Grundy County Fair 2013

137th Grundy County Fair July 22-27, 2013

The Grundy Register Volume 89 - Number 34

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4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters

Black Hawk Nighthawks Kelly Brockett, Paul Brockett, Sadie Brockett, Josie Davis, Cole Fleshner, Emma Fleshner, Stephanie Kehoe, Audrey Leyen, Hannah Martin, Ashley Moore, Mckayla Porter, Joshua Saak, Mikayla Saak, Sarah Schildroth, Karly Wilhau.

Buck Grove Buckaneers Elizabeth Ash, Bradley Cunningham, Gavid Dudden, Keaton Dudden, Madeline Ehrhardt, Prince Miller, Craig Schott, Clayton Van Loh. Clay Busy Bees Erin Asche, Luke Asche, Jay Borgman, Elianna Browns, Maleah Browns, Alexis Dinsmore, Abby Feldpausch, Nick Feldpausch, Deidra Green, Trevor Hennings, Tyler Hennings, Emma Hoveland, Ethan Hoveland, Kaitlyn Hoveland, Mason Hoveland, Britlynn Klaas, Harris Kopsa, Isaac Kopsa, Lydia Kopsa, Rebecca Steckelberg, Clark Stevens, Claire Stufflebeam, Grace Stufflebeam.

Colfax Future Farmers Finn Cleveland, Soren Cleveland, Colton Dinsdale, Emily Ehrig, Elliott Hamann, Griffin Hamann, Abby Hockemeier, Sarah Hockemeier, Austin Knaack, Ella McGrath, Trevor McMartin, Anna Meester, Tjaden Meester, Kaleb Neher, Connor Noteboom, Zac Osgood, Tori Regger, Cora Saak, Tiana Saak, Andrew Sternhagen, Matthew Stern-

hagen, Ben Venenga, Mary Venenga.

Independent Members Brandon Bruhn, Keven Bruhn.

Lincoln Junior Farmers Megan Anderson, Lora Apel, Nick Apel, Blaine Becker, Anastasia Bering, Allie Brouwer, Kaleb Brouwer, Sean Daley, Carlee Dove, Reid Ehmen, Rhett Ehmen, Jayne Eilderts, Ainsley Grote, Riana Grote, Sydney Grote, Adeline Johnston, Mackenzie Johnston, Colin Kyhl, Corbin Kyhl, Kiley Kyhl, Chase Lehr, Haley Lehr, Taylor Lehr, Jurane Lizer, Rogette Lizer, Vashali Lizer, Raquel Luhring, Haylee Luna, Morgan Marx, Shannon Moorman, Jacob Mulder, Lydia Pakala, Rachel Pakala Emily Purdy, Chloe Schipper, Ella Schipper, Alexa Schmitz, Tessa Smith, Alex Steele, Rylee Wessely, Tayler Wessely.

Palermo 4-H Clover Club Mary Ash, Jessica Ayers, Francesca Browa, Patrick Brown, Hana Edgerton, Blessing-Mar Edittu, Elizabeth Henning, Katy Henning, Ella Hommel, Jasmine Kanagy, Joseph Kanagy, Marissa Kanagy, Moriah Kanagy, Kelly Keezer, Brooke Liston, Payton McMartin, Nicole McNeil, Skielyr Nehr, Gabrielle Patrick, Olivia Patrick, Cheyenne Reiss, Abigail Roegner, Annaliese Roegner, Joseph Roegner, Jadyn Sawyer, Anessa Smith, Alexandria Steinmeyer, Lauren Strohbehn, Paige Strohbehn, Abby Taylor, Ashli VanDeest, Carlie Willis,

Kylie Willis, Wes Willis.

Shiloh Sunny Smilers Haley Bakker, Morgan Bakker, Samantha deNeui, Claire Diamond, Taylor Hartwig, Rachel Haupt, Emily Henning, Brianna Kruger, Gabrielle Kruger, Taylor Kruger, Avery Lafrenz, Eleanor Martin, Whitanie Nederhoff, Daniel Stahl, Sophie Stahl, Cassidy VanHeiden, Madison VanHeiden.

Washington Wranglers Dustin Dinsdale, Bryce Ehlers, Lilian Ehlers, Bryce Greiner, Trent Greiner, Aaron Grimm, Tristan Grimm, Andrew Hommel, Trenten Hook, Carter Liston, Matthew Luiken, Bennett Petersen, Delaney Petersen, Jace Petersen, Brayden Sawyer, Ryan Traeger.

Non-4H Members Dakota Benson, Abby Berends, Cora Berends, Brock Bixby, Lydia Hook, Briar Klaver, Dylan Knaack, Justin Knaack, Logan Knaack, Karlee Lynch, Clayton McClannahan, Talasia Meester, Savannah Moeller, Clay Saak, Jessica Saak, Braelyn Schafer, Sidney Schafer, Morgan Scott, Ella Steele, Megan Steele.

AGWSR FFA Trevor Bakker, Jared Haupt, Travis Haupt, Danielle Henning, Tanner Reents.

Grundy Center FFA Espen Cleveland, Abby Hockemeyer, Sarah Hockemeyer, Connor Noteboom,

Belle Rivera, Austin Sawyer.

Hudson FFA Ashtyn Dove.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck FFA Dustin Dinsdale.

4-H Shooting Sports Austin Sawyer.

Robotics Jared Melcher, Daniel Steinmeyer, Nathaniel Steinmeyer, Samuel Steinmeyer, Timothy Steinmeyer.

Index

4-H and FFA Lists................... 2 Beef Show........................... 3-5 Dairy Show............................. 6 Dog & Pet Shows................. 13 Horse Show..................... 14-15 Non-Livestock Shows.... 25-30 Llama....................................18 Picture Galleries......... 16-17, 32 Poultry Show................... 10-12 Rabbit Show.................... 19-21 Sheep Show........................ 7-9 Swine Show..................... 22-24 Open Class ......................... 31

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Grundy County Fair – BEEF SHOW

Allie Brouwer is pictured with her reserve champion supreme breeding animal. The 14-year-old is from Dike and is a member of the Lincoln Junior Farmers. She is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff. (John Jensen photo)

Supreme Champion Breeding Beef Allie Brouwer of Dike exhibited the Supreme Champion Breeding Female at the 2013 Grundy County Fair with her Red Angus Cow/Calf. Allie also exhibited the Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Female with her Red Angus Heifer.

Top Exhibitors for the following classes were: Angus Heifer – Allie Brouwer; Charolais Composite Heifer – Dustin Dinsdale; Chianina Heifer – Jace Petersen; Lowline Heifer – Taylor Kruger; Red Angus Heifer – Allie Brouwer; Red Angus Cow/Calf – Allie Brouwer; Shorthorn Heifer – Adeline Johnston; Commercial Heifer – Emily Ehrig; Commercial Cow/ Calf – Jace Petersen.

Class 1 - BREEDING HEIFERS Lot 1 - ANGUS HEIFER — Class: Allie Brouwer, Dike.

Lot 2 - RED ANGUS HEIFER — Class: Allie Brouwer, Dike; Purple: Kaleb Brouwer, Dike.

Lot 4 - SHORTHORN HEIFERS — Class: Adeline Johnston, Parkersburg.

Lot 5 - CHIANINA HEIFERS — Class: Jace Petersen, Gladbrook.

Lot 10 - OTHER BREEDS HEIFER — Class: Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Purple: Danielle Henning, Wellsburg.

Lot 11 - COMMERCIAL HEIFERS — Class: Emily Ehrig, Grundy Center; Purple: Skielyr Neher, Grundy Center; Purple: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

Class 20 - COW/CALF Lot 2 - RED ANGUS COW/CALF — Class: Allie Brouwer, Dike.

Lot 11 - COMMERCIAL COW/CALF — Class: Jace Petersen, Gladbrook.

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Allie Brouwer is pictured with her champion supreme breeding animal and its calf.

She is pictured with her brother, Kaleb Brouwer, as well as Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff. (John Jensen photo)

Beef Rate of Gain

Beef Top Average Daily Gain was recognized at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. Austin Knaack of Grundy Center placed first with his steer having an average daily gain of 3.78 lbs per day. Tiana Saak of Grundy Center placed second with her steer having an average daily gain of 3.7 lbs per day.

Top 10 finishers — 1) Austin Knaack; 2) Tiana Saak; 3) tied, Rebecca Steckelberg and Austin Knaack; 5) Rebecca Steckelberg; 6) Abby Feldpausch; 7) Mary Venenga; 8) Cora Saak; 9) Rebecca Steckelberg; 10) Bryce Ehlers.

Well Done!

We are proud to salute all the youth and adults who work so hard to make the Grundy County Fair such a success. Your time and efforts make a difference noticed by all who attend the fair. Keep up the good work!

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Feeder Calf

Class 35 - FEEDER CALF Lot 1 - FEEDER CALF — Class: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Class: Carlee Dove, Dike; Purple: Allie Brouwer, Dike; Purple: Jace Petersen, Gladbrook; Blue: Kaleb Brouwer, Dike; Blue: Skielyr Neher, Grundy Center; Blue: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Ashtyn Dove, Dike.

2013 Prospect Calf Exhibition At the 2013 Grundy County Fair during the Beef Show a Prospect Calf Exhibition was held. There was a Heifer Class and Bull Class.

