by staff
Records were broken at the 34th annual Governor?s Charity Steer Show, which raised over $244,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This year?s event featured the highest selling auction, including the highest selling steer to date at $35,000. The money raised benefits the Ronald McDonald Houses of Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. All of the houses are located near hospitals and provide a ?home away from home? for families of seriously ill children. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen?s Association sponsor the annual steer show and auction, hosted by Governor Terry Branstad on August 13, 2016 in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair.
Since its inception in 1983, the Governor?s Charity Steer Show has raised over $2.9 million for the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. The event included 25 steers, the Iowa youth that raised them, and celebrity showpersons, including Governor Terry Branstad, who competed for the title of ?Judge?s Choice.?
The official steer show judge for this year?s show was Brent Henningsen from Ames, Iowa. The judge selected the steer ?Darb,? shown by Dr. Steven Leath, President of Iowa State University (ISU) for overall grand champion honors. District 20 Cattlemen?s Association sponsored the steer and Friends & Family of District 20 Cattlemen’s Association purchased the steer for $18,000. The steer was raised by Josh Darbyshire of Morning Sun. The steer was named in honor of Josh?s late grandfather.
A new all-time record for an individual steer was purchased by Jim & Kathy Stalzer, Don & Judy Stalzer, Beck?s Hybrids and Family & Friends of the Stalzer Family for $35,000. The steer, Escalate, was raised by Jacob Stalzer of Haverhill. This year?s new individual steer record surpassed last year?s record held by James Oil Company, Eslick Family Farms, DMACC and DMACC Agribusinesses, who purchased the steer sponsored by DMACC for $31,000.
The steer shown by Jim Keller, Welcome Home Soldier Memorial President, was selected by the crowd for the title of ?People?s Choice.? The steer, ?Fallen Soldier,? was sponsored by the Monroe County Cattlemen and Local Supporters and purchased by James Oil Company and James Simmentals for $11,000 with additional contributions by the Monroe County Cattlemen and local supporters for $7,500. Nathan Crall of Albia raised the steer.
University of Northern Iowa?s Director of Athletics, David Harris, earned the Showmanship Award from Eric Hanson of KCCI 8, who served as the event?s Showmanship Judge. Harris?s steer, ?Bubbles,? was sponsored by the Southern Iowa Merchants. The steer was raised by Cole Spoelstra of New Sharon and purchased by J & D McDonalds ? David Roberts and Barsema Hurley Ltd for $7,000.
Emcees for the show were farm broadcaster Bob Quinn, WHO Radio, and Michelle Rook, WNAX Radio. A special guest appearance from Ronald McDonald kept the show lively. The auctioneers for the auction were Phil Schooley from Bloomfield, Russele Sleep from Bedford, and Jared Miller from Leon. Catching bids alongside the auctioneers were Mike Sorensen, Austin Brandt, and Ross Butler of Livestock Plus, Tom Rooney of The Midwest Marketer, and Jason Lekin of Tama Livestock Auction.
Listed below are the steers and the 25 youth who raised them, along with the sponsors, celebrity showpersons, and buyers.
1. Steer: Willis
Raised by: Lucas Hughes, DeWitt
Sponsor: Iowa Beef Industry Council & Iowa Cattlemen?s Association
Celebrity Show Person: Governor Terry Branstad
Purchased by: McDonald?s of Ames – Jim & Karen Baker for $8,250.
2. Steer: Ace
Raised by: Makia Smith, Charter Oak
Sponsor: Crawford County Cattlemen & Tyson Fresh Meats and supporters, including Anderson Transportation, Bruhn Farms, Blazing B Ranch, Christo Show Cattle, Pat Corey, Crawford County Cattlemen, Curry Seeds (Kyle Schultz, Andy Brus), Denison Livestock, Dunlap Livestock, Hilbert Show Steers, Hoffman Agency, Derek, Kristie & Hunter Johannson, KCR Cattle (Craig & Kelly Miller), Joel Kuhlmann & Family, Ryan Kunze, Moorhead Feed, Nelson Law Firm, Quality Communications LLC, Ram Trucking, Reetz Farms, Grandpa & Grandma Reetz, Smith Show Cattle & Show Lambs, SPCC/Plendl Show Cattle, T4 Land & Cattle, Tyson Foods, Von Glan Cattle Co., Wonder Trucking
Celebrity Show Person: Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
Purchased by: James Oil Company & James Simmentals for $3,500.
