Hot! Hot! Hot! Southern Iowa Fair Ends For 2017

Oskaloosa, Iowa – There were many different events to keep attendees of the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair entertained during the week long event. The difficult part was keeping attendance up because of the extreme heat that plagued the region.

When it came to the heat, it certainly impacted the attendance as highlighted by comments made to the Oskaloosa News Facebook page.

Debbie Guild said, “Our family would normally go down for dinner one evening and check out the animals and the 4-H projects. The heat this year kept us away.”

Scarlett Kint agreed, “Too hot. I could[n’t] take the kids out in the extreme heat. Nothing you can do about that.”

The extreme heat also meant that the animals were released early for the safety of everyone.

A few events highlighted the week for many of those attending the fair. KIIC’s Wing Ding Fling Thing, the demolition derby, and the Redneck Rally Race were those most mentioned as standouts.

The carnival wasn’t what some expected, but competing for a carnival company to attend your fair is something the fair board has bumped up against for the past few years.

Kelly Saville said, “The Midway was pretty scarce!!”

“I personally liked the carnival better this year. I have younger kids and I felt like the rides were better for younger kids . The general atmosphere at the midway seemed better for younger kids and families. And the workers were great with my 4 year old!”, add Holly Ridenour.

The fair ended on Saturday night with a demolition derby and concert. The winners of the weeks various events are listed below.

*Bag O’Clay

Bag O’ Clay is an opportunity for youth to gain skills in working with clay and learning new techniques. They are each provided with two pounds of urban-wear clay and given a month to complete an exhibit which could be a plaque/tile, pottery, or a functional piece. The participants attended a workshop with Orla Stodghill, who is an Oskaloosa Elementary Art teacher. She provided the participants with tips and techniques for working with clay. This is a partnership with Oskaloosa Elementary School, as the clay pieces were fired in the Elementary Art room. The exhibitors then met with Briana Bartlett, who is also an art teacher at the Oskaloosa Elementary School and a member of FACE. She evaluated the exhibits in a conference judging setting where the exhibitors were evaluated on what they learned, technique, and overall appearance of their Bag O’ Clay exhibit.

Ribbon placings are as follows:

Trace Hol- Blue
Allie Van Donselaar- Blue
Cael Butler- Blue
Gavin Spaur- Blue
Alexandra Nolan- Blue
Wyatt Hol- Blue
Miranda Lehigh- Purple, Champion Clover Kid
Andrew Stodghill- Purple, Champion Junior
Jaylin VanderWiel- Purple, Champion Intermediate

*Sew Good 4-Hers

May 11 brought 4-Hers threading to the Mahaska County Extension office for the annual Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge and Fashion Revue Contests. The 4-H Awardrobe Clothing Event judging is a pre-fair contest that is held each year. For clothing selection, the 4-Her chooses an outfit to develop skills in buying clothes for a particular purpose. 4-H members purchase an outfit for under $15 from a consignment shop, garage sale, Salvation Army or similar shop. The 4-Her makes the outfit or part of the outfit in fashion revue.

Results for the event are as follow:

Morgan Bolkema P-1, B-1; Nicole Edgren P-2, B-1; Abby Hol P-1; AJ Williams B-2, R-1; Macy Schroeder B-1; Bethany Van Donselaar P-1; Emmit Boender P-3; Trisha Van Donselaar P-1; Katherine Wielard P-2; Selena Williams B-3; Sevanna Hol B-1; Teale Pose P-1; Jaylin Vander Wiel P-1; Katie Veldhuizen B-1; Kayla Williams P-2, B-3

Intermediate $15 Challenge Winners: Emmit Boender & Teale Pose
Intermediate Clothing Selection Winners: Trisha Van Donselaar & Emmit Boender

*Hard Work Pays Off

4-H’ers filtered through the Exhibit Hall and 4-H Building on Monday, July 17 with exhibits they spent lots of time and effort working on. The following youth have exhibits that were selected to be judged and put on display at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in August:

Photography
Ryan Van Gilst, flower pot photo; Katherine Wielard, toad photo; Jessie Eveland, barn photo; Katy Roose, cactus photo; Mackenzie Overbergen, Cordova tower photo; Seth Edmundson, sunset photo; Gage Mick, fishing pole photo; Anna DeBoef, cougar photo; Abby Jager, dog photo

Agriculture & Natural Resources
Ephraim Van Zante, Crop Production Model; Harrison Zippers 4-H Club, Blue Bird House Project

Science, Engineering, & Technology
Bryce Roquet, Restored Bin & Auger; Carson Breon, Concrete/Stump Table; Veronica Bolibaugh, Restored 150 year old rocker; Grace Marshall, Restored Kerosene Heater Lamp; Kyle Meinders, Wooden Candy Dispenser

Home Improvement
Emmit Boender, Painted Dresser; Addisyn McCrea, Woven Rug; Morgan Van Maanen, Rustic Window Table; Kendra Branderhorst, Jewelry Organizer; Logan Schroeder, Tool Chest; Lindsay Breon, Driftwood Fountain

Clothing & Sewing
Leah Van Donselaar, Bag; Lydia Zylstra, Table Runner; Allie Van Donselaar, Apron; Abby Drost, Pillow Bed; Teale Pose, Constructed blue dress

Personal Development
Allen Hayes, DIY Chain Fidget Spinners; Jefferson Go-Getters 4-H Club, Bucket/Bottle Calf Barn Club Project; Cedar Livestock 4-H Club, Swine Barn Club Project; Olivia Stodghill, Cemetery Project

Health
Troy Mann, AVM Informational Display

Visual Arts
Addison Beane, Chicken Shack; Kara De Bruin, Candy Drawing; Tabitha Gooden, Pear Art; Nicole Edgren, Cat Pottery; Shelby Seddon, Egg Shell Mosaic; Tieron Lamberson, Pineapple String Art; Katrina Elliott, Pencil Drawing

Food & Nutrition
Lexi Van Utrecht, Cinnamon Twists; Kaylee Bandstra, Poppy Seed Bread; Cassidy Long, Chocolate Cupcakes; Daniel Roose, Float Your Boat Bars

These items from Mahaska County and many other exhibits will be on display in the Iowa 4-H Exhibits Hall at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 10-20.

