IOWA
HERALD March 2022
DECEMBER 2021 VOL. 83 NO. 1
Editor - Jenna Chapman • 85 Kansas Ave Apt 209 • North Liberty, IA 52317 Cell: 712-480-0741 iowaholsteins@gmail.com
IOWA Holstein HERALD www.iowaholsteins.org
The official publication of the IOWA HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Dan Moon, President 19475 155th Street, Monona, IA 52159 563-880-4562 • moondalefarm@neitel.net Walt Wessel, Vice President 28547 400th Street, Greeley, IA 52040 563-590-8162 • wesselcrest@msn.com Jenna Chapman, Editor 85 Kansas Ave Apt 209, North Liberty , IA 52317 712-480-0741 • iowaholsteins@gmail.com Shellie Volker, Secretary/Treasurer 12686 U Avenue, Sumner, IA 50674 319-269-0318 • shelliev@ymail.com
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Paul Stempfle, District 1 • 536-920-9495 16707 100th Street, Maynard, IA 50655 Doug Lyons, District 1 • 563-419-0275 131 Military Road, Castalia, IA 52133 Doug Brown, District 1 • 563-880-6776 39284 Skip Level Road, Colesburg, IA 52035 Dan Bolin, District 2 • 319-278-4288 30707 180th Street, Clarksville, IA 50619 Jim Vierhout, District 4 • 712-439-2932 PO Box 563, Hull, IA 51239 Jeff Hammerand, District 8 • 563-580-3908 23920 N Bankston Road, Epworth, IA 52045 Tom Holub, District 8 • 319-213-4256 4638 Linn-Jones Road, Monticello, IA 52310
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
Kevin Fossum • 563-568-7587 1267 Jeglum Road, Waterville, IA 52170 Trent Henkes • 563-783-2479 18467 165th Street, Luana, IA 52156 Mark Knudtson • 563-419-1489 313 Highway 9, Waukon, IA 52172 Heather Moore • 563-357-1611 22654 92nd Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060 Tom Simon • 563-599-9183 10644 Cemetery Road, Farley, IA 52046 Sheri Danhof • 563-380-5945 1225 Parsley Drive, Waukon, IA 52172 Jason Volker • 563-380-5945 9161 M Ave Maynard, IA 50655
CONTENTS
Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award................................................................................11 Distinguished Service Award........................................................................................................11 Iowa Holstein Princess.................................................................................................................. 5 Junior News................................................................................................................................... 6 President’s Perspective................................................................................................................. 4 Scholarship Award Recipients................................................................................................. 5,7,8 Top BAA Herds.............................................................................................................................. 4 Top ECM Herds................................................................................................ (coming next issue)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 18 Executive Committee Meeting, Gus & Tony’s Townhouse Cafe, West Union 19 State Board Meeting, West Union 19 Junior Holstein Meeting, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union 19 Iowa State Holstein Spring Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union April 15 Spotlight Selections Sale, Dyersville May 1 Advertising Deadline for the June Herald/Midwest Holsteins June 27-1 2022 National Holstein Convention, Sioux Falls, South Dakota July 14 District 1 Holstein Open & Junior Shows, Decorah 22 District 8 Open & Junior Shows, Manchester, combined with Delco Classic 23 District 8 Open & Junior Shows, Manchester, combined with Delco Classic TBD District 4 Junior Show, Osceola Fairgrounds, Sibley August 12 Iowa Holstein Open Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines 12 Iowa State Fair Open Show, Iowa State Fairgounds, Des Moines 12 Youth Dairy Showmanship, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, 5 p.m. 14 Iowa Junior Holstein Show, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines
HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION
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HOLSTEIN REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Dennis Devore • 319-270-5038 Cedar Rapids, IA • ddevore@holstein.com Alan Graves • 712-574-6120 Hartley, IA • agraves@holstein.com
ABOUT THE HERALD
Subscriptions: A copy of each issue of the Iowa Holstein Herald shall be sent to each adult member of the Iowa Holstein Association and that $8.00 of each adult member's base rate annual dues of $35.00 shall be for a year's subscription to the Herald. Junior members may subscribe to the Herald for $10.00. The subscription price is $10.00 for people not residing in Iowa. Postmasters: Please send address changes to Iowa Holstein Herald, 12686 U Avenue, Sumner, IA 50674.
