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Kylie Burmeister, 18 Town: Humboldt Parents: Kerry and Keri Burmeister Representing: Humboldt County Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. My name is Kylie Burmeister. I will be a senior attending Humboldt High School where I enjoy many activities including band, choir, drama, robotics club and trapshooting club. Piano has also played a large role in my life in the last twelve years. My grandparent’s dairy farm inspired me to seek a job where I could work with animals. This inspiration led me to the only dairy farm in Humboldt County where I began working a year-and-ahalf ago. The Davis Dairy Farm is a third generation farm that currently raises 300 dairy cattle, milking 80 head twice a day, as well as chickens and a various number of geese and ducks. Every day is busy on the farm as they grind feed, bail hay, cut silage and haul manure. The Davises’ raise all of their own calves, both steers and heifers, until they are ready to be bred or sold. I love working at this farm because the people I get to work with are hardworking, sensible, cheerful and down to earth. I also love being around all of the animals on the farm and knowing that I am doing something important for my community by providing them with the Grade A milk produced on Davis Dairy Farm. My future plans are to attend a four year university with a double major of accounting and piano performance. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. This summer, a calf was born with the inability to keep his tongue in his mouth and a very swollen neck which wouldn’t allow the calf’s head to move. My boss, Tracy, made a stop at the vet clinic and was able to get a few cortisone shots and advice on how to take care of him. Through many days of massages and gentle care the calf’s neck returned to normal. We have kept him separated from the other calves to ensure his safety, and upon observation, we have discovered that he is blind and he still can’t quite keep his tongue in his mouth. He is able to drink his milk from a bucket and is learning to eat his grain. He loves when we come to his pen to feed him and give him some attention. No one ever expected this calf to make it through its first few days, let alone a
Melissa Gaul, 19 Town: Holy Cross Parents: Dan and Jean Gaul Representing: Dubuque County Dairy Association Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. I’m the youngest in my family with two older brothers, and the second generation on my family’s dairy farm, where we milk 200 Holstein head. We also farm 550 acres of corn and hay. I take responsibility by milking cows, feeding calves, maintaining a clean facility, keeping track of records and help in managing our families custom chopping and bagging business. I’m also employed at my local feed store as a secretary at Skip Breitbach Feeds. I’m currently attending Northeast Iowa Community College where I’m getting an associate of science degree. My future plans are to transfer to the University of Wisconsin Platteville where I’ll double major in animal science and ag business, by helping create an even brighter future in agriculture. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. At a young age of five, I was involved with helping on the farm. We were milking in a small stanchion barn at that time. I told my parents that we should build a parlor. Sure enough, a year later we were milking in a double-12 parallel parlor. It has been the greatest investment on our farm. It has really helped my family thrive. My two older brothers
month. The way Tracy has taken care of this animal and involved me in some of the process has really shown me the compassion a dairy family has for their animals. It has deepened my already great respect for dairy farmers and all that they do for their animals and the people who consume their products. If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? If I were to be crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, my main goal would to correctly inform children and adults in Iowa about what really takes place on a dairy farm as well as the nutritional need for dairy products. I have seen through helping at Davis Dairy, during their annual Dairy Days, that so many children and adults have no idea where their milk comes from and how it gets to their glass. Many adults and older kids have also become wildly misinformed about dairy farms and products. I would like to have the opportunity to help educate the people of Iowa and keep them interested in the dairy community. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? Many studies have been done on chocolate milk in the last few years to discover whether or not chocolate milk is truly healthy. They have actually found that chocolate milk may be the best pre and post exercise drink available. On the label, chocolate milk may appear to have a lot of sugar, but half of the sugar content is natural sugars found in all milk. The sugar in chocolate milk only makes up about three percent of a child’s added sugar content in his/her diet. The added sugar has also been continually decreasing in the past decades. Studies have also shown that the sugars within chocolate milk are much easier broken down by the body unlike other popular sports drinks. When compared to other sports drinks, including Gatorade, chocolate milk has proven to hydrate a person’s body much better, keeping one’s body healthy and strong. Many people seem to forget that flavored milk also contains all of the same nutrients as unflavored milk that are not found in any other sports drink. It is very important that people, especially children, get their three daily servings of dairy every day to ensure a strong, healthy and fully-functioning body.
