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Front page pictures Front page pictures: The Ida County Fair featured a variety of events including, clockwise from top, Anna Van Dusen, 2017 fair queen receives a hug from 2016 queen Grace German; Kaylynn Luscombe brings the American flag into the arena to open Saturday’s rodeo; Special K’z, the clown, provided bubble fun for kids attending her show Saturday; Special K’z, also provided musical entertainment for fair goers throughout the fair; a pair of youngsters ride pedal tractors at the Little Ida Farm Hands booth; a contestant in the tractor pull reaches the end of the line in his pull and a cowboy gets thrown off a bull during Saturday’s bull riding competition.

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Getting wet: Area firemen shoot water and runners as they head through the mud pits Friday during the Ida County Fair’s Wet, Wild and Wacky Fun Run.

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Beef

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Grand champion steer: Grace Boyle, 18, of Holstein had a day to remember Friday at the Ida County beef show. She showed the grand champion market steer, grand champion market heifer and was named top senior beef showman.

The grand champion steer, above, was also judged to be the champion home raised steer. The Ida High Achiever is the daughter of Martha and Marty Boyle.

With Boyle is beef show judge Ben Kelly.

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Reserve grand champion steer: Kacie Mandernach, 15, of Odebolt, competing as an O-A/BC-IG FFA member, showed the reserve grand champion market steer at the Ida County fair beef show Friday. The animal was also named the champion purchased steer. Kacie is the daughter of Mindi and the late Scott Mandernach. Kacie said Friday’s achievement was extra special because it came on her father’s birthday. With Mandernach is beef show judge Ben Kelly.

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Senior beef showman: Grace Boyle of Holstein was named top senior beef showman at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. She is the daughter of Martha and Marty Boyle and an Ida High Achiever 4-H member.

Junior beef showman: Addison Shever, 10, of Battle Creek was named top junior showman at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. She is a first year Blaine Clover 4-H member and the daughter of Tami and Juston Shever.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Pen of three steers and heifers: Emerson Else of Holstein, left, and Madeline Else of Holstein made a clean sweep of the pen of three steers and heifers calf class at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. Emerson Else earned reserve champion honors in both classes while Madeline Else showed the grand champions in both classes. Emerson is the 16-year-old daughter of Trey and Michele Else and a Battle Badger 4-H Club member. Madeline Else is the 16-year-old daughter of Grant and Shelly Else and a Battle Badger 4-H member.

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Baby bottle bucket champ: Ryker Woods, four, of Anthon was the winner of the baby bottle bucket calf show at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. He is the son of Casey and Crystal Woods.

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Beef

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Grand champion heifer: Grace Boyle, 18, of Holstein showed the grand champion market heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. The animal was also judged to be the champion home raised heifer. The Ida High Achiever is the daughter of Martha and Marty Boyle.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Reserve grand champion heifer: Devin Hare, 16, of Holstein showed the reserve grand champion market heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday.The animal was also judged to be the champion purchased heifer. Hare is the son of Bridget Schumacher and Peggy and Dan Gebers and a Battle Badger 4-H member.

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Supreme breeding heifer: Kolton Knop, 14, of Arthur exhibited the supreme breeding heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. Knop is the son of June Knop and Dennis Knop and a Blaine Clover 4-H member.

Reserve supreme breeding heifer: In addition to showing the supreme breeding heifer, Kolton Knop, 14, of Arthur also exhibited the reserve supreme breeding heifer at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. Knop is the son of June Knop and Dennis Knop and a Blaine Clover 4-H member.

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Beef

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Pen of three yearlings: The sister and brother duo of Katie Knudsen and Kollin Knudsen showed the champion and reserve champion pen of three yearling calves at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. Katie showed the champion pen, while Kollin showed the reserve pen. They are the children of Cordell and Barb Knudsen and Blaine Clover 4-H members.

