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MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 | SECTION C | SPECIAL MITCHELL COUNTY FAIR SOUVENIR EDITION

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MEET THE WINNERS! ‌“Fair Time” means “win time” for many of our Mitchell County 4-H and FFA members. Here is a recap of all the project and livestock winners at the 2016 Mitchell County Fair judging, and boy, is this a talented group! Many of them will be displaying their exhibits or show their animals at the Iowa State Fair, which is going on right now in Des Moines. Our congratulations to all who participated!

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Clover Kid member Olivia DeMaris with her needle art and judge Rick Sletten.

Clover Kids display 50 projects at the fair

Animal, Veterinary Science exhibits earn blue ribbons ‌OSAGE — Projects entered in the Animals department were judged on Aug. 2 by Michael Pipho, Dunkerton.

Projects included in the Animals department are Animal Science and Veterinary Science.

Blue ribbon winners were: Samantha Mellmann, Devon Swenson, Tate Williamson, Osage; Alexandria Franzen, Riceville; and Josh Krebsbach, Stacyville

Clover Kid member Isis Beyer with her tall corn and Judge Audrey Christensen.

‌OSAGE — On Wednesday, Aug. 3, Clover Kid members brought their exhibits for conference judging and display in the 4-H building. Judges were, Audrey Christensen, Brenda Johanns, and Rick Sletten, all of Osage.

Clover Kids is a program for kindergarten through third grade students in Mitchell County to learn about 4-H and develop their interest in the program.

Clover Kids displaying projects at the fair and re-

ceiving participation ribbons were: Kaitlyn Berg, Isis Beyer, Evan Bremer, Melanie Bruesewitz, Ivy Christensen, Dalton Burkhardt, Scarlett Byrnes, Brett Halbach, Kaylie Havig, Mylie Havig, Alyssa Hawbaker, KaRena Herrick, Bennett Hemann, Addison Jacobs, Isabelle Jacobs, Jacey Johnston, Raiden Kuntz, Addison Marcks, Haydon Marcks, Paige Mehmen, Calvin Mellmann, Jerek Mostek, Gavin Muller, Kolton Olson, Autumn Owen, Abby

Rachut, Aubry Rogers, Laila Rogers, Kamden Ross, Liam Schafer, Grace Schallock, Tessa Schallock, Ella Sparrow, Lily Souder, Kendra Steiert, Taylor Swenson, Ella Taets, Aidan Wagner, Addison Williamson, and Elyza Williamson, all of Osage.

Olivia DeMaris, Josie Juhl, Jaeda Mayer, RaeLynn Meitner, Olivia Putz, Addison Rosenberg, Madelynn Rosenberg, and Amelia Walk, of St. Ansgar and Emerson Brumm and Zade Schell, of Stacyville.

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4-H blue ribbon winners in science, engineering and technology ‌OSAGE — Projects entered in the Science, Engineering & Technology departments were judged on Aug. 2.

Projects included in the Science, Engineering & Technology department are Digital Storytelling, Mechanics, Science, Engineering and Technology, and Woodworking. Judges included Larry Eichmeier, Ventura, and Michael Pipho, Dunkerton.

Blue ribbon winners were: Matthew Hall, of McIntire; Cody Lindley, of Nora Springs; Madison

Brown, Maddie Bruesewitz, Chase Halbach, Leo Klapperich, Adam Koch, Noah Michels, Jake Miller, Rafe Miller, Ben Popp, Jace Popp, Jack Sparrow, Devon Swenson, Andrew Thyer, Collin Ubben, Michelle Wright, of Osage; Lauren Bork, Natalie Bork, Dakotah Patterson, Dylan Patterson, Logan Rysavy, Ryan Wagner, and Ethan Brown, of St. Ansgar; Madeline Brumm, Nathan Brumm, Devan Hackenmiller, Josh Krebsbach, Mitchel Meyerhofer, Sawyer Smith, of Stacyville.

4-H State Fair Science, 4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entry—Mechanics—Dakotah Patterson.

Engineering and Technology entry— Mechanics— Andrew Thyer.

4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entry— Mechanics— Joe Sullivan.

4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entry—Mechanics—Jace Popp.

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4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entry— Mechanics—Collin Ubben.

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4-H State Fair Science, Engineering and Technology entry—Woodworking—Noah Michels.

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Blue ribbon winners in family and consumer science

‌OSAGE — Exhibits in the Family and Consumer Science project area include: Child Development, Clothing and Fashion, Food & Nutrition, Challenge Class, Health, Home Improvement, Sewing and Needle Arts, Consumer Management and Other Family and Consumer Science, all of which were conference judged on Tuesday, Aug. 2, in the 4-H exhibit building on the fairgrounds.

The judges of these exhibits were Sandy Hitzhusen, of Mason City, Sheila Lipa, of Elma, Donna Needham, of New Hampton, and Karen Zander, of Latimer. Megan Hitzhusen, of Rockwell, was the express judge.

The following 4-H’ers received Blue Ribbons: Emma Hall, Drew Of-

fen, of McIntire; Aaron Roe, Hannah Roe, of Nora Springs; Desmund Taets, of Orchard; Claudia Aschenbrenner, Breana Barker, Madeline Berg, Emma Blaha, Samie Brandau, Madison Brown, Maddie Bruesewitz, Shelly Brumm, Mackenzie Cordes, Drew Erickson, Brooklynn Halbach, Joryn Hanson, Alex Hemann, Emily Hemann, Lindsay Hemann, Whitney Hemann, Katelynn Huebsch, Kirsten Jakel, Gillian Johanns, Katelyn Johnston, Matthew Klaes, Adam Koch, Hannah Koch, Caleb Levan, Carson Marcks, Bethany Meier, JoJIM CROSS PHOTOS, PRESS-NEWS‌ siah Meier, Susanna Meier, Bethany Meitner, Garrett 4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entry—Home Meitner, Abbie Miller, Improvement—Bradley Hackenmiller.

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4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entry— Home Improvement—Claire Sullivan.

