IOWA BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL & IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2010
Contact: Brian Waddingham, Director of Industry Relations, (515) 296-2305.
Governor’s Charity Steer Show Raises $108,430
Ames, Iowa – The 28th annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show raised $108,430 this year for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. The money raised through the auction will benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses of Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. All of the houses are located near hospitals and provide a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association sponsor the annual steer show and auction. Governor Chet Culver hosted the 2010 event that was held August 14, 2010 at the Iowa State Fair.
Since its inception in 1983, the Governor’s Charity Steer Show has raised $1,830,008 for charity. The sale capped an afternoon of activities which began when 25 steers paraded into the livestock pavilion led by Governor Culver and other celebrity showpersons competing for the title of “Judge’s Choice.”
The judge for this year’s show was Brad Hook from Humeston, Iowa. The judge selected the steer “Grassley Works,” shown by Senator Chuck Grassley, for overall grand champion honors. Vermeer Corporation sponsored the Senator’s steer. McDonald’s Restaurants including Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Williamsburg and Washington purchased the steer at the auction for $3,100. Trace Ticknor of Bridgewater owned the steer.
Cory Bailey was selected by the crowd for the title of “People’s Choice.” Bailey’s steer, “Thanks A Million,” was sponsored by the Volunteer Boards of the Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses and purchased by the Family of Cory & Bob Bailey for $3,800. Colton Tate of Renwick raised the steer.
Daren Heldt, Director of Racing for Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, earned the Showmanship Award. He was selected by special showmanship judge Randy Gibson of Lamoni Livestock Auction in Lamoni, Iowa. Heldt’s steer, “High Steaks,” was sponsored by Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino and was purchased by Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino for $7,250. Lori Dvorak of Bondurant raised the steer.
“Condition of the Steak,” a steer shown by Governor Chet Culver, earned reserve champion honors. The steer was sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and purchased by McDonald’s of Des Moines & Grimes for $2,600. Lacy Stevenson of Knoxville raised the steer.
Emcees for the show were farm broadcaster Bob Quinn, WHO Radio, and Andy Petersen, WMT Radio. A special appearance from Ronald McDonald kept the show lively and delighted the crowd. The auctioneer for the sale was Phil Schooley from Bloomfield Livestock. Assisting Schooley in catching bids were ringmen Mike Sorensen and Ross Buttler of Livestock Plus, Jason Lekin of Tama Livestock Auction and Tom Rooney of The Midwest Marketer.
Young people from throughout Iowa raised the steers that competed for top honors in the Governor’s Charity Steer Show. Listed below are the steers and the 25 youth who raised them, along with the sponsors, showpersons and buyers, respectively.
Steer: Condition of the Steak.
Raised by: Lacy Stevenson, Knoxville.
Sponsor: Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
Showperson: Governor Chet Culver.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Des Moines & Grimes for $2,600.
Steer: Big Red.
Raised by: Andrew Volkert, Correctionville.
Sponsor: Northwest Iowa Cattlemen’s Associations including Cherokee, Crawford, Lyon, Monona, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury.
Showperson: Jordanne Blair, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2010.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Fort Dodge including Webster City, Algona and Emmetsburg for $2,450.
Steer: Upset.
Raised by: Tucker Henderson, Drakesville.
Sponsor: Davis County Beef Promoters including Bloomfield Livestock Market, Success Bank, Troy Elevator, Keith’s Foods, Swaim Farms, Farm Bureau Insurance, Kincart Physical Therapy, Lynch Law, Dave Hopkins, Crop Service, Hoskin Elevator, North Side Insurance, Davis County Hospital, Davis County Tire, Titan Soil, Darin Westhoff, Rancho Centinela, Community 1st Credit Union, Doug & Jolene Davis, Batterson Red Angus, Jarr Cattle Co., Bank of the West, B & B Propane and Jet Gas.
Showperson: Troy Dannen, UNI Athletic Director.
Purchased by: Rebecca & Gary Berryman for $4,000.
Steer: High Steaks.
Raised by: Lori Dvorak, Bondurant.
Sponsor: Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.
Showperson: Daren Heldt, Director of Racing, Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.
Purchased by: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino for $7,250.
Steer: Trouble.
Raised by: Logan Spoelstra, New Sharon.
Sponsor: Southern Iowa Merchants including Boyd Cellular Sales, Fareway, Farm Credit Services of America, Ferguson Angus, Ferguson Farms, Garland-VanArkel-Langcamp Funeral Chapel, H&S Feed and Country Store, Hy-Vee Food Store of Oskaloosa, Justin Stout Trucking, Key Cooperative, Klyn Tire, Kurt Stout Trucking, Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association, McGriff’s of New Sharon, Midwest One Bank, Style Me Crazy, Summitcrest Farms, Tip Top Auto and US Bank of New Sharon.
Showperson: Hannah Hilsabeck, Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa 2010.
Purchased by: Raccoon Valley Partners for $2,200.
