Central Iowa Fair Guide

Central Iowa Fair

Reflections

ReflectionsA suppliment to

July 25, 2012

The Record2 Central Iowa Fair Reflections

2012 Central Iowa Fair Royalty

2012 princess Laurin Goeke

2012 Queen Katherine Newhouse

2012 Queen Candidates: (L-R) Hannah Thomae, Samantha Stalzer, Katherine Newhouse, Macy Logan, Tamera Harre and McKinze Goecke

SpotlightRoyalty was selected on Wednesday

July 11 at the Central Iowa fair with Kather-ine Newhouse being named the 2012 queen from the five high school girls that entered the pageant.

The girls competed in preliminary judg-ing competitions and interviews on Sunday July 8, with the queen being named on the first day of the fair.

Queen Newhouse was busy during the fair helping present ribbons and trophies to the winners of the various shows. She will also move on to represent Marshall County in the 2012 State Fair Queen contest, which will take

place in Des Moines on Friday Aug 10 on the Bill and Anne Riley Stage.

This was the first year for the Central Iowa Fair to have a princess. Taking the crown was Laurin Goecke. Her name was randomly selected out of several elementary age girls who had entered.

Also given an induction into the Central Iowa Fair Hall of Fame was the “voice of the Central Iowa Fair,” Denny Grabenbauer. Fair board members Jodi Brenneman and Tyler Wollam made the presentation Wednesday before the princess and queen selection an-nouncements.

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Front Row (l to r): Rosario Hernandez, Ibeth Herrera, Genivyve Smith, Garrett Nichols, Shelby Larsen, Gabrielle Gerke, Jessica Schertz, Leah Mosher Alyssa Sirdoreus. Second Row: Ryleigh Thompson, Amber Martenson, Marisa Harris, Izzi McCammant, Sam Stalzer, Carly Kielman, Emma Kielman, Shane Jacobson. Third Row: Hannah Hibbs, McKinze Goecke, Lauren Mosher, Kelsiann Halbloom, Caitlin Appelgate, Peyton Mannan, Ashley Young, Brittany Young, Nicholas Overman, Lucas Schmitt, Nicholas Stegmann. Not Pictured: Daniel Blom, Cody Tuttle, Paige Slifer, Jorgan Sogge, Ashlen Young, Hannah Tweedy, Bethany Tweedy, Matt Battles, Natalie Smith, Mable Dieleman and Katherine Newhouse.

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Horse Show

The 2012 Central Iowa Fair livestock shows began with a neigh and a whinnie as 4-H and FFA members mounted their trusty steeds for the horse show. On a cool morning, or as cool as one can get in the middle of July, horsemen from around the county worked to showcase their handling and training skills for the crowd and more importantly the judge.

Megan Gogerty of Ellsworth Community College, a 12-year certified horse show judge was selected to oversee this year’s show. As the water-moistened dirt arena dried out, all shapes, sizes, ages, and breeds of horse entered the competitive ring for classes ranging from pony, mare and gelding, to showmanship. Other classes included English, and Western styles of riding as well as horsemanship, trail, and speed classes.

Competitors were judged on how well the animal was trained, how the rider and animal blended, and presentation.

“I am looking for nice muscle structure in these animals. I am looking for an animal that blends together smoothly with an ideal slope to the shoulder.” In her observations she noted that each animal should stand straight and be strong on their legs. She also informed the contestants that an animal which is clean and clipped for the show will more likely bring in higher placed ribbons.

“Through the mare class, I stuck more with the mature mares as they tended to be more structurally sound, well balanced, and have nice definitive muscle.”

In the gelding class she noted to the competitors that the animals with nice definition, a bright eye and nice underline were more likely to catch her attentions and place higher. “This was a very good gelding class she informed.”

Trying to judge the competitive show fairly she informed the participants as to why she placed them the way she did. “If I awarded a blue or red ribbon, it may have been due to minor flaws. Maybe the animal was not as round in the hip or as clean as I would liked to have seen it.”

As her attentions focused more on the more mature animals she did however note that the younger ones looked to be filling in nicely and looked as though they would make very nice riding horses in the future.