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4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entries—Home Improvement—McKenzie Mohl and Hanna Mullenbach.

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4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entries— Home Improvement—Josie Popp and Julia Ringhofer.

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4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entry— Health—Chris Eastman.

4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entries—Sewing and Needle Arts—(from left) Lauren Bork, Hannah Koch, Bethany Meier and Hanna Mullenbach.

Great memories were made at the 2016 Mitchell County Fair!

Congrats to the participants and thanks to the Fair Board!

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Family From 4

McKenzie Mohl, Hanna Mullenbach, Colin Muller, Mac Muller, Sydney Muller, Erica Nasstrom, Lauren Nasstrom, Kaitlyn Olson, Kendall Olson, Ben Popp, Jace Popp, Joseph Popp, Josie Popp, Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock, Gabrielle Schwarting, Ian Schwarting, Victoria Schwarting, Sadie Mae Sledd, Claire Sullivan, Devon Swenson, Alexa Thyer, Andrew Thyer, Ava Voaklander, Emma Wagner, Haley Wal-

ters, Tate Williamson, Addy Witt, Michelle Wright, Anna Wynohrad, and Rayven Young, all of Osage.

Chris Eastman, Alexandria Franzen and Gabe Mueller, of Riceville; Lauren Bork, Natalie Bork, Nicholas Bork, Grace Heimer, Mallory Juhl, Brenna Kruse, Emmi Taets, Leah Wagner, and Sarah Wagner, all of St. Ansgar; and Isabelle Brumm, Madeline Brumm, Tyler Gerk, Bradley Hackenmiller, Emily Hemann, Maci Juenger, Alexia Retterath, Emma Retterath, all of Stacyville.

4-H State Fair Family and Consumer Science entries—Food and Nutrition—(from left) Azure Christensen, Emily Hemann, Hanna Mullenbach, Jace Popp and Emmi Taets.

15 win blue ribbons in personal development

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4-H State Fair Personal Development entries—Communication Posters—Julia Ringhofer and Alexa Thyer and Leadership—McKenzie Mohl.

4-H State Fair Personal Development entries—Citizenship— Chad Eastman and Julia Ringhofer.

‌OSAGE — Personal Development projects were judged on Aug. 2.

Projects in the Personal Development department include Citizenship, Communication, Leadership, and Self-Determined. Personal Development and 4-H Poster projects were judged by Barb McGregor, of Charles City.

Blue ribbon winners were: Matthew Hall, of McIntire, Drew Offen, of McIntire; Hannah Roe, of Nora Springs; Keagan Hennessey, of Orchard; Samie Brandau, Shelly Brumm, Katelynn Huebsch, McKenzie Mohl, Sydney Muller, Julia Ringhofer, Alexa Thyer, and Rayven Young, all of Osage; and Chad Eastman, Chris Eastman, and Gabe Mueller, of Riceville.

Left: 4-H State Fair Personal Development entry— Citizenship—Hannah Roe.

Congratulations to everyone who made the Mitchell County Fair possible!

We salute everyone who submitted projects and livestock, you are all so talented!

We are proud to be a part of Mitchell County!

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Huisman shows Champion Derby Barrow ‌OSAGE — Brecken Huisman, of Osage, exhibited the Champion Derby Barrow on Scanned Data at the Mitchell County Junior Show. The placing was based upon “lean gain per day” determined by carcass cutout data.

There were a total of 23 barrows entered in the 2016 show.

Ultrasound was used to measure carcass characteristics. Brecken’s champion barrow had an average daily gain (ADG) of 2.21 lbs. per day on feed and scanned a backfat thickness (BFT) of .67 inches, loin muscle area (LMA) of 10.29 square inches, and a Lean Gain/Day (LGD) of 1.0053 pounds.

Brecken Huisman showed the Champion Derby Barrow Live. The Champion Derby Barrow trophies were given by the Mitchell County. Pork Producers.

Olivia Huisman, of Osage, exhibited the Reserve Champion Derby Barrow on Scanned Data.

Kaleb Jakel, of Osage, exhibited the Reserve Champion Derby Barrow Live.

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Blue Ribbon winners in creative arts ‌OSAGE — Projects entered in the Creative Arts Department were judged on Aug. 2.

Projects included in the Creative Arts Department are Visual Arts, Music and Photography.

Sharon Chesnut, Shell Rock, Mary Dodd, Northwood, Barb McGregor, Charles City, and Megan Hitzhusen, Rockwell, were the judges.

Blue ribbon winners in Visual Arts were: Matthew Hall, McIntire; Amber Lindley, Nora Springs; Dylan Aschenbrenner, Emma Blaha, Garrison Gerdts, Justin Goodale, Carson Hemann, Emily Hemann, Elizabeth Hinders, Katelynn Huebsch, Katelyn Johnston, Hannah Koch, Caleb Levan, Josie Popp, Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock,

Gabrielle Schwarting, Sadie Mae Sledd, Emma Wagner, Addy Witt, Anna Wynohrad, Rayven Young, Osage; Lauren Bork, Natalie Bork, Erica Hollatz, Logan Rysavy, St. Ansgar; Katelyn Gerk, Abigail Kulow, Alexia Retterath, Stacyville.

Blue ribbon winners in Photography were: Drew Offen, McIntire; Aaron Roe, Nora Springs; Desmond Taets, Orchard; Darren Adams, Spencer Adams, Claudia Aschenbrenner, Breana Barker, Madeline Berg, Madison Brown, Makayla Eagen, Drew Erickson, Justin Goodale, Brooklynn Halbach, Gracie Halbach, Emily Hemann, Lindsay Hemann, Whitney Hemann, Katelynn Huebsch, Ben Huftalin, Katelyn Johnston, Caleb Levan, Maddisen Mause-

hund, Samantha Mellmann, Christian Michels, Gabe Muller, Keaton Muller, Sydney Muller, Jenna Plotzke, Julia Ringhofer, Allison Schallock, Sammi Scharper, Gabrielle Schwarting, Ian Schwarting, Victoria Schwarting, Devon Swenson, Alexa Thyer, Emma Wagner, Haley Walters, Addy Witt, Michelle Wright, and Rayven Young, all of Osage.

