Iowa Holstein Heraldiowaholsteins.org/Dec 2014.pdfall about the wonderful Holstein breed and dairy industry. They, of course, found a roll of the “I met a dairy farmer” stickers

Iowa Holstein HeraldDecember 2014

Congratulations to Our Junior Members!

LYONS-DL DUCATI Glitter1st Spring Calf ~ Winneshiek Co. Fair Open Show

2nd ~ National R&W Convention Show4th ~ Iowa State Fair and Iowa Holstein Show

15th ~ Grand International R&W Show

LYONS-DL LICORICE Bri1st Winter Calf ~ Winneshiek Co. Fair Youth & Open

8th & 1st Senior Showmanship (Michael) ~ National R&W Convention Show

4th ~ Iowa State Fair and Iowa Holstein Show 15th ~ Grand International R&W Show

LYONS-DL BWIRE Ganessa1st Fall Yearling, Junior Champion and Reserve Supreme Junior

Champion ~ Winneshiek Co. Fair Youth & Open Shows1st ~ National R&W Convention Show

5th ~ Iowa State Fair 4-H/FFA & Iowa Holstein Jr Show 11th ~ Grand International R&W Show

LYONS-DL SECURE Ginseng EX-902nd ~ National R&W Convention Show

2014 Junior All Iowa Jr 3 Year OldIntermediate Champion ~ Iowa Junior Holstein Show

Reserve Grand Champion ~ Iowa State Fair 4-H/FFA Show2nd ~ Iowa Holstein Futurity & 6th Iowa Holstein Show

11th & 3rd Jr ~ Grand International R&W Show

Doug, Lynnette, Carly and Michael 131 Military Road | Castalia, IA 52133563.419.0275 ~ [email protected]

BAA 109.1 ~ 9 EX, 32 VG, 8 GP

Lyons HolsteinsFrom our barn to yours,

Happy Holidays!

Our 2014 Highlights. . .

OfficersMatt Hamlett, President3669 B Ave, Arlington, IA 50606563-933-4323 • [email protected] simon, Vice-President10644 Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046563-744-3134 • [email protected] smith, secretary3422 140th St, Brooklyn, IA 52211641-522-5493 • [email protected] Volker, Treasurer20252 130th St, Sumner, IA 50674319-269-0318 • [email protected]

DisTricT DirecTOrsPaul stempfle • 563-637-247116707 100th St, Maynard, IA 50655Trent Henkes • 563-783-247918467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156Lance schutte • 563-539-495913254 Hickory Ave • Monona, IA 52159Dan Bolin • 319-278-4288 30707 180th St, Clarksville, IA 50619Dave chapman • 712-480-4410 3881 350th St, Ruthven, IA 51358carl Mensen • 563-853-240221958 Ungs Rd, Guttenberg, IA 52052Bob rahe • 563-921-374515378 Rte 136, Dyersville, IA 52040

DirecTOrs-AT-LArgeTodd Bushman • 563-534-70811402 State Hwy 150, Calmar, IA 52132Joe gibbs • 563-876-32809482 Bierman Rd, Epworth, IA 52045Jeff Hammerand • 563-744-361123920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045 Jason Menne • 563-422-8807301 Otter St, West Union, IA 52175Jess rediske • 563-380-57723171 Scenic River Rd, Decorah, IA 52101Katie stoll • 319-480-4700 17914 Rainbow Dr, Monticello, IA 52310Jason Volker • 563-920-81519161 M Ave, Maynard, IA 50655

NATiONAL DirecTOrMark Kerndt, 563-568-00261318 W Main St, Waukon, IA [email protected]

HOLsTeiN AssOciATiON1 Holstein PlaceBrattleboro, VT 05301Telephone: 802-254-4551Toll Free Order Number: 800-952-5200Fax: 802-254-8251www.holsteinusa.com

HOLsTeiN regiONAL rePreseNTATiVeDennis Devore • 319-270-5038 Cedar Rapids, [email protected]

