County Dairy. We farm close to 400 acres and milk approximately 300 Holsteins twice a day in our double-11 herringbone parlor.

What is your favorite farm memory? My favorite farm memory took place when I was six-years-old.

I was milking with my older brother and sister one night and we had just ran in the fresh cows to be milked. I helped with the regular procedure of wiping, drying and putting the milkers on as usual.

After all the milkers were put on, I noticed that one of the fresh cow’s milk was a darker color than the others and immediately asked my brother why.

Instead of telling me the truth about the colostrum milk, he decided to take advantage of my naïvety. He went on to convince me that the milk in the jar was chocolate and that it only comes from special cows.

I was skeptical of his statement and really didn’t believe him, so I decided to ask my older sister because I knew she wouldn’t lie to me. I was wrong. She went along with his little scheme and took it further. She said I could even try the milk if I ran down to the house and got a cup. Needless to say, I did.

Once I returned to the barn with my cup, they opened the valve on the bottom of the jar and poured me some “chocolate” milk. I had the cup to my lips before they decided to stop me. They then proceeded to tell me the truth about colostrum milk and explained that most milk looks that way after a cow calves. Of course I was furious, but I was even more embarrassed for falling for my siblings’ cruel prank.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? I think consumers’ main concerns about dairy products are the price and safety of the products. In these tough economic times, everybody is concerned about money. Whether it be the cost of a gallon of gas or a gallon of milk, consumers are becoming more money-conscious. As they become more money-conscious they also want to know they are purchasing a safe, high-quality product.

As the Iowa State Dairy Princess, I would inform consumers of all the aspects of dairy farming. I would explain that as dairy farmers, our first priority is the well-being of our animals. We strive day-in and day-out to produce wholesome, high-quality products, which can only be done with healthy animals and under clean, sanitary conditions. I want consumers to know we take pride in our products and feel confident in the fact that they are some of the safest products on the market. Consequently, I believe no price can be put on the feeling one gets when they know they have just purchased a safe, high-quality product.

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Stacy Fitzpatrick

Parents: Mark and Sheri Fitzpatrick Town: Greeley Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the 17-year-old daughter of Mark and Sheri Fitzpatrick of rural Greeley. I will be a senior at Edgewood-Colesburg High School this fall with future plans to attend Iowa State University for agricultural business and animal science, with an emphasis on dairy science.

In school, I am actively involved in FFA, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), student council, National Honor Society, Meals on Wheels and yearbook. I also volunteer my time as an elementary tutor. Outside of school, I actively participate in 4-H as a member of the Honey Creek Helpers 4-H Club, dairy quiz bowl, dairy judging and am a member of the Clayton County Livestock Judging Team. I hold the titles of 2009 Delaware County Dairy Princess and 2009 Alternate Miss Edgewood.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, showing cattle at county fairs and judging cattle.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. We currently run 650 acres, milk 60 Holstein cows in a stanchion barn and raise all of our own replacements. We also have a 40-head Angus beef cow/calf operation and custom feed hogs. We raise all of own crops and sell excess grain and hay.

What is your favorite farm memory? My favorite memory on the farm is when I saved money to purchase my first registered Holstein heifer calf to begin my own herd. As my herd increased over the years, I have felt more a part of my family’s farm, and that has helped me develop into a responsible individual.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? Consumers want to know if our products are safe for consumption. Two commonly asked questions and my answers to these questions are

as follows: Q: What do you think of rBST and growth hormones in milk?

A: Scientific studies have concluded that there is no difference between milk from cows that are given rBST and milk from cows that are not.

Bovine Somatropin is a management tool, and it is up to individual farmers if they decide to use it or not.

Q: Does milk have antibiotics in it?

A: It is important to note that milk cows are not routinely treated with antibiotics. Dairy cows are administered antibiotics prescribed by veterinarians to help treat animal diseases. A cow treated with antibiotics is removed from the herd, treated, and her milk is not put in the tank until it tests negative for antibiotics.

There is no milk sold that contains antibiotics or antibiotic residues. All milk for human consumption is safe, wholesome and nutritious. Milk is known as nature’s most nearly perfect food. It is a product that is never touched by human hands and we have enjoyed it for generations.

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Katie Fober

Parents: Brad and Marie Fober Town: Sumner

Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I just graduated from Sumner-Fredericksburg High School and will be attending Iowa State University this fall for dairy science/pre-vet. My plan is to come back to the area and be a large animal vet or work on a dairy farm as a herdsperson/vet.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? Farmers barely see one-third of what consumers pay in the store. If consumers buy a gallon of milk at the store for $2.50, that’s $31.25 for 100 pounds of milk. Dairy farmers are currently receiving $10 for 100 pounds of milk. If consumers pay $2.50 for a gallon of milk, the farmer will get $0.80 and the store and processor receive $1.70.