Alexandria Franzen, Tyler Sprung, Riceville; Lauren Bork, Natalie Bork, Cassie Braun, Erik Gerdts, Erica Hollatz, Elsa Jensen, Brenna Kruse, Dakotah Patterson, Dylan Patterson and Sarah Phelps, all of St. Ansgar; and Caleb 4-H State Fair Creative Arts entries—Visual Arts—Devan Brumm, Madeline Brumm, Hackenmiller, Erica Hollatz and Josie Popp. (not pictured— Katelyn Gerk, Tyler Gerk, Dylan Aschenbrenner and Emily Hemann) Bradley Hackenmiller, Emily Hemann, all of Stacyville.

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4-H State Fair Creative Arts entries—Photography (from left) Emily Hemann, Drew Offen, Addy Witt, Michelle Wright and Digital Art—Elsa Jensen.

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4-H State Fair Creative Arts entry—Photography—Aaron Roe.

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A county fair is a special event as shown by all the fine exhibits. We appreciate all the hard work that goes into making the Mitchell County Fair a success.

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Kock wins $15 Clothing Challenge ‌OSAGE — Eight Mitchell County 4-H’ers entered the $15 Clothing Challenge at the Mitchell County Fair. The exhibitors modeled their outfits and were judged by Sue McDonnell.

They were also part of the clothing Style Show at the fair on Friday, Aug. 5.

Participants were asked to purchase an outfit that represents their goal or intended use for the selected outfit and not spend more than $15. Outfits could be purchased from a garage

sale, consignment store or resale shop, but not from a regular retail store.

Hannah Koch, of Osage, was chosen Top Intermediate and received a purple ribbon.

Natalie Bork, of St. Ansgar, was chosen Top Junior and received a blue ribbon.

Also receiving blue ribbons were Lauren Bork, Maddie Bruesewitz, Emma Hall, Katelyn Johnston, Bailey Nasstrom and Rayven Young.

Ag, Natural Resources exhibits earn blue ribbons

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Alexa Thyer (left), Osage, was named Outstanding Junior and received a blue ribbon.

Outstanding Intermediate was Lauren Bork (right), St. Ansgar. She received a purple ribbon.

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Sammi Scharper, Osage, was named the 2016 Mitchell County 4-H Clothing Selection winner.

Scharper Clothing Selection/Fashion Review winner

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Natalie Bork (left), of St. Ansgar, was chosen Top Junior and received a blue ribbon. Hannah Koch (right), of Osage, was chosen Top Intermediate and received a purple ribbon.

‌OSAGE — Sammi Scharper, Osage, was named the 2016 Mitchell County 4-H Clothing Selection winner. She will also represent Mitchell County at the Iowa State Fair.

Outstanding Intermediate was Lauren Bork, St. Ansgar and received a pur-

ple ribbon. Alexa Thyer, Osage, received Outstanding Junior and received a blue ribbon.

Blue ribbon winners in Clothing Selection were: Natalie Bork, Maddie Bruesewitz, Emma Hall and Rayven Young.

Sue McDonnell, of Charles City, was the judge.

‌OSAGE — Projects entered in the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department including Crop Production, Environment and Sustainability, Garden Vegetables and/or Herbs, Outdoor Adventures, Safety and Education in Shooting Sports and Other Agriculture and Natural Resources were judged on Tuesday, Aug. 2, by Larry Eichmeier, Ventura, and Michael Pipho, Dunkerton.

Blue ribbon winners were: Maddie Bruesewitz, Joryn Hanson, Kaitlynn Huebsch, Olivia Huisman, Brecken Huisman-Buringrud, Corin Johanns, Katelyn Johnston, Connor Mehmen, Jace Popp, Joe Sullivan, Zoe Wynohrad, Rayven Young, Osage;

4-H State Fair Ag & Natural Resources entry in Safety and Education in Shooting Sports—Michael Meyerhofer.

Chad Eastman, Riceville; Madison Hillman, Mallory Juhl, and Ella Brown, all of St. Ansgar; Josh Krebsbach and Mitchel Meyerhofer, Stacyville.

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4-H State Fair Ag & Natural Resources entry in Horticulture—Azure Christensen.

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‌OSAGE — 4-H Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits were presented on Saturday, Aug. 6, in the CRC building on the fairgrounds.

Becky Meyer and Char Greenzweig, Charles City, judged the 4-H’ers on Tuesday, July 26.

Two Working Exhibits were chosen to advance to the Iowa State Fair: Anna Wynohrad, Osage, Button Turtles; along with Corin Johanns and Sammi Scharper, Osage, Penny Spinners.

Educational Presentations chosen for State Fair include: Julia Ringhofer, Osage, Military Family: JIM CROSS, PRESS-NEWS‌ Courage, Strength, Sacri- 4-H State Fair Working Exhibit entry—Corin Johanns and Sammi Scharper with Penny fice; Logan Rysavy, St. An- Spinners. sgar, Baseball; along with Hanna Mullenbach and Emmi Taets, Osage, Topsy Turvy Treat.

Fun at the fair

‌OSAGE — Fair-goers were entertained on Friday, Aug. 5, by 4-H members at the annual Share The Fun event.

Char Greenzweig and Becky Meyer, judged the 4-H’ers.

The following acts will go on to State Fair: Erica Nasstrom, West Cedar Sunbeams, “I Was Here”, Vocal; West Lincoln Blues, club act, “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony”, skit; Victoria Schwarting, Osage Warhawks, “Lost Boy”, Vocal.

State Fair Alternates were: Mackenzie Cordes, Brooklynn Halbach, Ava Voaklander, West Lincoln Blues, “H.O.L.Y.”, skit/song.

Purple ribbon winner was Ian Schwarting, Osage Warhawks, “One Call Away”, Vocal.

Other blue ribbon winners included Alexa Thyer, West Lincoln Blues, “Shut Up and Fish”, Vocal; Rocky Ramblers, club act, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, skit.