3. Steer: Mr. T
Raised by: Clara Bell Knapp, Bloomfield
Sponsor: Davis County Beef Promoters
Celebrity Show Person: Bob Sinclair, CEO, Sinclair Tractors
Purchased by: Summit Agricultural Group ? Bruce Rastetter for $11,000.
4. Steer: Bubbles
Raised by: Cole Spoelstra, New Sharon
Sponsor: Southern Iowa Merchants
Celebrity Show Person: David Harris, Director of Athletics, University of Northern Iowa
Purchased by: J & D McDonalds ? David Roberts and Barsema Hurley Ltd for $7,000. Additional support of $350 was provided by Southern Iowa Merchants.
5. Steer: Farm Strong
Raised by: Abi Henderson, Ogden
Sponsor: Central Iowa County Farm Bureaus including Boone, Dallas, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton, Hardin, Jasper, Polk, Story and Webster
Celebrity Show Person: Denny Presnall, Executive Director, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Purchased by: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation for $4,750.
6. Steer: DMACC Delivers
Raised by: Julianah Loutsch, Ankeny
Sponsor: Des Moines Area Community College
Celebrity Show Person: Dr. Rob Denson, President, Des Moines Area Community College
Purchased by: James Oil Company & James Simmentals, Albaugh LLC, and DMACC Agribusiness for $16,000.
7. Steer: Manny
Raised by: Tyson Lillegard, Bondurant
Sponsor: Dee Zee Manufacturing (The Quality Truck Accessory People)
Celebrity Show Person: Sgt. Paul Parizek, Des Moines Police Department
Purchased by: Friends of Dee Zee Manufacturing including Aleris International Inc, Jeff Bender Inc, Blow Molded Specialties, Inc, Des Moines Bolt, Dickten Masch Plastics, Eberhard Industrial & Vehicular Hardware, Empire Resources Inc, Kuntz Company, Lakeview Industries, Peerless Supply Inc, Ryadon Inc, State Steel of Des Moines, and Tasler, Inc. for $10,500.
8. Steer: County Mounty
Raised by: Keaton Otto, Manning
Sponsor: Iowa Bankers Association
Celebrity Show Person: Mike Pearson, Market to Market
Purchased by: Knupp Farms for $4,250.
9. Steer: Thanks A Million
Raised by: Matthew Schroeder, Radcliffe
Sponsor: Volunteer Boards of Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses
Celebrity Show Person: Tim & Angela Carlson family
Purchased by: Curran Cattle Company for $3,750.
10. Steer: Jake
Raised by: Brady Edge, West Branch
Sponsor: McDonald?s Restaurants of Eastern Iowa
Celebrity Show Person: Dr. Barry Butler, Executive VP & Provost, University of Iowa
Purchased by: McDonald?s Restaurants of Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Washington, Walcot and Muscatine ? Kevin O?Brien for $4,250. Additional donations by the Edge Family Supporters including Iowa Junior Red Angus Association, Bob & Sharon Crawford, Breeders & Brokers, Custom Builders, Danner Cattle, Mike & Susan Deahr, Grassroots Insurance, H.D. Cline, Kintzle Construction, MadKat Farms, P & K Midwest, Poly Vinyl Roofing, Presidential Construction, Shinker Show Pigs, Siders Grain Systems, Sugar Creek Farms, Mike Wilkins, and Wulf Cattle for $4,250. Additional support of $5,300 was donated by the Iowa Junior Red Angus Association, Mike Wilkins, Bob and Sharon Crawford, Danner Cattle, Shinker Show Pigs, MadKat Farms, P & K Midwest, Kintzle Construction, Presidential Construction, Grassroots Insurance, Mike and Suasan Deahr, Sugar Creek Farms, Custom Builders, Breeders & Brokers, Wulf Cattle, Poly Vinyl Roofing, H.D. Cline, and Siders Grain Systems for $5,300 and $600 was provided by Sinclair Tractor – Bob Sinclair.