Top Exhibitors were: Champion Prospect Heifer Calf – Carlee Dove Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer Calf – Allie Brouwer Champion Prospect Bull Calf – Mckayla Porter

To all the participants in the 2013 Grundy County Fair we offer our hearty congratulations on a job well done

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Grundy County Fair – BEEF SHOW Market Beef

Dustin Dinsdale is pictured with his champion market steer. The 17-year-old hails from Reinbeck and is a member of the Washington Wrangler. He is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff. (John Jensen photo)

Austin Knaack is pictured with his reserve champion market steer. The 13-year-old is from Grundy Center and a member of the Colfax Future Farmers. He is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff. (John Jensen photo)

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Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck exhibited the Grand Champion Market Beef at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion Market Beef was shown by Austin Knaack of Grundy Center.

The Senior Beef Showman of the Grundy County Fair was Bennett Petersen of Gladbrook. Reserve Champion Senior Showman was Ashtyn Dove of Dike.

Champion Intermediate Showman was Allie Brouwer of Dike. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman was Jace Petersen of Gladbrook.

Champion Junior Beef Showman was Cora Saak of Grundy Center and Reserve Champion Junior Showman was Kaleb Brouwer of Dike.

Class Winners from the market beef show included: Market Heifer Class: Abby Feldpausch Market Steers Class #1 – Rebecca Steckelberg Market Steers Class #2 – Dustin Dinsdale Market Steers Class #3 – Dustin Dinsdale Market Steers Class #4 – Connor Noteboom Market Steers Class #5 – Austin Knaack Market Steers Class #6 – Cora Saak County Born Market Class was a new class added this year to give recognition to those exhibitors who raise their own calf or purchase from a Grundy County beef producer. The class winner this year was Austin Knaack.

Department 100 - MARKET BEEF Class 1 - MARKET STEERS Lot 1 - MARKET STEERS — Class: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Class: Austin Knaack, Grundy Center; Class: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Class: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Blue: Craig Schott, Reinbeck; Blue: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue: Austin Knaack, Grundy Center; Blue: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Blue: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Bryce Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Bennett Petersen, Gladbrook; Blue: Trevor Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Trevor Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

Senior beef showmanship winners were Bennett Petersen (left, champion) and Ashtyn Dove (reserve champion). (John Jensen photo)

Intermediate beef showmanship winners were Allie Brouwer (left, champion) and Jace Petersen (reserve champion). (John Jensen photo)

Junior beef showmanship winners were Cora Saak (left, champion) and Kaleb Brouwer (reserve champion). (John Jensen photo)

Class 10 - MKT. HEIFERS Lot 1 - MKT. HEIFERS — Class: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman.

Lot 1 - Market County Born Beef — Class: Austin Knaack, Grundy Center; Blue: Craig Schott, Reinbeck; Blue: Bryce Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Trevor Skielyr Neher leads her heifer in the ring Bakker, Steamboat Rock. during the Beef Show Friday at the fair (John Jensen photo)

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Grundy County Fair – BEEF SHOW

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Carcass Beef

Austin Knaack of Grundy Center exhibited the Champion Carcass Beef at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. His steer gained 3.78 lbs per day and had an Added Day on Feed Value of $4.755. Reserve Champion Carcass Beef was exhibited by Tiana Saak of Grundy Center. Her steer gained 3.7 lbs per day and had an Added Day on Feed Value of $4.710.

The Beef Exhibitors thank the Grundy County Cattlemen for sponsoring the beef contest. The Cattlemen underwrite part of the cost of the scanning service so it is more affordable for the 4-H and FFA families.

Class - 15 CARCASS BEEF Lot 1 - CARCASS BEEF — Purple: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman; Purple: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Purple: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Purple: Austin Knaack, Grundy Center; Purple: Austin Knaack, Grundy Center; Purple: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Purple: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Purple: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Bryce Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Trevor Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Trevor Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Red: Craig Schott, Reinbeck; Red: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center.

Exhibitors who displayed animals at the Grundy County Fair Bucket Calf Show included, Senior Showmen: Nick Feldpausch, Emma Fleshner, Corbin Kyhl, Brooke Liston, Paige Strohbehn, Abby Berends, Logan Knaack, Jessica Saak and Sidney Schafer; Intermediate Showmen: Blessing-Marie Edittu, Delaney Petersen, Alex Steele, Ryan Traeger, Briar Klaver, Cora Berends, Dylan Knaack, Justin Knaack and Clay Saak; Junior Showmen: Cole Fleshner, Carter Liston, Matthew Luiken, Clayton Van Log, Savannah Moeller, Megan Steele, Ella Steele and Dakota Benson. (Crystal Huisman photo)

No Fit Beef Showmanship

There were 21 4-H’ers and FFA

members that participated in the No Fit Beef Showmanship at the Grundy County Fair.

Other exhibitors participating were: Senior: Bryce Ehlers, Addie Johnston, Allie Brouwer, Trevor Bakker, Bennett Petersen, Craig Schott, Danielle Henning; Intermediate: Haley Bakker, Tiana Saak, Emily Ehrig; Junior: Abby Feldpausch, Morgan Bakker; Skielyr Neher; Mckayla Porter; Taylor Kruger.

Jace Petersen, Gladbrook, earned Reserve Intermediate Champion and Mary Venenga, Dike, earned Champion Intermediate No Fit Beef Showmanship honors.

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Kaleb Brouwer, Dike, earned Reserve Junior Champion and Austin Knaack, Grundy Center, earned Champion Junior No Fit Beef Showmanship honors.

Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad, earned Reserve Senior Champion and Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck, earned Champion Senior No Fit Beef Showmanship honors.

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Grundy County Fair – BEEF & DAIRY SHOWS

Prince Miller, Holland, exhibited the Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Goat.

Pictured with him is Talasia Meester. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Dairy and Dairy Goat Show

Deidra Green of Conrad exhibited the

Supreme Champion Dairy Animal at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion Dairy Animal was shown by Audrey Leyen of Reinbeck.

Audrey Leyen exhibited the Champion Junior Heifer. Deidra Green exhibited the Reserve Champion Junior Heifer.

Audrey Leyen of Reinbeck was the Champion Senior Showman of the dairy show. The Reserve Champion Senior Showman was Deidra Green of Conrad.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Dairy Goat were exhibited by Prince Miller of Holland.

Champion Junior Dairy Goat Showman was Prince Miller of Holland.

Deidra Green, Conrad, exhibited the Supreme Champion Dairy Animal. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Class 2 - BROWN SWISS Lot 7 - SR YEARLING — Class: Deidra Green, Conrad.

Class 4 - JERSEY Lot 11 - 4 YR OLD COWS — Class: Deidra Green, Conrad.

Class 5 - HOLSTEIN Lot 1 - JR CALF — Class: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck.

Department 160 - DAIRY GOATS Class 1 - JR. & INT. DOE Lot 1 - JR DOE (6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER) — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

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Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck, exhibited the Reserve Champion Dairy Animal. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

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Grundy County Fair – SHEEP SHOW

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The Grand Champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck.

Dustin also exhibited the Grand Champion Ewe.

Market Sheep

Grand Champion Market Lamb at the 2013 Grundy County Fair was exhibited by Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck. The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was shown by Jace Petersen of Gladbrook.

Champion White/Speckled Faced Market Lamb was exhibited by Sarah Hockemeyer of Grundy Center and Reserve Champion White/Speckled Face Market Lamb was exhibited by Wesley Willis of Wellsburg.

Top Exhibitors for the following classes were: Lightweight Class – Champion: Kylie Willis; Reserve Champion: Kylie Willis Middleweight Class – Champion: Dustin Dinsdale; Reserve Champion: Kylie Willis Heavyweight Class – Champion: Dustin

Dinsdale; Reserve Champion: Jace Petersen The Champion Senior Sheep Showman was Kylie Willis of Wellsburg. Champion Intermediate Sheep Showman was Sarah Hockemeyer of Grundy Center and Reserve Champion Intermediate Sheep Showman was Abby Hockemeyer of Grundy Center.

Champion Junior Sheep Showman was Wesley Willis of Wellsburg and Reserve Champion Junior Sheep Showman was Karly Wilhau of Reinbeck.

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The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Jace Petersen of Gladbrook.

Willis, Wellsburg; Class: Jace Petersen, Gladbrook; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Purple: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Purple: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Purple: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Purple: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Purple: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Purple: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Purple: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Purple: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Purple: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Purple: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Purple: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Purple: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck;

Purple: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Gavin Dudden, Reinbeck; Blue: Gavin Dudden, Reinbeck; Blue: Lydia Pakala, Dike; Blue: Lydia Pakala, Dike; Blue: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Wes Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Wes Willis, Wellsburg; Red: Nick Apel, Cedar Falls.

Lot 2 - SPECKLE OR WHITE FACE LAMB — Class: Sarah Hockemeyer, Holland; Purple: Wes Willis, Wellsburg; Purple: Abby Hockemeyer, Holland.

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Grundy County Fair – SHEEP SHOW

Sheep Rate of Gain

Sheep Top Average Daily Rate of Gain was recognized at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. Rachel Pakala of Dike placed first with the lamb having an average rate of gain of .964 lbs per day. Lydia Pakala of Dike placed second with her lamb gaining .867 lbs per day.

Results — 1) Rachel Pakala; 2) Lydia Pakala; 3) Karly Wilhau; 4) Karly Wilhau; 5) Wesley Willis; 6) Francesca Brown; 7) Dustin Dinsdale; 8) Kylie Willis; 9) Kylie Willis; 10) Wesley Willis.