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4-H State Fair Educational Presentation entries (from left) Emmi Taets, Hanna Mullenbach and Julia Ringhofer.

4-H State Fair Working Exhibit entry—Anna Wynohrad with Button Turtles

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Representing Mitchell County at the State Fair for “Share the Fun” are Victoria Schwarting (left), Osage Warhawks, “Lost Boy”, Vocal; Erica Nasstrom (middle), West Cedar Sunbeams, “I Was Here”, Vocal; and West Lincoln Blues, club act, “Beethoven’s 5th Symphony”, skit. Pictured is Julia Ringhofer (right) club representative.

Congratulations to all the fair participants!

In this farming community, we know that when you prosper, the entire community benefits too. Through 4-H and FFA our young people get an early start on projects designed to teach them and provide the experience and guidance our youth need.

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4-H Clubs wins Herdsmanship awards ‌OSAGE — Herdsmanship awards were earned by several 4-H clubs and FFA chapters at the 2016 Mitchell County Fair. Award winners were determined by total points earned over the three days of the fair. The superintendents of each department judged for the Herdsmanship awards.

Osage Warhawks were the winners of the Beef Herdsmanship contest. West Lincoln Blues placed second and the Rocky Ramblers placed third.

Mitchell County Mighty Members won first place in the Sheep Herdsmanship contest. Osage FFA placed second and the Stacyville

Shooting Stars placed third.

Winners of the Swine Herdsmanship contest were the Osage Warhawks. The Mitchell Co. Mighty Members placed second and Stacyville Shooting Stars placed third.

Stacyville Shooting Stars won first place in the Dairy Herdsman-

ship contest. Osage FFA placed second and Washington Warriors placed third.

Some of the factors used to determine points were; how clean alleys and pen areas were; if exhibitors were by the pens to answer questions; if spectators could walk the alley comfortably;

the quality and amount of decorations in the barn; and if ribbons won were displayed.

First-place winners in each livestock division get first choice of pens at the 2017 fair. In addition, premium dollars are as follows: first place $10, second place $6, and third place $4.

Meier and his dog, Tru Vu Roland, win Best in Show ‌OSAGE — The 4-H Dog Show at the Mitchell County Fair was held on Saturday, Aug. 6. Overall Best in Show was won by Josiah Meier, of Osage, and his dog, Tru Vu Roland.

Senior Best Handler was won by Sammi Scharper, of Osage, and her dog, Mac. Junior Best Handler was won by Nathan Brumm, of Stacyville, and his dog, Gus. Winner of the timed agility course was, Sammi Scharper, and her dog, Mac, with a course time of 24.06 seconds. Gabe Mueller, of Riceville, and his dog, Zoey, placed second in the timed agility course with a time of 24.87 seconds.

Purple ribbon winners were: Shelly Brumm, Josiah Meier, Sammi Scharper, of Osage; Gabe Mueller, Riceville; Nathan Brumm, of Stacyville.

Blue ribbon winners were:

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Junior Best Handler was won by Nathan Brumm, of Stacyville, and his dog, Gus.

Above: Josiah Meier and his dog Tru Vu Roland, won Best Overall in Show at the 2016 Mitchell County Fair Dog Show.

Brooklynn Halbach and Victoria Schwarting of Osage.

Red ribbon winners were: Claudia Aschenbrenner and Susanna Meier of Osage.

Members were judged by,

Left: Senior Best Handler was won by Sammi Scharper, of Osage, and her dog, Mac. She was also the winner of the agility course with a time of 24.06 seconds.

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2016 4-H FFA poultry show returns to fair ‌OSAGE — Thirteen exhibitors entered 48 birds in the 2016 Mitchell County 4-H/FFA Poultry show revitalizing an old project area.

Dwayne Miller, of Charles City, served as the official judge for the show.

Champion and Reserve Champions were named in the following classes: Production Hens Champion: Victoria Schwarting, Osage Reserve Champion: Gabrielle Schwarting, Osage Market Poultry Champion: Courtney Tusler, Osage Fancy Breeding Stock Champion: Alexandria Franzen, Riceville

Victoria Schwarting, Champion Production Hens, Reserve Champion Breeding Stock.

Overall Grand Champion Poultry Showman: Courtney Tusler, Osage Champion Waterfowl: Emma Retterath, Stacyville Reserve Champion Waterfowl: Alexia Retterath, Stacyville Courtney Tusler won the prize for having the heaviest Market Broiler. The broiler weighed in at 9 pounds, 14 ounces. The second-place broiler exhibited by Court- Alexandria Franzen, ney Tusler weighed in at 9 Champion Fancy Breeding pounds, 1 ounce.

Stock.

Superintendent for the poultry show is Roxanne Tusler, of Osage. Trophies were donated by Farmers Feed & Grain, Hoover’s Hatchery, Johnson Chemical Co., and National Poultry Equipment Co.

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Garrett Meitner, Champion Intermediate Best in Show.

Matthew Hall, Reserve Champion Market Poultry.

Courtney Tuslar, Champion Market Poultry.

Victoria Schwarting, Reserve Champion Fancy Breeding Stock.

Emma Retterath, Champion Waterfowl.

Courtney Tusler, Champion Senior Best in Show.

Caleb Levan, Reserve Champion Best in Show.

Victoria Schwarting , Reserve Champion Intermediate Best in Show.

Alexia Retterath, Reserve Champion Waterfowl.

Makayla Retterath, Reserve Matthew Hall, Champion Champion Senior Best in Show. Junior Best in Show.

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Rabbit trophies awarded at Mitchell County Fair OSAGE — The Grand ‌ Champion Breeding Rabbit was won by Emma Retterath, of Stacyville and the Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit was won

by Emma Hall, of McIntire.

The Grand Champion Show Rabbit was shown by Susanna Meier, of Osage.

Reserve Champion Show Rabbit was shown by Victoria Schwarting, of Osage.

The Grand Champion Pen of Three Market Rab-

bits was shown by Christian Michels, of Osage.