11. Steer: Big Mac
Raised by: Spencer Nelson, Perry
Sponsor: McDonald?s Restaurants of Mid-Iowa
Celebrity Show Person: Lacey Jensen, Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa 2016
Purchased by: Northwest Iowa County Cattlemen including Cherokee, Lyon, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury for $3,500.
12. Steer: Stud McMuffin
Raised by: Rowdi Van Zee, Sioux Center
Sponsor: McDonald?s Restaurants of Northwest Iowa
Celebrity Show Person: Shelby Chapman, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2016
Purchased by: AMA Farms, LLC for $3,750.
13. Steer: Moo Moo
Raised by: Kelsi Crooks, Charles City
Sponsor: Friends of Floyd County
Celebrity Show Person: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
Purchased by: Friends of Floyd County including AMR Ambulance-Dawn Staudt, Bierschenk Farms, C US Bank, Cedar Valley Iowa Realty, Charles City Volunteer Fire Department, Corporate Farmer, Ken & Mary Crooks, Jeff & Kerry Crooks, Diversified Fastening Systems, First Citizens National Bank, Floyd County Cattlemen, Floyd County Deputies Association, Rod & Amy Frascht Family, Galen & Char Greenzweig Family, Matt & Johnny Heinz, Tina Hoeft Family, Iowa Cattle Marketing Coop, Todd & Teresa Landt Family, Jeremy & Melissa Lessor, Jim & Dene Lundberg, McGregor Farms, McSoifers, Terry & Becky Meyer Family, Mike Molstead Motors, Muir Embroidery, Nixt Family Farms, Bill & Cindy Northey Family, Paulus Cattle, Pioneer & Murray Seeds, Quality Auto, Dan & Hillary Ramker Family, Greg & Rachel Richards Family, Roll Trucking, Jim Roll Electric, Schwarck Seed, State Bank, Chuck & Angie Staudt, Les & Amy Staudt Family, Lyle & Dawn Staudt Family, Stewart Realty, Larry Stewart, Swartzrock Imp.,Brian & Vicki Tiedemann, Chuck & Judy Thorson, Valero Renewables, Dave & Sheryel Wetherell, and Terry & Tammy Wicks Family for $7,250.
14. Steer: Fallen Soldier
Raised by: Nathan Crall, Albia
Sponsor: Monroe County Cattlemen & Supporters including Adams A/B Company, Ajinomoto, Albia Animal Clinic, Ammons Farms – Paul Ammons Family, Appanoose County Livestock, Beary Farms, Beaumont Specialty Products, Bettis Construction, Bogie’s Steakhouse, Bryan Reed Family, Carolyn, Allyson & Josey Ryan, Centerville Produce, Central States Cattle, Channel Seed – Wilson Ag, Chiropractic Health Center, Coaltrain Implement, Community 1st Credit Union, Crawford Insurance Crop, Crop Production Services ? Oskaloosa, Curt & Kaylene Peterson Family, Double D Repair, Duea Motors, Falvey Lumber, Feehans Pub, First Iowa State Bank, G & P Insurance, Garver’s Animal Health Center, Goff & Nash, Goodlow Law Firm, Greiner Implement, Hawkeye Box and Pallett, Hawkeye Farm Management, Henderson Cattle Inc- Bob, Patty, Aaron & Andy, Herbold Equipment, Hindman Show Lambs, Hjalmer Lindberg, Homestead Assisted Living, Huber Farms, Indian Hills Inn, Jim & Amie Koffman Family, Jim & Charlies Affiliated Foods, Jim & Lori Keller Familiy, Joe & Barb Crall Family, Joe & Kris Knowles, Jordon & Stephanie Haywood Family, John Knowles Cattle, Justin & Becky Rozenboom, Kenny & Helen Shepard Family, KIIC, Kness Manufacturing, Knoxville Regional Livestock Market, Lathrop Farms, Lawless Farms, Legrand, Mark & Karen McCarty Family, Mark, Lisa & John Shepard, Mike & Jane Knowles, Mike’s Tires, Milton & Christine Wilson Family, Monroe Care Center, Monroe Co Farm Bureau, Moravia Hardwoods, Moravia Meat Locker, Murphy Auction Service, Ozinga Feed Service, Patty Judge, People’s State Bank, Pioneer Seed Corn – John, Jason, Jordan Crall, Quality Ag Service Inc, Reck Brothers Simmentals, Reed Excavation, Relco, Robert Stoner Family, Ross & Phyllis Rekemeyer, Russell Livestock Market, Sciezinski Construction, Sinclair Tractor – Maurice and Helen Sinclair, Sinnott Funeral Home, Smith Fertilizer and Grain, Southern Iowa Oil, Steve & Karla Heffron Family, Stocker Farms, TBC Insurance, Teno Maintenance & Repair, Tharp Funeral Home, Tim & Cindy Kaldenberg Family, Tom & Barb Teno Family, Tony & Kellie Sinclair Family, Troy Elevator, VanWall Equipment, and Zero Connect.