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President’s Perspective Hello Holstein Enthusiasts! I would like to congratulate all of our State Convention award winners that were awarded on Saturday, February 26th at our Annual Convention near Waukon at Empty Nest Winery. Thank you to District 1 for hosting a great event. I look forward to the state sponsored Spring Sale and getting back to a live sale this year, along with our calf raffle. As a reminder the sale is Saturday, March 19th. We will do the calf raffle prior to the Spring Sale. We will also have our excutive meeting on March 18 and board meeting the morning of the sale like usual. Thank you to the farms for providing the calves this year. If you haven’t already bought your tickets, please do so. They are $100 each and can be purchased by contacting any of our board members or contact Shellie or Carl to purchase. The proceeds are used to help fund some of our adult and junior activities. Also, it’s not too early to be thinking about National Convention. Consider making plans to attend the 2022 National Convention which will be held not too far away in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For those details check out their website and or Facebook page, June will be here before we know it. Have a safe spring! Dan Moon
District Officers District 1 President: Larry Landsgard Vice-President: Paul Stempfle Secretary: Kevin Fossum Treasurer: Dan Moon Membership: Mark Knudtson, Gary Sacquitne, Myron Arthur, Larry Landsgard Show Chair: Kevin Fossum Junior Advisory: Kevin & Julie Fossum, Bill & Shellie Volker, Lance & Jonna Schutte State Directors: Paul Stempfle, Doug Lyons, Matt Henkes District 2 President: Terry Eick Vice-President: Kevin Kueker Sec-Treas: Kelly Eick Membership: Dan Bolin State Director: Dan Bolin District 4 President: Heather Luitjens Vice-President: Brad Korver Sec-Treas: Charlotte Rollefson Show Chair: Charlotte Rollefson 4 March 2022 Iowa Holstein Herald
Membership: Dave Chapman State Director: Jim Vierhout District 5 President: Mark Ludwig Vice-President: Leroy Meyer Sec-Treas: Connie Ludwig District 6 President: Larry Madren Vice-President: Ron Finch Sec-Treas: Charles Sloniger District 8 President: Jeff Hammerand Vice-President: Tom Simon Sec-Treas: Bob & Rita Rahe Membership: Rick Demmer Show Chairs: Jeff Hammerand Junior Advisory: Shirley Simon, Kathy Demmer, Joanne Rauen State Directors: Tom Holub, Jeff Hammerand District 9 President: Dean Miller Vice-President: Jack Lang Sec-Treas: Paula Smith
Top BAA Herds from 2021 The following summary represents the highest classified herds in Iowa for 2021. This list includes all herds that were classified in the calendar year of 2021 with ten or more cows and a BAA% of 105.0 or above. If the herd was classified more than once during the year, the most recent classification was used. Name Classification Date Dan Moon 06/17/21 Brian & Koral Harbaugh 06/17/21 Larry Dykstra 09/07/21 Trent Henkes 06/07/21 Leroy C. Eggink 02/02/21 Douglas James Lyons 06/07/21 Leroy C. Eggink 09/10/21 Andrew & Jennifer Hauser 06/11/21 Melanie Junk 06/19/21 Glen Ohloff 06/07/21 Marlin J. Bontrager 10/22/21 Leslie Shirk High 06/01/21 Butler Holstein LL 06/01/21 Kevin Knapp 02/01/21 Marlin J. Bontrager 06/08/21 Heather & Brandon Moore 06/18/21 Fobe-Acres 06/14/21 Scottmore Holsteins 06/02/21 Coonridge Holsteins 06/17/21 Joe & Linda Zuercher 06/17/21 Reuben Nolt 06/15/21 Jason Menne 06/05/21 Kevin Knapp 09/09/21 David & Rhonda Bahr 06/05/21 Mark & Rhonda Hefel 06/13/21 Richard & Elaine Pausma 09/10/21 Nordic-Haven Holsteins 06/08/21 Cody Waller 06/17/21 Patrick & Carlena Gallagher 06/04/21 NEIA Dairy Foundation 06/08/21 Todd D. Johnson 06/18/21
BAA 111.9 111.1 110.8 110.4 110.1 110.0 109.9 108.3 108.3 108.3 107.9 107.7 107.0 107.0 107.0 106.9 106.8 106.8 106.7 106.5 106.4 106.1 106.0 105.9 105.8 105.7 105.1 105.0 104.9 102.6 101.5
EX 27 13 21 19 18 12 16 4 5 4 6 3 3 0 5 1 3 6 9 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0
VG GP G Total 18 4 0 45 35 2 0 50 32 4 0 57 32 5 0 57 24 7 0 49 34 5 0 51 29 9 0 54 9 10 0 23 37 24 0 66 29 18 0 51 24 22 0 52 25 8 0 36 20 23 0 46 8 11 0 19 19 29 0 53 22 14 0 37 23 18 1 45 68 60 1 135 5 62 6 133 11 12 1 24 22 20 3 46 48 65 3 118 9 6 3 18 20 39 2 63 10 13 3 26 39 56 5 102 30 64 4 98 17 26 5 49 3 11 1 15 10 58 31 99 7 45 35 92
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Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Cookbooks
Cookbooks are available upon request. Cost is $10 plus $4 for shipping. Contact: Kathy Demmer ~ rkleola@yousq.net 6222 Sundown Rd Pesota, Iowa 52068 563.542.2983 or 563.876.3120