“I really liked that all of the presenters today had such nice attitudes. I was also very appreciative of each competitor’s readiness.”

“As a judge I am challenged to follow the judging rules to the best of my ability. Today’s show made me do just that,” she concluded.

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Gavin CagleGrand Champion Pony

Isaac BryantReserve Champion Pony

Blake EdlerGrand Champion GeldingResreve Champion Gelding

Senior Showmanship Victoria BensonIntermediate Showmanship

Alissa Steffa competes in a speed contest with her horse.

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Megan Gogerty carefully inspects each animal during the various classes.

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Rabbit Show

A quick hop over from where the Central Iowa Fair horse show was going on, a much smaller breed of animal was being judged. Rabbits were on the minds of individuals in the exhibit building of the Central Iowa Fair.

First on the docket was the agility contest. In a furry fury they were off. Picture a leash for a cat: At one end a human and the other a rabbit. Working with these animals since the early spring each competitor was allowed two runs through the course, with the quickest time recorded and awards given to the fastest flat foot. The course would be what you would imagine for a dog agility course complete with jumps, hoops, a teeter-totter, and an ending platform. This was just that, but on a mini-scale.

As this event is fairly new in the rabbit competition arena, participants are still working to learn the best way to coax the rabbit down the course. Let it be known that a camera flash from a closely located journalist will stop the quickest of rabbits dead in its tracks. (sorry)

Sarah Schmitt of Liscomb was one of the many competitors on the day. “I’ve been showing rabbits for a while, but this is my first doing the agility challenge with this one.”

Following the agility portion of the contest, judge John Grimm of Manchester began evaluating the various classes as well as the competitors for the showmanship portion.

“When I give purple ribbons, I believe

that the animal exceeds the scale for a perfect animal in that class.

While working with the animal Grimm noted that the fur of the rabbit tends to be better in the fall or in cooler months, so to see the animals with a nice coat in the summer is a credit to the presenter’s care of the animal. “It is all about living conditions the animals have. We keep ours cool with fans and have the area well ventilated,” related BCLUW senior Lucas Schmitt.

Schmitt, also of Liscomb, noted he had been showing rabbits for six years. “It is a lot of fun. When I was younger, I showed pigs and didn’t do that well. I still wanted to get into showing livestock and figured this would be much easier.”

“I believe that showmanship judging is meant to be done as a group, related Grimm. “I believe that the kids learn from the other kids much more by doing it this way.”

On making a good show rabbit, he informed the presenters they need to be handling their animal(s) often. “I want you to know how to pose your animal. It is also important you know the breed, color, sex, and other information about rabbit showing. Remember you are also being judged on showmanship.

Looking toward the future, Sarah Schmitt concluded, “I am going to work harder, especially on my showmanship and learning more about the breed. This was fun, getting to learn more about my animal.”

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Sarah SchmittReserve Champion Meat Pen of 3

Renae SchaperReserve Grand Champion Rabbit

Champion Agility Level 1Best of Show 4 ClassChampion Jr. Showman

Mykiela TordoffChampion Pet RabbitReserve Pet Rabbit

Hallie HugenChampion Intermediate Showmanship

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Lucas SchmittGrand Champion RabbitChampion Agility Level 2Champion Meat Pen of 3

Champion Senior ShowmanshipChampion Best of Show 6 Class

Cody RandallReserve Champion Agility Level 2Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship

Reserve Best of Show 6 Class

Amie StalzerBest Opposite Sex 4 Class

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Amber MartensonReserve Champion Agility Level 1

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Sheep and Goat Shows

SpotlightOn Thursday, July 12, the show pavilion

was packed as area 4-H and FFA members began to bring in sheep after sheep for the Central Iowa Fair Sheep Show. From blackface and whiteface, to speckle face and purebred Suffolk, this show had it all.

Like shepherds tending their flocks, the competitors trimmed, cleaned, bathed, and cooled their animals so they would be in the upmost pristine condition when the judge first laid eyes upon the docile creatures.

Selected to judge this year’s sheep show was Brad Anthauer of Beaman. Banker by trade, and sheep aficionado by passion, Anthauer took the time to work with the kids and explain exactly what he was looking for in the competitive sheep classes. “I’m looking for the highest quality use animals today,” he related.