Rachel Pakala of Dike exhibited the Champion Carcass Lamb.

Carcass Sheep Competitors keep their sheep in check during the showmanship competition.

(Photo by Rob Maharry)

Livestock Judging Contest

During the 2013 Grundy County Fair a Livestock Contest was held. Below are the Individual and Team results.

Junior Individual — 1) Reid Ehmen; 2) Caleb Darhing; 3) Emma Hommel.

Senior individual — 1) Dustin Dinsdale; 2) Austin Ubben; 3) Justin Bartling; 4) Bennett Petersen; 5) Taylor Weida.

Senior Team — 1) Gladbrook-Reinbeck FFA; 2) AGWSR FFA No. 1; 3) AGWSR FFA No. 2; 4) South Hardin FFA; 5) Grundy Center FFA.

Rachel Pakala of Dike exhibited the Champion Carcass Lamb at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Champion Carcass animal gained 1.34 lbs per day.

Reserve Champion Carcass Lamb was exhibited by Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck.

Top 10 finishers — 1) Rachel Pakala; 2) Dustin Dinsdale; 3) Francesa Brown; 4) Karly Wilhau; 5) Jace Petersen; 6) Wesley Willis; 7) Kylie Willis; 8) Karly Wilhau; 9) Rachel Pakala; 10) Payton McMartin.

Class - 10 CARCASS LAMBS Lot 1 - CARCASS LAMB — Purple: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Purple: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Purple: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Purple: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Wes Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Jace Petersen, Gladbrook.

Thank You

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4-H Families, Alumni, Youth Committee, County Council, Fair board, Superintendents, and to the many Sponsors of the various activities during the week: Dekalb-Curt Mackie, Green Belt Bank & Trust, Center Theatre, Titan Machinery, Grundy County Wellness Coalition, Grundy Center YMCA, Grundy County FFA, Tri-County Ag Marketing, Subway.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and the community for the support we received during a great week of fair.

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Payton McMartin, Grundy Center, exhibited the Reserve Champion Ewe.

Breeding Sheep

Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck, exhibited the Grand Champion Ewe at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion Ewe was shown by Payton McMartin of Grundy Center.

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Champion Commercial White/Speckled Face Ewe Lamb was exhibited by Karly Wilhau of Reinbeck. Reserve Champion Commercial White/Speckled Face Ewe Lamb was exhibited by Wesley Willis of Wellsburg.

Champion Commercial Black Face Ewe Lamb was exhibited by Dustin Dinsdale of Reinbeck. Champion Commercial Black Face Ewe Lamb was exhibited by Payton McMartin of Grundy Center.

Class 1 - LAMBS - BREEDING Lot 2 - COMM. BLACK FACE EWE — Class: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Class: Dustin Dinsdale, Reinbeck; Purple: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Purple: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Purple: Wes Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Red: Gavin Dudden, Reinbeck.

Lot 3 - COMM SPECKLED FACE EWE — Class: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Purple: Wes Willis, Wellsburg.

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Grundy County Fair – SHEEP SHOW

Sarah Hockemeyer, Grundy Center, earned Champion Intermediate Showman honors.

Kylie Willis, Wellsburg earned Grand Champion Senior Showman honors.

Abby Hockemeyer, Grundy Center, earned Reserve Intermediate Showman honors.

Grand Champion White Breed Influence was exhibited by Sarah Hockemeyer.

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Wes Willis, Wellsburg, earned Champion Junior Showman honors.

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Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck, earned Reserve Champion Showman honors.

Reserve Champion White Breed Influence was exhibited by Wes Willis.

Well Done!

We are proud to salute all the youth and adults who work so hard to make the Grundy County Fair such a success. Your time and efforts make a difference noticed by all who attend the fair. Keep up the good work!

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Grundy County Fair – POULTRY SHOW

Poultry Show

There are four main classes in the poultry division at the Grundy County Fair: Production, Broiler, Market, and Breeding.

The results are as follows: Champion Production Class — Prince Miller of Holland Reserve Champion Production Class — Prince Miller of Holland Champion Breeding Large Fowl – Fancy: Tjaden Meester of Holland Reserve Champion Breeding Large Fowl – Fancy: Haley Lehr of New Hartford Champion Water Fowl – Carlee Dove of Dike Reserve Champion Water Fowl – Carlee Dove of Dike Champion Large Fowl – Breeding: Mary Ash Reserve Champion Large Fowl –

Breeding: Morgan Bakker Champion Breeding Bantam — Haley Bakker of Steamboat Rock Reserve Champion Breeding Bantam — Tjaden Meester of Holland Grand Champion Broiler — Rachel Pakala of Dike Reserve Grand Champion Broiler — Lydia Pakala of Dike Grand Champion Poultry — Carlee Dove of Dike Reserve Grand Champion Poultry — Haley Bakker of Steamboat Rock Senior Poultry Showman was Griffin Hamann of Grundy Center and Reserve Senior Poultry Showman was Tjaden Meester of Holland.

Junior Poultry Showman was Prince Miller of Holland and Reserve Junior Poultry Showman was Elliott Hamann of Grundy Center.

Department - 300 POULTRY Class 1 - PRODUCTION HENS Lot 1 - PRODUCTION HENS — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

Class 20 - BREEDING CLASSES Lot 4 - DUCK - MALE — Class: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad.

Lot 5 - DUCK-FEMALE — Class: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove,

Dike.

Lot 6 - DUCK-PEN OF THREE — Class: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Tori Regger, Grundy Center.

Lot 10 - FANCY CHICKEN-MALE — Class: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Tjaden Meester, Holland.

Lot 11 - FANCY CHICKEN-FEMALE — Class: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Griffin Hamann, Grundy Center; Blue: See POULTRY page 11B

Carlee Dove earned Grand Champion Poultry honors in the poultry show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock, earned Reserve Grand Champion Poultry and Champion Breeding Bantam honors.

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POULTRY from page 10B Griffin Hamann, Grundy Center; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Elliott Hamann, Grundy Center.

Lot 13 - PRODUCTION CHICKENMALE — Class: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

Lot 14 - PRODUCTION CHICKENFEMALE — Class: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland; Blue: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Blue: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Blue: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Red: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Red: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

Lot 15 - PRODUCTION CHICKENPEN OF 3 — Class: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

Lot 16 - BANTAM FEATHER FOOTED-MALE — Blue: Tjaden Meester, Holland.

Lot 27 - BANTAM CLEAN FOOTED - MALE — Red: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford.

Lot 28 - BANTAM CLEAN FOOTED - FEMALE — Class: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Haley Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Blue: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock; Red: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; White: Morgan Bakker, Steamboat Rock.

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Mary Ash of Holland earned Grand Champion Large Fowl - Breeding honors. (Photo by Rob Maharry) Lot 32 - Bantam duck (pen of three) — Class: Tori Regger, Grundy Center.

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Grundy County Fair – POULTRY SHOW

Griffin Hamann poses with his Champion Senior Showman award earned in the poultry show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Tjaden Meester received the Reserve Senior showman award at the poultry show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Prince Miller received Champion Junior Showman award at the poultry show.

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Zeb Skow judges Morgan Bakker’s chicken during the poultry show. (Photo

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Diedra Green talks with the judge during the poultry show about her ducks she exhibited. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Rachel Pakala listens to the judges comments during the poultry show on Thursday morning at the fair. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

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Grundy County Fair – DOG AND PET SHOWS

Dike's Lydia Pakala earned the Grand Champion Showman in the dog show with "Keisha." She is pictured with Reserve Champion Showman Tristan Grimm of Grundy Center and his dog "Mo Jo." (Clint Poock photo)

Dog Show

The Champion Dog Obedience exhibitor at the 2013 Grundy County Fair was Kelly Keezer of Dike. The Reserve Champion Dog Obedience exhibitor was Vashali Lizer of Reinbeck.

The Champion Dog Handler was Lydia Pakala of Dike and Tristan Grimm was named Reserve Champion Dog Handler.

Top Exhibitors in the following classes were: Obedience: Pre-Novice “A” — Kelly Keezer Pre-Novice “B” — Tristan Grimm Graduate Novice “A” — Lydia Pakala Handling: Novice “A” — Vashali Lizer Novice “B” — Kelly Keezer Open “A” — Tristan Grimm Open “C” — Lydia Pakala

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Vashali Lizer, 13, of Reinbeck (left) took championship honors in junior dog showmanship and Reserve Champion Dog Obedience honors. Kelly Keezer, 14, of Grundy Center earned the Champion Dog Obedience honors and was reserve champion Junior Dog Showman. (John Jensen photo)

Department - 200 DOG Class 1 - DOG OBEDIENCE Lot 1 - PRE-NOVICE “A” — Class: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck.

Lot 2 - PRE-NOVICE “B” — Class: Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center.

Lot 5 - GRADUATE NOVICE “A” — Class: Lydia Pakala, Dike.

Class 2 - DOG HANDLING Lot 1 - NOVICE “A” — Class: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck.

Lot 2 - NOVICE “B” — Class: Kelly Keezer, Dike.

Lot 4 - OPEN “A” — Class: Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center.

Lot 6 - OPEN “C” — Class: Lydia Pakala, Dike.

Pet Show

Champion Cat was exhibited by Josey

Davis of Grundy Center.

Champion Dog was exhibited by Kevin Bruhn of Ely. Champion Rodent was exhibited by Deidra Green of Conrad.