*2017 Advanced Feeders Project

Exhibitors with advanced cattle feeder pens fed three-five head of cattle beginning in December or March, and they kept monthly feed records and learned about daily care of feeder calves. Exhibitors with advanced lamb feeder pens fed three head of lambs beginning in May. The pens were weighed at the Southern Iowa Fair on Monday, July 17, and interviews/conferences followed where they discussed what they learned with superintendents and Nathan Crane, ISU Extension and Outreach Region 14 Extension Education Director.

Results are as follows:

Sheep Champion –Sarah DeGroot
ADG-1.08 lb/per day
Sheep Reserve Champion –Carter Claver
ADG-.66 lb/per day
Blue Ribbons—
Callen Dewitt
ADG- .44 lb/per day
Lydia Zylstra
ADG-.78 lb/per day

Beef Champion December Class –Caden Van Denderen
ADG-3.2 lb/per day
Beef Reserve Champion December Class – Anthony Goemaat
ADG-4.08 lb/per day
Beef Champion March Class – Cauyer Lamberson
ADG-2.68 lb/per day

*Bucket ‘o’ Junk

You can count this year’s Bucket ‘o’ Junk contest as a success! 11 exhibitors picked up a bucket full of scrap metal pieces, worked with an adult mentor, gained welding skills, and created a piece of art! These art pieces were judged on Monday, July 17.

Ribbon Placings:

Olivia Stodghill, B-1
Nicole Edgren, B-1
Jacob Spears, B-1 (FFA)
Clayton Hol, B-1
Ally Nolan, B-1
Zach Edgrin, B-1
Caleb Van Zante, B-1
Partick Dystra, B-1 (FFA)
Brandt Hughes, B-1 (FFA)
Emmet Van Zante, B-1
DJ Staut, B-1 (FFA)
Callen DeWitt, B-1

*Running, Jumping & Zig Zagging Their Way Through The Southern Iowa Fair
The 4-H and FFA dog show was held on Monday, July 17th 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 Novice A:

Logan Bruxvoort-B-1, R-1
Alyson DeBruin-B-1, R-1
Austyn Fisher-B-2
Morgan Schippers-B-1, R-1
Mia Schilling-P-1, B-1
Katie Veldhuizen-B-2

Mia Schilling, 1st Place Obedience Pre Novice A
Austyn Fisher, 2nd place Obedience Pre Novice B
Katie Veldhuizen, 3rd Place Obedience Novice C

Pre Novice B:

Rylie Sytsma-B-2
Rylie Sytsma, 1st Place Obedience Pre Novice B

Sub Novice:
Nicole Davis-B-2
Sienna DeJong-P-1, B-1

Sienna DeJong, 1st Place Obedience Sub Novice
Nicole Davis, 2nd Place Obedience Sub Novice

Novice A
Tabitha Gooden-B-2
Alexandra Nolan-B-2
Leah Wilcox-B-2

Graduate Novice:
Sarah DeGroot-B-1, R-1
Sarah DeGroot-B-1, R-1
Lexi DeJong-B-2
Sienna DeJong-P-1, B-1
Trisha Van Donselaar- B-2

Sienna DeJong, 1st Place Graduate Novice
Lexi DeJong, 2nd Place Graduate Novice
Trisha Van Donselaar, 3rd Place Graduate Novice

Agility:
1st year small dogs
Austyn Fisher-B-1

Austyn Fisher, 1st place Agility 1st year small dogs

2nd year and above small dogs
Tabitha Gooden-B-1

Tabitha Gooden, 1st place Agility 1st year small dogs

1st year large dogs
Logan Bruxvoort-B-1
Alyson DeBruin-B-1
Morgan Shippers-B-1
Mia Schilling-B-1
Rylie Systma-B-1
Katie Veldhuizen-B-1

Katie Veldhuizen, 1st place Agility 1st year large dogs
Morgan Shippers, 2nd place Agility 1st year large dogs

2nd year and above large dogs
Nicole Davis-B-1
Sienna DeJong-B-1
Alexandra Nolan-B-1
Trish VanDonselaar-B-1
Leah Wilcox-B-1

Nicole Davis, 1st place Agility 2nd year and above large dogs
Leah Wilcox, 2nd place Agility 2nd year and above large dogs

Agility-Off-Leash-2nd year and above small dogs
Sarah DeGroot-B-2

Sarah DeGroot, 1st place Agility 2nd year and above small dogs, 2nd place 2nd year and above small dogs
Agility-Off-Leash-2nd year and above large dogs
Lexi DeJong-B-1
Sienna DeJong-B-1

Lexi DeJong, 1st place Agility-Off-Leash-2nd year and above large dogs
Sienna DeJong, 2nd place Agility-Off-Leash-2nd year and above large dogs

Clover Kids Obedience & Agility:
Maeleigh Claver-P1

Top Scoring Dog:
Sienna DeJong

*Ribbons and More

Over the past year, 4-Hers have worked hard on the numerous project on display at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Monday, July 17th, Non-Livestock Judging took place. During judging, 4-hers showed what they have learned and created in the past year. Over a dozen judges were wowed by all the 4-Hers had to show in the areas of:
Home Economics, Mechanics and Engineering, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Photography, Personal Development, and Health Exhibits. Over the eight hour period, 4-Hers had their exhibits judged according to their goals, learning experiences, the workmanship and general design of the exhibit and the appearance.