Additional donation by Mahaska County Cattlemen for $250 and Pella Corporation for $250.
Steer: Choice Chuck.
Raised by: Alex Alliger, Gowrie.
Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Showperson: Former Governor, Terry Branstad.
Purchased by: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, District #5 for $4,800.
Steer: Stub.
Raised by: Kami Badger, Bagley.
Sponsor: DMACC.
Showperson: Rob Denson, President, DMACC.
Purchased by: James Oil Company and Carlisle Family Practice for $3,500.
Additional donation by Friends of DMACC for $1,300.
Steer: Mick.
Raised by: Hannah Shivers, Bondurant.
Sponsor: Dee Zee, Inc.
Showperson: Dennis Francois, Associate Director of Athletics, Drake University.
Purchased by: Friends of Dee Zee Manufacturing – including Lafayette Steel, Empire Resources, Aleris, Metalwest, Pioneer Strategic, Linweld, Master Tool, Superior Extrusions, Steel Warehouse, Ryerson, Kuntz, DMB, Rydadon, Plastic Paint, Belanger Abrasives, Schaffner Mfg, Smurfit Stone, Shorr, Mariann Darter, Capco, Peerless, State Steel, First Choice and John & Verna Bowie for $8,250.
Steer: Cheeseburger.
Raised by: Russell Holmes, Benton.
Sponsor: Iowa Bankers Association.
Showperson: Mark Pearson, WHO Radio.
Purchased by: Maurice Sinclair & Bruce Rastetter for $6,000.
Steer: Thanks A Million.
Raised by: Colton Tate, Renwick.
Sponsor: Volunteer Boards of Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses.
Showperson: Cory Bailey.
Purchased by: Family of Cory & Bob Bailey for $3,800.
Steer: Oreo McFurry.
Raised by: Alex Irlbeck, Templeton.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Central Iowa.
Showperson: Dr. Maynard Hogberg, ISU Animal Science Dept. Chair.
Purchased by: Iowa Livestock Auction Market Association for $3,700.
Steer: McBeefy.
Raised by: Logan Kelley, Albion.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa.
Showperson: Adam Haluska, former U of I Basketball player.
Purchased by: Logan Kelley Supporters for $6,000.
Steer: Bubba.
Raised by: Kayla Degner, Lytton.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of NW Iowa and Dr. Pepper.
Showperson: Kristie Ver Mulm, KTIV TV 4, Sioux City.
Purchased by: East Balt/Baldinger Bakery for $2,700.
Steer: Vinny.
Raised by: Danny Dight, Charles City.
Sponsor: Friends of Floyd County and Land O Lakes Purina Feed LLC.
Showperson: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.
Purchased by: Friends of Floyd County – including Floyd County Cattlemen, Stewart Realty, Bill Northey, Terry & Becky Meyer, Josh Byrnes, Jim Jorgensen Family, Floyd County Farm Bureau, Dale Siems, Dight Trucking, First Citizens Bank, Chuck Thorsen, Sherman House Bed & Breakfast, Schwarzrock Implement, Gilberts Sale Yard, Matt and Tina Hoeft, Myla Meyer, Malayne Meyer, Mason Meyer, Farmer’s Coop- Marble Rock, Rooney Trucking, Brandau Backhoe, Wical Show Supply, Biggs Auto, Terry & Tammy Wicks, Nick & Sara Lovrien, Ben & Jessica Lovrien, Todd Neil Family and C&D Farms for $3,500.
Steer: The Colonel.
Raised by: Blake Lawless, Melrose.
Sponsor: Monroe County Cattlemen including Karl Chevrolet, Iowa Telecom, First Iowa State Bank, People’s State Bank, Hoop Beef Systems, Herbold Show Cattle, Crall Farms, Tratchel Family, Johnston Insurance, Hawkeye Box & Pallet, Gardner Crop Insurance & GP Insurance, Veenstra Trucking, Central States Cattle Co., Wilson Trucking, Barker Implement, Stonier Angus & Show Pigs, Appanoose County Livestock, Community First Credit Union, Falvey Lumber, Greiner Implement, Haywood Show Cattle, Jim Herbold, Kubota of Southern Iowa, Monroe County Care Center, MR Catering- Mike Shull Family & Russ Vandenberg Family, Southern Iowa Oil, Umbarger Show Feed, Lawless Farms, Morris Bros Cattle Co., John Knowles Show Cattle and Knowles Family.
Showperson: Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge.
Purchased by: Monroe County Cattlemen & Karl Chevrolet for $4,000.
Steer: Big Boy Roy.
Raised by: Tarik Goken, Dysart.
Sponsor: Greenvalley Ag & Turf, Benton County Cattlemen and Local Support.
Showperson: John Quinn, Director of Criminal Investigation.
Purchased by: Hamilton County Camping Group for $3,200.
Additional donation by Benton County Supporters for $2,880.
Steer: Pee Wee.
Raised by: Kimberly Jones, Williamsburg.