ContentsAll-Iowa Awards ....................................................................................................................6-8Board Meeting Minutes ...................................................................................................... 12FYI ..................................................................................................................................................8Iowa Holstein Princesses .................................................................................................4, 10Junior All-Iowa Awards ..................................................................................................16-17Junior News ............................................................................................................................. 14President’s Perspective ...........................................................................................................4

iOwA HOLsTeiN HerALD (USPS 024497) is published quarterly each year by the Iowa Holstein Association, 3422 140th St, Brooklyn, IA 52211-8612. The publication dates are March 1, June 1, October 1 and December 1. Periodical postage paid at Brooklyn, IA and additional offices. The deadline for submitting news and advertising copy is 30 days preceding publication date of issue.

Calendar of EventsDecember 29-30 State Junior Holstein Convention, Comfort Inn, Dyersville

January 5 Application Deadline for Iowa Junior Holstein Association DJM & Young DJM Awards 15 2017 Holsteiin Futurity Entries Due 31 Linda Pagel Holstein Scholarship Application Deadline

february 1 2015 Membership Deadline for IHA 1 Advertising Deadline for the March Herald ~ Midwest Holsteins 1 Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline 1 Applications due for 2015 Iowa Holstein Princess Contest 27-28 Iowa Holstein Convention, Independence

March 21 Iowa Spring Sale, Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union

Miscellaneoussubscriptions: 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 $25.00 shall be for a year's subscription to the Herald. Junior 1st Place Penny Wars State Contest members may subscribe to the Herald for $10. The subscription price is $10 for people not residing in Iowa. Postmasters: Please send address changes to Iowa Holstein Herald, 20252 130th St., Sumner, IA 50674.

On the Cover Upper Photo: 2014 Iowa Junior Show - Judge Kelli Cull, Alternate Iowa Dairy Princess Celina Young, GeAnna Coons with the Reserve Grand & Reserve Senior Champion Goldenflo Goldwyn Foxie, Royce Demmer with the Grand & Senior Champion Le-O-La Drake Rosalyn-ET, Iowa Dairy Princess Mariah Schmitt, and Al-ternate Holstein Princess Molly Schmitt Middle Photo: Iowa Juniors won 1st Place in the Penny Wars State Contest at the National Junior Holstein Convention. Bottom Photo: Iowa Juniors at the 2013 State Junior Holstein Convention. The 2014 State Junior Convention will be December 29-30 in Dyersville. More details can be found on page 10.

DeceMBer 2014 Vol. 75 No. 4 Editor - Paula Smith • 3422 140th St. • Brooklyn, IA 52211-8612 Phone: 641-522-5493 Cell: 641-990-1892 [email protected]

The official publication of the Iowa HolsteIn assocIatIon

Iowa Holstein Heraldwww.iowaholsteins.org

December 2014 Iowa Holstein Herald 3

President’s Perspective Blessings. Some times we don’t realize how blessed we truly are as dairy farmers. It’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of farm-ing; the loss of a favorite cow, the power out-age that delays milking, down hay or frozen waterers! Not to mention the challenges of getting your top cow to flush good eggs and figuring out how you are going to squeeze in two family gatherings and mix feed during the holidays. The members of the Iowa Holstein Association have numer-ous blessings to be thankful for as we close 2014. For one, this is the year we had been gearing up for several years. We went into the 2014 National Convention as friends and came out as what I would say as a “family.” Convention planning is stressful and the entire group of breeders involved came together. Our Convention is what other states are saying was one of the best ever! Second, milk prices in 2014 were above average, as were cull cows. All producers have reasons to be happy about this, especially the young producers starting out in the business. Whether you are working hard to pay off your new robot, the farm down the road or even your son or daughter’s college education; every extra dollar helps. Your family - no matter if they are your children at home or out of the house, your brother down the road or your hard-work-ing wife - are blessings to you and your dairy farm. They are are excited to feed their first baby calf, call you to see if they can bring you dinner in the field on their way to visit you or with you every day on your fifth generation farm. Without their enthusiasm and support, you would not be in dairy farming. Everyone have a wonderful Christmas and count your many blessings. I hope to see many of you in Independence for the Iowa Holstein Convention in February. It should be a new and fun expe-rience that includes a tour of the Heartland Acres Agribition Cen-ter, Edgewood Locker catering the banquet and a dance. Blessings, Matt Hamlett