Fourth grade 4-H members can receive a green ribbon, which signifies special recognition.
Abbreviations for ribbons are: Purple (P); Blue (B); Red (R); White (W)

Results by club are as follows:

Adams Champs
Carson Breon P-3, B-2; Lindsay Breon P-5; Stacia Dunnick B-6; Tieron Lamberson P-2, B-3; Gage Mick P-1, B-2, R-1

Cedar Livestock
Cedar Livestock 4-H Club P-1; Lane Bayliss P-1, B-5; Tyler Bayliss P-1, B-3; Bryce Roquet P-5; Allie Van Donselaar P-2, B-4, R-2; Emmet Van Zante P-1, B-4; Ephraim Van Zante P-3, B-4, R-1
B-1, R-2; Anna DeBoef P-5, B-4, R-1; Morgan Drost B-4; Allen Hayes P-2; William Hayes B-1; Madi Hol B-5, R-1; Nathan Groenendyk B-2; Grace Marshall P-2, B-2; Cory Meinders P-1, B-1; Kyle Meinders P-2; Ryan Meinders B-2; Teale Pose P-3, B-4; Olivia Van Arkel B-4; Ryan Van Gilst P-3, B-3

Harrison Hustlers
Brady Belcher B-1; Greyson Belcher B-1; Abby Jager P-3, B-1; Cassidy Long P-1, B-1; Addisyn McCrea P-5, B-1; Hayden McCrea B-2; Sam Seddon P-1, B-3; Shelby Seddon P-5, B-3; Briana VerSteegh P-1

Harrison Zippers
Aliveah Brinegar P-1, B-9; Bethany Van Donselaar P-1, B-2; Courtney Van Donselaar B-3; Anna Eveland P-2, B-4; Megan Eveland P-3, B-2; Leah Van Donselaar P-3, B-4; Trisha Van Donselaar B-3; AJ Williams B-8, R-2; Kayla Williams P-1; B-15, R-3; Selena Williams B-4

Heartland Helpers
Ki Arthur P-1, B-3; Alicia Edmundson P-1, B-2; Seth Edmundson P-2, B-2; Austyn Fisher B-3; Kincaid Mitchel B-1; Morgan Schippers B-1; Lexi Van Utrecht P-4, B-9; Wyatt Van Weelden B-1; Colton Van Weelden P-2, B-3; Jaylin Vander Wiel P-2, B-3

Independent
Nicole Davis B-1

Jefferson Go-Getters
Jefferson Go-Getters P-1; Morgan Bolkema P-1, B-1; Ean Beenken P-3, B-1; Carter Claver B-1; Kira Doty B-1; Nicole Edgren P-1, B-1; Zachery Edgren B-1; Clayton Hol P-1, B-5, R-1; Sevanna Hol P-1 B-2; Trace Hol B-2, R-1; Wyatt Hol B-7; Isabelle Larson P-1, B-9; Carly Malloy P-1, B-5; Nathan McKim P-1, B-2, R-1; Chase Rozenboom B-1; Aden Scott P-1, B-1; Mia Shiling P-1; Kayden Sinces B-1

Leighton Strivers
Leighton Strivers P-1; Logan Bruxvoort P-3, B-3; Garret DeJong P-2, B-3; Tucker DeJong P-1, B-5, R-1; Karter Flaherty B-1; JT Pollock P-2; Katie Pollock P-2, B-2; Daniel Roose P-4, B-1; Katy Roose P-2, B-7; Logan Schoroeder P-2, B-1; Macy Schroeder P-1, B-5; Calleigh Vander Wilt B-3, R-1; Marie Vander Wilt B-2; Katie Veldhuizen B-3

M&M Peppy Pals
Kaylee Bandstra P-1, B-2; Kara DeBruin P-4, B-3; Kaitlyn Flory P-2, B-4, R-1; Abby Hol B-5; Mackenzie Overbergen P-1, B-1; Jordan Van Maanen P-1, B-1; Morgan Van Maanen P-2, B-1; Ella Van Waardhuizen P-2, B-1; Joy Van Wyngarden P-2, B-2; Katelyn Vos P-1, B-1, R-1; Katherine Wielard P-3, B-4; Lydia Zylstra P-3, B-3

Mahaska Masters
Emma Adams B-3; Addisoin Beane P-1, B-1; Emmit Boender P-1, R-1; Veronica Bolibaugh P-1; Cael Butler B-2; Reese Campbell P-2; Will Campbell B-1; Abby Drost P-5, B-4; Katrina Elliott P-3, B-10 R-1; Raeann Elliott P-1, B-7, R-1; Jessie Eveland P-2, B-5; Ray Franzen P-1; Breanne Harrison B-1; Troy Mann P-3, B-4; Addison McKain B-2; Andrew Stodghill P-2, B-1; Olivia Stodghill P-3, B-2; Rylie Sytsma B-3; Shannon Van Rheenen B-1

Spring Creek Achievers
Kendra Branderhorst P-1, B-2; Faith DeRonde P-1, B-3; Gracie DeRonde P-1, B-3; Jaden DeRonde P-1 B-3; Darby Morlan B-1