Console: Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen does her best to console fiveyear-old Vivian Friedrichsen of Holstein after Friedrichsen got a little nervous while showing her calf during the baby bottle bucket calf show at the Ida County Fair beef show Friday. From left are, Claire Sohm, Friedrichsen, VanDusen and Ida County Fair King Ty Tollufsen. Friedrichsen is the daughter of Alan and Bridget Friedrichsen.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Cattle wash: The cattle washing stations at the Ida County Fair were busy Friday morning prior to the start of the beef show. Approximately 50 head of individual cattle were shown in the morning and 22 pens of three were shown in the afternoon.

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Swine

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Reserve grand champion hog: Emerson Else, right, of Holstein showed the reserve grand champion hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday.

Emerson is the 16-year-old daughter of Trey & Michele Else and a member of the Battle Badgers. Pictured with Else is Ida County Fair King Ty Tollufson. This same hog was also awarded champion barrow.

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Grand champion hog: Emerson Else, right, showed the grand champion hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Emerson is the 16-year-old daughter of Trey & Michele Else and a member of the Battle Badgers. Pictured with Else is Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen. This same hog was also the champion gilt.

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Reserve champion derby hog: Lexi Phillips, right, of Holstein, showed the reserve champion derby pig at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Lexi is the 17-year-old daughter of Curt & Kristal Phillips and a member of the Ida High Achievers. Pictured with Phillips is Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen.

Grand champion derby: Gavin Vohs, right, showed the grand champion derby hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Gavin is the 10-year-old son of Eric & Trish Vohs and a member of the Battle Badgers. Pictured with Else is Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen.

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Swine

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Champion pen of three hogs: Ben Todd, right, of Holstein is presented with the champion pen of three hogs at the Ida County swine show on Saturday. Ben is the 11-year-old son of Layne & Jeana Todd and a member of the Battle Badgers.

Pictured with Todd is Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen.

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Grand champion breeding gilt: Emerson Else,right,showed the grand champion breeding gilt at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Emerson is the 16year-old daughter of Trey & Michele Else and a member of the Battle Badgers.

Pictured with Else is Ida County Fair King Ty Tollufson.

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Reserve pen of three hogs: Jadyn Schmidt,left,of Holstein won the reserve champion pen of three hogs at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Ty Tollufsen, Ida County Fair king and Peyton Collins Little Mr. Ida County presented the award. Jadyn is a member of the Battle Badgers and is the daughter of Darrin and Lisa Schmidt.

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Photo by: Steve Peterson

Reserve champion barrow: Ben Todd, right, of Holstein, won the reserve champion barrow hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Ben is the 11-year-old son of Layne & Jeana Todd and a member of the Battle Badgers.

Pictured with Todd is Lexi Phillips, first runner-up queen contestant.

Senior, junior swine showmen: Ben Todd, left, won the senior showmanship award at the swine show while Payton Wittrock, right, won the junior showmanship award at the Ida County Fair. Todd won the junior showmanship award at last year’s fair. Both are members of the Battle Badgers 4-H Club.

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Sheep

Photo by: Deb Loger

Champion sheep pen: Bridget Verschoor of Battle Creek received the grand champion pen of three lambs trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. She is the daughter of Joan Sohm and Kelly Verschoor and a member of the Maple Huskies. From left, Judge Philip Doty, Zoe Verschoor, Kaleb Verschoor and Bridget Verschoor.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Top market lamb: Eighteen-year-old Tige Redenius received the grand champion market lamb trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius of Cushing and a member of the Grant Champions.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Reserve sheep pen: Hailey Wilcox, 11, of Ida Grove received the reserve grand champion sheep pen trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. She is the daughter of Tim and Amber Wilcox and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club. From left, sheep judge Philip Doty, Baylee Knop, Daylyn Wilcox and Hailey Wilcox.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Reserve market lamb: O-A/BC-IG FFA member Ty Tollufsen, 17, of Ida Grove received the reserve grand champion market lamb Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. He is the son of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Top white face lambs: Ty Tollufsen, 17, showed the champion and reserve champion white face lambs Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show.