Celebrity Show Person: Jim Keller, Welcome Home Soldier Memorial President
Purchased by: James Oil Company and James Simmentals for $11,000. Additional support was provided by Monroe County Cattlemen for $7,500 and DMACC Agribusiness for $350.
15. Steer: The Commander
Raised by: Justin Donohoe, Parnell
Sponsor: Iowa County Beef Supporters
Celebrity Show Person: Bruce Rastetter, CEO, Summit Agricultural Group
Purchased by: Sinclair Tractor ? Bob Sinclair for $13,000.
16. Steer: Turbo
Raised by: Aaron DeVries, Sheffield
Sponsor: Franklin County Cattlemen and Supporters
Celebrity Show Person: Jackie Schmillen, KCWI Great Day
Purchased by: Foster & Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust and Franklin County Supporters for $14,000.
17. Steer: Benny
Raised by: T.R. Putz
Sponsor: Iowa Hereford Breeders Association
Celebrity Show Person: Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator
Purchased by: Iowa Hereford Breeders Association including Baja Cattle, Beef Resources Partnership, Beeler Cattle, Casteel Polled Herefords, Certified Hereford Beef, Cherry Farms, G5 Cattle Company, Goehring Herefords, Lauterbach Farms, Lely, Lenth Herefords, Petersen Herefords, Simpson Polled Herefords, and Mike Sorensen Family for $5,000.
18. Steer: Jim Bob Bo
Raised by: Adam Ahrendseh, Clutier
Sponsor: Benton County Cattlemen & Local Supporters
Celebrity Show Person: Doug Schwab, Head Wresting Coach, University of Northern Iowa
Purchased by: Benton County Cattlemen & Local Supporters including Ag Land Realty, Cory & Jan Anrendseh, Eden Mutual Insureance, Kaiser AG, Koopman Forage Services, LG Seeds, Linn Coop, Newhall Locker, P+K Midwest, QLF Feeds/ Key Coop, RJR Enterprises INC, Tucker Siela Family, US Bank Vinton, Vita Plus, and Bob Williams Memorial for $11,000.
19. Steer: BoBo
Raised by: Addison Randall, Letts
Sponsor: Iowa Corn Growers Association & Iowa Corn Promotion Board
Celebrity Show Person: Mark Heckman, President, Iowa Corn Promotion Board
Purchased by: Talon Crest Farms LLC for $4,000.
20. Steer: George
Raised by: Karli Burr, Lone Tree
Sponsor: Johnson County Cattlemen & Hawkeye Weld and Repair Inc (Iowa City)
Celebrity Show Person: Kevin Kinney, State Senator and Retired Lt. In Charge of Investigation
Purchased by:McDonald?s Restaurants of Johnson County, IA ? Kevin O?Brien for $10,000.Additional support for Team George included Cargill Animal Nutrition – West Branch, Syngenta Production Plant – Lone Tree, Kalona Sales Barn Inc. – Kalona, Hills Bank, Burr Farms, Schneoblen Inc. – Riverside, Billion Auto, Dean Stockman, Bill Bywater, Ag Vantage FS – Lone Tree for $2,500.