West Des Moines Livewires
Tabitha Gooden P-2; MaKenzie Miller P-1, B-4; Brooke Shafer B-2; Kate Shafer P-1, B-1; Molly Shafer B-2; Caleb VanZante B-1;

Outstanding 4th Grade Exhibitors
Garfield Boosters- Madi Hol, Ryan Meinders
Harrison Zippers- Bethany Van Donselaar
Harrison Hustlers- Colton VanWeelden
Jefferson Go-Getters- Morgan Bolken, Wyatt Hol
Leighton Strivers- JT Pollock, Logan Bruxvoort
M&M Peppy Pals- Kaitlyn Flory, Abby Hol, Ella VanWaardhuizen
Mahaska Masters- Reese Campbell, Andrew Stodghill
Spring Creek Achievers- Gracie DeRonde, Jaden DeRonde
West Des Moine Livewires- Kate Shafer

*Vegetables & Flowers, Oh My!

On Tuesday, July 18, several 4-H members brought many green thumbs out to primp petunias and touch up tomatoes at the Southern Iowa Fair. The 4-Her’s were pleased with the results and these awards were given out:

Best of Vegetable Plate: Olivia Stodghill
Best of Show Vegetable Tray: Sevanna Hol
Best of Show Collection of Flowers: Jaylin VanderWeil
Container Indoor Plant: Teale Pose
Container Outdoor Plant: Katelyn Vos
Container Succulent Plant: JT Pollack

Ribbon Placings by club: Purple (P); Blue (B); Red (R); White (W):

Mahaska Masters:
Veronica Bolibaugh-P-1
Andrew Stodghill-B-1
Olivia Stodghill-P-1

Harrison Zippers:
Megan Eveland-B-1
Bethany VanDonselaar-B-1

Jefferson Go-Getters:
Savannah Hol-P-1
Raegan Rozenboom-P-1
Taylor Rozenboom-B-1

West Des Moines Livewires:
Blake Hughes-P-1, R-1
Myleigh Hughes-B-1, R-1

Leighton Strivers:
JT Pollack-B-3, R-1
Katie Pollack-B-3, R-1

Garfield Boosters:
Teale Pose-P-1, B-1

Heartland Helpers:
Jayling VanderWiel-P-1

M&M Peppy Pals:
Katelyn Vos-P-4

*Feathers Were Flyin’ at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

4-Her’s held their feathers high as the 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held on Tuesday, July 18th at the Southern Iowa Fair. Judge, Dennis Thompson, awarded ribbons based on the birds’ breed and the production.

Results from the show are as follows:

Layers: Champion: Blake Hughes
Reserve: Lane Anderson
Special Broiler Champion: Nicole Edgren
Reserve: Zachary Edgren
Large Fowl: Champion: Emmet Van Zante
Reserve: Myleigh Hughes
Senior Showmanship: Annie Poush
Intermediate: Katie Veldhuizen
Junior: Addison Beane
Bantams Champion: William Hayes
Reserve: Lane Anderson
Mixed Breed Champion: Ean Beenken
Reserve: Jackson Taylor
Mahaska Co. Born and Bred: Ephraim Van Zante
Reserve: Emmet Van Zante
Waterfowl Champion: William Hayes
Reserve: William Hayes
Turkeys Champion: Ean Beenken
Game Birds: Champion: Ean Beenken
Champion Overall Poultry Show: Nicole Edgren
Reserve Champion Overall: William Hayes

Other Results:
Educational Presentations: Champion: Emmet Van Zante

Poultry Ribbon Results:

Ean Beenken-B-7, R-1
Emmet Van Zante, B-7
Grace DeRonde, B-2
Clayton Hol, B-3, R-1
Blake Hughes, P-1, B-1, R-1
Myleigh Hughes, B-3
Hunter Sheets, B-7, R-1
Ephram Van Zante, B-5
Katie Veldhuizen, B-2
Logan Bruxvoort, B-5, R-1
Lane Bayliss, B-1
Andrew Boender, B-1
Garrett DeJong, B-1
Tucker DeJong, B-1
Nicole Edgren, B-1
Zachary Edgren, B-1
Wiatt McGachey, B-1
Annie Poush, R-1
Daniel Roose, B-1
Katie Roose, B-1
Kayden Sines, B-1
Jacob Spears, B-1
Katie Spoelstra, B-1
Kyle Davis, R-1
Lane Anderson, B-5
Karter Flaherty, B-1, R-1
Jackson Taylor, B-3
Raymond Franzen, B-3, R-3
Allen Hayes, B-4
William Hayes, B-4
Addison Beane, B-2, R-1
Jaden DeRonde, R-1
Madi Hol, B-1
Kaitlyn Van Donselaar, B-1
Colton VanderWiel, B-2

*A “Swine” Time at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

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,
Terry Chapman, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show.

