IOWA BEEF INDUSTRY COUNCIL & IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 18, 2009
Contact: Brian Waddingham, Director of Industry Relations, (515) 296-2305, brian@iabeef.org
Governor’s Charity Steer Show Raises $123,150.
Ames, Iowa – The 27th annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show raised $112,650 this year for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa and $10,500 for the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association sponsor the annual steer show and auction. Governor Chet Culver hosted the 2009 event that was held August 15, 2009 at the Iowa State Fair.
Since its inception in 1983, the Governor’s Charity Steer Show has raised $1,721,578 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 $112,650 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 $10,500 raised from the sale of “Fair Game”, a steer sponsored by Cyclone Trace Cattle Company and purchased by Hagie Manufacturing will go to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation. This money will be used to make improvements to the fairgrounds.
The judge for this year’s show was Phil Core from Pleasantville, Iowa. The judge selected the steer “Buck,” shown by Mark Pearson, WHO Radio – The Big Show, for overall grand champion honors. The Iowa Bankers Association sponsored Mark’s steer. Featherlite Coaches purchased the steer at the auction for $5,000. James McCain of Malcom owned the steer.
Lindsey Ahrenholtz, Miss Rodeo Iowa, was selected by the crowd for the title of “People’s Choice.” Ahrenholtz’s steer, “Boogie,” was sponsored by the Northwest Iowa Cattlemen’s Associations and purchased by Central States Cattle Co. for $2,300. Kelly Landman of Hull raised the steer.
Don Greiman, Iowa State Fair Board member, earned the Showmanship Award. He was selected by special showmanship judge Tom Frey of Creston Livestock Auction in Creston, Iowa. Greiman’s steer, “Zero Waste,” was sponsored by Artistic Waste and was purchased by Cookies Food Products for $2,100. Dakota Beenken of Buckingham raised the steer.
“Rico Suave’,” a steer shown by Sara Kelley, Morning Meteorologist for ABC 5, earned reserve champion honors. The steer was sponsored by the Cass County Beef Producers, R & B Feeds and Tibken Show Steers and purchased by United Suppliers, Purple Bound Feeds and Cass County Beef Producer Supporters for $10,000. Morgan McDermott of Atlantic 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 of Livestock Plus, Jason Lekin of Tama Livestock Auction, Tom Rooney of The Midwest Marketer and Ross Butler.
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: Corn Fed.
Raised by: Haley Stalcup, Prescott.
Sponsor: Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
Showperson: Governor Chet Culver.
Purchased by: Curran Cattle Company for $3,000.00.
Steer: Boogie.
Raised by: Kelly Landman, Hull.
Sponsor: Northwest Iowa Cattlemen’s Associations including Cherokee, Crawford, Lyon, Monona, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury.
Showperson: Lindsey Ahrenholtz, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2009.
Purchased by: Central States Cattle Co. for $2,300.00.
Steer: DW.
Raised by: Bradley Bish, Bloomfield.
Sponsor: Davis County Beef Promoters including Bloomfield Livestock Market, Davis County Success Bank, Troy Elevator, Keith’s Foods, Swaim Farms, Farm Bureau Insurance, Kincart Physical Therapy, Lynch Law Office, Dave Hopkins, Crop Service, Hoskin Elevator, North Side Insurance, Davis County Hospital, Lough Crop Insurance, Davis County Tire, Titan Soil, Darin Westoff, Rancho Centinela, Community 1st Credit Union, Doug & Jolene Davis Angus Farm, Batterson Red Angus and Jarr Cattle Co.
Showperson: Brad Penrith, UNI Head Wrestling Coach.
Purchased by: Bloomfield Livestock for $2,500.00.
Steer: Black Jack.
Raised by: Blake Printy, 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 and Casino for $4,500.00.
Steer: Louie
Raised by: Brooke Veenstra, Oskaloosa.
Sponsor: Southern Iowa Merchants including Bank Iowa, Fareway, Farm Credit Services of America, Ferree Family, Garland-VanArkel-Langcamp Funeral Chapel, Harden Funeral Chapel, Hy-Vee Food Store of Oskaloosa, Kaye Blanchard, Keoco Auction Company, Long Transportation, Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association, McGriff’s of New Sharon, Midwest One Bank, Midwest Seed Genetics, Oskaloosa Implement, Inc., Parks Livestock, Producers Livestock, Summitcrest Farms, Taso’s Steakhouse, Veenstra Construction, Whiteoak Salers, Wickenkamp Family, DJ Contstruction, Lacey and Josh Gay, Reed Family Farm and Veenstra Trucking.