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grew into the life of farming and are slowly starting their own. I hope to someday have a farm of my own, do something to help this wonderful dairy industry, and raise my own family like I was brought up into this life of dairy. If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? I want to be a spokesperson and role model for this wonderful dairy industry that I call home by promoting dairy products and educating today’s youth about 3-Every-Day; being able to give back to our Iowa dairy farmers for their hard work and dedication; and by representing products to our consumers is a tremendous honor. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? Chocolate milk may have a large sugar content, but it’s the best way to refuel after a workout or long day on the farm. A glass of milk still has nine essential nutrients. We all need sugar in our diet to give us extra energy. Having energy, we are able to be physically active for 30 minutes every day and will contribute to a healthy lifestyle. We need to have sugar in moderation and not overdue the amount of sugar intake. This is nothing to be concerned about as parents, but keep track of your child’s intake and remember 3-Every-Day and Fuel Up to Play 60.
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Kara Maxwell, 21
way to enhance my responsibility and organization skills. This was an irreplaceable time in my life, fraught with knowledge and memories. This is when I found my passion in dairy.
Town: Donahue Parents: John Maxwell and Trish Reisener Representing: Iowa Jersey Cattle Club Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on, and your future plans. Growing up, we milked 40 cows in a tiestall barn, but twoand-a-half years ago, we expanded to a 250 cow robot milking barn. We are a registered Jersey farm. I attend Iowa State University where I am majoring in dairy science and minoring in Spanish, agriculture business, and international agriculture. I am an active member of the dairy science club, an ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, a member and leader in the honors program, a member of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Honors Committee, a Sunday school teacher at my church, and one of the activities coordinators for my church’s youth group. I am considering graduate programs in the field of dairy science. It is also my goal to return to work on the family dairy farm. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. When I was in eighth grade, we decided to move our milking herd to a different farm while still raising the heifers at home. Because of our small number of animals, we only had one employee in addition to my father, so I was put in charge of raising and managing the heifers. I learned much through trial and error. Raising heifers was an incredible
Emily O’Connell, 18 Town: Earlville Parents: Pat and Marilyn O’Connell Representing: Delaware County Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. I recently graduated from Maquoketa Valley High School in May. I was highly involved in FFA, attending many conventions, contests, events, and had the chance to dairy judge at the National FFA Convention in October. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to movies, meeting new people and going on adventures. I work alongside my family on our dairy farm where we own 80 acres and rent 115. We grow alfalfa, hay, corn, and also have pasture where we raise around 30 head of stock cows. We currently milk 65 Holstein cows and raise our own replacement heifers. I will be attending Kirkwood Community College in August to start the veterinary assistant program. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. Out of all of my friends, I am the only one to live on a dairy farm so whenever they come over to my house I love showing them around. I have had many of my friends help me with chores. When they get to experience
If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? One of my goals is to fulfill the role with full purpose of heart. That is to say, truly believing in what I stand for. A side effect that comes from this belief is a constant desire to share what I know and to advocate dairy. Being a dairy princess would not just be confined to events or fairs or speaking assignments. It would be a lifestyle. It is also my goal to attend as many events as I can. The greatest asset I can contribute is my time, and with it my enthusiasm. And lastly, my goal is to be a well-educated resource for not only consumers but also people within the industry. Knowledge is something I seek, and I am always willing to teach and learn from others. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? It cannot be denied that chocolate milk has about 24 grams of sugar, but about half of the sugar content comes from natural sugars in milk (lactose). It is essential for children to get the nutrients contained in milk (calcium, potassium, Vitamin D, etc.), and if a bit of added sugar makes it more desirable to kids so that they are willing to consume it instead of soda or fruit juice, then that is a nutritional win. Of course, an excellent alternative would be for kids to drink regular milk.