Results of the show are as follows:

Champion Commercial Gilt: Addisyn McCrea
Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt: Colby Ferguson
Champion Market Gilt: Mahailey Blanke
Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Wyatt Terpstra
Champion Market Barrow: Layla Hargis
Reserve Champion Market Barrow: Bailey Ferguson
Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt: Hayden McCrea
Reserve Champion Purebred Breeding Gilt- Nolan Scott
Champion Breeding Gilt: Hayden McCrea
Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Addisyn McCrea
Grand Champion Market Pig: Layla Hargis
Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig: Bailey Ferguson
Champion Derby Gilt: Stella Terpstra
Reserve Champion Derby Gilt: Stella Terpstra
Champion Derby Barrow: Rhett Terpstra
Reserve Champion Derby Barrow: Wyatt Terpstra
Grand Champion Derby Hog: Stella Terpstra
Reserve Grand Champion Derby Hog: Rhett Terpstra

Senior Showmanship:
Champion- Connor DeBruin Reserve- Ivy Terpstra
Intermediate Showmanship:
Champion- Stella Terpstra Reserve- Sevanna Hol
Junior Showmanship:
Champion- Rhett Terpstra Reserve- Hayden McCrea

Top Ten Derby Formula Winners:
1st- Nicole Edgren
2nd- Gabby Ferguson
3rd- Rhett Terpstra
4th- Stella Terpstra
5th- Wyatt Terpstra
6th- Ivy Terpstra
7th- Zachery Edgren
8th- Milan DeJong
9th- Gabby Ferguson
10th- Zachery Edgren

Others receiving ribbons include: (Purple- P, Blue-B, Red-R, White-W)

Purple – Cole Ferguson, Wyatt Terpstra- 2, Mahailey Blanke, Bailey Ferguson, Cole Spoelstra, Lexi Van Utrecht, Gabby Ferguson- 2, Layla Hargis, Ivy Terpstra- 2, Addisyn McCrea, Colby Ferguson, Nolan Scott, Hayden McCrea, Drew VanKooten, Stella Terpstra- 2, Nicole Edgren, Bryce Roquet, Taylor Rozenboom, Rhett Terpstra, Raymond Franzen, Connor DeBruin, Gabby Ferguson- 2, Raegan Rozenboom, Sevanna Hol

Blue – Taylor Rozenboom, Bailey Ferguson, Raegan Rozenboom, Cara Roquet- 2, Ephraim VanZante- 2, Emmet VanZante- 2, Connor DeBruin, Kendra Branderhorst- 2, Raymond Franzen, Lexi Van Utrecht- 2, Ethan Davis- 3, Will Goemaat- 3, Ryan VanGilst- 2, Bryce Roquet- 2, Connor DeBruin, Kyle Davis- 2, Nicole Davis- 3, Sevanna Hol, Katy Goemaat- 2, Aden Scott- 3, Layla Hargis, Zachery Edgren, Addisyn McCrea, Cole Spoelstra, Nolan Scott, Mahaily Blanke- 2, Jordyn Sanders, Cole Ferguson, Nicole Edgren, Zachery Edgren, Milan DeJong, Cara Roquet, Tyler Bayliss, Lane Bayliss- 2, Hayden McCrea, Jake Poe, Jevan DeJong

Red – Nicole Edgren, Colby Ferguson- 2, Jordyn Sanders- 2, Kyle Davis, Nolan Scott, Lane Bayliss, Cole VandeVoort, Drew VanKooten, Tyler Bayliss, Raymond Franzen, Jake Poe, Emmet VanZante, Ephraim VanZante, Bailey Ferguson, Tyler Bayliss

*It’s a Wooly Gathering at the Southern Iowa Fair

Sheep Judge, Keith Peters, had a grueling task on his hands Wednesday morning at the 4-H and FFA Sheep Show. 4-Hers were happy to show off all their hard work in the showring as the crowd watched. Several participant earned high honors after some tough judging.

Results from the event are as follows:

Champion Suffolk Ewe Lamb: Olivia Stodghill
Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe Lamb: Andrew Stodghill
Champion Suffolk Yearling Ewe: Andrew Stodghill
Reserve Champion Suffold Yearling Ewe: Olivia Stodghill
Champion Suffolk Ewe: Olivia Stodghill
Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe: Olivia Stodghill
Champion White Face/Speckle Face Commercial Ewe: Trace Hol
Champion Commercial Ewe: Jerrick Middlesworth
Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe: Cole Spoelstra
Champion Yearling Commercial Ewe: Lily Davis
Reserve Champion Yearling Commercial Ewe: Andrew Stodghill
Champion Commercial Ewe: Lily Davis
Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe: Jerrick Middlesworth
Champion Showring Derby Lamb: Alicia Edmundson
Reserve Champion Showring Derby Lamb: Taylor Rozenboom
Champion White Face/Speckle Face Market Lamb: Lily Davis
Reserve Champion White Face/Speckle Face Market Lamb: Trace Hol
Champion Lightweight Market Lamb: Cole Spoelstra
Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Lamb: Lydia Judy
Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb: Taylor Rozenboom
Reserve Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb: Jerrick Middlesworth
Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb: Alicia Edmundson
Reserve Champion Heavyweight Market Lamb: Jerrick Middlesworth
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Alicia Edmundson
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Jerrick Middlesworth

Derby Results Are As Follows:
1st- Olivia Stodghill
2nd- Andrew Stodghill
3rd- Andrew Stodghill
4th- Veronica Bolibaugh
5th- Olivia Stodghill
6th- Alicia Edmundson
7th- Taylor Rozenboom
8th- Braden Steel

Senior Showmanship:
Champion: Cole Spoelstra Reserve: Alicia Edmundson
Intermediate Showmanship:
Champion: Olivia Stodghill Reserve: Michael DeJong
Junior Showmanship:
Champion: Taylor Rozenboom Reserve: Gentry Walston

Ribbons are as follows:
Purple (P), Blue (B), Red (R), White (W)

Purple: Olivia Stodghill-2, Andrew Stodghill-2, Trace Hol, Erika Walston-3, Lily Davis-2, Taylor Rozenboom-2, Alicia Edmundson-2, Cole Spoelstra-2, Jerrick Middlesworth-2, Lydia Judy,

Blue: Andrew Stodghill, Olivia Stodghill-5, Lydia Judy-2, Cole Spoelstra, Veronica Bolibaugh, Braden Steel-4, Andrew Stodghill-2, Trace Hol, Emmit Boender, Gentry Walston,

Red: Michael DeJong, Sarah DeGroot-2, Veronica Bolibaugh-2, Andrew Stodghill, Rylie Sytsma, Gentry Walston, Callen Dewitt

*Oh So Many Talents!