Linda Pagel Scholarship & Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship
2021 Iowa Holstein Princess Hello All! As spring approaches, it brings to mind that my reign as your State Princess comes to an end. As I reflect on the past year as Iowa Holstein Princess, I have had the honor of representing the Holstein breed and producers. Reminiscing on the past year, I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. One of the most impressive experiences I was a part of was the State Holstein Show in West Union. From the depth of quality in the cattle that were presented to the excitement and eagerness that the junior members bestowed. I would like to tell all of the exhibitors that they need to be very proud of themselves and all of their hard work. Congratulations to all of you!!! I would like to wish the best of luck to the next Iowa Holstein Royalty and to make the most out of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I look forward to continuing to represent and be an advocate for the dairy industry. Thank you for all of the memories and support that each and every one of you extended to me. Signing off and best regards, Brooke Courtney
Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship Award Trenton Hammerand, son of Jim and Lynn Hammerand, is currently a sophomore at Black Hawk College. Trenton is currently serving as the Iowa Junior Holstein Vice President and has represented Iowa at National Junior Holstein Conventions in both Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Quiz Bowl. He was a member of the 2018 National Championship Junior Quiz Bowl team, as well as, 2019 National intermediate Dairy Jeopardy runner-up. While in high school, Trenton was active in 4-H and FFA where he received various awards. He was also a varsity letter recipient in cross country, swimming and track. At Black Hawk College, Trenton was part of the 2020 American Quarter Horse Congress Champion judging team, as well as, the AQHA reserve World Champion judging team. Trenton will be graduating in May with an Associates in Science. He plans to transfer to a four year university to continue his academic and horse judging careers. He is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness with plans of a career in the agricultural industry.
Brynlee Volker, daughter of Bill and Shellie Volker of Sumner, is currently a Freshman at Hawkeye Community College. Brynlee has been involved in the Iowa Junior Holstein Association since she was nine years old and has served as the Reporter, Historian, Digital Historian and currently the Treasurer. Brynlee has been to six National Conventions and has represented Iowa in Junior and Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy, Junior and Senior Dairy Quiz Bowl and completed the Digital and hard copy Scrapbooks. In 2018, she was a member of the winning Junior Dairy Quiz Bowl Team and helped with the winning Scrapbook that year. She was also on the 2021 Senior Dairy Quiz Bowl Team where they placed 5th overall. While in high school, Brynlee was involved in FFA, show choir, golf and was a basketball manager and maintained a 3.0 GPA. At Hawkeye Community College she is involved in the Education Club and received a 3.15 GPA her first semester. After completing her two-year degree at Hawkeye Community College Brynlee plans to attend to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a degree in Social Studies Teaching with the vision to teach in a school near her hometown.
Iowa State University Dairy Science Student Profile
Name: Amanda Engelken Hometown: Earlville, IA High School: Maquoketa Valley Class Size: 48 Farm Name: Delta Acres Dairy Major: Animal Science
Why did you decide to attend ISU? I decided on Iowa State because it has a very strong Animal Science program, and has a very high placement rate for graduating seniors. ISU is also well known for their Dairy Science program which also made me decided to come here. What has been your most memorable college experience? My most memorable experience was competing at the World Dairy Expo Dairy Judging Contest with Kaskaskia College. It was one of the longest days of my life, but nothing has beaten the excitement of the awards ceremony and seeing all of the hard work pay off. What has been your favorite course? My favorite course was ANS 225, Intro to Swine Science. Pigs are kind of my new found love in college. I like being able to learn about a whole new species and learning about a different aspect of animal agriculture. What are your future career goals? Upon graduation, my plan is stay within the dairy industry, working within nutrition. I also want to and plant to stay involved in my family’s dairy farm.