21. Steer: Clifford
Raised by: Fisher Bisinger, Monmouth
Sponsor: Jackson County Cattlemen and Johnson Family Farms ? Curry Seeds
Celebrity Show Person: Ryan Morningstar, Assist Wrestling Coach, University of Iowa
Purchased by: Friends of Jackson County including Ron Bormann, County Line Ag, Designs By Arin Inc., Family Midland FFA, Farm Credit Services, Scott & Sarah Fishwild Family, Franzen Family Tractor Parts, Highway 64 Auctions, Brian Franzen-Maquoketa Insurance, Jerard & Diane Gnade, Johnson Family Farms, James & Ashley Johnson, Bob & Myrna Larkey, Maquoketa Livestock Sales, Monticello Veterinarian Clinic, PMC Agri-Services, Rack?s Swinging Door, Schueller & Sons? Reconstruction, Dr. Mike Slattery, and Wilson-Kedley Cattle Co.for $4,500.
22. Steer: Cooba
Raised by: Olivia Vesey, Van Meter
Sponsor: Iowa Veterinary Medical Association & Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Celebrity Show Person: Dan Winters, WHO TV
Purchased by: Iowa Livestock Marketing Association and Sioux County Businesses including Borchers Supply, Community Oil Co., First State Bank, Houlton Auction, LLC, Kooima & Kaemingk Commodities, Rehder Farms, Inc, Rock River Feeders, Siouxland Machine, Inc, Van Regenmorter Farms, and Winterfeld Feed & Transport for $5,500.
23. Steer: Escalate
Raised by: Jacob Stalzer, Haverhill
Sponsor: Beck?s Hybrids
Celebrity Show Person: Michael J. Van Berkum, Colonel of the Iowa State Patrol
Purchased by:Jim & Kathy Stalzer, Don & Judy Stalzer, Beck?s Hybrids and Family & Friends of the Stalzer Family including Angela Park, Beck?s Superior Hybrids, Ben?s Tire & Auto, Caitlin Wessel, Central Iowa Farm Store, Central Veterinary Service PLC, Crop Rite, Jeff Duffy, Daryl & Kathy Gilmore, Tara & Brett Goecke, Kevin & Dana Goodman, Jim Gumpert, Gery Hagerty, Haverhill Social Club (Barry & Emily Ewoldt) Hawkins Electrical Service, Hemesath Seed, Hilltop Farm, Tom Hooper, Independent AG Services, Scott Jungman, Chad & Connie Klein, Harlan & Jeanette Kloppenberg, Linda Kuhl, Mark & Jana Lyle, Marshall County Cattlemen, Mid Iowa Cooperative, Mid State Milling Inc, Midwest Airspray, Ronnie Myers, Nelson Fabrication, New Century Farm Service, Doug Perisho Trucking, Ricken Tiling, Scooter Tire Auto Service, Shawn & Jill Simatovich, Stalzer Bros. LTD, Stalzer Seed, Tom & Maggie Stalzer, State Center Locker, Swift Greenhouse, Scott & Mary Swift, Bill & Kristi Tomlinson, Joel & Deb Vogeler, and Steve & Lisa Wilcox for the new steer record of $35,000.
24. Steer: Darb
Raised by: Josh Darbyshire, Morning Sun
Sponsor: District 20 Cattlemen?s Association
Celebrity Show Person: Dr. Steven Leath, President of Iowa State University
Purchased by: Friends & Family of District 20 Cattlemen’s Association including Chem Gro of Houghton, Sinclair Tractor, Big River Resources, Kent Feeds, Becks Hybrids, Pilot Grove Savings Bank, Shottenkirk, Automotive Group, DMC Mutual Insurance, JJ Nichtings, Sullivan Auctioneers, Jim Baier, Wellman Cattle Company, Darbyshire Farms Corp., Des Moines County Cattlemen, Henry County Cattlemen, Lee County Cattlemen, Louisa County Cattlemen, Jefferson County Cattlemen, and Friends & Family of the Darbyshire Family for $18,000.
25. Steer: Cobboom
Raised by: Jack McKinney, Colo
Sponsor: Umbarger Show Feeds
Celebrity Show Person: Todd Blythe, Iowa State University Receiver
Purchased by: Kruse Family LTD Partnership for $9,000.