Months of work came to culmination as presenters each brought their sheep in front of the judge for his inspections. Training included teaching the animals to follow the lead of their presenter and handling of the animal without a halter.

With nearly 30 classes, Anthauer had his hands full and had tough decisions to make, as only one animal would be selected as

champion. Judging everything from purebred ewes and market classes to showmanship, he viewed each animal and awarded ribbons on how he felt each stood in its class of competition.

When it came to the showmanship classes, Anthauer imparted, “I am looking for individuals who are on the correct side of their animal. I am also looking for clean and well kept animals.”

Continuing, he added, “I like seeing so many competitors in the showmanship class. I think everyone has done a real nice job today.”

Few factors helped Anthauer in his decision of placing the animals. Anthauer began showing sheep at age five, and has been buying, selling, and judging show sheep for the last six years. As a buyer and seller of show sheep Anthauer was selected for his knowledge of the species. “I am looking for animals with nice muscle shape, body, power, and nicely conditioned. These combined attributes make a good show animal,” he stated.

“There are many quality animals here today with many different ways things can go,” he concluded.

Anne BakerGrand Champion Purebred Ewe

Champion Commercial Ewe-speckle/whitefaceChampion Speckleface Market Lamb

Jake GoeckeChampion Intermediate Showmanship

Ben NewhouseReserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship

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Blake EdlerGrand Champion Supreme Ewe

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Champion Light Weight Market LambChampion Heavy Weight Market Lamb

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Reserve Champion Pair of LambsReserve Champion Middle Weight

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Channing SniderReserve Champion Blackface EweReserve Champion Supreme Ewe

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship

Brooke SniderGrand Champion Market Lamb

Champion Middle Weight Market LambReserve Champion Junior Showmanship

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb

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Grand Champion Senior DoeGrand Champion Meat Goat Doe

Rachel FrelandChampion Senior ShowmanshipReserve Champion Dairy Goat

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Cole DammanGrand Champion Junior Doe

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Dog and Pet Show

SpotlightDogs had a chance to show their stuff at the Central

Iowa Fair’s Dog Obedience/Pet Show. The dogs had to prove that they could work together with their owners and obey their commands. The show had two portions, the first, where the dogs were shown individually, and the second where the dogs were in the ring together with the rest of dogs in their class.

The presenters had to walk their dog back and forth in lines, squares, and figure eights. The dogs also had to sit and stay while the presenter stepped back and let the judge pet and examine them. After that, all the dogs got in the ring and had to sit and stay for a longer amount of time. Then all the dogs got into the ring and the judge examined the presenters for the showmanship awards.

The judge was looking for intricacies such as the dogs sitting when the presenter stops, and doing what the judge says with quickness. After the judging of the dogs, other pets got into the ring.

The pet show had dogs, cats, rabbits, and even a small horse. The participants brought their animals around the ring and stopped at the judge. The judge questioned each exhibitor on how the pet was being taken care of, and imparted some of her wisdom onto the presenters for the improvement of the pet’s care. Everyone got a ribbon, and the best of each class got an additional award. There was also a costume portion of this show, and the best pet and human costumes also got special ribbons.

Michael SmithChampion (Human) Costume

Laura ThompsonChampion (Pet) Costume

Jessica SchertzBest of Show

Senior ShowmanshipChampion Showmanship

Cody RandallChampion

Intermediate Showmanship

Jessica BuckleyChampion

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Spotlight“These are some very sound

heifers,” related ISU livestock judging coach Jon DeClercq, who was selected to judge the Central Iowa Fair beef show. “I like it when they [the animals]pull together nicely along the top line.

Nearly 100 competitors from across Marshall County have diligently been working with their cattle, preparing them for the day they would be judged. 4-H and FFA members from around the county have raised, halter trained, and learned about their specific animal in hopes they may impress the judge enough to earn a blue ribbon or even the coveted Supreme Champion or Reserve Champion.

Since there are so many competitiors at a show like this, DeClercq had some tough decisions to make. While there were many top animals for this year’s show, rules stated he was only allowed to pick one winner and reserve. “For the heifers I am looking for more feminine characteristics.