The following exhibitors received blue ribbons for their rabbit exhibits: Emma Hall, of McIntire; Cole Kuehne, Desmond Taets, of Orchard; Claudia Aschenbrenner, Chloe Goodale, Elizabeth Hinders, Katelynn Huebsch, Kirsten Jakel, Bethany Meier, Susanna Meier, Christian Michels, Ian Schwarting, Victoria Schwarting, Sa-

die Mae Sledd, Rayven Young of Osage; Alexandria Franzen, of Riceville; Caitlyn Juhl, of St. Ansgar; Alexia Retterath, Emma Retterath, Makayla Retterath, of Stacyville.

Rabbits were judged by John Grimm, Manchester.

Julie Bless, is the Rabbit superintendent. Trophies were donated by Mitchell County Bankers Assn., Osage Co-Op Elevator, and St. Ansgar Mills.

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Derek Fox, Champion Rate of Gain for Market Beef.

Derek Fox wins Beef Show Rate of Gain ETHAN STOETZER PHOTOS, FOR PRESS-NEWS‌

Susanna Meier, Champion Show Rabbit.

Emma Hall, Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit.

‌OSAGE — The top rate of gain in the Market Beef show was 5.07 pounds per day exhibited by Derek Fox, of Osage. There were 42 entries in the show this year.

The rate of gain is based on a feeding period beginning at weigh-in and ending on entry day of the County Fair.

Purple ribbons were awarded to other beef entries for having a rate of gain equal to or exceeding

3.25 pounds per day.

“Top Ten” Rate of Gain Market Beef exhibitors were presented in a special show before the judging. Exhibitors, in addition were: Hannah Koch, of Osage; Adam Koch, of Osage; Garrison Gerdts, of Osage; Tyler Sprung, of Riceville; Hanna Zuehl, of St. Ansgar; Seth Fox, of Elma; Sam Juenger, of Stacyville; Michael Uthe, of Osage, and Lee Fox, of Elma.

Terry Kruse, Dennis Riley, Willie Weis and Dean Sponheim, beef superintendents, secured the following sponsors for the special premium awarded to these exhibitors: The Top Rate of Gain trophy was provided by Bechtum Angus.

There were blue ribbons awarded for rates of gain of 2.6 to 3.24 pounds per day.

Red ribbons were awarded for rates of gain from 2.0 to 2.59 pounds per day.

Congratulations to all fair exhibitors!

Emma Retterath, Champion Breeding Rabbit.

Christian Michels, Champion Pen of 3.

Victoria Schwarting, Reserve Champion Show Rabbit

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Champion Market Beef is shown by Maci Juenger

‌OSAGE — Maci Juenger, of Stacyville, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Beef at the 2016 Mitchell County Beef show. Kylie Juenger, of Stacyville, exhibited the Reserve Champion Market Animal.

The Grand Champion was a 1,324 pound market steer. The Reserve Champion Market beef animal was a 1,284 pound market steer. The Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef trophies were provided

by Farmers Feed & Grain.

The Champion Market Heifer was exhibited by Joe Sullivan, of Osage. This trophy was provided by Tim and Joe Johnson. The Reserve Champion Market Heifer was exhibited by Kayla Uthe, of Osage.

Harrison Frey was the official judge of the Market Beef Show. A total of 42 steers, dairy beef, and market heifers were entered in the competition this year.

Third place Overall Market Animal was shown

by Derek Fox, of Osage.

Fourth place Overall Market Animal was shown by Sam Juenger, of Stacyville.

Fifth place Overall Market Animal was shown by Jared Popp, of Osage.

Showmanship winners in the market Beef Show were: Senior Champion— Jadie Popp, of Osage Reserve Senior Champion—Kylie Juenger ETHAN STOETZER PHOTOS, FOR PRESS-NEWS‌ Mac Muller, Champion Junior Showmanship.

Intermediate Cham- Maci Juenger, Reserve Champion Showmanship. pion—Kourtney Chambers, of Orchard Reserve Intermediate Champion—Keaton Muller, of Osage Junior Champion—Mac Muller, of Osage Reserve Junior Champion—Maci Juenger The Champion Showmanship awards were provided by Trent Gabler, Vita Ferm; Clarence Kruse, Main Please see Beef, Page 13

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Morische wins Lamb Derby Contest

Bethany Meitner wins Challenge Class ‌OSAGE — The 4-H Challenge Class recipe for this year was Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes. Mari Fox, of Osage, was chosen Top Junior entry. Garrett Meitner, of Osage, was chosen Top Intermediate entry. Bethany Meitner, of Osage, was chosen Top Senior entry.

The blue ribbon winners

for Challenge class were: Conner Nelson, of Nora Springs; Claudia Aschenbrenner, Ellie Bobinet, Eric Bobinet, Carson Marcks, Gabe Muller, Sydney Muller, Bailey Nasstrom, Julia Ringhofer, Alexa Thyer, Emma Wagner, Haley Walters, of Osage; and Ethan Brown, of St. Ansgar.

Beef

Four pens of market beef animals were exhibited this year and there were no stocker beef pens. Pens of Three are not broken to lead and are judged in the pen.

The Champion Pen of Three was shown by Laura Miller, Osage. The Reserve Champion Pen of Three was shown

by Adam Koch, of Osage.

The Grand Champion Pen of Three trophy was sponsored

by Trent Gabler, Vita Ferm.

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Realty; Marlene & Rob Weis, Weis Cattle Co. Reserve Showmanship awards were provided by Kruse Angus Farms, and Mitchell Co. Bankers Association.

Other trophy and award sponsors include Berg’s Stock and Grain Farm.

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Kylie Juenger, Reserve Champion Market Beef.

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Andrew Morische, Lamb Derby Champion.

Morische wins Sheep Show Rate of Gain ‌The top rate of gain in the Sheep show was 1.09 pounds per day exhibited by Andrew Morische, of Riceville.

The rate of gain is based on a feeding period beginning at weigh-in on May 7th and ending on entry day of the County Fair.