Grand Champion Overall Pet was exhibited by Kevin Bruhn of Ely and Reserve Grand Champion Overall Pet was exhibited by Josey Davis of Grundy Center.

Carlee Dove of Dike was the Champion Senior Showman.

Josey Davis of Grundy Center was Champion Junior Showman and Deidra Green was Reserve Champion Junior Showman.

Department 210 - PETS Class 1 - CATS & PETS Lot 1 - CAT — Class: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Lot 2 - Dog — Class: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike.

Kevin Bruhn and his dog took home overall champion honors at the Pet Show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Lot 6 - Small Rodent — Class: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford.

All of the competitors in this year’s pet show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

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Grundy County Fair – HORSE SHOW Horse Show

Jessica Ayers was the High Point Horse/Pony exhibitor at the fair. She also exhibited the Grand Champion Halter Horse. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Jessica Ayers of Grundy Center was the High Point Horse/Pony Exhibitor at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion High Point Horse/Pony Exhibitor was Alexandria Steinmeyer of Grundy Center.

Jessica Ayers of Grundy Center exhibited the Grand Champion Halter Horse at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion Horse was shown by Carlee Dove of Dike.

Tessa Smith of New Hartford exhibited the Grand Champion Halter Pony at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. The Reserve Champion Pony was shown by Alexandria Steinmeyer of Grundy Center.

The Champion Junior Showman at the show was Jessica Ayers of Grundy Center.

The Reserve Champion Showman was Kiley Kyhl of New Hartford.

Top Exhibitors for the following classes were: Walk/Trot – Abigail Roegner.

Novice Western Pleasure – Jessica Ayers.

Western Pleasure Pony – Alexandria Steinmeyer.

Western Pleasure Horse – Jessica Ayers.

Western Equitation – Jessica Ayers.

Trail – Josey Davis.

Barrel Racing – Taylor Lehr.

Pole Bending – Taylor Lehr.

Department 250 - HORSE AND PONY Class 1 - HORSE - HALTER Lot 2 - PONIES - 3 YRS AND OLDER — Class: Tessa Smith, New Hartford; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Lot 4 - HORSES - 2 AND 3 YRS — Class: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Purple: Ashtyn Dove, Dike.

Lot 5 - HORSES - 4 YRS. AND OLDER — Class: Carlee Dove, Dike; Purple: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Blue: Kiley Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Abigail Roegner, Gladbrook; Red: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls.

Class 2 - HORSE-RIDING Lot 3 - Walk/Trot — Class: Abigail Roegner, Gladbrook; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Red: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Red: Kiley Kyhl, New Hartford; Red: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Lot 4 - Novice Western Pleasure — Class: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Blue: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Red: Abigail Roegner, Gladbrook; White: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Lot 5 - Western Pleasure - Pony — Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Lot 6 - Western Pleasure - Horse — Class: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Red: Josey Davis, Grundy Center.

Lot 7 - WESTERN EQUITATION — Class: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Red: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; White: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Riana Grote, Cedar Falls, competes in the Horse Show at the Grundy County Fair.

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Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center, exhibited the Reserve Champion High Point Horse/Pony and the Reserve Champion Pony.

Department - 250 HORSE AND PONY Lot 8 - TRAIL — Class: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Class 3 - HORSE-GAMES Lot 1 - BARREL RACING — Class: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Purple: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Red: Tessa Smith, New Hartford; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; White: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; White: Haley Lehr, New Hartford.

Lot 2 - POLE BENDING — Class: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; lue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Jessica Ayers, Grundy Center; Red: Carlee Dove, Dike; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; White: Josey Davis, Grundy Center.

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Clover Kids at the Grundy County Fair There were 56 Little Clover Kids that exhibited at the 2013 Grundy County Fair.

They participated in Little Clover Animals, Non-Livestock, and Communication events. Those participating were: Lora Appel — Visual Arts, Food & Nutrition; Photography (4); Little Rabbits; Bottle Lamb.

Dakota Benson — Bucket Calf.

Abby Berends — Bucket Calf.

Cora Berends — Bucket Calf.

Anastasia Bering – Visual Arts (3), Fashion Revue.

Paul Brockett – Recycle Class, S e w ing & Needle Arts, Share the Fun. Patrick Brown — Little Chicks, Bottle Lamb.

Blessing-Marie Edittu — Bucket Calf.

Nick Feldpausch — Photography (2); Bucket Calf.

Cole Fleshner — Self Determined (2); Visual Arts; Share the Fun; Little Rabbits; Clover Pony; Bucket Calf.

Emma Fleshner — Visual Arts (3); Photography (4); Share the Fun; Little Rabbits; Clover Pony; Bucket Calf.

Bryce Greiner — Horticulture (2); Visual Arts (3); Little Rabbits; Clover Pets; Little Chicks (3).

Trent Greiner — Horticulture (2); Visual Arts (3); Little Rabbits; Clover Pets; Little Chicks (3).

Aaron Grimm — Little Rabbits.

Rachel Haupt — Visual Arts (5); Little Rabbits.

Trevor Hennings — Photography (4).

Lydia Hook — Little Rabbits.

Andrew Hommel — Visual Arts; Animal Science.

Jasmine Kanagy — Visual Arts (3); Food & Nutrition; Clothing Selection; $15 Challenge.

Briar Klaver — Bucket Calf; Bottle Lamb.

Dylan Knaack — Bucket Calf.

Justin Knaack — Bucket Calf.

Logan Knaack — Bucket Calf.

Brianna Kruger — Visual Arts; C lothing Selection.

Gabrielle Kruger — Visual Arts; Clothing Selection.

Corbin Kyhl — Little Rabbits.

Chase Lehr — Visual Arts (2); P h o tography; Little Rabbits; Clover Pets; Clover Pony; Little Chicks.

Brooke Liston — Clothing and Fashion; Sewing & Needle Arts; Clothing Se-

lection; Clover Pets.

Carter Liston — Sewing & Needle Arts; Woodworking; Bucket Calf.

Matthew Luiken — Home Improvement; Woodworking; Science, Engineering, & Technology; Little Rabbits; Bucket Calf.

Karlee Lynch — Little Rabbits; Clover Pets.

Clayton McClanahan — Little Rabbits.

Anna Meester — Little Chicks.

Talasia Meester — Little Rabbits; Clover Pets.

Savannah Moeller — Bucket Calf.

Shannon Moorman — Clover Pony.

Gabrielle Patrick — Food & Nutrition (2); Home Improvement.

Olivia Patrick — Food & Nutrition (2); Home Improvement.

Delaney Petersen — Clover Pony; Bucket Calf.

Clay Saak — Bucket Calf.

Jessica Saak — Bucket Calf.

Brayden Sawyer — Visual Arts (2); Little Rabbits; Little Chicks.

Jadyn Sawyer — Visual Arts; Food & Nutrition; Sewing & Needle Arts; $15 Challenge; Little Rabbits; Little Chicks.

Braelyn Schafer — Little Rabbits; Bucket Calf.

Sidney Schafer — Little Rabbits; Bucket Calf.

Sarah Schildroth — Share the Fun; Clover Pets.

Ella Schipper — Photography (5); Little Rabbits.

Morgan Scott — Clover Pets; Little Chicks (2).

Daniel Stahl — Little Rabbits.

Alex Steele — Visual Arts (3); Horticulture (2); Clover Pets; Bucket Calf.

Ella Steele — Clover Pets; Bucket Calf.

Megan Steele — Clover Pets; Bucket Calf.

Lauren Strohbehn — Photography; Visual Arts; Home Improvement; Little Rabbits.

Paige Strohbehn — Visual Arts; Home Improvement; Sewing & Needle Arts; Woodworking; Little Rabbits; $15 Challenge; Bucket Calf; Working Exhibit.

Ryan Traeger — Photography; S e w ing & Needle Arts; Bucket Calf.

Clayton Van Loh – Bucket Calf; Bottle Lamb.

Taylor Lehr, New Hartford, took top honor in the Barrel Racing and Pole Bending classes of the Horse Show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

Alexandria Steinmeyer gets her horse ready to compete in the Horse Show at the Grundy County Fair.

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The Johnson Family string orchestra performed Tuesday evening at the Grundy County Fair. (Clint Poock photo)

The buzz around the Grundy County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday came from the micro-mini tractor pull held inside the alumni building. Some classes of the small remote-controlled vehicles can pull weight in excess of 800 pounds. (John Jensen photo)

Bentley Rhoads (left) and Caden Meester compete during the three-legged race at Family Fun Night. (Crystal Huisman photo)

Jackson Huisman concentrates on moving his watermelon across the finish line.

(Crystal Huisman photo)

Mike Soppe, mayor of Dike, won the Kiss A Pig contest Tuesday night at the Fair. (Lisa Kanagy photo)

Vanessa Ash and McKayla Porter string beads for bracelets at the United Methodist Church booth during the Grundy County Fair Trade Show. (John Jensen photo)

Rhett and Reed Ehnman accept the firstplace prize for their grandmother MaryAnn Ehman in the Jennie Bakker Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest. (Clint Poock photo)

JR Kennedy serves well into a match of the first mud volleyball tournament at the fair. (Crystal Huisman photo)

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Marissa Kanagy holds her rabbit while Rylee, Natalie, Mason and Naeomi Shimon take turns petting it.

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Younger fair-goers had their chance to dance the night away Tuesday at the Grundy County Fair. (Clint Poock photo)

Fairgoers check out the goodies at the Farmers Market Thursday afternoon at the fair.