For many of the competitors in the show, this was not the first time in the competition ring. Many of the showmen have grown up around cattle, helping their families around the farm.

“I started right off with the big cattle,” imparted Evan Espenscheid of Green Mountain. Since a young man Espenscheid has been around cattle as his family owns and operates E 2 Show Cattle. “This is my third year showing for 4-H, but I have been showing for over five years total,” he noted.

Continuing, he added, “It takes a lot of training and work with the animal to get them ready.” Showing his heifer Millie he stated that in order for her to get used to the halter and keeping her head up that she would be tied so that the head was up for two hours a day.

As class after class of competitors came before the judge to showcase their animal, DeClerq related, “This is a very impressive group of breeding heifers.”

While raising and training an animal to compete at the fair, many of the competitors build a close relationship with their animals. “I really like giving them a bath, it allows me to be with them more,” noted Leah Mosher of Liscomb. Mosher got her start as a young lady in the bucket calf competitions. Having moved into the bigger classes this year Henrietta Pride and calf Bubba were among her

Brock PietersReserve Champion Supreme Breeding Heifer

Champion Angus Heifer Champion Angus Steer

Cody TuttleReserve Champion Crossbred Steer

Elizabeth EmleyChampion Shorthorn Steer

Abigail GreenReserve Champion Maine Anjou Steer

Isaac BryantReserve Champion Simmental Heifer

Evan EspenscheidChampion Polled Hereford Steer

Champion Polled Hereford Heifer

Lauren MosherReserve Champion Angus Steer

Reserve Champion Rate of Gain

Kayla FisherChampion Senior Showmanship



Spotlight (continued)competing animals. “When we got them we would put them in the chute with a halter to get used to it. I also handled and touched them to get them used to me.”

Speaking of bucket calves, this is where many of the older showmen got their start in the cattle showring. In the bucket calf class, young competitors who are not of 4-H or FFA age work with bottle or bucket fed calves. This provides valuable experience for when they are of age to compete.

First grader Lauren Solberg is one of the many young showmen who have started young. Showing her calf Oliver she

was awarded champion of her class in the showring. “We gave him a lot of hay and water,” she remarked. “My cow listens to me well and walks for me. I want to keep showing. It is very fun.

Continuing with the show DeClercq noted he was looking for sound market animals. “I am looking for muscle, finish, balance, and structure in all of these animals.” In the showmanship classes it was not so much about the animal, but how the showman presented it to the judge. “I don’t want you to draw attentions to yourself but to the animal,” he concluded.

Hunter WilkeningGrand Champion Supreme Market Animal

Champion Maine Anjou SteerReserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship

Cody ButlerReserve Champion Comercial Heifer

Champion Charolais HeiferChampion Charolais Composite Heifer

Champion Charolais SteerChampion Chianina Steer

Champion Junior Showmanship

Jared JohnsonGrand Champion Supreme Breeding Heifer

Champion Cow-Calf PairChampion Simmental Heifer

Champion Intermediate Showmanship

2012 Central Iowa Fair Dairy Show

Dawson SawyerChampion Junior Showmanship

Grand Champion JerseyReserve Grand Champion Holstein

Champion HolsteinChampion Brown Swiss

Reserve Champion HolsteinChampion Jersey

Other HonorsCody Freland

Reserve Champion AyershireChampion Senior Showmanship

Rachael FrelandChampion Ayershire

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Spotlight“I am going to try to teach along the

way,” informed Ken Lane of Spragueville, Iowa. Lane had been selected to judge the 2012 Central Iowa Fair swine show. “I would like to make this a positive and educational process for all of the exhibitors.

There are many things that a judge is looking for during the swine show. “When it comes to showmanship it is important that as an exhibitor you be aggressive and thorough while getting the animal around the ring.”

In one of the fair’s biggest shows, many competitors showcased their gilts and barrows in hopes of bringing home the bacon or at least Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion.

“There is a lot of proof that there has been a lot of hard work at home with these animals,” continued Lane.

Training a pig includes getting it plenty of exercise so that it is accustomed to walking for extended periods of time. In order to impress the judge, the animal must be able to move around the ring while being directed by the exhibitor.