The price in the store would have to increase by more than $1 for the farmer to break even if the cost of production was $15. The store and the processor have the better end of this

Parents: Jeff and Lisa Goedken Town: Lamont

Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I live on a dairy farm just south of Lamont, where my family milks around 60 Holsteins. I am the oldest of four children.

I have two sisters, Cloey and Paige, and a brother, Ian. I am attending Upper Iowa University this fall with a pre-med biology major. I then plan to continue my medical education at the University of Iowa. After I earn my medical degree, I plan to specialize in pediatric surgery and general family medicine.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I have lived on my family’s dairy farm all my life. We are currently milking 60 Holsteins three times a day. We farm 200 acres of corn and alfalfa.

What is your favorite farm memory? Receiving the award of Supreme Champion at Bremer County Fair with my heifer, April, in 2002. Also receiving Supreme Champion with my cow, April at the 2004 Fredericksburg Dairy Days.

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We need to lobby the government to make the processor lower their prices. This would lower the price in the grocery stores, and consumers would buy more milk. In these hard economic times, people are cutting on their grocery spending. Lowering prices would help us all out.

Sexed semen is another concern affecting the dairy market. With more heifers being born, there is more milk being produced on farms. In return, the more milk being produced, the lower the milk price drops and supply surpasses the demand. Maybe we need to take a closer look at a supply management program we could implement such as the one Holstein Association USA has offered.

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Tell us about the farm you live or work on. My family lives on the farm where my dad grew up as the youngest of thirteen children. My dad farms in partnership with my grandmother Edna Mae Goedken. Our milk is sold to AMPI, Arlington. There are 160 acres where we grow mostly corn and hay.

My main job is taking care of calves.

What is your favorite farm memory? I think as I grow older the one thing that will always make me smile is thinking about my dad telling us there’s a new calf. Our first question was always (and still is), “What’s it look like?”

Dad’s standard answer, given with a straight face is always, “It’s black and white…”

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns?

Some concerns might be over the nutritional value of dairy products and the safety of those products. Three servings of dairy a day is the recommended amount. No other food or beverage gives consumers nine essential nutrients with each serving. Dairy foods help build and maintain healthy bones and can also help reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes. Dairy products can also reduce the risk of osteoporosis and obesity.

As far as product safety goes, dairy products are under regulation of the FDA. There are many steps milk goes through to ensure its safety before it gets to the consumers. Dairy products are among the most highly regulated – providing one of the safest foods available.

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Carly Grangaard

Parents: Rob and Nita Grangaard Town: Waterville

Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the Allamakee County Dairy Princess. I love being outdoors in the summer, riding horses, tubing, showing steers at the fair and hanging out with family and friends. I will begin my first year of college at the end of August at RCTC majoring in nursing or Xray technician.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. I’ve been working at Gibbs Family Dairy since November 2005. Gibbses are currently milking around 350 cows two times a day. My responsibilities there include milking the p.m. shift, setting up cows for breedings, dry cows, treatments on sick cows, keeping records on the computer and keeping the parlor clean.

What is your favorite farm memory? I don’t have one specific farm memory, but working with the Gibbses and all the other co-

workers has been so much fun and they have taught me so much the last couple years.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? I think one of the main concerns consumers have about dairy products are on how healthy they really are. I would explain to the consumer all I’ve learned through the years and what I’ve researched and ensure that dairy products are healthy.

Best of Luck to Carly Grangaard

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Katie Korver

Parents: Don and Marilyn Korver Town: Alton Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am 19-years-old. This past May I finished my freshman year at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. I am majoring in early childhood education, which means I will deal with children from birth to age 8. I have a job at college working at the SDSU Dairy Bar where I serve ice cream. I was the 2008 Sioux County Dairy Princess.

My future plans are to finish college and hopefully become a kindergarten or first grade teacher.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. We milk around 100 cows. I get the job of feeding calves. We just built a compost barn last November. It has helped our cows out a lot and has made our work a little easier, too. My two older brothers also went to SDSU and now are back at the farm helping my dad out. We are hoping to increase our herd size now that both brothers are back on the farm.

What is your favorite farm memory?

My favorite farm memory is when I got my first show heifer. I was so excited when my dad let me show her. I treated her like she was my pet. When she was

a cow I could go into the yard and put my arm around her and she would follow me around. She was always my pet until the sad day we had to sell her.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? One of the main concerns, I believe, is BST in the milk. If someone would come up to me and ask me about it, I would tell them that cows naturally produce BST.