On Tuesday and Wednesday 4-H members set the stage to show their 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 showed no fear! There were many exceptional presentations shared, several were selected to share their presentations at the much anticipated, Iowa State Fair.

The results are as follows:

Educational Presentations:
State Fair Selections: Jessie Eveland, Abby Drost, Aliveah Brinegar, Megan Eveland, Emmit Boender, Katy Roose

Blue ribbon: Bethany Van Donselaar, Ally Nolan, Andrew Stodghill, Emmet VanZante

Purple ribbon: Jessie Eveland, Abby Drost, Aliveah Brinegar, Megan Eveland, Emmit Boender, Katy Roose

Share the Fun:
State Fair Selections: Jessie Eveland, Ryan Van Gilst, Allen Hayes, Grace Marshall

Blue ribbon:

Purple ribbon: Jessie Eveland, Megan Eveland, Ryan Van Gilst, Allen Hayes, Grace Marshall

Extemporaneous Speaking:
State Fair Selections: Emmit Boender

Purple ribbon: Emmit Boender

Working Exhibits:
State Fair Selections: Lydia Denniston, Ephraim VanZante, Ally Nolan, Bethany & Leah Van Donselaar

Purple ribbon: Lydia Denniston, Ephraim VanZante, Ally Nolan, Bethany & Leah Van Donselaar

Blue ribbon: Teale Pose, Courtney & Trisha Van Donselaar, Emmet VanZante

*Dairy Show at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

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, Matthew Konan, looked for a feminine animal with good, sound structure and a nice frame; another quality the evaluator looks for is milking performance.

Results from the Dairy Cow Show are as follows:

Ribbon Placings are as follows: (P) Purple (B) Blue (R) Red

Intermediate Showmanship: Clayton Hol
Junior Showmanship: Wyatt Hol

Champion Jersey Heifer: Ean Beenken

Holstein Junior Heifer Calves:
1st place, Wyatt Hol-P-1
2nd place, Clayton Hol-B-1

Holstein Junior Yearling Heifers
1st place, Clayton Hol-P-1
2nd place, Wyatt Hol-B-1

Holstein Cows
1st place, Wyatt Hol-P-1
2 place, Clayton Hol-P-1
3rd place, Zach DeBruin-B-1
4th place, Zach Debruin-B-1

Champion Holstein-Wyatt Hol
Reserve Holstein-Wyatt Hol

Supreme Dairy-Wyatt Hol

Results from the Dairy Goat Show are as Follows:

Junior Showmanship: Katrina Elliot
Intermediate Showmanship: Reann Elliot
Senior Showmanship: Clayton Hol

Junior Division:
Dairy Does 12mo. & Under:
1st place, Raeann Elliot-P-1
2nd place, Katrina Elliot-P-1
3rd place, Clayton Hol-B-1
4th place, Wyatt Hol-B-1
5th place, Ryan Meinders-B-1
6th place, Raeann Elliot-B-1
7th place, Ean Beenken-B-1
8th place, Ean Beenken-B-1

Dairy Does 12-24 mo.:
1st place, Raymond Franzen-P-1
2nd place, Raymond Franzen-B-1
3rd place, Ean Beenken-B-1
4th place, Ean Beenken-B-1

Junior Champion: Raeann Elliot
Junior Reserve Champion: Raymond Franzen

Senior Division:
Does 12mo. & under:
1st place, Ean Beenken-B-1
Does 3 years & under:
1st place, Katrina Elliot-P-1
2nd place, Raeann Elliot-B-1
3rd place, Katrina Elliot-B-1
4th place, Ean Beenken-B-1
5th place, Ean Beenken-B-1
Does 3 years & Over:
1st place, Ean Beenken-P-1
2nd place, Ean Beenken-B-1

Senior Champion: Katrina Elliot
Senior Reserve Champion: Raeann Elliot
Doe& Kid Champion: Raeann Elliot

*Bottles & Babies at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

What does it take to raise a Bucket/Bottle animal? This is something that hardworking 4-Her’s have learned firsthand. On Tuesday afternoon, 4-H members were interviewed privately with judges. Following the Sheep Show on Wednesday, the same 4-H members completed a live interview with their goat or lamb. After hours of interviews and judging, judges were given the grueling task to decide who had taken the best care of and learned the most from their animal.

The results are as follows:

BUCKET/BOTTLE GOATS
Group 1 (Junior 4th-6th Graders):
Purple:
Kayden Sines

Blue:
Colton VanderWiel
Ryan Meinders
Blake Hughes

Red:
Myleigh Hughes

Grand Champion Junior Bottle Goat: Kayden Sines

Group 2 (Intermediate 7th-9th Graders):
Purple:
Daniel Rose
Katherine Wielard

Blue:
Jaylin VanderWiel

Red:
Emmit Boender
Group 3 (Senior 10th-12th Graders):
Purple:
Alexis DeJong

Grand Champion: Alexis DeJong

BUCKET/BOTTLE LAMBS
Group 1 (Junior 4th-6th Graders):

Grand Champion Jr.:
Kayden Sines

Reserve Grand Champion Jr.:
Lincoln Vandermolen

Blue:
Lily Davis

Group 2 (Intermediate and Senior 7th-9th Graders, 10th-12th Graders):

Grand Champion: Brook Ransford
Reserve Grand Champion: Lydia Zylstra

Purple:
Sarah DeGroot

Blue:
Kylie Systma

Red:
Emmit Boender
Alyson DeBruin

*2017 Southern Iowa Fair Meat Goat Show

The fun and hard work never stops at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Wednesday afternoon, 4-H & FFA Members worked hard to show their Meat Goats at the Southern Iowa Fair. The pressure was on judge Rick Van Wyke as he selected the best of the best at the show.