Iowa State University Dairy Science Department
1221 Kildee Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011 515-294-2160 • www.ans.iastate.edu • answeb@iastate.edu March 2022 Iowa Holstein Herald 5
Iowa Junior Holstein Association News IOWA JUNIOR HOLSTEIN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Regan Demmer, President • 563-876-3120 • 6222 Sundown Rd, Peosta, IA 52068 Trenton Hammerand, Vice-President • 563-876-3783 • 23334 Kidder Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Raegen Kime, Secretary • 563-379-8944 • 1152 330th Ave Waucoma, IA 52171 Brynlee Volker, Treasurer • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Lane Domeyer, Reporter • 563-920-5873 • 2245 235th Ave, Delhi, IA 52223 Brenna Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brielle Volker, Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 Brynlee Volker • Digital Historian • 319-269-4558 • 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674 JUNIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE CHAIR Jeff & Tammy Hammerand • 563-580-390 • 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 • 24heavenlee@gmail.com
National Junior Membership Drive The National Junior Membership Drive has been a great success. The contest is continuing and we encourage everyone to sign up new national junior members. There are two categories: the state with the highest percentage of increase and the state with the highest increase in individual members. Membership increase will be determined by an initial count on January 1, 2022 and a final count on June 1, 2022. Membership applications can be downloaded at www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/membership.html. The fee for National Junior Membership is $20 and is a one-time fee for juniors from birth to age 21. For more information contact Kelli Dunklee at 1-800-952-5200, ext. 4124. Junior Holstein Spring Meeting & Lunch Stand Mark your calendars now to attend the next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m. March 19 in the Stephen’s Building at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. This is the same day as the State Holstein Sale. The Iowa Juniors will be helping serve the complimentary meal. Please bring wrapped bars or cookies for the complimentary meal. Public Speaking Contest For those of you who are interested in the Public Speaking Contest, please let Jeff Hammerand know by March 19. There are three age divisions: Junior (9-13), Intermediate (14-17), and Senior (18-21) all as of January 1, 2020. Rules for the contest are available online on the junior page under contests at www.holsteinusa.com. Contact Jeff Hammerand at 563-580-3908 or email 24heavenlee@ gmail.com for more details. National Cow Awards In an effort to recognize more youth, Holstein Association USA Production/Breeder awards are automatically calculated. Juniors are no longer required to submit entries for these awards. Information regarding the various cow awards can be found at www. holsteinusa.com/juniors/content/jr_award.html.
2022 National Convention Delegates The following have been elected as Iowa's delegates to the 137th Holstein Association USA Annual Meeting to be held June 27 through July 1 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mark Knudston • 563-419-1489 • knudtson@neitel.net Dan Moon • 563-880-4562 • moondalefarm@neitel.net Scott Courtney • 563-380-1318 • courtneysalesllc@gmail.com 6 March 2022 Iowa Holstein Herald
2021 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention
The 2021 Iowa Junior Holstein Convention was held December 27-28 at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. Approximately 40 juniors attended the convention. The convention was kicked off with a knowledge test to see who would compete on the quiz bowl teams and in the jeopardy contest for the 2022 National Holstein Convention. The convention will be held in Sioux Falls, SD, with the theme being “Progress on the Plains”. The meeting was held and new officers were elected as follows: President - Regan Demmer, Vice President - Trenton Hammerand, Secretary – Raegan Kime, Treasurer - Brynlee Volker, Reporter – Lane Domeyer, the afternoon was filled with fun ice breaker activities, games and pool time. We danced the night away as well as had a hula-hoop contest and played musical chairs. After working up an appetite at the dance, we finished off the night with card games. The juniors would like to thank the parents and adults that assisted with the convention! We look forward to next year’s Iowa Junior Holstein Convention. The next Iowa Junior Holstein meeting will be held at the State Sale on March 19 at 10:00 am at the West Union Fairgrounds. Hope to see you there!
Thank You to Our 2022 Heifer Raffle Sponsors! We would like to thank our 2021 Heifer Raffle Sponsors for their generous support! Kemin Industries Farmers Union Cooperative Trans Ova Genetics Innovative Ag Services Drive Embryo Services, LLC ST Genetics Syngenta Hubbard Feeds Select Sires Mid America Dairy Consulting Services Semex Star Blends Remember to purchase your ticket for a chance of 3 heifers or a $2,000 cash prize or several other prizes. More information on the raffle is printed on page 31 in the Midwest Holsteins section, which has information on each of the heifers available. A special thank you to Duane Gibbs and Daniel Hovden, Farnear Holsteins and Jason and Sheri Danhof for offering a heifer from their herd.
Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship Award
Raegan Kime, daughter of Dann and Annette kime, is currently a freshman at Iowa State University. Raegan is currently serving as the Iowa Junior Holstein Secretary and has represented Iowa at National Holstein Conventions in both Dairy Jeopardy and Dairy Quiz Bowl. She is also the 2021/2022 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. While in high school, Raegan was active in 4-H and FFA where she received various awards. She also received the Hixon Opportunity Award, Lawler Lions Volunteerism Award, American Legion Oratorical Regional Winner, Eric O Hoiberg Scholarship in Public Service and Andrew Teiskotter Agricultural Award. She was also the 2021 Guernsey Princess, student body Vice President and a American Red Cross Volunteer. At Iowa State University Raegan is involved in the Dairy Science Club, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, CALS Council, and National Agri-Marketers Association where she holds various leadership positions. She plans to study within the National Student Exchange Program and travel to different universities within the US to further her studies about agricultural policy. Her future plans are to work within the USDA and advocate American agriculture internationally by working with overseas trading. She would also like to explore different career options within the US Dairy Exports Council and advocate and market for the dairy industry internationally.
Iowa Holstein Association Scholarship Award
Amber Engelken, daughter of Tom and Cherrie Engelken grew up on their family 220-cow dairy farm. She helps with chores such as milking cows, diagnosing and treating sick animals, cleaning the barn, and co-managing the breeding program focusing mostly on the small herd of her own. She is currently a sophomore at Iowa State University majoring in Dairy Science with minors in Agronomy and Environmental Studies. Amber served as the 2020 Iowa Holstein Princess where she was able to assist at different district and state shows by handing out awards and pulling card. I served as the 2020-2021 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Her duties included communicating about dairy products with consumers, advocating for all types of agriculture at various events, and taking advantage of different social media platforms to share information. Amber has attended Junior Holstein Conventions in the past. She has also competed in the speech contest at National Convention in 2019. At Iowa State University Amber stays busy by serving as the Vice-President in addition to being a co-chair to the Youth Dairy Coalition and in the past the Historian. She is also involved in Sigma Alpha Professional Agricultural Sorority and serves as an AnCy Guide for Iowa State University. Amber also stays involved in the Ames Community by helping out at Food at First and cleaning up trash from ditches on a local highway. Congratulations Amber!
Congratulations tothe District 1 Holstein Breeder Award Winners Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award ~ Scott Stempfle
Distinguished Service Award ~ Jason Decker
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July 14th ~ District 1 Holstein Open & Junior Shows Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, Decorah Judge: TBD March 2022 Iowa Holstein Herald 7
Iowa Holstein Association Scholarship Award
Faith Palmer, daughter of John and Meghan Palmer of Waukon is currently attending Iowa State University where she is majoring in Dairy Science and minoring in General Business. School has always been very important to Faith. Regardless of her schedule, she is dedicated to my school work and believes that education is important. She chose to further her education with a college degree to further her knowledge and contribute to the advancement of agriculture and her family farming operation. She has looked forward to focusing her education on agriculture and having the opportunities to intern and possibly even study abroad. She is stays involved at Iowa State being a Dairy Science club officer, co-chair to the Education Committee, helps with Food at First and Youth Dairy Coalition. Faith also serves as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Representative and is on the dairy judging team. While in high school, Faith was active in 4-H and FFA, Allamakee County Dairy Promotion Board and Zion United Church of Christ Youth Member, Choir and Basketball. Faith has received various awards throughout her time as an Iowa Junior Holstein Member. She was a member of the 2017 Junior Quiz Bowl Team, 2018 Intermediate Jeopardy, the 2019 Senior Quiz Bowl Team where they received 5th overall and was a part of the 2022 Scrapbook. Faith has actively shown cattle, served as the Treasurer in 2018 and helped with several years in the concessions stand at the State Sale. “The dairy industry is still at the forefront of my goals and career aspirations. Because of my upbringing on my family’s dairy farm, I have developed a passion for dairy cattle and dairy science and would like to pursue a career in a dairy-related field after graduating Iowa State University in May of 2023,” said Faith.
