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Schroeder Angus of Clarence was awarded the Grand Champion Bull and Champion Iowa Bull banners in the Angus Show judged at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Keegan Mather of State Center claimed the Premier Exhibitor title.Complete results below:ANGUSAngus001 - Cow/Calf -- Cows 3 Years of Age & Younger1 Lynn Ewald Waldorf MN2 Jacob White Postville3 Cameron Hiemstra Knoxville4 Cj Stock Farm Corning5 Alec Gotto Dyersville002 - Cow/Calf -- Cows 4 Years of Age & Older1 Sawyer Claussen Stockton2 Jacob White Postville003 - Junior Heifer Calf -- March 1, 2024 & After1 Weston Brandt Corning2 John Becker Atlantic3 Reed Munson Walker003.

Participants created a variety of pieces for the Fabric and Threads Junior Division judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.The Fabric and Threads exhibits were on display every day of the Fair in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.Complete

The Center Point-Urbana FFA chapter recently showcased its skills at the Tri-State Dairy Judging Contest hosted by Northeast Iowa Community College. A total of 24 students competed in both the dairy foods and dairy products contests.In the non-reasons dairy cattle judging, Danny Small claimed an impressive 1st place overall individually, while fellow chapter member Addy Sweeney secured 9th place overall.

Sixty-six FFA members submitted 374 exhibits in the Farm Crops contest judged Thursday, August 8, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Janelle Clark of Albia FFA, Albia, was awarded the Champion Premier Exhibit Award and also won the Reserve Champion Premier Exhibit Award.Ellen Olson of Calamus Wheatland FFA, Wheatland, was awarded the Champion Sweepstake Trophy.

A group of nearly forty Iowa Republican lawmakers announced their plan to file lawsuits in state and Federal courts asking for rulings that the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of the Summit pipeline project is illegal and unconstitutional.  The IUC’s June decision, which has sparked outrage across the state, has been condemned as not only disastrous and dangerous but also a clear violation of the rights of Iowa landowners.

The saw and ax skills of Iowans were put to the test in the Timber Sports competitions held Tuesday, August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.Bow Saw1) Dan Newton, Collins2) Dakota Rundlett, Vinton3) Dave Cox, OskaloosaBucksaw1) Dave Cox, Oskaloosa2) Lucas Monson, Boone3) David Lamme, Sioux CenterOne Man Crosscut1) Dakota Rundlett, Vinton2) Dave Cox,

At today's Lions Club meeting, local firefighter and horse enthusiast, Shelby Van Weelden, captivated the audience with a remarkable presentation about her recent 600-mile horseback ride across Mongolia. This adventurous journey took place on semi-wild horses, with riders receiving a new horse every 100 miles, drawn by lottery. Shelby shared the unpredictability and excitement of never knowing what kind of horse she would get until it was time to mount.

UPDATED:On Tuesday night, an area Union High School student passed away as the result of a car accident in Black Hawk County. The accident happened following a volleyball game in Jesup. The Union School District has canceled all extracurricular and co-curricular activities through Sunday, September 15. The following statement was released by the school district/ John Howard, Superintendent said,"Dear Union Families:It is with tremendous sadness that I share this update with you.

Laurie Orner along with her husband Mike and their sons Brock, Brady and Brant raise a small herd of 20 cattle outside of Shellsburg. Naturally, the scenery lends itself to the sort of photo contest that Ortner entered a few months ago. In a contest organized by the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, the "I am an Iowa Cattleman" the contest brought more than 200 entries of cattle of every kind.

At Tuesday's Benton County Supervisor meeting, an item on the agenda included the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Kirsten Nelson. Nelson was the first HR Director in Benton County. The board voted to approve the dismissal.So far, the two lawsuits filed by HR Directors, have resulted in cash payments of $170,000 this year alone. The total cost is higher considering additional benefits granted in the Sue Wilber case.