Briana Kruger scores a direct hit on the bottles at the YMCA Carnival. (John Jensen photo)

The Grundy County Fair's annual fireworks show capped Friday's events at the Grundy County Fair. (John Jensen photo)

Addison Strohbehn admires her chick.

(Crystal Huisman photo)

Cars built in the 80s or beyond came to a crushing destruction during the Grundy County Fair demolition derby. (John Jensen photo)

Four and five-year-olds sift through sawdust looking for loot. Whatever you can find, you can keep! (Crystal Huisman photo)

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Grundy County Fair – LLAMA SHOW

Sammy May, at right, wins first place in the adult male category with her llama White Lightning. (Photo by Crystal Huisman)

Tiana Hunter leads her llama Gepetto during the K-3 Showmanship category of Saturday’s llama show. (Photo by Crystal Huisman)

Mason Jeske leads his llama, Fiona, through the obstacle course of the fair’s llama show on Saturday. (Photo by Christal Huisman)

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Grundy County Fair – RABBIT SHOW

The Champion Grade Rabbit was shown

by Marissa Kanagy of Grundy Center.

The Reserve Champion Grade Rabbit was shown by Nick Appel.

Rabbit Show Elliottt Hamann of Grundy Center, exhibited the Best of Show at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. Reserve Champion Best of Show was shown by Prince Miller.

The Best of the Opposite Sex was exhibited

by Prince Miller of Holland. Vashali Lizer exhibited the Reserve Champion Best of the Opposite Sex. The Champion Grade Rabbit was shown

by Marissa Kanagy of Grundy Center and the Reserve Champion Grade Rabbit was shown by Nick Appel.

Prince Miller of Holland exhibited the Champion Colored Fur Rabbit. The Reserve Champion Colored Fur was shown

by Megan Andersen of Cedar Falls.

Champion White Fur shown by Prince Miller of Holland. He also exhibited the Reserve Champion White Fur rabbit.

The Top Rabbit Showman for the Senior Division was Megan Andersen of Cedar Falls. Reserve Champion Senior Showman was Kiley Kyhl of New Hartford.

Champion Junior Rabbit Showman was Carlee Dove of Dike. Reserve Champion Junior Rabbit Showman was Elliottt Hamann of Grundy Center.

Top Exhibitors for the following Rabbit classes were: Grade Champion Senior Buck — Marissa Kanagy Grade Champion Junior Buck — Mary Venenga Grade Champion Senior Doe — Nick Appel Champion Single Fryer — Prince Miller Champion Market Pen — Prince Miller Commercial Senior Buck — Prince Miller Commercial Junior Buck — Prince Miller Commercial Senior Doe — Prince Miller Commercial Junior Doe — Prince Miller Fancy Senior Buck — Vashali Lizer

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Fancy Junior Buck — Cheyenne Reiss Fancy Senior Doe — Elliottt Hamann Fancy Junior Doe — Carlee Dove Department 310 - RABBITS Class 1 - GRADE BUCK Lot 1 - SENIOR BUCK - RABBIT — Class: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center.

Lot 2 - JUNIOR BUCK - RABBIT — Class: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center;.

Class 2 - GRADE DOE Lot 1 - SR DOE - RABBIT — Class: Nick Appel, Cedar Falls; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely. Lot 5 - SINGLE FRYER - RABBIT — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

Lot 6 - MARKET PEN - RABBIT — See RABBITS page 20B

Congratulations to all Grundy County Fair Participants

Job Well Done!

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Elliott Hamann, Grundy Center, exhibited the Best of Show rabbit at the Grundy County Fair. (Photo by Rob Maharray)

Prince Miller, Holland, exhibited the Best of Show Opposite Sex, Champion White Fur and Reserve Champion White Fur at the Grundy County Fair.

(Photo by Rob Maharry)

Thank You! Thank You!

The Grundy County Fair Board would like to extend their appreciation and thanks to the following businesses who donated to the Family Fun Night held at the fair on Wednesday, July 24: GNB Bank, Shabby Shack, Pizza Hut, Center Theatre, Park Place Drive-In, Johnny Rays, Subway, Video Place, Family Foods, Casey’s, Farmers Savings Bank, and Steckelberg Veterinary. We would also like to thank Mark Scheel for announcing the evening and volunteers who assisted us.

We would also like to thank Phelps Implement and Titan Machinery for donating equipment and manpower during the week, Aaron Lane for track preparation, City of Dike and Grundy Center for picnic tables, Subway for bottle calf donation, Bertch Cabinet for bedding, Ron Flater for sponsoring the trucking and balloon animals and Farm Bureau for the inflatable games.

Thank you to Green Belt Bank & Trust for the meal on Tuesday night, Dekalb & Asgrow Dealers for the movie, Grundy County Bankers for Wednesday’s breakfast, Farm Credit for watermelon, frozen treats and Zumba sponsored by Grundy County Wellness Coalition, Farm Bureau and its Grundy County Insurance Agents for sponsoring the Thursday tractor pull and ride, all Grundy County Implement Dealers, Grundy County Banks, Grundy County Seed Corn Companies, Farm Credit, Waterloo Implement, Corn Growers & Soybean Association, Grundy County Cattlemen & Association, Farm Credit for sponsoring the Thursday tractor pull and, Iowa State Bank for the T-Shirts, YMCA for having a carnival, Grundy County FFA for pedal tractor pull, Jared Gutknecht & Jarrod Bakker for sponsoring Jay Clyde Band, donators for prizes for mud volleyball and bag games.

We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for donating to our fireworks display: $200-$300: Grundy County Farm Bureau, Kruger Farms, Inc., Norby’s, Snittjer Grain. $150-$100: Goos Implement / NAPA Auto Parts, Grundy County Republicans, Pioneer, Eberline Family Chiropractic, Heartland Coop, Green Belt Bank & Trust, GNB Bank, Grundy County REC, Grundy County Welcome Center, Grundy Care Center, Ritchie Industries, State Bank & Trust, Mark Buskohl, Steckelberg Veterinary. $50: Engelkes-Abel Funeral Home, Farmers Savings Bank, Grundy Mutual Insurance, Shear Image, Spahn & Rose, A-Kleen, Dr. Rohler, Curt & Marge Meester, Peoples Savings Bank, Konken Electric, Bob Eisenman - State Farm Insurance, True Value, Manly Drug Store.

Another thank you to the Grundy Center, Dike and Holland Fire Departments and Grundy Center Ambulance crew, Phelps Implement and Titan Machinery for pull tractors, Curt Carlson for announcing, Brenda Corbett as vocalist, and Kiwanis for the food booth during special events held at the Fairground during the week.

Thanks to Titan Machinery and Phelps Implement for sponsoring the tractor pull and to Dekalb & Asgrow Dealers for sponsoring the Demo Derby.

Also anyone that contributed or assisted and not listed or missed.

Thank You! This is very much appreciated by the Grundy County Fair Board Members and Directors

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Grundy County Fair – RABBIT SHOW

Rabbits from page 19B Class: Prince Miller, Holland.

Class 3 - Commercial Buck Lot 1 - Comm SR BUCK - RABBIT — Class: Prince Miller, Holland.

Lot 2 - Comm JR BUCK - RABBIT — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

Class 4 - Commercial Doe Lot 1 - Comm SR DOE - RABBIT — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

Lot 2 - Comm JR DOE - RABBIT — Class: Prince Miller, Holland.

Class 5 - FANCY BREED BUCK Lot 1 - FANCY SENIOR BUCK — Class: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Ashley Moore, Reinbeck; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford; Blue: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center; Blue: Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center; Red: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Red: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Red: Tori Regger, Grundy Center; Red: Tori Regger, Grundy Center; Red: Carlee Dove, Dike; Red: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Tessa Smith, New Hartford.

Lot 2 - FANCY JUNIOR BUCK — Class: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Anessa Smith, Grundy Center.

Class 6 - FANCY BREED DOE Lot 1 - FANCY SENIOR DOE — Class: Elliottt Hamann, Grundy Center; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue:

Exhibitors wait for the judge to examine their rabbits during the Rabbit Show at the Grundy County Fair. (Photo by Rob Maharry) Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Kiley Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Kiley Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford; Blue: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue: Skielyr Neher, Grundy Center; Red: Tori Regger, Grundy Center; Red: Tori Regger, Grundy Center; Red: Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Red: Carlee Dove, Dike; Red: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Red: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Red: Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center; Red:

Tristan Grimm, Grundy Center.

Lot 2 - FANCY JUNIOR DOE — Class: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Anessa Smith, Grundy Center.

Class 15 - COLORED FUR Lot 1 - COLORED FUR — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck;

Blue: Tessa Smith, New Hartford; Red: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Red: Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Red: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Red: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck.

Class 20 - WHITE FUR Lot 1 - WHITE FUR — Class: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

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Grundy County Fair – RABBIT SHOW

Little Rabbit exhibitors wait at the judges’ table with their rabbits during the Rabbit Show at the Grundy County Fair. (Photo

by Rob Maharry)

Fairgrounds Decorating Contest This year at the Grundy County Fair the Fairgrounds Decorating Contest was open to all Grundy County 4-H/ FFA members, families, individuals, and organizations. The purpose of the contest is to design and decorate a designated area of the fairgrounds. Each entry was assigned a location on the fairgrounds to decorate.