Tollufsen is a member of the O-A/BC-IG FFA and the son of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen of Ida Grove. His sister Tanay is helping hold the sheep.

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Sheep

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Top purchased lambs: Tige Redenius (left), 18, of Cushing showed the champion purchased lamb at the Ida County Fair sheep show Thursday. Ty Tollufsen, 17, of Ida Grove showed the reserve champion purchased lamb. Redenius is a member of the Grant Champions and the son of Joe and Denice Redenius. Tollufsen is a member of the O-A/BC-IG FFA and the son of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Top home raised lamb: Kaleb Verschoor, 14, of Battle Creek showed the champion home raised black face market lamb Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. Zoe Verschoor, 15, of Battle Creek showed the reserve champion home raised lamb. The Verschoors are the children of Joan Sohm and Kelly Verschoor and members of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club. They are pictured with Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Photo by: Deb Loger

Sheep showmen: Grant Champion Tige Redenius, 18, of Cushing and son of Joe and Denice Redenius was named senior sheep showman Thursday at the Ida County Fair sheep show. Blaine Clover Tanay Tollufsen, 12, of Ida Grove was named the junior sheep showman. She is the daughter of Todd and Tammy Tollufsen.

Champion commercial ewe: Margo McMillen, 11, of Danbury showed the champion commercial ewe at the Ida County Fair sheep show Thursday.

She is the daughter of Rob and Teresa McMillen and a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club. Margo got head butted by her lamb when the lamb got a little rambunctious due to the heat.

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Goats

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Top goats: Four goats received top honors at the Ida County Fair Goat Show Thursday. From left: Erin Nielsen, 13, of Ida Grove showed the champion dairy goat, Ashlynn Blenner is holding one of Emma Vohs’ goats, Gavin Vohs, 10, of Holstein showed the champion exotic goat and Emma Vohs, 13, of Holstein showed the champion meat and wether goats. Nielsen is a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club and daughter of Tom and Jodi Nielsen. Gavin and Emma are members of the Battle Badgers 4-H Club and the children of Eric and Trish Vohs.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Goat showmen: Erin Nielsen, 13, of Ida Grove received the junior goat showman trophy Thursday at the Ida County Fair goat show. Erin is the daughter of Tom and Jodi Nielsen and a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club. Tayden Redenius, 17, of Cushing received the senior goat showman trophy.

He is the son of Joe and Denice Redenius and a member of the Grant Champions 4-H Club.

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Rabbits

Photo by: Amy Forbes

Rabbit winners: Overall winners of the Ida County Fair rabbit show on Thursday were, from left, Blaine Clover Addison Shever, best four class rabbit, with her Polish; Maple Huskie Lauren McMillen, best hobby rabbit; Logan Hotshot Anna Hoffman, best meat rabbit, with her single fryer and Grant Champion Tayden Redenius, best six class rabbit, with his Flemish giant.

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Senior rabbit showman: Emma Vohs, daughter of Eric and Tricia Vohs of Holstein, won the senior rabbit showmanship at the Ida County Fair on Thursday. Emma is a member of the Battle Badgers 4-H Club.

Junior rabbit showman: Lauren McMillen, daughter of Rob and Teresa McMillen of Ida Grove, won the junior rabbit showmanship at the Ida County Fair on Thursday. Lauren is a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club.

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Horses

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Champion horse: Claire Sohm, 17, of Battle Creek showed the grand champion horse at the Ida County Fair horse show July 19. She was also the reserve senior horse showman. Sohm is a Maple Huskies 4-H member and the daughter of Jenni and Ed Sohm.

Champion pony: Claire Sohm, 17, of Battle Creek showed the grand champion pony at the Ida County Fair horse show July 19. She is a Maple Huskies 4-H member and the daughter of Jenni and Ed Sohm.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Senior horse showman: Grace German, 18, of Holstein was named top senior showman at the Ida County Fair horse show July 19. She also won the freestyle showmanship class and showed the reserve champion horse. The Logan Hotshot 4-H member is the daughter of Tom and Kristi German.