Results from the event are as follows:

Junior Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Merek Padgett
Junior Reserve Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Alissa Newendorp
Senior Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Emily Glosser
Senior Reserve Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Emily Glosser
Grand Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Merek Padgett
Reserve Grand Champion Commercial/Percentage Doe: Emily Gosser
Junior Champion FullBlood Doe: Jatin Moore
Junior Reserve Champion FullBlood Doe: Stone Turner
Senior Champion FullBlood Doe: Emily Glosser
Senior Reserve Champion FullBlood Doe: Emily Glosser
Grand Champion FullBlood Doe: Emily Glosser
Reserve Grand Champion FullBlood Doe: Jatin Moore
Grand Champion FullBlood Buck: Jatin Moore
Reserve Champion Market Meat Goat: Alissa Newendorp
Champion Market Meat Goat: Merek Padgett
Reserve Champion Rate of Gain Market Meat Goat: Jatin Moore
Champion Rate of Gain Market Meat Goat: Alissa Newendorp
Junior Showmanship: Olivia Rupe
Reserve Junior Showmanship: Merek Padgett
Intermediate Showmanship: Emily Glosser, Jatin Moore
Reserve Intermediate Showmanship: Jatin Moore

Results are as follows:
Purple ribbons –
Emmit Boender-P-1
Stone Turner-P-1
Alissa Newendorp-P-4
Merek Padgett-P-2
Myleigh Hughes-P-1
Olivia Rupe-P-1
Jatin Moore-P-3
Emily Glosser-P-4
Lexi DeJong-P-1

Blue ribbons –
Alexis DeJong-B-2
Olivia Rupe-B-2
Faith DeRonde-B-2
Olivia Stodghill-B-1
Andrew Stodghill-B-1
Katie Spoelstra-B-3
Emily Glosser-B-3
Stone Turner-B-2
Jatin Moore-B-1

Red ribbons –
Aliveah Brinegar-R-1
Blake Hughes-R-1
Allen Hayes-R-1
Andrew Stodghill-R-1
Stone Turner-R-1
Katie Spoelstra-R-2

*Floppy Ears & Fuzzy Tails at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

The rabbit barn was all a-fuzz on Wednesday evening as 4-Her’s scrambled to prepare their rabbits for show. Judge John Grimm, saw several little hoppers and the following are his decisions.

Intermediate Showmanship Champion – Jaylin VanderWiel

Junior Showmanship Champion – Emma Adams

6 Class Rabbits
New Zealand – Makenzie Miller P-2, R-1, Best of Breed; Kayla Williams B-2, R-2
Californian – Selena Williams B-3, Best of Breed
Champagne D’argent – Selena Williams B-1, Best of Breed
Best 6 Class – Selena Williams
Reserve Best 6 Class – Makenzie Miller

4 Class Rabbit
Rex – Brooke Ransford R-2; Emma Adams – R-1
Harlequin – Ean Beenken B-1
Mini Rex – Kara De Bruin B-1; Katrina Elliott B-2; Raeann Elliott B-3, R-1; Rylie Sytsma P-2; Kaitlyn Van Donselaar B-1; Leah Van Donselaar B-1; Trisha Van Donselarr B-1; Logan Bruxvoort R-1; Mikayla McQueen B-1; Jaylin Vander Wiel P-1, Best of Breed; Kayla Williams R-2; Ean Beenken P-1
Mini Lop – Makenzie Miller P-3; Gracee Chandler B-1; Kara De Bruin B-1; Anna De Boef P-1; Katrina Elliott B-2, R-1; Raeann Elliott B-3, R-1; Jaylin Vander Wiel P-2, B-1, Best of Breed
Holland Lop – Allie Van Donselaar B-2; Livia Van Donselaar P-1; AJ Williams B-2; Karter Flaherty P-1, Best of Breed
Netherland Dwarf – Katrina Elliott P-1, Best of Breed; AJ Williams B-2, R-1
Tan – Katrina Elliott B-1
Rhinelander – Raeann Elliott P-1
Polish – Makenzie Miller P-1, B-1; Kayla Williams P-1, B-1, Best of Breed
Lionhead – AJ Williams B-1

Best 4 Class – Kayla Williams, Polish
Reserve Best 4 Class – Makenzie Miller, Mini Rex

Best of Show – Kayla Williams, Polish
Reserve Best of Show – Makenzie Miller, New Zealand

*Bottles & Babies at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

What does it take to raise a Bucket/Bottle calf? This is something that hardworking 4-Her’s have learned firsthand. On Wednesday afternoon, 4-H members were interviewed privately with judges. Following the Beef Show on Thursday, the same 4-H members completed a live interview with their calf and their judge. After hours of interviews and judging, judges were given the grueling task to decide who had taken the best care of and learned the most from their animal.