Distinguished Junior Member Award
Regan Demmer is the 20 year old son of Rick & Kathy Demmer, youngest of seven children. He is actively involved in Junior Holstein and is currently serving as the association President. Regan has held various other officer positions in Junior Holstein, helped plan State Junior Conventions and represented Iowa at several National Junior Conventions in Dairy Jeopardy, Dairy Bowl, and Public Speaking. At Iowa Junior Holstein Conventions he is a consistent winner in hula-hoop and limbo contests. His early involvement and success culminated in him being named Young Distinguished Junior Member at the 2017 National Convention. Regan has tremendous passion for his family and their registered Holstein operation. Their diverse operation has taught him to be reliable and responsible. He has carried these traits forward into his preparations for dairy quiz bowl and judging contests. His eagerness to learn has inspired his teammates. Through hours of hard work, Regan has led his team to national competitions in both FFA and 4-H. His resume attests to his accomplishments in these organizations, with a highlight of earning All-American honors in the 2019 4-H Dairy Judging contest at World Dairy Expo. Regan’s passion for the Holstein cow is evident, as he has garnered many showring successes. Along with numerous Junior AllIowa awards he has shown Ooh-La-La and Pretty In-Red to outstanding results on a National level. His latest accomplishment was leading home-bred Le-O-La Artist Always to a win in the Milking Yearling Class at 2021 World Dairy Expo Junior Show. Congratulations to Regan, on being selected an Iowa Distinguished Junior Member. He embodies all things an Iowa Junior Holstein member should be.
» Kids Corner « Welcome to the world, Millie Kathryn Buddenberg! Millie was born on January 26, 2022 weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 3/4 inches long. Mille is the daughter to members Chanse and Michelle Buddenberg of Decroah. It’s been mentioned that brother Gage is prertty proud of his new sister. Millie’s grandparents are Bruce and Julie Buddenberg and Greg and Kathy Vonachen. Congratulations to Chanse and Michelle!
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Index to Advertisers
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Miscellaneous
Herd Averages: Month/RHA or DHIR Lactation Average No records over 365 days & No M.E.’s Due to uncertainties in the mail, the Herald cannot assume responsibility for prior delivery of issue carrying advertising of sales scheduled for less than 21 days after our issue date. The Executive Committee and the editor have discretion on all material printed in the Herald. Any member not paying a Herald advertising bill within 120 days from the billing date will not participate in Association activities until such bill is paid.
Have you paid for your 2022 Iowa Holstein Association Membership? This issue of the Herald was mailed to all 2021 adult Iowa Holstein Association members. However, you will not receive any further Heralds this year or be able to register animals at the reduced rate for being a state and national member until your payment is made. It was approved by the board to assess a $10 late fee on memberships paid after March 1 since district rebates are calculated on district membership as of March 1. The rebates help districts fund their district shows and other activities. If you have not paid, please send your payment along with this form to the Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave., Sumner, IA 50674.
Iowa Holstein Association
2022 ADULT MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE FEBRUARY 1 NAME:______________________________________________
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2022 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP FEES DUE FEBRUARY 1 NAME:___________________________________________________
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MENSENS HOLSTEINS Carl & Lisa
21958 Ungs Road Guttenberg, IA 52052 563-853-2402 MENSENS LEE PRECISE
HOLSTEIN ASSOC., USA #:___________________________ NATIONAL MEMBER?____________ Yes________ No Date of Birth:_____________________________________
2021 Member?___________ Yes________ No
Parent’s Name(s)_________________________________________________________________ Junior Membership Base Fee................................................................................................................................. $5.00 Subscription to the Iowa Holstein Herald (optional).......................................................................................... $10.00 Total Fees: __________ Send card & check to Iowa Holstein Association, 12686 U Ave, Sumner, IA 50674
mensenholstein@gmail.com
Scottmore
HOLSTEINS milk strong
live long
Mike & Kathleen Scott Family 12402 R Ave • Westgate, IA 50681 k64scott@gmail.com 563.920.4005 • 563.637.2386
Home of Terrick Holsteins
Terry & Kelly Eick 1105 Ivory Ave. • Plainfield, IA 50666 Phone: 319-275-4719 Fax: 319-275-4501 Email: terrick@butler-bremer.com
Lands-Brook Farms Larry Landsgard 17518 Gunder Rd • Postville, IA 52162 Larry’s Cell: 563-419-5576 Email: lansgard@neitel.net
March 2022 Iowa Holstein Herald 9