Showperson: Ken Root, WHO Radio.
Purchased by: Hamilton County Camping Group for $2,000.00.
Steer: Pro-Teen
Raised by: Lori Dvorak, Bondurant.
Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Showperson: Mark Allen, WHO Radio.
Purchased by: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, District 5 for $3,500.00.
Steer: En-Rich.
Raised by: Shelby Klocke, Carroll.
Sponsor: DMACC.
Showperson: Rob Denson, President, DMACC.
Purchased by: James Oil and James Simmental for $3,000.00.
Additional donation by Friends of DMACC for $600.00.
Steer: Huggles.
Raised by: Trevor Gallagher, Elkhart.
Sponsor: Dee Zee, Inc.
Showperson: Rod Roberts, State Representative.
Purchased by: Dee Zee Manufacturing and Support including Dee Zee Outlet Store, Shivers Family, Clayton Metals, Steel Warehouse, Metalwest, Smurfit Stone, Knutz, Linweld, Barrett and Assoc., Ryerson, Superior Extrusions and John Bowie Family for $6,500.00.
Steer: Thanks A Million.
Raised by: Rebecca Vierkandt, Alden.
Sponsor: Volunteer Boards of Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses.
Showperson: Stan Clement, CEO, Iowa Speedway.
Purchased by: McDonald’s Restaurants of Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Williamsburg and Washington for $7,500.00.
Steer: McThriller.
Raised by: Tim Negen, Clarksville.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa.
Showperson: Mike Haight, Haight’s Hawkeye Meat Market & Catering.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Des Moines and Grimes for $2,750.00.
Steer: McLovin’.
Raised by: Hannah Hibbs, Albion.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Central Iowa.
Showperson: Dr. Maynard Hogberg, ISU Animal Science Department Chair.
Purchased by: Hibbs Family Supporters including Todd & Angi Kelley, Jeff & Christy Hibbs, Louie & Susie Hibbs, Rusty & Carol Hibbs, Rodney & LuAnn Hibbs, Ben Espenchied, Carolan Enterprises, Joel Hibbs, MidIowa Coop, Brad & Marci Nichols, Bruce Weir & Jackie Zimmerman, Iowa Valley Mutual Insurance, Farmers Savings Bank, David & Linda Diver, Tim & Connie Weuvel, Steckelberg Vet Clinic, Southard Implement, Ken & Ann Packer, Bill & Kristi Tomlinson, Russ JOhson, Concrete, Inc., Jay & Sue Merryman, The Baker Group, Doug & Claudia Butler Family, Pioneer and David & Carol Gunderson for $6,000.00
Steer: Big Man.
Raised by: Dalton Smith, Charter Oak.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of NW Iowa and Dr. Pepper.
Showperson: Shelby Chapman, Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa 2009.
Purchased by: Kasch Management McDonald’s of Fort Dodge, Webster City, Algona and Emmetsburg for $2,250.00.
Steer: Buck.
Raised by: James McCain, Malcom.
Sponsor: Iowa Bankers Association.
Showperson: Mark Pearson, WHO Radio.
Purchased by: Featherlite Coaches for $5,000.00.
Steer: Young Blood.
Raised by: Cully Forsyth, Charles City.
Sponsor: Friends of Floyd County including Quality Liquid Feeds, Land O Lakes Purina Feed, LLC, Floyd County Cattlemen, Stewart Realty, Dale Siems, Sherman House Bed and Breakfast.
Showperson: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.
Purchased by: Iowa Livestock Market Association for $3,000.00.
Steer: Bubba.
Raised by: Leigh Crees, Dysart.
Sponsor: Ag Land Realty, Joe Sandve, Benton County Cattlemen and local support.
Showperson: Kevin Jackson, Head ISU Wrestling Coach.
Purchased by: Data Power Technology for $5,000.00.
Additional donations by Benton County Supporters including Kaiser Ag-John Kaiser, Jim Krug Family, Paul Bierschenk Family, Pinoeer HiBred-Brian Weber, Bank Iowa-Spencer Weeks, Koopman Hay & Forage, Security State Bank, David & Christy Crees Family, Cory & Jan Ahrendsen Family, Peggy & Jill Crees for $2,100.00.
Steer: Tango.