Dear Iowa Junior Holstein Association,Thank you for the generous monetary gift to help cover my ex-penses at the National Junior Holstein Convention. I had a great time meeting new people and competing on the Senior Dairy Bowl team. Thank you for all your support!Sincerely,Bethany Simon

Dear Iowa Junior Holstein Association,Thank you for the monetary gift of cash for the National Junior Holstein Convention. I had a great time represent-ing Iowa on the Junior Dairy Bowl team. I look forward to attending next year’s convention in St. Charles, Illinois.Thanks again,Adam Simon

“What is one fun fact about you?” This question is extremely common in high school and college settings as people get to know each other. As a second year student at Wartburg College, I took on a role as an orientation staff member as the new class of Wartburg students started their college journey in August. You are probably wondering why I am bringing this up, but I promise there is a point. As I asked this question to hundreds of new college students, the range of answers intrigued me. Some people replied with things like “I can touch my tongue to my nose,” “I have visited eight different countries,” or “I have six siblings.” All of these answers are interesting and can teach us a lot about others and ourselves while sparking conversation. I pondered my own fun fact as usual, and was sure that I had not done anything interesting enough to share with others. How-ever, the fact that I finally decided upon and will likely use for all future scenarios similar to this is something to the extent of “I grew up on a dairy farm in rural Iowa where we milk around 280 Hol-stein cattle!” This fact does not seem all that interesting to those of us in the same boat, however, I usually get a lot of surprised and interested reactions when I share this fact with others. This is truly an aspect of myself that is unique to me and has defined who I am as an individual. This is a fact that I can share with pride. I always keep my crown and sash in my car so I have it with me in case I need it for a last minute event. During the week of Wartburg’s freshman and transfer student orientation, I gave rides to several other staff members. Upon seeing my crown and sash, I had the opportunity to explain what it represented and tell them all about the wonderful Holstein breed and dairy industry. They, of course, found a roll of the “I met a dairy farmer” stickers in my box and begged for one. The majority of our orientation staff ended up wearing these stickers throughout orientation which brought about more conversations regarding the topic that I love, “the dairy industry.” I wanted to share my experience with you all because it shows how much others appreciate and care about what you do as mem-bers and hard workers within the industry. I would love for you to all keep this in mind and next time someone asks you for a fun fact about yourself I hope you can all reply as proudly and confidently as I am able to. I would like to wish you all a wonderful and plentiful harvest and give a special shout out to all of you who did an amazing job at the World Dairy Expo!God bless,Molly Schmitt

2014 Alternate Iowa Holstein Princess

District MeetingsDistrict Date Time Location 1 Dec 29 12:00 pm Luana Savings Bank, Luana (potluck) 2 Jan 8 11:30 am Pizza Ranch, Waverly 4 Jan 9 11:30 am Cook’s Cafe, Sheldon 5 Jan 10 12:00 pm Pizza Ranch, Harlan 6 June 6 11:30 am Saints Avenue Cafe, Boone 8 Jan 7 7:30 pm Pizza Factory, Epworth 9 Dec 11 12:00 pm Tequila Grill, Kalona 10 Jan 10 11:30 am Pizza Ranch, Pella