Junior horse showman: Kiara Luscombe, 10, of Holstein was named top junior showman at the Ida County Fair horse show July 19. She also showed the reserve champion pony. Luscombe is a Maple Huskies 4-H’er and the daughter of Amanda and Lane Luscombe.

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Horse showman: Collin Grove, 13, of Holstein sets up his horse for judge Doug Brown during the senior showmanship portion of the Ida County Fair horse show July 20. Grove is a Blaine Clover 4-H’er and the son of Justin and Carmen Grove.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Poles: Ahren Van Dusen guides his horse through the poles during competition at the Ida County Fair horse show games July 20. He is the son of Scott and Denise Van Dusen of Ida Grove.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

Commercial exhibits: The commercial hall at the Ida County Fair was the location for several area businesses to show off their products.

Photo by: Deb Loger

Pork contest winners: Five contestants participated in the Ida County Fair pork cook-off contest Saturday. Winners were from left—Leah Godbersen, third place with her sausage and vegetable soup; Scott Tomlinson, first place with his candied bacon; Allison Moore, people’s choice with her bacon wrapped meatball and Crissy Melendez, second place with her armadillo eggs. The Ida County Pork Producers sponsored the contest. In addition to trophies, gift bags and prizes, the contestants received pork gift certificates.

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Cooks: Five individuals participated in the pork cooking contest Saturday at the Ida County Fair. The Ida County Pork Producers sponsored the contest.

From left, Allison Moore (bacon wrapped meatballs), Scott Tomlinson (candied bacon), Leah Godbersen (sausage and vegetable soup), Mallory Moore (bacon wrapped asparagus) and Crissy Melendez (armadillo eggs).

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Poultry Top poultry: Top winners at the Ida County Fair poultry show Friday were, from left, Jacob Schimmer of Galva, 11, son of Kyle and Jennifer Schimmer and Battle Badgers 4-H Club member (reserve market ribbon); Elizabeth Schimmer of Galva, 10, daughter of Kyle and Jennifer Schimmer and Battle Badgers 4-H Club member (top market trophy); Bree Henningsen of Ida Grove, 18, daughter of Shannon and Barb Henningsen and Blaine Clovers 4-H Club member (best of show, top hobby trophy, reserve hobby ribbon and top breeding trophy) and Natalie Burk of Ida Grove, 11, daughter of Chad and Jessica Burk and a member of the Blaine Clovers 4-H Club (junior showmanship and reserve breeding ribbon)

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Fun at the fair: The Ida County Fair offered fun activities throughout its 2017 run including, at top and going clockwise, the Rafter K Equestrian Drill Team performing a routine to recognize victims of cancer prior to the start of Saturday’s rodeo; a rodeo clown shows off his dance moves to the crowd Saturday; several ladies show off the artwork they created during Thursday’s Ladies Night Out, which featured “Painting with Kate” and Bob Paulsrud, with the help of Linda Burk, auctions off several items donated

by Ida County 4-H groups prior to Saturday’s rodeo (all of the proceeds from the auction go to the Ida County 4-H Foundation, which uses the funds for scholarships, projects and camps).

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Participants

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Participants: Lil Miss and Mr. Ida County, Ida County Princess and Prince were judged on Thursday, July 13, at the Ida County Extension office in Ida Grove. The winners were announced at the Ida County Fair July 19. A total of 22 children participated. Contestants are, front from left, Aaron Ulrich, Braelyn Witzke, Breanne Wilcox, Colt Blackmore, Remington Blackmore, Briaunna Ackerman, Laney Georg, Jacob Todd, Henry Friedrichsen, Elizabeth Martin and Peyton Collins. And, back row from left, Brooklynn Lukins, Kasey DeVine, Allison Moore, Caity Todd, Carson Jordan, Irelyn Wittrock, Emlynn Winkel, Levi Else, Macy Van Wyhe, Nina McMillen and Avery Ernst.