In the Rate of Gain contest the “Top Five” Rate of Gain Market sheep exhibitors were presented in a special show before the judging. Exhibitors were Andrew Morische, Chad Eastman, Olivia Huisman, Kaleb Jakel, and Brecken Huisman.

These five exhibitors received cash awards.

Sponsoring the cash awards were the Don Counsell family, Andy & Abbie Johnson, and Osage Veterinary Clinic, P.C.

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The second place winner was Chad Eastman, of Riceville, and placing third was Jake Miller, of Osage.

The contest was based on scanned data results.

Andy and Abbie Johnson sponsored the contest awards.

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Andrew Morische, Top Rate of Gain.

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Muller exhibits Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer ‌OSAGE — Colin Muller, of Osage, exhibited the Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer at the 2016 Mitchell County 4-H/FFA Beef show held on Aug. 5. Tim and Joe Johnson, provided this trophy.

The Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer was shown by Mac Muller, of Osage. Third place overall was exhibited by Jacob Metli, of Mason City.

Fourth place overall was exhibited by Trevor Wagner, of Osage. Fifth place overall was exhibited by Kourtney Chambers, of Orchard. There were 34 breeding heifers entered in this year’s show.

The Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Lucas Weigle, of Orchard, and the Reserve

Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer was shown by Shelby Blake, of Osage.

Berg’s Stock & Grain Farm provided the trophy.

The Champion All Other Breeds Breeding Heifer was shown by Jacob Metli. The trophy was provided by

Kruse Angus Farms. Kourtney Chambers showed the Reserve Champion AOB Breeding Heifer.

The Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer was exhibited by Colin Muller. This trophy was donated by Farmers Mutual

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Collin Muller, Grand Champion Breeding Heifer. Left: Mac Muller, Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer.

Insurance. Mac Muller exhibited the Reserve Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer.

Trevor Wagner exhib-

ited the Champion Cow/ Calf Pair and the trophy was provided by Mitchell County Cattlemen’s Association. Jacob Metli exhib-

ited the Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair.

Harrison Frey, of Earlham, was the show judge of the 2016 Beef Show.

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Collin Muller, Champion Commercial Breeding Heifer.

Jacob Metli, Reserve Champion Cow/ Calf Pair.

Lucas Wiegle, Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer.

Shelby Blake, Reserve Champion Purebred Shorthorn Heifer.

Jacob Metli, Champion All Other Breeds.

Kourtney Chambers, Reserve Champion All Other Breeds.

Trevor Wagner, Champion Cow/ Calf Pair.

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Counsell and Witts big winners at sheep show ‌OSAGE — Twenty 4-H and FFA exhibitors brought 55 market and breeding sheep to the 2016 Mitchell County Fair. The judge was Mike Junk of Hudson. The results of the show are as follows: Champion Market Lamb – Cole Counsell, of Orchard Res. Champion Market Lamb – Riley Witt, of Osage Champion Pen of Three Market Lambs – Riley Witt Res. Champ. Pen of Three Market Lambs – Regan Witt, of Osage Overall Champ. Breeding Sheep – Cole Counsell Reserve Champion Breeding Sheep – Regan Witt Champ. Commercial Ewe Lamb – Cole Counsell Res. Champ. Commercial Ewe Lamb – Regan Witt Champion Live Derby Lamb – Chad Eastman, of Riceville Res. Champ. Live Derby Lamb – Andrew Morische, of Riceville Club Group of 5 Market Lambs—1st – Mighty Members Champion trophies were provided by Mitchell County Bankers Assn., Don Counsell, Abbie & Andy Johnson, Ken & Kathy Wiebbecke.

Showmanship winners were: Senior Champion – Kaleb Jakel, of Osage Reserve Senior Champion – Andrew Morische Intermediate Champion – Riley Witt Intermediate Reserve Champion – Brecken Huisman, of Osage Junior Champion – Regan Witt

Riley Witt, Reserve Champion Market Lamb.

Reserve Junior Champion – Olivia Huisman, of Osage Senior Showmanship trophy was provided by Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn.

Intermediate Showmanship trophy was provided by Mitchell County Bankers Assn.

Junior Champion Showmanship trophy was provided by St. Ansgar Mills.

Other purple and blue ribbon winners included: Commercial Ewe Lambs: Purple: Cole Counsell, of Orchard; Regan Witt, Riley Witt, of Osage; Chad Eastman, of Riceville; Logan Rysavy, of St. Ansgar Market Lambs: Purple: Cole Counsell, of Orchard; Olivia Huisman, Kaleb

Jakel, Regan Witt, Riley Witt, of Osage; Chris Eastman, of Riceville; Grace Heimer, Elsa Jensen, Logan Rysavy, of St. Ansgar Blue: Darren Adams, Spencer ETHAN STOETZER Adams, Brecken Huisman, Olivia Huisman, Kaleb Jakel, Kirsten Cole Counsell, Champion Market Lamb.

Jakel, Ben Miller, Jake Miller, of Osage; Chad Eastman, Chris Eastman, Andrew Morische, of Riceville; Grace Heimer, Garet Phelps, of St. Ansgar Derby Lambs: Purple: Chad Eastman, Jake Miller, Andrew Morische Blue: Kaleb Jakel, Ben Miller, Riley Witt Pen of Three: Purple: Regan Witt, Riley Witt Blue: Grace Heimer, Kaleb Jakel, Jake Miller

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Cole Counsell, Champion Breeding Sheep; Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb.

Brecken Huisman, Intermediate Reserve Champion Showmanship.

The Mighty Members, Champion Club Group of 5 Market Lambs.

Riley Witt, Champion Intermediate Showmanship.

Andrew Morische, Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship.

Regan Witt, Junior Champion Showmanship.

Olivia Huisman, Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship. Regan and Riley Witt, Reserve Champion Pen of 3.

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Dairy trophies awarded at the county fair ‌OSAGE — Exhibitors brought 21 dairy heifers and dairy goats to the Mitchell County Fair.

Aaron Gerdts, of St. Ansgar, received a purple ribbon for his Champion Aged Cow. Reserve Champion Cow was exhibited by Rayven Young, Osage.