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Best 3 femalesMoondale Farm

Junior Best 3 femalesRegancrest

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2015 Iowa Holstein Princess Contest The Iowa Holstein Auxiliary will conduct the Iowa Holstein Princess Contest in conjunction with the Iowa Holstein Association Annual Meeting on February 27 at Independence. The rules are as follows. Candidate must be 17 years of age and not over 21 years of age by August 1, 2015. Candidate must have a dairy farm background with parents or guardians who are currently engaged in the production of milk for sale during the coming year. They must participate in the check-off to Midwest Dairy. The can-didate will qualify if she has been away from home (at school, work, etc.) but still considers her parents’ or guardians’ farm her home. Her parents or guardians must be members of the Iowa Holstein Association. The candidate and/or her parents or guardians must own some registered Holsteins. The candidate must give a 3-5 minute presentation the day of the contest about dairy products and/or the dairy industry. The can-didate no longer has to be affiliated with a district anymore. Anyone in the state is allowed in the competition. There may be several from one district competing. This young woman will hand out ribbons at district and state shows, write articles for the Herald, and do dairy promotions while representing the Iowa Holstein Association. She will also represent the Holstein breed in the Iowa State Dairy Princess pageant that will be held at the Iowa State Fair in August. If you or if you know someone who qualifies and would like to run, please mail or email a completed Princess Candidate Applica-tion by February 1 to Kathy Demmer, 6222 Sundown Rd., Peosta, Iowa 52068; 563.542.2983 or 563.876.3120; or [email protected]. The application is available at www.iowaholsteins.org.

2015 IHA Auxiliary Silent AuctionAt last year's auxiliary meeting, we decided to have an-other Silent Auction at the 2015 Iowa Holstein Convention in Independence. In order to make this auction a success, we need to have as many items donated as possible. Start searching around so we can have a variety of items to sell.

FYI Recently you should have received information to complete your Association membership for 2015. The deadline is once again February 1. Remember there is a cap on the cow fee at $200. The Iowa Holstein Herald is sent to all adult members as a part of their membership fee. Membership in the Iowa Holstein Auxiliary is only $5.00. The Auxiliary awards scholarships to our youth, presents the Hall of Fame Award each year, sponsors and manages the Holstein Prin-cess Contest, offers assistance by decorating the sale ring for state sales and supports Association activities throughout the year. We would encourage your membership. Junior membership fees are now $5.00, which does not include a subscription to the Iowa Hol-stein Herald. Juniors may subscribe for their own copy for $10.00 per year. Please return the pre-labeled card, making any changes direct-ly on the card. Please share your email address if you have one. It is certainly an economical way to communicate and we are using it more each year. A pre-addressed envelope has been included in the membership envelope. Please use it to return your completed membership card and check to Iowa Holstein Association, 20252 130th Street, Sumner, IA 50674. Also included in your membership mailing is information re-garding the Iowa State Dairy Association. For every membership sold through the Iowa Holstein Association, the IHA receives a $5.00 rebate. Please consider this offer and its benefits. Also in-cluded in the membership mailing is a subscription offer for the Holstein World. For each renewal or new subscription we get a $1.00 rebate back. Separate checks please. District Meetings - A schedule of these meetings is printed on page 4, please make an effort to attend. Your input is needed. The fellowship is great and food is always available. The district direc-tors will be responsible for presenting the state association infor-mation at their own district meetings. We will be providing them with any necessary information.


Produce of DamIrish-land Farms

Daughter-DamHenkeseen Holsteins


2015 Iowa Holstein Convention Heartland Acres Agribition Center

Independence

Friday, February 27 11:00 am Registration Begins 11:00 am Princess Interviews & Luncheon 1:00 pm Annual Meeting 1:00 pm Princess Presentations & Auxiliary Meeting 2:30 pm Open Tour of the Agribition Center 5:30 pm Happy Hour 6:30 pm Banquet Association Awards Junior Auction

Saturday, February 28 Breakfast on Your Own 9:00 am Board Meeting 9:30 am Committee Meetings

* Heartland Agribition Tour - open tour available after Friday meetings/before social hour of banquet. Heartland Acres is a regional, agricultural based tourism venue committed to educate visitors about the past, present, and future of Iowa

Agriculture: using “State of the Art” interactive, interpretive themes and partnerships with leading agricultural entities.

Motel InfoBest Western Plus Independence Inn & Suites

Located conveniently right down the road from Heartland Agribition Center.