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Questioning: Brittany Hamann answers a question as part of the Ida County Fair queen and king contest July 19 during the fair.

Overall showman: Grace Boyle, 18, of Holstein won the overall showman competition at the Ida County Fair Sunday. The Ida High Achiever is the daughter of Martha and Marty Boyle.

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Open Class

Open class ribbons awarded at fair Overall superintendent Wylene Redenius and Jennifer Glawe announced Ida County fair open class results.

Arts and crafts: Best-of-show arts and crafts by an amateur-Becky Bruning (silk flower), best-of-show arts and crafts by an amateur-Linda Burk (tile), overall best photographer-Lori Siebrecht, best-of-show photography by an amateur-Amy Forbes and best special (Good Samaritan Society)Doug Gates (garden gazing ball).

Cookery: Best of show overall, Tracy Johnson (cinnamon bread); best overall yeast bread, Tracy Johnson; best overall quick bread, Bridget Friedrichsen (zucchini bread); best overall oatmeal cookie, Leah Godbersen; best overall bars with fruit, Twyla Godbersen and first place Redstar winner, Bridget Friedrichsen.

Preserved foods: Best of show, LuAnn Bennett (amaretto pears); Taste of Ida, Linda Burk (Danish cherries); first place fruits, LuAnn Bennett (amaretto pears); second place fruit, Linda

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Best of show: Amy Forbes of Ida Grove received best of show in the open photography class with her storm picture.

Burk (rhubarb strawberry pie filling); first place vegetables, Amanda Campbell (canned Jalapenos); second place vegetables, Linda Burk (Italian stewed

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Dog obedience: Hannah Weeda, left, and Bree Henningsen showed the top two dogs in the dog obedience class of the Ida County Fair dog show July 19.

Henningsen, 18, of Ida Grove showed the champion dog while Weeda showed the reserve champion dog. Henningsen is a Blaine Clover 4-H member and the daughter of Shannon and Barb Henningsen. Weeda, 13, of Holstein is a Logan Hotshot and the daughter of Julie and Sterling Weeda.

tomatoes); first place pickles, Linda Burk (zucchini relish); second place pickles, Linda Burk (dill relish); first place soft spreads, Linda Burk (rhubarb jelly); second place soft spread, Grace German (strawberry rhubarb jam); first place dehydrated foods, Amanda Campbell (dried rosemary); Fashions: Best of show, Linda Friedrichsen (blouse) and honorable mention, Jamee Dittmer (knit dress).

Horticulture: Judge’s special award—LuAnn Bennett (Asiatic lilies).

Floriculture: Judge’s special award—Rhonda Lee (herbs) and best vegetable, Linda Friedrichsen (green beans).

Needlework: best of show needlework Linda Burk (felted Easter basket); best of show alternate needlework, Laurie Jones (knit socks); best of show quilt, Anita Whitney; best of show alternate quilt, Anita Whitney and honorable mention quilt, Linda Friedrichsen.

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Top photographer: Lori Siebrecht of Arthur was named the top photography exhibitor in the Ida County Fair’s open class.

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Dog show: Kate Mathes walks her dog Gunner through an obedience course during the open class portion of the Ida County Fair dog show July 19. Gunner, who started life with some behavioral issues, was rescued by Mathes from an animal shelter.

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Dog handling: Bree Henningsen, 18, of Ida Grove showed the top handling dog at the Ida County Fair 4-H dog show July 19. She is a Blaine Clover 4-H member and the daughter of Shannon and Barb Henningsen.