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Parents: Gary and Patty Lien Town: Calmar Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I graduated from South Winneshiek High School and I will be attending the University of Northern Iowa this fall. I am majoring in communicative disorders and I plan on completing my masters degree in a speech-language pathology program after receiving my B.A. While in high school, I participated in crosscountry, basketball, FFA, large group speech and 4-H. I was a member of the 4-H and Youth Committee and the Winneshiek County Dairy Club. I was also a member of the 2007 National Champion FFA Dairy Cattle Judging Team that traveled to Europe and competed in the Royal Highland Show in June 2008.

Tell us about the farm you live or work on. My family milks 90 registered Holsteins and Jerseys and farms 335 acres of corn, oats and alfalfa. Our farm is a Heritage Farm and I am the sixth Lien generation to live on Velkommen-Valley Farm.

What is your favorite farm memory? One day during a snowstorm, my sisters were sledding on a hill by our barn. My family’s new housedog, a standard poodle, could see them playing in the snow and he wanted to go outside with them. He wasn’t normally allowed off of his leash outside because of the trouble he got into, but since nobody was driving in and out during the storm, my dad insisted on letting him play outside. After less than ten minutes of playing outside, the dog managed to visit a pen of heifers and frighten them enough to send them flying through multiple electric fences, so the heifers ended up about half a mile from their pen.

By this time, the snowstorm had turned into an ice storm and my entire family was chasing the heifers in conditions where we could barely walk

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Parents: Randy and Rita Moser Town: Garber

Tell us about yourself and your future plans. I am the 2008 Clayton County Dairy Princess. I will be attending Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar to major in dairy science. I will then either transfer to Iowa State to further my education, or pursue a job in the dairy field.

on the sheets of ice without falling. After two hours of chasing heifers, we had them back in their pen and our coats were covered in a layer of ice. Needless to say, the poodle has not become our cattle-herding dog.

What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address those concerns? I think the main concerns consumers have about the dairy industry is the use of hormones in milk and the safety of dairy products. Consumers are getting the wrong messages about hormone-use in the dairy industry, which causes them to question the safety of our milk. If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, one of the important tasks I will have is to inform the public that all dairy products in the grocery stores are 100 percent safe for human consumption. The numerous tests that milk undergoes during the transportation from the farm to the grocery store ensures that our products are safe and wholesome.

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What is your favorite farm memory?

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What do you think are the main concerns consumers have about dairy products and how would you address

those concerns? How farmers treat the animals and BST in the milk. I would explain to them how farmers treat their cows with respect. The farmers work really hard to make sure that the cows are comfortable, clean, and well fed.

This assures the cows will be producing as much milk as possible. Also, I would address the fact that BST is a natural hormone that is in the cow already to help her produce milk. It’s been tested many times by the FDA and it is not harmful to humans. BST is nothing more than a supplement just like minerals or proteins.

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Rylie Pflughaupt Parents: Jordan and Traci Pflughaupt Town: Vinton

What is your favorite farm memory? My favorite farm memory would be getting my first dairy cow.

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D’Marco delivers Domino’s for dinner Win a chance for legendary football player, D’Marco Farr, to deliver to your door Legendary St. Louis Rams football player and 101ESPN host, D’Marco Farr, will once again put on the Domino’s delivery uniform to celebrate Domino’s American Legends pizzas made with 40 percent more cheese. In the weeks leading up to the St. Louis Rams’ first pre-season game, D’Marco will deliver a Domino’s pizza to nine lucky 101ESPN listeners’ houses, three winners per week, beginning Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, Aug. 14. In addition to the delicious dinner delivery, winners also will receive free Domino’s Pizza for a year, a pair of St. Louis Rams tickets for the upcoming season, and be registered to win a pair of St. Louis Rams season tickets.

To enter, order from any local Domino’s Pizza on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 27 through Aug. 14 between 6 – 7 p.m and one order will be chosen to have D’Marco deliver it. Participants not lucky enough to have D’Marco deliver pizza on one of those nights can still win.

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Legendary St. Louis Rams football player and 101ESPN host, D’Marco Farr, will put on the Domino’s delivery uniform to celebrate Domino’s American Legends pizzas made with 40 percent more cheese. In the weeks leading up to the St. Louis Rams’ first pre-season game, D’Marco will deliver a Domino’s pizza to nine lucky 101ESPN listeners’ houses, three winners per week, beginning Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, Aug. 14.