The results are as follows:

BUCKET/BOTTLE CALVES

Group 1 (4th Graders):

Champion- Trace Hol

Ribbon Winners:
Purple – Kayden Sines, Bethany Van Donselaar, Trace Hol
Blue – Luke Boender, Anna De Bruin, Ryan Meinders, Joel De Jong, Wyatt Hol
Red – Rhett Terpstra

Group 2 (5th-6th Graders):

Champion- Jackson Taylor

Ribbon Winners:
Purple – Jackson Taylor, Abby Jager, Emmet Van Zante
Blue – Natalie LaRue, Lane Jones, Lincoln Vander Molen, Cole Ferguson, Calleigh Vander Wilt, Lily Davis, Levi Van Donselaar
Red – Allie Van Donselaar

Group 3 (7th-9th Graders):
Champion- Marie Vander Wilt

Ribbon Winners:
Purple – Lydia Zylstra, Marie Vander Wilt, Katherine Wielard
Blue – Ben Boender, Emma Veenstra, Cory Meinders
Red – Brett Veenstra, Clayton Hol, Stella Terpstra

Group 4 (10th-12th Graders):

Champion- Lexi De Jong

Ribbon Winners:
Purple – Lexi De Jong, Jonathan Veenstra, Courtney Van Donselaar, Kyle Meinders
Blue – Hailey Jones, Sarah De Groot

*Where’s the Beef?

The beef was at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds on Thursday morning. 4-H and FFA members led their cattle into the pavilion where tension was high to see who would have the best breeding and market beef animals at the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair. The morning began extra early, as 4-H and FFA members began to wash and fit their cattle, making them look their best for Judge Chad Holtkamp. Holtkamp sorted through several head of cattle to find the Grand Champion.

The results of the breeding and market beef show are as follows:

Champion Angus Heifer: Logan Schroeder
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer: Drake Hall

Champion Hereford Heifer: Logan Schroeder

Champion Black Hereford: Merek Padgett

Champion Maine Anjou Heifer: Greyson Belcher

Champion Maintainer Heifer: Brady Belcher
Reserve Champion Maintainer Heifer: Ryan Van Donselaar

Champion Foundation Simmental Female: Alissa Newendorp
Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Female: Sevanna Hol

Champion Simmental Heifer: Anna Eveland
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Alissa Newendorp

Champion Maintainer Heifer: Brady Belcher
Reserve Champion Maintainer Heifer: Ryan Van Donselaar

Champion Commercial Cow/Calf: Graham Van Donselaar
Reserve Champion Commercial Cow/Calf: Lily Davis

*A Newer Addition to the Fair

The First 4-H Llama Show was held on Monday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pavilion on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Judge, Arla Reitveld, scored each exhibitor in the areas of Public Relations (PR), Obstacle, Pack, and Showmanship. Exhibitors were given an overall total performance score. Awards and ribbons are as follows:

Public Relations: Katrina Elliot
Purple:
Katrina Elliot
Raeann Elliot
Troy Mann
Carly Malloy
Jaylin VanderWiel

Obstacle: Carly Malloy
Purple:
Katrina Elliot
Raeann Elliot
Troy Mann
Carly Malloy
Jaylin Vander Wiel
Pack: Troy Mann
Purple:
Katrina Elliot
Raeann Elliot
Troy Mann
Carly Malloy
Jaylin Vander Wiel
Showmanship:
Senior: Katrina Elliot
Intermediate: Carly Malloy
Junior: Troy Mann

Overall Grand Champion Llama (highest point total): Troy Mann

*Children’s Coloring Contest results-

Ages 3 &4- Winner- Parker Brineger
Ages 5 &6- Winner- Aubrey Huddleston
Ages 7 &8- Winner- Dalton Brineger
Ages 9 & 10- Winner- Kimberly Terpstra
Ages 11 & 12- Winner- Kira Doty
Teen-Adult- Winner- Fair Queen Leah Van Maanen

*Hula Hoop Contest results-

Ages-4-6- Winner- Eastyn Stewart
Ages 7-9- Winner- Abree Belcher
Ages 10-14- Winner- Tabby Gooden
15 & up- Lane Anderson

*Joke Telling Contest

4-7 year olds-
1st- Fisher Floden
2nd- Nathan De Jong
3rd- Kelen Padget

8- 12 year olds-
1st- Addison VanderBeek
2nd- Charlie Goemaat
3rd- Eden Van Zante

*Horsin’ Around the 2017 Southern Iowa Fair

The Southern Iowa Fair was crowded with many 4-H & FFA members and their horses this year. The exhibitors pushed through the heat to complete their halter and trail classes on Friday, July 21.

Results of the show are as follows:

Champion Horse: Ben Vos
Reserve Champion Horse: Livia Van Donselaar

Champion Pony: Jack Vos
Reserve Champion Pony: Hanna Vos

Champion Mule: Ally Nolan
Reserve Champion Mule: Ally Nolan

Junior Showmanship: Lydia Judy
Intermediate Showmanship: Jack Vos
Senior Showmanship: Leah Wilcox

Horsemanship
Champion Senior: Ben Vos
Champion Intermediate: Livia Van Donselaar
Champion Junior: Josey Ridley

Highpoint
Junior Highpoint Grand Champion – Lydia Judy
Junior Highpoint Reserve Grand Champion – Ally Nolan
Intermediate Highpoint Grand Champion – Livia Van Donselaar
Intermediate Highpoint Reserve Grand Champion – Brooke Ransford
Senior Highpoint Grand Champion – Hanna Vos
Senior Highpoint Reserve Grand Champion – Leah Wilcox