This year it was designated that two to five tires were to be used in participants’ displays. Also participants could us live or artificial plants or flowers, wooden cut out

You are all

Champions

shapes, flower containers such as flower pots, wooden boxes, wheel barrows, etc.

Participants could be creative.

Displays had to be in place by noon on Monday, July 22nd, the first day of fair and judging took place that evening.

We had four entries this year: Buck Grove Buckaneers – Best of Show, Blue Ribbon; Clay Busy Bees – Honorable Mention, Blue Ribbon; Pinehurst Farm – Best Creativity, Blue Ribbon; Washington Wranglers – Red Ribbon.

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Judging was done at the members homes on Tuesday, July 9.

Home Garden: Purple: Payton McMartin; Red: Mckayla Porter.

Commercial Garden: Purple: Skielyr Neher.

Special Awards: Home or Vegetable Garden — Top Champion: Payton McMartin Commercial Garden — Top Champion:

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Carlee Dove, Dike, waits with her rabbit at the judges table during the Rabbit Show. (Photo by Rob Maharry)

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Skielyr Neher Overall Champion: Payton McMartin Overall Reserve Champion: Skielyr Neher Class 1 - ON-SITE GARDEN Lot 1 - ON-SITE GARDEN — Purple: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Purple: Skielyr Neher, Grundy Center; Red: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg.

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Grundy County Fair – SWINE SHOW

Rhett Ehmen is pictured with his Grand Champion hog. He is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff, swine show judge Kelly Sheets and Fair King Craig Schott. Chloe Schipper is pictured with her Reserve Champion hog. She is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff, swine show judge Kelly Sheets and Fair King Craig Schott.

(John Jensen photo) (John Jensen photo)

Market Swine

In the Derby Live Show during the 2013 Grundy County Fair the Top Exhibitors were: Champion Derby Gilt: Travis Haupt of Wellsburg Reserve Champion Derby Gilt: Connor Noteboom of Grundy Center Champion Derby Barrow: Chloe Schipper of Dike Reserve Champion Derby Barrow: Jared Haupt of Wellsburg There were three classes in the Derby Show, the top exhibitor in each class were: Derby Gilts – Class No. 1: Travis Haupt Derby Barrow – Class No. 2: Travis Haupt Derby Barrow – Class No. 3: Chloe Schipper The Individual Market Swine Show during the fair, the Top Exhibitors were: Champion Individual Gilt: Rhett Ehmen of Dike Reserve Champion Individual Gilt: Chloe Schipper of Dike Champion Individual Barrow: Chloe Schipper of Dike Reserve Champion Individual Barrow: Jared Haupt There were five classes of Individuals, the Top Exhibitors in each class were: Individual Gilts – Class No. 1: Chloe Schipper Individual Gilts – Class No. 2: Rhett Ehmen

Individual Barrows – Class No. 3: Sarah Hockemeyer Individual Barrows – Class No. 4: Jared Haupt Individual Barrows – Class No. 5: Travis Haupt Individual Barrows – Class No. 6: Chloe Schipper

Commercial Gilts

In the Commercial Gilt Show the Top Exhibitors were: Champion Commercial Gilt – Reid Ehmen of Dike Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt – Sarah Hockemeyer of Holland Champion Purebred Market Hog – Chloe Schipper of Dike Reserve Champion Purebred Market Hog – Jared Haupt of Wellsburg Champion Pen of 3 – Trevor McMartin of Grundy Center Reserve Champion Pen of 3 – Ella Hommel of Eldora Overall Swine Champion: Rhett Ehmen of Dike Overall Swine Reserve Champion: Chloe Schipper of Dike Champion Senior Swine Showman: Rhett Ehmen of Dike Reserve Champion Senior Swine Showman: Austin Sawyer of Grundy Center Champion Intermediate Swine Showman: Sarah Hockemeyer of Holland Reserve Champion Intermediate Swine Showman: Abby Hockemeyer of Holland

Champion Junior Swine Showman: Reid Ehmen of Dike Reserve Champion Junior Swine Showman: Kaleb Brouwer of Dike

Market Barrows

Department 450 - SWINE

Class 2 - MARKET BARROW Lot 1 - MARKET SWINE-BARROW IND. — Class: Sarah Hockemeyer, Holland; Class: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Class: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg; Class:

Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Purple: Sarah Hockemeyer, Holland; Purple: Kaleb Brouwer, Dike; Purple: Kaleb Brouwer, Dike; Purple: Reid Ehmen, Dike; Purple: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg; Blue: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Blaine Becker, New Hartford; Blue: Colin Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Jacob Mulder, See SWINE page 23B

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Grundy County Fair – SWINE SHOW SWINE from page 22B Parkersburg; Blue: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Ella Hommel, Eldora; Blue: Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Blue: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Blue: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Red: Keaton Dudden, Reinbeck; Red: Blaine Becker, New Hartford; Red: Ella Hommel, Eldora; Red: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center.

Department - 450 SWINE

Class - 5 MARKET GILT Lot - 5 MARKET SWINE-GILT IND. — Class: Rhett Ehmen, Dike; Class: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Purple: Abby Hockemeyer, Holland; Purple: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Blaine Becker, New Hartford; Blue: Kaleb Brouwer, Dike; Blue: Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Red: Kiley Kyhl, New

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Hartford; Red: Ella Hommel, Eldora.

Department 450 - SWINE Class 10 - CARCASS BARROW Lot 1 - CARCASS SWINE-BARROW IND. — Class: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Class: Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Purple: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg; Purple: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg; Blue: Abby Hockemeyer, Holland; Blue: Blaine Becker, New Hartford; Red: Bradley Cunningham, Dike; Red: Keaton Dudden, Reinbeck.

Department 450 - SWINE Class 15 - CARCASS GILT Lot 5 - CARCASS SWINE-GILT IND. — Class: Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Blue: See SWINE page 24B Trevor McMartin showed the champion pen of three in the hog show. He is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff, swine show judge Kelly Sheets and Fair King Craig Schott. (John Jensen photo)

Clover Kids show hogs during the Swine Show. (John Jensen photo)

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Ella Hommel showed the reserve champion pen of three in the swine show. She is pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff, swine show judge Kelly Sheets and Fair King Craig Schott. (John Jensen photo)

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The Grundy County Fair was a great success!

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Grundy County Fair – SWINE SHOW Swine Rate of Gain

Swine Rate of Gain was recognized at the 2013 Grundy County Fair. First place was Jared Haupt of Wellsburg with the hog having a 2.34 Average Daily Rate of Gain.

Second place was Jared Haupt with the hog having a 2.06 Average Daily Rate of Gain.

The top ten exhibitors were: 1) Jared Haupt; 2) Jared Haupt; 3) Travis Haupt; 4) Chloe Schipper; 5) Travis Haupt; 6) Abby Hockemeyer; 7) Connor Noteboom; 8) Blaine Becker; 9) Gavin Dudden; 10) Keaton Dudden.

Sarah and Abby Hockemeyer were the champion and reserve champion hog showpersons in the intermediate division. They are pictured with Fair Queen Shelbi Nederhoff, swine show judge Kelly Sheets and Fair King Craig Schott.

(John Jensen photo) Jared Haupt (left) showed the first- and second-place animals in the Swine Show rate of gain contest while his brother, Travis, had the third-place animal. Travis also took first place in the swine carcass contest while Jared placed second. (John Jensen photo)

SWINE from page 23B Gavin Dudden, Reinbeck; Blue: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Red: Bradley Cunningham, Dike; Red: Keaton Dudden, Reinbeck.

Department - 450 SWINE Class - 21 PEN OF 3 Lot - 1 PEN OF 3-HOG — Class: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Ella Hommel, Eldora.

Department - 450 SWINE Class - 25 BREEDING GILT Lot - 1 COMMERCIAL GILT — Class: Sarah Hockemeyer, Holland;

Congratulations on the 137th Grundy County Fair.

Class: Reid Ehmen, Dike; Class: Austin Sawyer, Grundy Center; Purple: Sarah Hockemeyer, Holland; Purple: Travis Haupt, Wellsburg; Purple: Connor Noteboom, Grundy Center; Blue: Bradley Cunningham, Dike; Blue: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Colin Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Kiley Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Joselyn Mulder, Parkersburg.

Department - 450 SWINE Class - 20 IND. MARKET Lot - 2 Purebred Hogs — Class: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg; Blue: Jared Haupt, Wellsburg.

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Rachel Haupt, Wellsburg, leads her hog in the show ring during the Clover Kids show of the Swine Show.

Reid Ehmen and Kaleb Brouwer were the champion and reserve champion hog showmen in the junior division. (John Jensen photo)

We wish to congratulate all those who participated in the 137th Grundy County Fair.

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Rhett Ehmen and Austin Sawyer were the champion and reserve champion hog showmen in the senior division. (John Jensen photo)

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Grundy County Fair – NON-LIVESTOCK SHOW

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Non-livestock State Fair Projects

Grundy County will be well represented at the 2013 Iowa State Fair in the 4-H Non Livestock Exhibit Building. 4-H’ers whose projects were selected to go to State Fair are: Ag & Natural Resources — Zac Osgood.

Creative Arts—Photography — Kelly Brockett; Sadie Brockett; Hannah Martin; Clark Stevens; Clark Stevens; Mary Venenga; Mary Venenga; Brandon Bruhn; Jurane Lizer.

Creative Arts—Visual Arts — Hannah Martin; Rebecca Steckelberg; Mackenzie Johnston; Taylor Lehr.

Family & Consumer Sciences, Child Development — Rebecca Steckelberg.