Obituaries
Mildred Lucille (Miller) Lyons, 96, of rural Ossian, was born on April 21, 1925 to Christian and Gertrude (Hill) Miller in Alexander, IA. She was baptized and confirmed in her faith at the Methodist Church in Clarion, IA. Mildred graduated from Clarion High School in 1944. On July 22, 1944, she married Lester Lyons at the Methodist Parsonage in Clarion. They became parents of eleven children. Together they farmed in various communities and moved to their home in Ossian in 1993 before moving to the Ossian Senior Hospice in May of 2021. Mildred had worked at Montgomery Ward, was a bookkeeper for Pioneer Seed, Sweeney’s Village Farm and Home and the Ossian Senior Hospice. Mildred was known as mom to many youths around the state. She was a 4-H Leader for 22 years and was a youth advisor for local and state Jr. Holstein Association. She was one of the founders of the Holstein Cookbook, spending many hours making it a huge success. She enjoyed attending many cattle shows, fairs and watching her grandkids at their sporting events. Mildred was known at the Iowa State Fair for soaping the “Old Mill” and joining kids “young and old” going down the giant slide. Lester and Mildred enjoyed ballroom dancing. Her cookie jar was always full of chocolate chip cookies for any visitor and a candy drawer for the grandkids. Any family gathering had her cranberry and lemon/lime salads, with the day ending with goulash (made with home grown tomatoes) and chips. She always had a large garden. She was a diehard Chicago Cub fan along with her son Scott and many other family members. She always loved cuddling babies and kitties. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Mildred was one of the founders and secretary for the Iowa Holstein Futurity, was on the board at Spectrum Industries and ARC in Decorah, Iowa State Holstein Auxiliary and on the first NICC Dairy Foundation Board. She was recipient of the Holstein Hall of Fame and 4-H Alumni for Winneshiek County. Mildred was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame in 2015. Max LeRoy Hall, age 83, a lifetime resident of Poweshiek County, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Brooklyn Community Estate, Brooklyn, Iowa. Max was born May 6, 1938 in Brooklyn, Iowa, the son of Richard J. Hall and Jean M. (Miller) Hall. He attended Bear Creek #4 (Sigafoose) and Brooklyn Elementary schools and graduated with the Brooklyn High School Class of 1956. Max and Dorothy “Dotty” Rayl were married on December 27, 1958 at Madison Church of Christ, rural Brooklyn. Max was a dairy farmer for over 40 years. He then worked for Kent Feed in Brooklyn until his retirement. Later he worked part-time for Monsanto, Rohrer Brothers of Victor, and the Brooklyn Elevator. Max was an active member of the Brooklyn community. He was a member of the Mid-American Dairymen’s Association, National and Iowa Holstein Associations, the Brooklyn -Victor Country Club, the Madison Church of Christ, and served on the Brooklyn Mutual Telephone board. In his earlier years, Max played softball in the summer, bowled in men’s and mixed bowling leagues, and golfed with his family and friends. Closer to retirement the couple enjoyed motorcycle riding on their trike with local friends, attending rallies, camping, and meeting new friends.
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Luella Rose Hammerand, 85, of Sherrill, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque. Luella was born November 9, 1936, in Dubuque, the daughter of Frank and Mary Schmitt. On August 28, 1962, she married Virgil Hammerand in Church of the Nativity, Dubuque. Luella was a long-time attendee of the Sherrill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed helping Virgil farm and providing for her family, even through the toughest times. Luella was an assistant 4H leader. She volunteered her time with the Dubuque County Fair Association for over 20 years. Luella enjoyed playing Euchre, Rummy, watching Westerns. She enjoyed country music and loved to dance. Luella was a fabulous cake decorator and an amazing cook! Her family would always enjoy her homemade pies and strawberry jelly. She was liked and loved by everyone who knew her. Harold Eggink, age 90 of Sibley, IA passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Osceola Regional Hospital in Sibley, IA. Harold John Eggink was born on December 6, 1931 to Herman and Nettie (VanHeuvelen) at his parents’ home 2 ½ miles south east of Melvin. He attended country grade school at Baker Twp and Cloverdale#1. He went to Melvin High school and graduated in 1949. That summer he took a course in Ames to become a DHIA supervisor in Pocahontas and Sioux counties. In December of 1952 his friends and neighbors volunteered him to serve in the Army, that’s what he would tell about being drafted. He spent his 21st birthday on the train to basic training at Ft. Knox, KY. He was sent overseas to Korea, in the infantry combat unit in North Korea for two months. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge.When the armistice was signed his unit had to move south to the 38th parallel, which was the dividing line between North and South Korea. He was a border guard until he was rotated back to the states to Fort Carson, CO. He earned the rank of Sgt. then spent a few months as an instructor at N.C.O. school. In 1965 he married Luella Vandervoort, whom he met at the Arkota dance hall in Sioux Falls. We were blessed with three children and so proud they all graduated from college. Harold returned to Iowa and rented some farmland and he helped his father farm along with dairying with Registered Holsteins.He began building a herd of Registered Holstein cattle which was his specialty. He loved breeding and showing Holsteins. He spent 10 years in 4-H with dairy projects. He exhibited at the Osceola Co. Fair, Clay Co. Fair for 50+ years, South Dakota state fair, Iowa State Fair, All Iowa Fair, National Dairy Cattle Congress and World Dairy Expo. He judged dairy shows in Iowa, SD, and Minn. He became active in the District Holstein Assn, and the Iowa State Holstein Assn. He was president of the Iowa Holstein Assn and President of the Iowa P.D.C.A. He was a delegate to the National Holstein Convention for nine years. He served on the Iowa-Nebraska Dairy Council and the district board of AMPI. He was actively involved with the REC. He served 30 years on the Osceola Co. REC, many years as president. He served on the L&O Power Co-op for 20 years and two years as a director on the State REC board. He was a member of the Melvin Reformed church where he served as a Deacon, and later became a member of the First Reformed church in Sibley. He loved to travel and somehow made it work with the dairy operation with help from his nephew, Leroy and his sons. He has been to 79 of the 99 Iowa counties, 42 of the 50 states, and to 6 foreign countries. His trip with his 94 year old dad to the Netherlands was very memorable.
Iowa Holstein Association Awards Distinguished Service Award
Outstanding Young Holstein Breeder Award
Dale is one of ten children born in his family and was raised on a Holstein dairy and grain farm in Southeast North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree. He went on to gain his Master’s Degree in Dairy Science from Oklahoma State University. Prior to moving to Oklahoma Dale also served in the Army for two years. Dale is married to his wife Linda of 52 years and his family is of the utmost importance to him. They have two sons Jon and Mark. Jon and his wife Amy of Bettendorf have two children Ryan and Emily and Mark and his wife Kelly are from Bloomington, Indiana. From 1973 to 2010 Dale worked with Iowa State University Extension Service as the Butler County Director and later an Area Specialist in Dairy, Beef and Forages. Dale really enjoyed teaching in extension and helping others succeed. He has been an owner of a small Holstein dairy herd in North Dakota and Iowa for many years and currently is employed part-time as a crop consultant. His Holstein activities and contributions are highlighted by being a multi-year announcer for 4-H dairy shows and at the Iowa State Fair. Dale was also heavily involved with the Iowa State Fair 4-H judging contest. Dale has helped with local and college judging teams and has judged numerous 4-H county fairs. He was also involved with the development and planning of the Northeast Iowa Dairy Foundation and enjoyed working with the kids at the known “Dairy Story” field trip event each year in Calmar. Dale was heavily involved in the New Farm Family Project, which is a program that recruited Dutch dairy farmers to come to the United States. Other contributions include Tri-State Dairy Expo, Quiz Bowl events, the Blue Ribbion Dairy Show, sales and shows of Iowa Holstein Association and State and National Holstein Conventions to name a few. Dale is an active member of St. James Lutheran Church in Allison and has served on the property committee and past Sunday school teacher and has recently served as a council chair. He is also a member of the Allison Lions Club. Dale is an avid reader and especially enjoys reading sire summaries and breed magazines. He has shelves of Holstein World magazines. Congratulations, Dale!
Tom Gavin of GavN-View farm, near Lansing, Iowa grew up on their dairy farm, which was established in 1874 and is the fifth-generation within their operation. Tom graduated from Kee High School in 2005 and continued his education at Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, where he received a Dairy Science Degree in 2007 and is recognized as a distinguished alumnus. Tom married Alana (Lyons) in 2010 and they have 4 children: Brielle (10), Brogan (8), Breyson (5) and Braxon (4). Tom and his dad, Pat Gavin and Uncle Mike Gavin own and operate a 420-cow dairy farm near Lansing. They milk Holstein cattle in a double 10 parlor with a rolling herd average of 28029 milk, 1254 fat and 910 protein. The farm raises all their own alfalfa, corn silage, ground corn and buy soybean meal and supplement mix. They also raise all of their own replacements, a total of 370 head and they also have a beef finishing building where they finish about 1,000 head a year and have 56 head beef cow herd. Tom is responsible for all AI and embryo work done on the operation and manages the crops.
Dale Thoreson, Allison
Tom Gavin, Lansing
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