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Inspired by the unique tastes found throughout the country, Domino’s American Legends are available in six varieties, including Honolulu Hawaiian, Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch™, Pacific Veggie, Memphis BBQ Chicken, Buffalo Chicken and Philly Cheese Steak. They are available for $12.99 for a large and $10.99 for a medium.

Farr played defensive tackle for the St. Louis Rams for seven seasons, including the 2000 Super Bowl championship team. Upon his retirement from football in 2001, he made a successful switch into broadcasting. He currently co-hosts “The Fast Lane” weekdays from 2 – 6 p.m. on 101ESPN Radio and is one of the game-day announcers for the Rams

football broadcasts. Plus, he loves Domino’s Pizza.

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Parents urged to ‘Make Change to Save Change’ at back-to-school time Packing more milk, cheese and yogurt into meals and snacks is an economical way to ensure kids aren’t short-changed on nutrition A return to hectic school-year schedules puts families on the go and may cause kids to miss out on key nutrients. A recent report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed Americans are short-changing themselves on nutrients.

To address the shortfall, the Midwest Dairy Council challenges parents to consider easy food changes that help address nutrition deficiencies without breaking the bank. Parents are urged to make change by consuming more dairy products, which helps to save change in their wallets, and ensures they aren’t shortchanged on nutrition. For example, at just 25 cents per glass, milk provides one of the richest sources of well-absorbed calcium in the American diet. Plus it contains eight other essential nutrients, including vitamin D that helps enhance calcium absorption.

Back-to-school time also is a good time to brush up on the A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s of meals and snacks that pack the most nutritional and economic value.

“Even in this economy, parents can’t afford to compromise on their kids’ nutrition. I encourage families to start the day with breakfast,” says Nikki Stahr, a registered dietitian with the Midwest Dairy Council. “Select foods from three of the five food groups, including dairy. Dollar for dollar, dairy is one of the most economical sources of nutrition on your shopping list.”

Stahr says another place to make change is in kids’ snacks. According to the NPD Group’s ‘Snacking in America 2008’ report, children consume 30 percent of America’s snack foods, including candy, candy bars, potato chips and gum. Dairy is a better choice than empty-calorie snacks and drinks that also drain parents’ wallets.

“Avoid the expensive snack aisles and focus on economical snacks that pay you back in nutrition, like yogurt and cheese,” says Stahr. “A single 8-ounce dairy serving provides four of the seven essential nutrients that Americans miss most.”

Stahr noted that some beverages claim to deliver as much calcium as milk, but the calcium added to fortified beverages like orange juice and soy beverages is

actually harder for the body to absorb. Milk also is about 30 percent less expensive (per serving) than fortified orange juice, and significantly less than the average sports drink.

“Both kids and adults need at least three servings of dairy a day to build stronger bones and overall healthier bodies,” Stahr said. “Dairy just makes sense for its nutrition and economic value.”

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Easy Ways to Make Change Start each day with breakfast.

It’s a great way for kids to be on target to meet their daily needs for key nutrients, including calcium, and it provides a greater payoff in improved concentration, higher test scores and better behavior in school.

Limit soda consumption.

Many designer drinks, sodas and fruit drinks are high in calories and expensive, which won’t help your wallet or your waistline. Remember that flavored milk contains the same nine nutrients as white milk, at just pennies per glass.

Avoid the expensive snack aisles.

Focus on easy snacks that pay you back, like yogurt and cheese.

Place a mom-approved snack bowl in the fridge that contains preportioned snacks, like string cheese and yogurt cups, for nutritious grab and go snacks when pressed for time.

Make snacks fun.

Let kids be involved in the selection and preparation of snacks. Taking time on front-end preparation reaps rewards in your grocery bill, and it provides a better benefit in teaching important life skills while spending quality time with your kids in the kitchen.

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Over 50 years of Iowa Dairy Princesses Year 1950 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

Year 1960 1961 1962 1962 1962 1963 1963 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1967 1967 1968 1968 1969 1969

Year 1970 1970 1971 1971 1972 1972 1973 1973 1974 1974 1975 1975 1975 1976 1976 1977 1977 1978 1978 1979 1979

Year 1980 1980 1981 1981

1950-1959

Name Alberta Wenndt Thien Dolores Chapman Tanner Carolyn Card Bossen Marilyn Dralle Windhorst Karen Bright Carey Ann Wolf Brunsvold