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Open Class

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Sprout talent: Bill Riley Talent Show winners in the sprout division at the Ida County Fair competition Friday were, from left, Natalie Burk, 11, of Ida Grove (tap dance); Courtney Ackerman, nine, of Ida Grove (dance) and the clog routine of 10year olds Kylee Thomas, Kendra Mitchell and Rylee Vohs of Moville. Burk received $50 and a trophy. As Burk is already going to the Bill Riley Talent Show at the Iowa State Fair, Ackerman will represent Ida County at the state talent show.

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Senior talent: Bill Riley Talent Show winners in the senior division at the Ida County Fair competition Friday were, from left, Bailey Miller, 16, of Gowrie (lyrical dance); Emma Endrulat, 16, of Battle Creek (vocal solo) and Macy Bozwell, 13, of Red Oak (dance). Miller received $50 and a trophy. As Miller is already going to the Bill Riley Talent Show at the Iowa State Fair, Endrulat will represent Ida County at the state talent show.

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Clothing

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Clothing selection: Top clothing selection honors went to, from left: Grant 4-H’er Elizabeth Zobel (top senior), Blaine Clover Collin Grove (top intermediate) and Ida High Achiever Abigail Else (top junior). Zobel advances to the Iowa State Fair. Grove and Else advance to the Clay County Fair.

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Fashion revue: Fashion revue awards went to Logan Hotshot Grace German (top senior) and Hannah Yockey (top intermediate). German advances to the Iowa State Fair and Yockey advances to the Clay County Fair.

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Grand champion hog: Emerson Else, right, showed the grand champion hog at the Ida County Fair swine show on Saturday. Emerson is the 16-year-old daughter of Trey & Michele Else and a member of the Battle Badgers.

Pictured with Else is Ida County Fair Queen Anna Van Dusen.

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State Fair Exhibitors

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State fair exhibitors: Several Ida County 4-H’ers had projects selected to advance or are alternates to the Iowa State Fair in August. They include, front from left: Taya Phillips, Jaycie Vohs, Madison Schreiber, Kansas Petersen, Sophia Van Houten and Margo McMillen. Back: Tate Phillips, Morgan Todd, Hannah Yockey, Tayden Redenius, Anna Van Dusen, Ahren Van Dusen, Ethan Zobel, Emma Endrulat and Grace German.

Ida County fair projects chosen for Iowa State Fair Several Ida County 4-Her’s have projects advancing to the Iowa State Fair in August or were selected as alternates.

They include: Science, Engineering and Technology (mechanics, woodworking, science, engineering and technology): Hannah Yockey, wooden pineapple fruit server; Travis Wiese, box scraper; Ahren Van Dusen, wooden cross and Tate Phillips, shop table; and alternate Abby Bender, coffee table.

Animals and ag/natural resources: Margo McMillen, tractor planter and alternate Brayden Doty, knot tying poster.

Personal development: Ethan Zobel, “EZ Equipment Sales” (self-determined project).

Home improvement: Jaycie Vohs, wooden clock; Bree Henningsen, gas can lamp; Sophia Van Houten, re inished cedar chest and re inished wooden rocking chair and alternate Grace German, “Redecorating My Room” write-up.

Food and nutrition: Grace German— choice salsa, strawberry rhubarb pie and apple crumble pie and alternate Kaleb Verschoor, pumpkin whoopee pie.

Clothing and fashion: Grace German, one dress-four seasons write-up; Hannah Weeda, raised up-down home shirt and jean shorts out it; Hannah Weeda, white shorts and shirt out it and Taya Phillips, volleyball pajamas.

Photography: Tayden Redenius, little boy picture; Anna Van Dusen, ire picture; Grace German, cheesecake picture; Kansas Petersen, Joslyn Castle picture; Taylor Oldham, cherry picture; Madison Schreiber, picture of herself on the bridge; alternate Anna Van Dusen, ferry re lection picture and Tayden Redenius, lawn globe picture.

Visual arts: Bree Henningsen, barn wood painting; Emma Endrulat, charcoal paintbrush picture and alternate Morgan Todd, “Zentangle” inspired letter M.