Sponsor: Iowa County Beef Supporters including Iowa County Tire, B 4 Cattle Co., Bob & Joann Scoville, Circle J Grain, Daniel & Kristine Burck, Darryl & Peggy Grimm, DR Feed, Duwa Action/Jeff Wille Family, Eddie & Jean O’Brien Family, Farm & Family Vet Clinic, Glandorf Farms, Grimm Real Estate & Insurance, Iowa County 4-H/FFA Sale, Iowa County Cattlemen, Jim Elwood Implement, Kevin & Barb Carte, Keystone Saving Bank, Kurt & Marilyn Meyer Family, Larry & Kris Jones, Lillis Insurance Agency Inc., Livestock Dispatch, Maas Show Cattle, Matt Kahler Trucking, Mike & Dawn Smith Family, Scott & Sherry Grimm, Myers Grill & Catering, Oxford Sales Barn, Pat Donohoe Family, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Ponchero’s Mexican Grill, Powell Funeral Home, Precision Ag Service, Ralph Clubb, Rob Veatch & Mary Kaiser, Robert & Ryan Gorsch, Roehrkassie Meat Co., Rogers Show Steers, Ross Butler & Sandy Kinzenbaw, Sean & Mary Wetjen Family, Shaull Tiling & Drainage, Sundown Bar & Grill, Todd & Wendy Hagen Family, US Bank Williamsburg Branch, Veterinary Medical Center, Williamsburg Fast Stop and Zuber Grain, Inc.
Showperson: Bubba Sorensen, America’s Hottest Husband.
Purchased by: First National Bank including Greenfield, Fontanelle, Massena, Anita and Correctionville for $6,700.
Steer: Odus-Herbert.
Raised by: Paige McCulloh, DeWitt.
Sponsor: Monsanto Seeds.
Showperson: Fran McCaffrey, U of I Men’s Basketball Coach.
Purchased by: McDonald’s Restaurants including Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Williamsburg and Washington for $7,500.
Steer: Bubba.
Raised by: Devin Brines, Leon.
Sponsor: Leon, IA NAPA Auto Parts and Support including Boswell Brothers Elevator, Barker Implement- Leon, Lamoni Livestock Auction, MFA- Leon, Christensen Mowing Service, Doug & Laura Jeanes Family, Joe & Marsha Stephens, Lautner Farms, American State Bank- Osceola, Smith Feeder Supply- Leon, Summit Farms- Leon, Farmers Co-op- Mt. Ayr, Showmaster Feeds, Nutrena Feeds, Kent Feeds, Long Creek Outfitters- Leon, Boyt- Osceola and www.pbmapping.com.
Showperson: Kim Reynolds, Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
Purchased by: Lamoni Livestock Auction, Inc for $2,700.
Steer: Buddy.
Raised by: Dalton Zook, Ottumwa.
Sponsor: Gary & Sandra Yates and Support including Dodge Rodeo Inc., David Poe & Carla Hervey Trucking, Meyer’s Automotives, Vanderhorst Family, Dykes Charolais, J&E Cernic Scrap, Hedrick Savings Bank, Bennett’s Agriculture Research, Clemons Toyota, Barbara Cole, Lee’s Photography, McDowell Family, Rex Moore Tax Service and Box & Box Attorney at Law.
Showperson: Mayor Dale Uehling, Ottumwa.
Purchased by: Sadie Sorensen in Memory of Dunnie Sorensen for $2,050.
Steer: Bullet.
Raised by: Brandon Van Wyk, Grinnell.
Sponsor: Key Cooperative.
Showperson: Todd Collins and Kelly West, KIX 101.1.
Purchased by: Curran Cattle Co for $1,800.
Steer: Sound Money.
Raised by: Kody Havens, Wiota.
Sponsor: Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Company.
Showperson: Congressman Steve King.
Purchased by: Nichols Farms for $2,000.
Additional donations by Cass County Beef Producers for $500 and R & B Feeds for $500.
Steer: Grassley Works.
Raised by: Trace Ticknor, Bridgewater.
Sponsor: Vermeer Manufacturing.
Showperson: Senator Chuck Grassley.
Purchased by: McDonald’s Restaurants including Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Williamsburg and Washington for $3,100.
Steer: Living Life Lely.
Raised by: Keegan Vander Molen, Pella.
Sponsor: Lely USA and Support including Vander Ploeg Bakery, Kaisand Cattle, Ozinga Feed Service, Tulip City Agency and AKC Marketing.
Showperson: Chad Huyser, Director of Sales, Lely USA.
Purchased by: R & L Vermeer Farms for $2,000.
Steer: Twinkie.
Raised by: Brad Staley, Charter Oak.
Sponsor: DeKalb-Asgro.
Showperson: Speed Herrig, Cookies Food Products.
Purchased by: Cookies Food Products & Westside State Bank for $3,700.
Additional donation by Staley Family for $500.
OSI Industries, Inc made an additional donation for $2,000.
Photos available upon request, contact the Iowa Beef Industry Council at beef@iabeef.org.
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