Family steers dominate Jones and Winneshiek fairs
At the Great Jones County Fair in Monticello and the Winneshiek County Fair in Decorah, three of four grand or reserve grand champion steers were shown by first time winners. John Jamison, 15, Anamosa, won the Jones grand champion with a 1 205 pound crossbred. Danette Koutny, 13, Springville, took reserve grand with a 1 110 pound Maine Anjou crossbred. Janet Hobey, 15, Decorah, won the Winneshiek grand champion with a 1 206 pound crossbred. Rusty Samuelson, 17, Decorah, narrowly missed repeating as grand champion with a 1 134 pound crossbred. The fairs showcase multiple family histories in cattle showing and conclude with steer sales Saturday.
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Jones
Winneshiek County
Gazette
John Jamison
Anamosa
Jones County Fair
Jim
Jamison
Jones Fair
Black Jack
Danette Koutny
Springville
Danette
Darwin
Edward Kouthy
Des Moines
Koutny
Janet Hobey
Decorah
Janet
Julie
Walter Hobey
Rusty Samuelson
Winneshiek Fair
Samuelson
Rusty
Jerry Samuelson
Randy
University of Iowa
Rick
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Jerry
Marty
Monticello
Tad Larson
Dennis Larson
Sam Andre
Olin
Lloyd Andre
Larson
Karen Antons
Center Junction
Richard Antons
Phil Ortgies
John Ortgies
Paul Siebels
Edwin Siebels
Tristan Larson
Champion Angus
Becky Barner
Martello
Jones County
New permits extend 80,000-pound trucks to year end
Iowa DOT sells new 80,000-pound truck permits through December 31 after Gov. Ray extended the emergency allowance to ease fuel shortages. The fee is about 90 cents daily, with a 58-foot length option, and a 10-day grace period applies for displaying the permit.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Transportation
Robert D. Ray
Ray
David Oman
Energy Policy Council
DOT
Candace Bakke
Oman
Department of Transportation
World grain output below 1978 record in USDA projection
The USDA forecast August world total grain production at 1,513 million metric tons, 4 percent below last year’s record. Global soybeans expected around 92 million tons, about 12 million above 1978-79. Wheat and rice prospects shift with reduced foreign output and stronger U.S. yields. Cotton world crop seen at 63.6 million bales.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
USDA
United States
Brazil
China
India
South Korea
Department
Soviet Union
Central America
Molders Union OKs contract at Iowa Steel Works
The Molders Union at Iowa Steel and Iron Works ratified a two year contract after a four week strike and will return to work Monday. Spokesman Joe Loufek said the settlement aligns with President Carter's seven percent wage guideline. Twenty eleven union members voted. fifteen approved. Details will be announced next week. Fifty five Machinists at the same Iowa Steel facility remain on strike but do not picket the foundry. Foundry helpers and drivers are to report back to work Monday.
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Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Joe Loufek
Carter
Phil Olivier
Molders
Iowa Steel
Comstock Tops Hot Air Balloon Championship
Bruce Comstock of Ann Arbor Michigan won the National Hot Air Balloon championship with 3790 points, a fourth title after Friday’s winds canceled the morning session. David Schaffer of Chelsea Michigan was second with 3490 points and Sam Edwards of Houston Texas was third with 3390. Robb Bartholomew of Carlisle was the top Iowan in ninth place.
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Indianola
Bruce Comstock
Ann Arbor
Mich
Comstock
David Schaffer
Chelsea
Sam Edwards
Houston
Tex
James Birk
Defiance
Ohio
Robb Bartholomew
Carlisle
John Johnson
Mason City
Richard Heaberlin
Gazette
Paul Jensen
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Creighton Barner
Angus
Carolyn Finn
Cascade
Ray Finn
Shelley Ricklefs
Dean Ricklefs
Mike Traden
Henry Tjaden
Cathy Domer
Bob Domer
Paul Feuss
Oxford Junction
Louis Feuss
Tamra Becker
Henry Becker
Vernon Tiaden
Vernon Tijaden
Steve Prull
John Prull Jr
Lisa Blunt
James Blunt
Scotch Grove
Sharon Yeisley
Martelle
Bernie Trumm
Yeisley
Orland Yeisley
Trumm
LeRoy Trumm
Sam Schuetz
Golf Club
Ted Banowetz
Art Kromminga
Banowetz
Kromminga
Fair Board
Cedar Rapids
Civic Center
Frank Bates
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Iowa Farm Bureau
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
Ambroz Recreation Center
Marion Community Center
Dave I Taylor
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Dave Taylor
Molders Union
Oks
Old
Marion Rd
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N.W
Union Prescription Center
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