Title Dairy Queen Princess Princess Princess Princess Princess

County/ Breed Palo Alto Hamilton Butler Hardin Henry

1960-1969

Name Sandra Ferguson Bonnie Houghtaling Slinker Mary (Jovita) Misbach Zuber Sandra Fenton Schuleit Donna Rice Bonnstetter Judith Stemsrud D Amico Judy VandenBurg Deanna Powell Fay Carol Hunziker Bernhard Mary VerMeer Borg Linda Lyon Podhajsky Carol Flage Middleton Ann Shilling Dianna Marts Engelbrecht Susan Schultz Barb Halverson Westercamp Nancy Tomlonovic Thornton Laura Vick Clark Beverly Meyer Vratny

Title County / Breed Princess Marshall Princess Marion Princess Linn 1st Alternate Clayton 2nd Alternate Story Princess Poweshiek Alternate Princess Linn Alternate Sac Princess Marion Alternate Tama Princess Allamakee Alternate Princess Holstein Breed Alternate Allamakee Princess Story Alternate Jasper Princess Winneshiek Alternate Holstein Breed

1970-1979

Name Vianne Holst Strobe Debbie Lockie Van Arkel Lynee Kruse Klaus Emily Lyon Hansen Kathy Thortensen Murphy Rachel Leistikow Murany Norma Parrott Nielson Marcia Broghamer Jan Schuler Porter Paula Willenborg Forest Jill Nichols Euken Cindy Peterson Ehrecke Kristen Van Wyk Tolander Leann Miller Deanna Meyer Sue Buhr O Brien Mary Reinking Spangler Laurie Uhlenhake Thompson Joan Stock Behr Joan Lau Valerie Lyon Cruise

Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate

1980-1989

Name Laurie Althaus Ready Linda Adamec Lori Lyon Hartman Cathy Hemesath Howell

Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate

County / Breed Scott Howard Howard Tama Allamakee Winneshiek Jersey Breed Cass Milking Shorthorn Breed Holstein Breed Jasper Butler Bremer Fayette Winneshiek Allamakee Bremer Jersey Breed

County / Breed Dubuque Tama Winneshiek

1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1985 1985 1986 1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989

Year 1990 1990 1991 1991 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996 1997 1997 1998 1998 1999 1999

Year 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009

Jane Stock Regan Princess Mary Kay Lindemann Bruihler Alternate Rebecca Mohr Eischeid Princess Karen Pfab Alternate Tracey Eick Casaccia Princess Leah Boote Pennings Alternate Eileen Wittmer Princess Judy Salz Alternate Sarah Rayhons Abbas Princess Karen Abbas Libenguth Alternate Pam Schmidt Meier Princess Erin Mooney Berns Alternate Delores Hemann Koster Princess Gail Schmidt Ramspott Alternate Barb Sweeney Rawson Princess Shelly Fossum Howe Alternate

1990-1999

Name Nancy Schmitt Kuennen Dawn Hovey Kucera Michelle Costello Arp Jennifer Keunig Lynn DeVries Lail Amy Church tePlate-Church Shelly Regan Elliott Jody Meyer Sleister Tami Schwarz Angie Smith Erickson Andrea Steffens Sayles Stacia Piggot Sonderman Jeannine Hammerand Domeyer Christine Fischer Candice Smith Johnson Jennifer Rediske Laura Myhre Kuennen Sherri Buerger Megan Wonderlich Jennifer Kunde

Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate

Allamakee Humboldt Holstein Breed Linn Bremer Sioux Benton Mitchell Hancock Grundy/Hardin Bremer Allamakee Mitchell Fayette Buchanan Allamakee

County / Breed Fayette Winneshiek Scott Holstein Breed Sioux Howard Allamakee Milking Shorthorn Breed Ayrshire Breed Guernsey Fayette Allamakee Dubuque Delaware Guernsey Breed Winneshiek Mitchell Clayton Allamakee Jersey Breed

2000-2009

Name Tiffany Einck Tricia Reuter Erin Schulte Dawn Stendel Ashley Wendt Jennifer McHone Erin Vagts Jill Cook Kayla Hotvedt Lindsey Stewart Sara Wenthold Elizabeth Wonderlich Jenna Boote Katlin Hanson Samantha Ehrhardt Jessica Hermsen Jessica Tekippe Megan Kregel Katie Steinlage Leah Henkes

Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate

County / Breed Allamakee Dubuque Allamakee Winneshiek Clayton Ayrshire Breed Holstein Breed Dubuque Winneshiek Jersey Breed Delaware Allamakee Sioux Winneshiek Allamakee Delaware Iowa Ayrshires Clayton County Fayette County Clayton County

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Rylie Pflughaupt Carly Grangaard

Megan Moser

Stacy Fitzpatrick

Congratulations and Best Wishes to the candidates of the Iowa Dairy Princess Contest

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Katie Adams

Courtney Goedken Katie Fober Kari Lien Katie Korver

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