Family & Consumer Sciences—Food & Nutrition — Hannah Martin; Hannah Martin; Elizabeth Ash; Kevin Bruhn; Lydia Pakala.

Family & Consumer Sciences, Home Improvement — Brandon Bruhn; Rogette Lizer; Emily Henning.

Family & Consumer Sciences, Sewing & Needle Arts — Kevin Bruhn, Megan Andersen; Rogette Lizer.

Personal Development, Self Determined — Kelly Brockett.

Science, Engineering, & Technology, Woodworking — Zac Osgood; Colin Kyhl.

Science, Engineering, & Technology, Science, Engineering, & Technology — Adeline Johnston.

Pictured are Non-Livestock exhibitors whose projects were selected to be shown at the Iowa State Fair. They include, front row (left to right): Mary Venenga, Taylor Lehr, Rogette Lizer, MacKenzie Johnston, Jurane Lizer and Hannah Martin. Back row (l-r): Addie Johnston, Kevin Bruhn, Sadie Brockett, Becca Steckelberg, Clark Stevens, Zac Osgood and Brandon Bruhn. (John Jensen photo)

Class 1 - PHOTOGRAPHY Lot 1 - PHOTOGRAPHY — Blue: Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Sadie Department 510 - ANIMAL SCIENCE Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Sadie Brockett, Class 1 - ANIMAL SCIENCE Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Lot 1 - ANIMAL SCIENCE — Blue: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair Adeline Johnston, Parkersburg. qualifier): Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Class 1 - RECYCLE / ENV. & SUSTAIN Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Audrey Lot 1 - ENV. & SUSTAIN. — Blue: Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Audrey Leyen, Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Alexandria Reinbeck; Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Lot 2 - RECYCLE CLASS — Blue (Outstanding): Ella Hommel, Eldora.

See NON-LIVESTOCK page 26B

Department 550 - HORTICULTURE Class 1 - HORTICULTURE Lot 1 - HORTICULTURE — Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Blue: Rachel Pakala, Dike; Blue: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center; Red: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Red: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Red: Payton McMartin, Grundy Center.

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Raquel Luhring speaks with judge Soo Greiman about the rhubarb dessert she prepared for the fair. (John Jensen photo)

Anessa Smith shows judge Nancy Jensen some of the techniques she used in sewing a blanket for the Grundy County Fair. (John Jensen photo)

NON-LIVESTOCK from page 25B

Blue: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Nick Appel, Cedar Falls; Blue: Nick Apel, Cedar Falls; Blue: Nick Appel, Cedar Falls; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue:

(Considered for State Fair): Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Mikayla Saak, Reinbeck; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Craig Schott, Reinbeck; Blue: Jay

Borgman, Conrad; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Jay Borgman, Conrad; Blue: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman; Blue: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Tiana Saak, Grundy Center;

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Department 630 - VISUAL ARTS Class 1 - VISUAL ARTS Lot 1 - VISUAL ARTS Blue: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Tyler Hennings, Conrad; Blue: Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Clark Stevens, Conrad; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Mackenzie Johnston, Parkersburg; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Blue: Raquel Luhring, Dike; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Raquel Luhring, Dike; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford; Blue: Francesca Brown, Grundy Center; Blue: Joseph Kanagy, Grundy Center; Blue: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center; Blue: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy

Center; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Cheyenne Reiss, Aplington; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center.

Lot 2 - VISUAL ART GRUNDY COUNTY — Blue: Erin Asche, Beaman; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Blue: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Blue: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Kelly Keezer, Dike; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Ashli VanDeest, Grundy Center; Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Blue (outstanding): Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg; Blue (outstanding): Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Red: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Red: Riana Grote, Cedar Falls; Red: Samuel Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Class 1 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT Lot 1 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT — Blue (State Fair qualifier): Rebecca Steckelberg, Conrad; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Class 1 - CLOTHING & FASHION Lot 1 - CLOTHING & FASHION — Blue (Considered for State Fair): Cora Saak, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck.

Class 1 - FOOD & NUTRITION Lot 1 - FOOD & NUTRITION — Blue: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Hannah

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Emma Fleshner receives her ribbons after meeting with non-livestock judges. (John Jensen photo) Martin, Reinbeck; Blue: Ashley Moore, Reinbeck; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Brandon ruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Nick Appel, Cedar Falls; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Jayne Eilderts, Dike; Blue: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Raquel Luhring, Dike; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Lydia Pakala, Dike; Blue: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue (outstanding): Ella Hommel, Eldora; Blue:

Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center; Blue (outstanding): Skielyr Neher, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Blue: Whitanie Nederhoff, Wellsburg; Blue: Whitanie Nederhoff, Wellsburg.

Department 760 - HOME IMPROVEMENT Class 1 - HOME IMPROVEMENT Lot 1 - HOME IMPROVEMENT — Blue: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Ashley Moore, Reinbeck; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Bradley Cunningham, Dike; Blue: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; See NON-LIVESTOCK page 28B

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Grundy County Fair – NON-LIVESTOCK SHOW

NON-LIVESTOCK from page 27B Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue (outstanding): Ella Hommel, Eldora; Blue: Anessa Smith, Grundy Center; Blue: Anessa Smith, Grundy Center; Blue: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Kylie Willis, Wellsburg; Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Emily Henning, Wellsburg; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Department 770 - SEWING & NEEDLE ARTS Class 1 - SEWING & NEEDLE ARTS Lot 1 - SEWING & NEEDLE ARTS — Blue: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Elizabeth Ash, Holland; Blue: Prince Miller, Holland; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Brandon Bruhn, Ely; Blue (Considered

for State Fair): Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Kevin Bruhn, Ely; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Blue (outstanding): Jayne Eilderts, Dike; Blue: Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Vashali Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Mary Ash, Holland; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Anessa Smith, Grundy Center; Blue: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Red: Alexandria Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Department 790 - OTHER FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI. Class 1 - OTHER FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI Lot 1 - OTHER FAMILY & CONSUMER SCI. — Blue: Ashley Moore, Reinbeck.

Department 825 - DIGITAL STORYTELLING Class 1 - Digital Video Storytelling Lot 1 DIGITAL VIDEO STORYTELLING — Blue: Prince Miller, Holland.

Department 890 - SELF-DETERMINED Class 1 - SELF-DETERMINED Lot 1 - SELF-DETERMINED — Blue (State Fair qualifier): Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Blue: Craig Schott, Reinbeck; Blue (Considered for State Fair): Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue: Alexa Schmitz, New Hartford.

Department 930 - WOODWORKING Class 1 - WOODWORKING Lot 1 - WOODWORKING —

Blue (outstanding): Trevor McMartin, Grundy Center; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Zac Osgood, Grundy Center; Blue: Mary Venenga, Grundy Center; Blue: Carlee Dove, Dike; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Colin Kyhl, New Hartford; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Blue: Lilian Ehlers, Reinbeck; Red: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg.

Department 940 - SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECH. Class 1 - SCI, ENG & TECH Lot 1 - SCI., ENG., & TECH. — Blue (State Fair qualifier): Adeline Johnston, Parkersburg; Blue: Samuel Steinmeyer, Grundy Center.

Department 820 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Class 1 - COMMUNICATION Lot 1 - COMMUNICATION —Blue (Considered for State Fair): Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck.

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This dollhouse, exhibited by Anessa Smith, was one of the featured exhibits in the non-livestock building at this year's Grundy County Fair. (John Jensen photo)

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Share the Fun

Representing Grundy County at the Iowa State Fair in Share the Fun are: Lydia and Rachel Pakala of Dike doing a Violin Duet and Clark Stevens of Conrad doing a French Horn solo.

There were four Clover Kids who also participated: Sarah Schildroth, Emma Fleshner, Cole Fleshner, and Paul Brockett.

Taylor Kruger performs a solo during the Share the Fun show at the Grundy County Fair. (John Jensen photo)

Department - 975 COMMUNICATIONS Class - 30 SHARE THE FUN Lot 1 - SHARE THE FUN — Participation: Kelly Brockett, Reinbeck; Participation: Sadie Brockett, Reinbeck; Participation: Josey Davis, Grundy Center; Participation: Audrey Leyen, Reinbeck; Participation: Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Participation: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Participation: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Participation (State Fair Qualifier): Clark Stevens, Conrad; Participation (State Fair Qualifier): Lydia Pakala, Dike; Participation (State Fair Qualifier): Rachel Pakala, Dike; Participation: Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg.

Clark Stevens, Lydia Pakala and Rachel Pakala were State Fair Qualifiers in the Grundy County Fair's Share the Fun Show. Stevens performed a french horn solo while the Pakala's performed a violin duet. (John Jensen photo)

Congratulations on 137 Years!

State Fair qualifiers from the Grundy County Fair working exhibit show include, front row (left to right): Raquel Luhring, Mackenzie Johnston, Haley Lehr, Addie Johnston, Carlee Dove and Emily Purdy. Back row (l-r): Taylor Lehr, Josie Mulder, Hannah Martin, Ashley Moore, Grace Stufflebeam, Abby Feldpausch and Erin Asche. (John Jensen photo)

Working Exhibits

This year at the Grundy County Fair we had 18 4-Hers and 1 clover kid, Paige Strohbehn, participate in working exhibits.

Grundy County will be represented by four groups at the Iowa State Fair. The girls attending are: Hannah Martin, Ashley Moore, Carlee Dove, Haley Lehr, Taylor Lehr, Josie Mulder, Emily Purdy, Addie Johnston, Mackenzie Johnston, Raquel Luhring.