Photo by: Mike Thornhill

State fair projects: Ida County 4-H’ers showed off their various talents at the Ida County Fair. Above, are some of the projects that qualified for the state fair in August.

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$15 Challenge, Education & Best Booth

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15 challenge: Top $15 challenge awards went to, from left—Grant 4-H’er Elizabeth Zobel (top senior), Blaine Clover Collin Grove (top intermediate) and Ida High Achiever Jaycie Vohs (top junior). Zobel advances to the Iowa State Fair. Grove and Vohs advance to the Clay County Fair. $

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Educational presentation: Top educational presentation awards went to, from left: Logan Hotshot Grace German (top senior), Logan Hotshot Lillian Hoffman (top intermediate) and Kamryn Larson (top junior). German advances to the Iowa State Fair.

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Best booth: The Logan Hotshots 4-H Club received the Best Booth Traveling Trophy for the second year in a row Friday at the Ida County Fair 4-H Night.

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Share the Fun, Pride of Iowa, Working Exhibit, & Helen Davison award

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Share the Fun: Top share the fun honors went to Logan Hotshot Grace German for her vocal solo of “Summer Rain,” written by German. From left Mallory Moore , German and Emma Endrulat advance to the Iowa State Fair.

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Pride of Iowa: Top Pride of Iowa honors went to, from left: Logan Hotshot Grace German (top senior), Ida High Achiever Lucas Else (top intermediate) and Logan Hotshot Lillian Whitmer (top junior).

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Working exhibit: The top working exhibit award went to Logan Hotshot Grace German. German advances to the Iowa State Fair.

Helen Davison award: Anna Van Dusen received the Helen Davison Memorial Photography Award Friday during the Ida County Fair 4-H Night program.

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Extemporaneous speaking: Top extemporaneous speaking honors went to Logan Hotshot Grace German.

German advances to the Iowa State Fair.

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PJ frenzy: Top pajama frenzy honors went to, from left: Grant 4-Her Elizabeth Zobel (top senior), Logan Hotshot Mallory Moore (top intermediate) and Grant 4-H’er Sophia Van Houten (top junior).

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Mud run: Runners are off in the Wet, Wild and Wacky Fun Run Friday at the Ida County Fair. The run included: mud, water and obstacles.

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Music festival: Fairgoers enjoyed the Buffalo Ridge Music Festival Saturday during the Ida County Fair. Here, April and Eric Wells and Steve Jones provide some great music.

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Farm fun: Becky Butcher, Kelsi Carlson and Beau Butcher pose in the farm animal display at the Lil Ida County Farm Hands event Friday at the Ida County Fair.

Milkmaids: Three young girls from Ida Grove had the opportunity to learn what it was like to milk a cow at the Little Farm Hands display at the Ida County Fair.

From left are, Emma Holst, Hayden Holst and Leah Sholty.

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Winning volleyball team: The winning volleyball team at the Ida County volleyball tournament consisted of front row: Scott Richardson and JR Miller.

Back row: Tammy Hoffman, Brandon Johnson and Tracy Johnson.

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Four-wheeler Olympics: Mike Lewis spins his four-wheeler around a barrel during the Ida County Fair Four-wheeler Olympics Sunday.

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Pedal pull: Max Maynard does his best to squeeze out a little more distance in the Ida County Farm Bureau’s annual pedal pull at the Ida County Fair Sunday.

Maynard placed second in the seven-year old division with a pull of 30.5 feet.

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Face painting: Vivian Miller of Expressive Art Face Painting paints an owl on Margo McMillen’s face Saturday during the Ida County Fair.

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Ag Olympics: Kamryn Larson successfully snags an apple during the applebobbing portion of the Ida County Fair Ag Olympics Sunday.

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Art Attack: Children had the opportunity on Saturday at the Ida County Fair to do various art projects, including a chicken call, perler beads and slime. Here from left, Remington Blackmore and Leah Godbersen work on making slime.

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