Champion Dairy Heifer was shown by Josh Krebsbach, of Stacyville. Reserve Champion Dairy Heifer was shown by Madeline Brumm, of Stacyville. The Champion Dairy Heifer trophy was provided by Prairie State/Select Sires.

In addition, Christian Michels, Noah Michels, Rayven Young, of Osage; Cassie Braun, Erik Gerdts, of St. Ansgar; Caleb Brumm, Isabelle Brumm, Madeline Brumm, Nathan Brumm, Devan Hackenmiller, Josh Krebsbach, of Stacyville, received blue ribbons.

Devan Hackenmiller was Champion Senior Dairy Showman. Aaron Gerdts was Reserve Champion Senior Dairy Showman. Champion Junior Dairy Showman was Erik Gerdts. Cassie Braun was Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Showman. The Champion Showman trophy was provided by Carlson Wholesale & Meitner Dairy.

Champion Goat Showman was Chloe Goodale of Osage and Reserve Champion Showman was Alexia Retterath of Stacyville.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOs‌ Garrison Gerdts, of Osage, exhibited the Champion Dairy Goat. Aaron Gerdts received Reserve Showmanship and Grand Champion 2 year old Holstein.

The Champion Dairy Goat trophy was provided by the Osage Co-Op In addition, Chloe Goodale, Retterath, Emma Retterath, received a blue ribbon.

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Justin Goodale, of Osage; Alexia Makayla Retterath, of Stacyville, The Dairy Show was judged Minnesota.

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Madeline Brumm received Reserve Champion in Dairy.

Devan Hackenmiller was Champion Senior Dairy Showman.

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Smith shows Champion Derby Gilt ‌OSAGE — Niklas Smith, of Osage exhibited the Champion Derby Gilt on scanned data at the Mitchell County Junior Show. The placing was based upon “lean gain per day” determined by carcass cutout data.

There were a total of 18 gilts entered in the 2016 Derby Gilt show.

Ultrasound was used to measure carcass characteristics. Niklas’ champion gilt had an average daily gain (ADG) of 2.09 pounds per day on feed and scanned

a backfat thickness (BFT) of .67 inches, loin muscle area (LMA) of 10.18 square inches, and a Lean Gain/Day (LGD) of .9842 pounds.

Connor Mehmen, of Osage, showed the Champion Derby Gilt Live. The Champion Derby Gilt trophies were given by the Mitchell Co. Pork Producers.

Connor Mehmen exhibited the Reserve Champion Derby Gilt on scanned data.

Niklas Smith showed the Reserve Champion Derby Gilt Live.

Brigham wins Feeder Calf Division title ‌ SAGE — This year the O Feeder Calf Division in the 2016 Mitchell County Beef Show took place on Friday, Aug. 5.

Parker Brigham, of St. Ansgar, exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Steer.

Mady Dohlman, of Chester, exhibited the Reserve Champion Prospect Steer.

The Champion and Reserve Champion Market Beef trophies were provided by Farmers State Bank of St. Ansgar.

The Champion Prospect

Heifer was exhibited by Trevor Wagner, of Osage.

The Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer was exhibited by Jacob Metli, of Mason City. The Champion and Reserve Champion Prospect Heifer trophies were donated Farmers State Bank of St. Ansgar.

Harrison Frey of Earlham, Iowa, was the official judge of the Market Beef Show. A total of four steers and nine heifers were entered in the competition this year.

Several blue ribbons awarded at horse show ‌OSAGE — The following lenbach, Josie Popp 4-H’ers won blue ribbons Seniors: Madeline in the Horse Show at the Brumm, Kirsten Jakel, Kyle Mitchell County Fair on Jakel, Hannah Sauve Aug. 3 and 4.

perich, Sydney Midlang, Midlang, Deven Steele Josie Popp Seniors: Madeline Seniors: Kyle Jakel, Brumm, Kyle Jakel, ElizaElizabeth Jenkins, Tatum beth Jenkins Midlang

Showmanship at Halter

Keyhole

Bareback

Juniors: Katelynn Huebsch, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Madison Brown, Whitney Hemann, Molly Jenkins, Sydney Midlang Seniors: Madeline Brumm, Hannah Sauve

Juniors: Brooklynn Halbach, Carson Marcks Intermediates: Molly Jenkins, Sydney Midlang, Josie Popp Seniors: Kyle Jakel, Hannah Sauve, Noelle Steele

Juniors: Brooklynn Halbach, Carson Marcks, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Madison Brown, Whitney Hemann, Molly Jenkins, Ally Mullenbach Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, Kyle Jakel, Elizabeth JenTrail Juniors: Brooklynn Hal- kins, Noelle Steele, Hanna bach, Katelynn Huebsch, Zuehl Carson Marcks, Conner Nelson Jumping Figure 8 Intermediates: KourtJuniors: Mary Ann Fox, ney Chambers, Madisen Brooklynn Halbach, ConFangman, Gracie Halbach, ner Nelson Whitney Hemann, Josie Intermediates: Madison Brown, Whitney Popp Seniors: Madeline Hemann, Molly Jenkins, Brumm, Kyle Jakel, Eliza- Ally Mullenbach beth Jenkins Seniors: Kirsten Jakel, The Performance Classes Kyle Jakel, Elizabeth Jenwere judged by Kathy Kru- kins, Noelle Steele, Hanna kow, of Waverly, Iowa.