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the lifestyle first-hand, it gives me joy knowing that I am teaching my friends about the industry I have grown up with my whole life. If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, a goal of mine would be to talk to as many people as I can and make connections with them. I feel as though making connections is a very important aspect in communicating with others, so being able to make those connections with not only the dairy farmers but the consumers would be a main goal of mine. I would also be sure to let consumers know how hard Iowa’s dairy farmers are working to get them quality products for themselves and their families. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? As a lover of chocolate milk myself, I know how important the product is in helping refuel your body after exercising and working hard. Although the sugar content may seem higher than it should be, chocolate milk is still filled with important nutrients to help build your body back up to where it needs to be and help allow children to grow as they get older. While some may believe it is unhealthy for their children, chocolate milk is still the best drink to have for your body.
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Leslie Sivesind, 17
Town: Waukon Parents: Dan and Jane Sivesind Representing: Guernsey Association
Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. I will be a senior in high school this fall. I play volleyball, softball, and golf. I am involved in FBLA, FFA, FFI, 4-H, and National Honor Society. I work and grew up on my grandparents’ Guernsey farm located a mile from my house. I was always at the farm when I was a child and to this day am employed there. We milk about 140 registered Guernseys. As of now, my future plans are undecided. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. Something that is unique and special to me is the amount of hands on things I have experienced that most girls my age wouldn’t have. During most of my time spent at my grandparents’ farm as a kid, I liked to spend time in the barn making sure the babies were happy and healthy. When I was about 6 years old, I became fascinated by the veterinarians that came to the farm. It wasn’t long until they let me help them by holding the drip bottle for IVs. Not many kids can say they did that at age 7. This soon grew into me being able to properly give shots to the
Mary Scott, 18
Town: Westgate Parents: Mike and Kathleen Scott Representing: Iowa Holstein Association
Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. I am the fourth child in a family of eight. I milk every morning and most nights on my family farm. We milk 80 registered Holsteins in a 80-cow tiestall barn. I am attending Iowa State University this fall majoring in dairy science.
animals and remove stitches from cows. These memories will always stick with me and benefit me for my future endeavors. If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, one of my goals would be to get more people doing hands on things and becoming more engaged in what is actually going on at farms. When I say hands on, I mean having dairy products right in front of them instead of just preaching that they need to consume them, maybe showing up at a restaurant and serving all the customers free milk. Also, getting people on a farm to see how great the animals are treated and how much work farmers go through to get their cows producing wholesome products for our consumption. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? When addressing this concern, I would focus on how it is tied in with the program Fuel Up to Play 60. Recently, chocolate milk has been pushed as an energizer and a pre and post workout drink, especially in sports. The amount of nutrients that chocolate milk contains also out numbers the amount of sugar it contains. It is by far healthier than soft drinks and Gatorade products.
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If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? If I am crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, I would keep up the awesome promotion of dairy products. Dairy farmers work so hard to produce the highest quality milk possible. It is our job to promote the dairy industry and the products that are made. Another goal I would strive to reach is to show the public that our cows are being taken care of and treated well. So much of the public sees dairy as a bad thing because of the way the media makes it look. I would love to show consumers that our cows are taken care of and treated in the best way possible. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? The amount of sugar in chocolate milk is not large enough to harm or change a child’s diet. Chocolate milk is the healthiest option for after workouts and playing. The protein and sugar in chocolate milk gives children more energy so that they are able to get the exercise that they need to stay healthy. Chocolate milk is also very tasty, and it is a great way for children and adults to get the nutrients that they need.
Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. One of the most exciting things growing up on a farm, for me, is watching calves being born. When I was younger, my siblings and I took sleeping bags out to the office in the barn and slept there so we could check on the cows that were suppose to calve during the night. Unfortunately, no calves were born that night. Seeing a calf being born is still such an exciting experience for me and is one of my favorite things about living on a farm.
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greatest memories from that year was going to fair with her in our wheel chairs to go watch the dairy show. Without my dairy connection I would not have had one of the greatest summers of my life surrounded by others who made it possible to still enjoy the dairy show that year.
Town: Oelwein Parents: Matt and Diana Stewart Representing: Fayette County Tell us about yourself, the farm you live and/or work on and your future plans. I am the daughter of Matt and Diana Stewart. I have three older brothers and one older sister. I am the fifth generation on the family farm, Stewartland Holsteins where we are currently milking 170 head three times a day. This fall I will be a freshman at Iowa State University majoring in global resource systems. Tell us a unique story from growing up on or working on a farm. By living on a dairy farm I was able to make lifelong friendships which proved to be incredible. In 2005, one of my close friends I made through dairy quiz bowl was in a plane crash and lost her mother and sister. She survived with severe burns. Later that year, I was in a car accident and we both happened to be in the hospital at Iowa City at the same time. By the time the county fair came along, we had both been released from the hospital. One of my
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If crowned Iowa Dairy Princess, what would some of your goals be and why? If crowned the Iowa Dairy Princess I would like to promote chocolate milk in schools as the number one way to refuel and recharge after sports practices and games. Chocolate milk has come under attack due to its sugar content. How would you address this concern to consumers, especially parents with young children? It is very important that all parents know that there is roughly 29 grams of total sugar in eight ounces of chocolate milk and 77 grams total sugar in a 20 ounce bottle of Mountain Dew. In 20 ounces of chocolate milk, the sugar content is still less but it provides all the essential nutrients that children need. It is important that children get at least three servings of dairy every day to promote optimal growth and brain development.
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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
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 Princess Princess Princess 1st Alternate 2nd Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate
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 Jane Stock Regan Mary Kay Lindemann Bruihler Rebecca Mohr Eischeid Karen Pfab Tracey Eick Casaccia Leah Boote Pennings Eileen Wittmer Judy Salz Sarah Rayhons Abbas
Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess
County/Breed Palo Alto Hamilton Butler Hardin Henry
County/Breed Marshall Marion Linn Clayton Story Poweshiek Linn Sac Marion Tama Allamakee Holstein Breed Allamakee Story Jasper Winneshiek Holstein Breed
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
1986 1987 1987 1988 1988 1989 1989
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
Year 2000 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 2008 2008 2009 2009 2010 2010 2011 2011
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 Katie Adams Stacy Fitzpatrick Kendra Moser Alyssa Meyer
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County/Breed Dubuque Tama Winneshiek Allamakee Humboldt Holstein Breed Linn Bremer Sioux Benton Mitchell Hancock
Karen Abbas Libenguth Pam Schmidt Meier Erin Mooney Berns Delores Hemann Koster Gail Schmitt Ramspott Barb Sweeney Rawson Shelly Fossum Howe
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2000-2011 Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate
2012-2014
Name Jessica Hammerand Heidi Hein Logn Wordan Karla Hageman Mariah Schmitt Celina Young Mikayla Lien Rylie Pflughaupt
Title Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate Princess Alternate
Grundy/Hardin Bremer Allamakee Mitchell Winneshiek 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
County/Breed Allamakee Dubuque Allamakee Winneshiek Clayton Ayrshire Breed Holstein Breed Dubuque Winneshiek Jersey Breed Delaware Allamakee Sioux Winneshiek Allamakee Delaware Iowa Ayrshires Clayton Fayette Clayton Fayette Delaware Clayton Bremer
County/Breed Dubuque Cerro Gordo Brown Swiss Guernsey Breed Winneshiek Bremer Winneshiek Jersey Breed