In the breeding gilts class, Lane stated that he was looking for animals with nice thickness. “I am also looking for extended structure and size. A nice show animal should also have depth, width of

body and a nice rib.”Lane was selected as the judge

because of his lifelong experience in the swine industry. He owns and operates Terminal Sires as well as owns TNT Show Feeds. Lane has been judging swine shows for the last 15-18 years.

During that time of judging various shows, Lane has seen the industry grow and knows what to look for in good market, and breeding animals.

“With the barrows, I am looking for a true muscle shape. There may have been some here today that were not as fancily put together, but they are still nice animals.” While looking at the shape of the muscle, Lane also looks for a shapely top and big square hips. “Animals which are more flexible and solid animals tend to be more competitive in the barrow classes,” Lane continued.

By participating in 4-H and FFA swine shows like the one at the Central Iowa Fair, exhibitors have the opportunity to learn from an industry professional.

“Part of the process of showing swine for exhibitors is to know the strong points of their animal as well as learn about its shortcomings,” Lane related to the packed crowd. “Another part of showing is having the ability to raise the animal efficiently.

2012 Central Iowa Fair Swine Show

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Dale HillemanReserve Champion Open BarrowReserve Champion Senior Showmanship

Regan McIlrathChampion Junior Showmanship

Jacob BurtGrand Champion Derby Pig

Champion Derby BarrowReserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship

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Champion Intermediate Showmanship

Michael HemesathReserve Champion Derby GiltChampion Senior Showmanship

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One of the annual crowd favorites of the swine show is the celebrity swine show, which follows the junior swine show. During this show local celebrities take their turn at showing a champion pig. This year the contestants were: 2012 Central Iowa Fair Queen Katherine Newhouse, Doris Day of KIX 101.1, State Representative Mark Smith, Marshalltown

Pol ice Chief Mike Tupper, Marshall County Visitors Bureau Director Shannon Espenscheid, Iowa Senate Hopeful Jane Jech, Marshall County Supervisor Dave Thompson, and Iowa House Hopeful Alen Burt. All did well at handling their champion animal but Espenscheid and Burt proved to handle their animals better as they were named champions.

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Poultry Show

Spotlight“I want this show to

be a learning experience,” began Rex Felts. Felts was selected to judge the 2012 Central Iowa Fair poultry show. As the sun was setting on Friday’s activities of the fair, the poultry show was getting underway. Individuals were judged in three separate classes.

The market class was being judged as though they would be heading to market, ready to butcher. Birds were also judged on their breeding prowess. In the third class, production birds were judged on their ability to produce quality eggs.

“I am looking for quality birds that fall into these categories. Birds

that are well fleshed, nice sized, the proper age, and don’t have broken bones or wings will tend to bring higher placed ribbons,” he noted.

“In the market class of birds, I am looking for birds that are case ready; only alive, stated Felts.

He cont inued, “When I am looking at pens of multiple birds, I am looking for uniformity amongst the birds in the pen.”

As prev ious ly stated, this show as many others at the fair have been designed to be learning experiences for all participants. One of the unique features to this year’s poultry show was Felts asking the participants to aide

in his ribbon placing for each bird. As he inspected each bird he informed the participants of what he was looking for with each bird. While doing so, he asked each contestant how they felt their bird should place based upon what he was looking for.

“With these birds I am looking to see that they have a good, strong head, clean nostrils, a strong comb, and clean eyes,” imparted Felts.

In one instance, Felts noted to a participant that he had the ability to persuade for a higher placing ribbon based upon his knowledge and selection of a particular breed.

Lacie HoskinsReserve Champion Market Pen

Blake EdlerReserve Champion ProductionChampion Senior Showmanship

Malorie BlinkReserve Grand Champion PoultryChampion Breeding Large Poultry

Champion Breeding BantamReserve Champion Breeding Bantam

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Shannon BrejaChampion Intermediate Showmanship

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2012 Central Iowa Fair Awards Show

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Sammantha StalzerPremier 4-H / FFA Member

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Tegan YagerRuth Gale Memorial Award

Ruth Von Ahnen4-H Quilt Raffle Winner

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Blake EdlerSupreme Showmanship

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