Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer
Sire: Deppe Let it Ride
Dam: Candy Cane, Final Solution daughter
Bred by: Smith Family Farms
Congratulations to Elizabeth Smith

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer
Sire: Ace of Diamonds
Dam: Cactus Jack
Bred by: Don Rosdail
Congratulations to Sadie Stolte
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Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Steer
Sire: Man Among Boys
Raised by : Tracy Goretska.
Congratulations to Keaton Otto.

Reserve Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Ster
Sire: MAB
Bred by: Wade Rodgers and Luke Doris.
Congratulations to Dustin Lund
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Grand Champion Limousin Steer
Sire: Mr. Tom
Bred by: Bob Bosch, Bosch Farms
Congratulations to Hannah Al-Mazroa

Reserve Grand Champion Limousin Steer
Sire: Flatland Zinger 130
Dam: Flatland Repeat 006
Congratulations to Carson Walrod.
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Grand Champion Chianina Steer
Sire: Smilin Bob
Dam: Apocalypse
Bred by: Chad Thompsen
Sold by: Thompsen, Foreman, Webster
Congratulations to Ross Hoefling

Reserve Grand Champion Chianina Steer
Sire: Lone Ranger
Sold by: Wade Rodgers Hilbert Show Steers; Raised by Dean Sander
Congratulations to Maggie Ferguson
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Grand Champion Hereford Steer
Sire: JSC Top hand
Dam: Hardrock Amos
Bred by: Copelands Amos Hereford Farms
Congratulations to Aiden Pals

Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Steer
Sire: Mr. Hereford Son
Dam: Baja Miley
Congratulations to Abby Anderlik
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Grand Champion Charolais Steer
Sire: Fu Man Chu
Dam: PB Charolais
Bred by: Chad Johnson
Sold by: Wade Rodgers
Congratulations to Elizabeth Jones

Reserve Grand Champion Charolais Steer
Sire: Firewater
Dam: Maine-Anjou
Bred by: Kyle Cox
Congratulations to Karlie Wosepka
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Grand Champion AOB Steer
Sire: LF MC Zavier 61X
Dam: 2886
Congratulations to Brady Edge

Reserve Grand Champion AOB Steer
Sire: Circle D Farms Zolan
Dam: Crick Ridge Zoe
Sold by:Jeff Bock
Congratulations to Korbyn Dewey
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Grand Champion Angus Steer
Sire: Card Answer
Dam: Century
Bred by: Kruse
Congratulations to Austin Staudt

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Sire: Northern Improvement
Dam: Keymura Katy
Sold by: Joel Brooks
Congratulations to
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The junior heifer show at the Iowa State fair is officially in the books. Here are some of the shots we grabbed from around the barns.

Sara Sullivan and father John Sullivan fitting on the Supreme Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer.

Champion AOB heifer for Brynn Nickel

Bart Elder working on daughter Kiley’s Reserve Supreme Champion Female.

Members of the Core family assisting Kennedy with the Third Overall Female.


Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer in the chute for Abi Henderson.

Champion Shorthorn heifer for Jennifer Holliday.

4-H members carry the American Flag and 4-H Flag through the coliseum at the beginning of opening ceremonies.
Parker Elder shows his heifer during the champion drive.
Linde Sutherly takes candid pictures, make sure to order all photos from the Iowa State Fair from Linde!
Pacey Hawkins concentrates on the judge.

Sara Sullivan received Champion Heifer slap from Judge Brett Barber.
The Sullivan Farms crew celebrate as Sara is named Champion heifer.
Kennedy Core receives a handshake after being named 3rd overall.
Kennedy Core, Deb Core and Kiley Elder share a hug following the champion drive.