Merritt's son wins Linn county fair grand champion steer
In Springville, 15 year old Bill Merritt earned the Linn county fair grand champion title with a 1,060 pound Angus steer judged by Earl Mobley of Sioux City. Bills other wins include the champion Hereford steer and champion Shorthorn and commercial heifers. Earl Merritt says it is a personal and family honor as the couple nurtures six children through 4-H. Betty, six, is expected later this year.
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Central City
Earl
Lucile Merritt
Springville
Bill Merritt
Angus
Earl Mobley
Sioux City
Bill
Pete Hunter
Coggon
Greg Neumeyer
Walker
Hunter
Hereford
Kevin Knapp
Garret Karns
Cedar Rapids
Angus Keifer
Jeff Scott
Marion
Julette Burnside
Charolais Heif
Linn County Fair beef and goat show results rivals and champions
The fair crowned multiple champions including an Angus Shorthorn crossbred steer and reserve Angus steer, Hereford heifers, and crossbred entries. Theresa Olson and Jenny Olson led junior showmanship, with records in goat showing by Sara Kendall and Patti Bohlken winning senior divisions. Dairy, swine judging, and beef auction followed in the Linn County fair schedule.
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Sara Kendall
Cedar Rapids
Nancy Bohlken
Springville
Paul Hoffmeister
Walker
Patti Bohlken
Linn County
Executive Vice President Post Open in Maine-Anjou Assn
The board of directors of the American Maine-Anjou Assn announces an executive vice president position open to qualified persons. Apply with resume to Judy Taylor at 564 Livestock Exchange Building Kansas City Missouri 64102. Applications kept in confidence.
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Kansas City
American Maine-Anjou Assn
Judy Taylor
Livestock Exchange
Top Steer Brings $59.75 At Louisa Fair Sale
The Louisa County fair at Columbus Junction showcased 70 market steers and hogs, led by Tony McElhinney of Crawfordsville with a 1175-pound champion steer sold for 59.75 per hundredweight to Wyman Feed Store. Kelvin Schenk sold a reserve steer for 45 to Wapello Livestock Sales. Winners in beef heifers and lambs were named, with multiple prizes going to local exhibitors. The swine show crowned Gary Rees as double champion in Sunday events, while the overall sale totaled 30,382 dollars for steers and 7,795 dollars for swine.
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Columbus Junction
Tony McElhinney
Crawfordsville
Louisa County
McElhinney
Wyman Feed Store
Kelvin Schenk
Wapello Livestock Sales and Peoples ‘National Bank of
Duane Boy- Sen
Tim Hein
Del
John Chapman
Conesville
Ryan van Auken
Winfield
Tom Owens
Jim Ryan
Julie Ryan
Shawn Ryan
Wapello Livestock Sales
Julie
Columbus Junction State Bank
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Merritt
Chianina
Angus Heifer
Linn County Park
Theresa Olson
Fairfax
Ralph Oxley
Todd Jones
Center Point
Todd Duckett
Jenny Olson
Dan Kirkpatrick
Mt. Vernon
Jon Fredrick
Mark Robinson
Louisa Fair Sale
Gary Rees
Lamb
Mellers
Cedar Rapids Town & Country
Ave. S.E
Center Point Road
Hardee's
Edgewood
Johnson
Hilltop House Furniture
Mt. Vernon Rd
S.E
Air Force
Leland B. Taylor
Tipton
Iowa
Gaul’s Distribution Co
EL Patio
Sindale Plaza
First Trust
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Ave. N.E
Dows ST
Ely
Third ST
FDIC
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