Exhibitors prepare months in advance to compete at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Wednesday, it was the Dairy Goats and Cows time to shine. As many activities occurred around the fairgrounds, the dairy show attracted people of all ages. The high-quality animals put on a great show for those in attendance. The dairy judge, Maaika […]
Trophies, banners, and ribbons were held high by some very deserving, hard working 4-H and FFA members on Tuesday at the Southern Iowa Fair. Swine Judge, Kelle Sheets, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show. Results of the show are as follows: Champion Commercial Gilt: Adam Giltner Reserve Champion […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday 4-H members set the stage to show their oh so many talents at the Southern Iowa Fair Free Stage. 4-H members shared their talents by taking part in Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd, but these 4-Hers […]
The Sale Ring was filled with lots of Educational Facts about Chickens on Tuesday Morning. Due to the Avian Influenza fairs were not allowed to have any birds exhibit. In Place of the show they had a Birdless Bird Show where the exhibitors were allowed to bring an Educational Poster to help take place of […]
Running, Jumping & Zig Zagging Their Way Through The Southern Iowa Fair The 4-H and FFA dog show was held on Monday, July 13th at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The exhibitors worked hard to get their dogs in tip top shape for the show. Prizes and ribbons are as follows (P-Purple, B-Blue, R-Red): Obedience Pre […]
Edith Barber July 12, 1913 – July 18, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 102 Edith Barber passed away July 18, 2015 at the age of 102. Edith was born on July 12, 1913, to Earl Johnston and Frances Elizabeth Baird in Poweshiek County. She was one of two children. Edith grew up and lived in […]
James Leroy Rogers September 14, 1944 – July 18, 2015 What Cheer, Iowa | Age 70 James Leroy Rogers, 70, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, surrounded by his family. James Leroy Rogers was born September 14, 1944 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Oden […]
John Abner Gingrich Jr. July 5, 1922 – July 17, 2015 Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 93 John Abner Gingrich, Jr., 93, of Ottumwa died Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa. He was born Wednesday, July 5, 1922, in Burlington, Iowa the son of John A. and Ada L. Fletcher […]
Pauline Rozenboom January 25, 1920 – July 17, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Pauline B. Rozenboom, 95, of Oskaloosa, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Pauline was born Sunday January 25, 1920, in Mahaska County, the daughter of Elmer Odem and Blanche Pearson Odem. Pauline graduated from […]
Joseph Blommers January 26, 1977 – July 16, 2015 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 38 Joseph Blommers, 38, of Eddyville died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Joe was born January 26, 1977, in Pella, the son of LeRoy and Marilyn Goemaat Blommers. Joe graduated from Eddyville High School with the […]