Raised by: Collin Herbold, Albia.
Sponsor: Monroe County Cattlemen including Karl Chevrolet, Iowa Telecom, First Iowa State Bank, People’s State Bank, Hoop Beef Systems, Russell Livestock, Herbold Show Cattle, John Crall Show Cattle, Tratchel Family, Sinclair Farms, Eddyville Lumber, Bettis Construction, Vaughn Motors, Moorehead Auction, Johnson Insurance, Hawkeye Pallets, Spurgeon Construction, Iowa Aluminum, Relco, Gardner Crop Insurance, Ben Shinn Trucking, Veenstra Trucking, Kent Feed, Central States Cattle, Rozenboom Trucking, Wilson Trucking, Quicktron, Farm Bureau, CJ Dozing, Barker Implement, Stoner Angus & Show Pigs.
Showperson: Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge.
Purchased by: Karl Chevrolet, EBY Trailers, Iowa Telecom and Monroe County Cattlemen for $5,500.00.
Additional donation by Ruble Cattle Services for $350.00.
Steer: “Zero” Waste.
Raised by: Dakota Beenken, Buckingham.
Sponsor: Artistic Waste.
Showperson: Don Greiman, Iowa State Fair Board.
Purchased by: Cookies Food Products for $2,100.00.
Steer: Fair Game.
Raised by: Blake McOllough, Clarion.
Sponsor: Cyclone Trace Cattle Company.
Showperson: John Putney, Executive Director, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Purchased by: Hagie Manufacturing Co. for $10,500.00.
Steer: Bentley.
Raised by: Josh Vander Molen, Sully.
Sponsor: SCE.
Showperson: Craig Armstrong, V.P. General Manager, Iowa Speedway.
Purchased by: OSI Industries & Data Power Technology for $3,000.00.
Steer: Kid Rock.
Raised by: Mike Pilcher, Blakesburg.
Sponsor: D & T Express including Norris Asphalt Paving, Ozinga Feeds, Crop Production Services, MAHER Plumbing, Greiner Implement Co., TMI Computer Systems, Iowa Auto Glass- Ottumwa, Henderson Body Works, Carroll Rents- Ottumwa.
Showperson: Joey Woody, University of Iowa Assistant Men’s Track Coach.
Purchased by: Sadie Sorensen in Memory of Dunnie Sorensen for $2,200.00.
Steer: Trojan.
Raised by: Kally Johnson, Carpenter.
Sponsor: North Iowa Area Community College
Showperson: Deborah Derr, President, NIACC.
Purchased by: Lil’ Angel Acres for $2,000.00.
Steer: Albert.
Raised by: Kayla Degner, Lytton.
Sponsor: Sac County and Friends including Crop Production Service of Sac City and Wall Lake, Monsanto, Dupont, Lytton Farm Equipment, Johnnie’s Farm Supply, Denison Livestock, Sac County Cattlemen, Peterson Show Cattle, First Community Bank, Farm Credit, Animal Health Center, Pfizer Animal Health, FC Lytton, Vetter Equipment, Manson Red Power, Proliant, Bauer Built, Glasnapp Transfer, Koster Grain, New Co-op, Doug and Paula Klocke, Farm Bureau, Jim Schaben.
Showperson: Speed Herrig, Cookies Food Products.
Purchased by: Tama Livestock Auction for $2,800.00.
Steer: Magnum.
Raised by: Lacy Stevenson, Knoxville.
Sponsor: Iowa Case-IH Dealers.
Showperson: Rick Rank, Director of Regional Sales for Iowa Case-IH.
Purchased by: Greiner Implement Company, Grinnell Implement Store, Keokuk County Implement Company and Pella Implement Company for $3,000.00.
Steer: Lee Roy’s Honor.
Raised by: Brandon Sutfin, Montezuma.
Sponsor: Poweshiek County Farm Bureau.
Showperson: Craig Lang, President, Iowa Farm Bureau.
Purchased by: Rain & Hail for $20,200.00.
Steer: Rico Suave’.
Raised by: Morgan McDermott, Atlantic.
Sponsor: Cass County Beef Producers, R & B Feeds and Tibken Show Steers.
Showperson: Sara Kelley, Morning Meteorologist at ABC5.
Purchased by: United Suppliers, Purple Bound Feeds and Cass County Beef Producer Supporters for $10,000.00.
Photos available upon request, contact the Iowa Beef Industry Council at beef@iabeef.org.
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