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Western Pleasure

Pole Bending

Juniors: Isabelle Brumm, Brooklynn Halbach, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Madisen Fangman, Gracie Halbach, Whitney Hemann, Sydney Midlang, Ally Mullenbach, Josie Popp Seniors: Kyle Jakel, Elizabeth Jenkins, Tatum Midlang

Western Horsemanship

Juniors: Katelynn Huebsch, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Whitney Hemann, Molly Jenkins, Emma Klapperich, Sydney Midlang, Ally Mul-

Juniors: Carson Marcks, Maddisen Mausehund, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Madison Brown, Gracie Halbach, Molly Jenkins, Emma Klap-

Barrel Racing

Flag Race

Juniors: Conner Nelson Intermediates: Gracie Halbach, Ally Mullenbach Seniors: Elizabeth Jenkins, Hannah Sauve

Stake Race

Juniors: Mary Ann Fox, Carson Marcks, Conner Nelson Intermediates: Ashlynn Brock, Madison Brown, Kourtney Chambers, Madisen Fangman, Gracie Halbach, Whitney Hemann, Molly Jenkins, Tori Kulow, Sydney Midlang Seniors: Madeline Brumm, Elizabeth Jenkins, Hannah Sauve

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Juniors: Brooklynn Halbach Intermediates: Ally Mullenbach Seniors: Hanna Zuehl

Juniors: Mary Ann Fox, Brooklynn Halbach, Carson Musical Chairs Marcks, Conner Nelson Juniors: Conner Nelson Intermediates: Madison Intermediates: KourtBrown, Kourtney Chambers, ney Chambers Seniors: Hannah Sauve Madisen Fangman, Sydney

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4-H’ers win horse trophies ‌OSAGE — The Mitchell County 4-H Horse Show was held on Wednesday, and Thursday, Aug. 3 and 4, with 29 young people entered. Kathy Krukow, was the judge for this large horse show held in the Horse Arena.

Elizabeth Jenkins, of Osage, won the Senior Performance Trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for a senior. Madisen Fangman, of New Hampton, won the Intermediate Performance trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for an intermediate. Jolene Leutink, of Floyd, and Maddisen Mausehund, of Osage, won the Junior Performance trophy for having the most points in the Performance classes for a junior.

Hannah Sauve, of Osage, won

the Senior Game Trophy for having the most points in the Game classes for a senior. Kourtney Chambers, of Orchard, won the Intermediate Game trophy for having the most points in the Game classes for an intermediate. Maddisen Mausehund won the Junior Game trophy for having the most points in the Game classes as juniors.

Elizabeth Jenkins won the High Points Overall Trophy in the Senior Division. Molly Jenkins, of Osage, won the High Points Overall Trophy in the Intermediate Division. Maddisen Mausehund won the High Points Overall trophy in the Junior division.

The 2016 Leadership award was won by Josie Popp, of Osage. The ETHAN STOETZER, FOR PRESS-NEWS‌ Please see Trophies, Page 22

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2016 Sportsmanship Buckle was won by Kyle Jakel, of Osage.

The trophies were provided by the Mitchell County Bankers Association and the Sportsmanship Buckle was sponsored

by Valero Renewable Fuels Co. of Charles City.

Other winners were:

Showmanship at Halter: Senior Grand Champion—Hanna Zuehl, of St. Ansgar Intermediate Grand Champion – Molly Jenkins Junior Grand Champion – Jolene Leutink Senior Reserve Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Reserve Champion – Emma Klapperich, of Osage Junior Reserve Champion – Katelynn Huebsch, of Mitchell

Western Horsemanship: Senior Grand Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Intermediate Grand Champion – Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Maddisen Mausehund Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang, of Osage Intermediate Reserve Champion – Emma Klapperich

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Junior Reserve Champion – Conner Nelson, of Nora Springs

Western Pleasure:

Senior Grand Champion—Elizabeth Jenkins Intermediate Grand Champion—Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Maddisen Mausehund Senior Grand Champion – Noelle Steele, of St. Ansgar Intermediate Grand Champion – Molly Jenkins Junior Grand Champion – Jolene Leutink

Bareback:

Senior Grand Champion – Elizabeth Jenkins Intermediate Grand Champion – Madisen Fangman Junior Grand Champion – Maddisen Mausehund Senior Reserve Champion – Noelle Steele Intermediate Reserve Champion – Josie Popp Junior Reserve Champion – Brooklynn Halbach, of Osage

Trail Class:

Senior Grand Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Ally Mullenbach, of Osage Junior Grand Champion – Jolene Leutink Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang Intermediate Reserve Champion – Molly Jenkins Junior Reserve Champion – Maddisen Mausehund

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Barrel Race:

Senior Grand Champion – Hannah Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Ally Mullenbach Junior Grand Champion – Katelynn Huebsch Senior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang Intermediate Reserve Champion – Molly Jenkins

Junior Reserve Champion – Tatum Midlang – Maddisen Mausehund Intermediate Reserve Champion – Molly Jenkins Junior Reserve Champion Flag Race: Senior Grand Champion – – Katelynn Huebsch Madeline Brumm Intermediate Grand Stake Race: Champion – Madisen FangSenior Grand Champion— man Tatum Midlang Junior Grand Champion – Intermediate Grand Maddisen Mausehund Champion – Ally Mullenbach Senior Reserve Champion Junior Grand Champion –

Maddisen Mausehund Intermediate Grand Senior Reserve Champion Champion – Ally Mullenbach – Kyle Jakel Junior Grand Champion – Intermediate Reserve Brooklynn Halbach Champion – Emma Klapperich Musical Chairs: Junior Reserve Champion Senior Grand Champion— – Katelynn Huebsch Hannah Sauve Intermediate Grand Champion – Kourtney Egg & Spoon: Senior Grand Champion – Chambers Hanna Zuehl Junior Grand Champion –

Conner Nelson

Costume Class:

First Place: Conner Nelson Drill Team Members: Hannah Sauve, Tatum Midlang, Emma Klapperich, Ally Mullenbach, Madison Brown, Madisen Fangman, Whitney Hemann, and Kyle Jakel.

Overall Winners: (From left) Senior Elizabeth Jenkins, Intermediate Molly Jenkins, Junior Maddisen Mausehund.

Performance High Points Winners: (from left) Senior Elizabeth Jenkins, Juniors Jolene Leutink and Maddisen Mausehund. Not pictured: Intermediate Madisen Fangman.

High Points Games winners: (from left) Senior Hannah Sauve, Intermediate, Kourtney Chambers, Junior Maddisen Mausehund.

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Contestants crash their combines into one another Thursday, Aug. 4, during the Mitchell County Fair Combine Demolition Derby in Osage.