Department - 975 COMMUNICATIONS Class - 20 WORKING EXHIBITS Lot - 1 WORKING EXHIBITS — Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Hannah Martin, Reinbeck; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Ashley Moore, Reinbeck; Excellence: Erin Asche,

Beaman; Excellence: Abby Feldpausch, Beaman; Excellence: Deidra Green, Conrad; Excellence: Grace Stufflebeam, Conrad; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Carlee Dove, Dike; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Adeline Johnston, Parkersburg; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Mackenzie Johnston, Parkersburg; Excellence: Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Haley Lehr, New Hartford; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Taylor Lehr, New Hartford; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Raquel Luhring, Dike; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Joselyn Mulder, Parkersburg; Excellence (State Fair qualifier): Emily Purdy, Dike; Excellence: Chloe Schipper, Dike; Merit: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center; Merit: Anessa Smith, Grundy Center.

We support the 4-H members and all the other people who worked so hard to make Grundy County Fair a success!

We knew you could do it!

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Grundy County Fair – NON-LIVESTOCK SHOW

Fashion Show

Deidra Green (left) qualified for the State Fair with her educational presentation while Kelly Keezer qualified for extemporaneous speaking. (John Jensen photo)

Education Presentations and Extemporaneous Speaking There was one education presentation this year presented by Deidra Green and one Extemporaneous presentation given by Kelly Keezer. Both girls will present at the Iowa State Fair.

Class 10 - PRESENTATIONS/ EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Lot 1 - PRESENTATIONS — Excellence (State Fair qualifier) — Deidra Green, Conrad.

Lot 2 - EXTEMPORANEOUS — Excellence (State Fair qualifier) — Kelly Keezer, Dike.

The 2013 Fashion Show was held on Monday, July 22, at the Grundy County Fair.

This year we had seven Clover Kids participate in the $15 Challenge, Clothing Selection, and Fashion Revue.

Chosen to represent Grundy County at the Iowa State Fair in Clothing Selection is Raquel Luhring of Dike and Rogette Lizer of Reinbeck. Megan Andersen of Cedar Falls was chosen as an Alternate.

Chosen to represent Grundy County in the $15 challenge at the Iowa State Fair was Megan Andersen of Cedar Falls and Jurane Lizer of Reinbeck.

Clover Kids that participated were: Anastasia Bering in Fashion Revue.

Gabrielle Kruger, Briana Kruger, Brooke Liston, and Jasmine Kanagy participated in Clothing Selection. Jasmine Kanagy, Jadyn Sawyer and Paige Strohbehn participated in $15 Challenge.

Special Awards given out were: Today’s Fashion Trend – Jadyn Sawyer Best Accessory – Gabriella Kruger Best Versatile Wear – Mckayla Porter Best Dressed Recital Outfit – Jurane Lizer Courage to Sew – Anastasia Bering Best Consumer Skills – Deidra Green Best Coordinated Outfit – Taylor Kruger Best Personality & Smile – Brianna Kruger Savvy Shopper – Jasmine Kanagy Best Casual Wear – Marissa Kanagy Best Summer Wear – Brooke Liston Best Western Wear – Mckayla Porter Outstanding Awards:

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Outstanding Clover: Paige Strohbehn Outstanding Junior: Karly Wilhau Outstanding Intermediate: Emily Henning Class 4 - JUNIOR CLOTHING SELECTION Lot 1 — JUNIOR CLOTHING SELECTION — Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center; Blue: Taylor Kruger, Wellsburg.

Class 5 - INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING SELECTION Lot 1 - INTERMEDIATE CLOTHING SELECTION — Blue: Emily Henning, Wellsburg.

Class 6 - SENIOR CLOTHING SELECTION Lot 1 - SENIOR CLOTHING SELECTION — Blue (State Fair Alternate): Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Raquel Luhring, Dike; Class 15 - $15 Challenge Lot 1 - $15 Challenge — Blue: Mckayla Porter, Parkersburg; Blue: Karly Wilhau, Reinbeck; Blue: Deidra Green, Conrad; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Megan Andersen, Cedar Falls; Blue (State Fair qualifier): Jurane Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Rogette Lizer, Reinbeck; Blue: Marissa Kanagy, Grundy Center.

Another success for the Grundy County Fair!

Jasmine Kanagy shows off her choice for the clothing selection division of the Grundy County Fair's fashion show.

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McKayla Porter shows off her clothing selection for the $15 challenge. (John Jensen photo)

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Rogette Lizer shows off her selection for the $15 clothing challenge during the fashion show. (John Jensen photo)

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Grundy County Fair – PEOPLE Open Class Results

The Open Class home, family and horticulture exhibits at the Grundy County Fair are open to anyone in the county who wishes to exhibit. There are a variety of projects, including vegetables, pickles, photos, baked goods, flowers, sewing, stitchery and ceramics.

This year’s participants in the Open Class are listed with the number of purple, blue, red and white ribbons their entries received (note that all purple ribbon entries also received blue ribbons and are listed only once): Kathleen Anderson, Gladbrook, 7 purples, 6 blues; Dorothy Bakker, Steamboat Rock, 3 purples, 8 blues; Steve Bonk, Grundy Center, 1 purple, 2 blues; Valorie Bonk, Grundy Center, 2 blues, 1 red; Yolanda Butler, Eldora, 2 reds; Pat Cannegieter, Dike, 8 blues, 3 reds; Emberley DeVries, Wellsburg, 1 purple; Connie Dicks, Grundy Center, 1 purple; Phil Dicks, Grundy Center, 1 blue; Stacie Dudden, Reinbeck, 2 purples, 24 blues, 7 reds; Eesa, Grundy Center, 1 red; Joe Ann Ennenga, Conrad, 1 purple, 8 blues, 1 red; Wayne Eilers, Holland, 1 blue, 1 red; Brenda Everts, Parkersburg, 7 blues, 5 reds; Jim Everts, Parkersburg, 5 blues, 3 reds; LeAnn Farley, Reinbeck, 7 blues, 7 reds; Maria Gehringer, Wellsburg,

1 blue; Heather Greiner, Grundy Center, 4 blues, 1 red; Annie Grimm, Grundy Center, 1 blue; Betty Haywood, Union, 3 blues, 1 red; Amy Hook, Holland, 1 purple, 2 blues, 1 red; Daniel Hommel, Eldora, 2 purples; Adryanne Isaacson, Beaman, 7 blues, 2 reds; Denise Isaacson, Beaman, 4 purples, 4 blues, 10 reds; Kim Junker, New Hartford, 1 purple; Ana Kuznia, Grundy Center, 2 blues, 2 reds; Laura Kuznia, Grundy Center, 1 purple, 1 red; Tara Liston, Grundy Center, 1 blue; Deb Lizer, Reinbeck, 1 purple, 4 blues; Mikae Luken, Grundy Center, 1 red, 1 white; Shelly Luken, Grundy Center, 3 reds; Clayton McClanahan, Grundy Center, 2 blues, 2 reds; Esther Meester, Wellsburg, 1 purple, 4 blues, 3 reds; Nola Meester, Grundy Center, 3 blues, 1 red; Rose Meester, Holland, 1 blue, 1 red; Chuck Mooty, Grundy Center, 1 blue, 1 red; Helene Mooty, Grundy Center, 2 blues; Darnell Nederhoff, Wellsburg, 3 purples, 8 blues, 1 red; Isabell Rogers, Parkersburg, 4 blues, 1 red; Colton Rogers, Parkersburg, 1 blue; Liz Rogers, Parkersburg, 3 blues, 1 red; Will Rogers, Parkersburg, 2 blues, 2 reds; Jade Satterfield, Beaman, 3 blues, 3 reds, 1 white; Jean Schmidt, Reinbeck, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Kay Schmidt, Grun-

CONGRATULATIONS GRUNDY COUNTY FAIR PARTICIPANTS!

dy Center, 2 purples, 9 blues, 1 red; Darrel Shuey, Grundy Center, 2 blues, 1 red; Carrie Smith, Beaman, 1 red; Ana Mae Stahl, Wellsburg, 3 blues, 1 red; Paige Strohbehn, Grundy Center, 1 red; Remington Tack, Wellsburg, 1 blue, 1 red; Linda Town,

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Wellsburg, 2 purples, 3 blues; Andrea Traeger, Grundy Center, 2 blues, 1 red; Tammy Venenga, Grundy Center, 1 purple, 5 blues; Mardelle Werkman, Wellsburg, 2 blues, 8 reds.

Connor Noteboom (third from left) was honored as the Drew Scott Scholarship winner during the Drew Scott Memorial Market Lamb Show. Noteboom is pictured with Drew's family, mother Janet, sister Mallory and father Lee. (John Jensen photo)

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Kenneth and Nadine Van Hauen stand with family after being named to the Grundy County 4-H Hall of Fame. (Crystal Huisman photo)

Molly Eggleston salts an ear of sweet corn during the Grundy County Fair sweet corn feed. (John Jensen photo)

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A crowd of people wait for a batch of sweet corn to get ready at the Sweet Corn Feed.

Kids line up at the start of the three-legged race at family fun night Wednesday evening at the fair. (Crystal Huisman photo)

Brayden Sawyer and Bryce Greiner team up to win the potato sack race at the YMCA Carnival. (John Jensen photo)

Kids get their bounce on inside an inflatable at the Grundy County Fair. (John Jensen photo)

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