Complimentary breakfast, pool and hot tub.Block Rate ~ $89.99 plus tax • 319.334.6400Mention Iowa Holstein Convention when making your

reservation. To receive the discounted rate, rooms must be reserved by January 27.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tickets

Friday Banquet _____ @ $20.00 _________

Early Registration Deadline: February 14

Name(s): ________________________________

Address: _________________________________

City, State, Zip: ___________________________

Make Checks Payable to: Iowa Holstein AssociationMail Ticket Form & Payment to:

Iowa Holstein AssociationShellie Volker, 20252 130th St, Sumner, IA 50674

Dear Iowa Holstein Association, Thank you for sponsoring the award for the High Judging Team in Holsteins at the 2014 State 4-H Judging Contest at the Iowa State Fair. Along with my team, I am extremely excited to represent Iowa at the National Contest in Madison, Wisconsin at the World Dairy Expo.Thanks again,Mary Scott, Fayette County

Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Scholarships The deadline for the auxiliary’s scholarship applications is February 1. An application is available at www.iowaholsteins.org. Up to three scholarships will be awarded. This scholarship is available only to non-dairy science majors and can only be received one time. Applicants must be an Iowa Junior Holstein Association member, high school graduate and attending col-lege at the time of application.

Iowa State University Dairy Science Student Profile Name: Abby Weighner Hometown: Waukon, IA High school: Waukon High School class size: 120 farm Name: Weighner Bros. Major: Dairy Science

why did you decide to attend isu? I attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA my freshman year as an art major. I quickly decided that wasn’t for me and knew I wanted to go into agriculture. Coming from a dairy farm, dairy science was my first choice. My older sister majored in dairy science at Iowa State and always talked about how much she loved the program.what has been your most memorable college experience? My first Midwest ADSA trip with the Dairy Science Club is probably my most memorable college experience. When you spend a whole weekend with the entire club you get to know everyone so much better, I made a couple of really good friends on that trip. Combine that with being around a whole bunch of new people with the same interest and passion as yourself and it makes for an awesome experi-ence.what has been your favorite course? My favorite course here at Iowa State was probably American Indian Studies...even though it has nothing to do with my major. I loved the class for several rea-sons. One, it was so small everyone in the class felt more at ease get-ting into conversations and debates even though none of us knew each other. It was also pretty eye-opening because I knew next to nothing about Native Americans. Also, the instructor was great. No class was ever boring.what are your future career goals? After graduation I am planning to find a job in the dairy industry and then eventually move back into the family business either working at our dairy farm or cream-ery.

Iowa State University Dairy Science Department

123 Kildee Hall, isu, Ames, iA 50011515-294-6021 • www.ans.iastate.edu/species/dairy


Dear Iowa Holstein Association, We would like to thank you for the money we received to help with cost from the National Convention in Dubuque. We had a great time representing Iowa and competing in Junior Quiz Bowl and Jeopardy contest.Thanks,Brylie and Brynlee Volker

Seasons Greetings! The Holidays have officially arrived with Christmas bells ringing and with that life has seem to become extreme-ly busy making it hard to believe that 2014 is coming to an end. I do hope that everyone had a safe and bountiful harvest this fall. Reflecting back on 2014 it truly has been a year to remember. A large highlight was the National Holstein Convention this past sum-mer which was a huge success when hearing positive remarks and compliments from all of those around the nation, special thanks to all who pitched in to make it such a grand accomplishment. Congratulations to all who have shown their cattle this fall and on all of your accomplishments, whether it was at State Fair, State Show, Cattle Congress, Youth Classic, World Dairy Expo, or at the NAILE. Be proud representing Iowa as you travel. Con-gratulations to Pam Bolin as the World Dairy Expo has honored her as Dairy Woman of the Year for her outstanding leadership, youth mentoring and tireless promotion of the dairy industry. Pam owns and operates Beaver Creek Farm with her husband, Dave, in Clarksville, IA. I personally have been having a great year as I started my ad-venture at Iowa State University double majoring in Marketing and Advertising, being recently elected as the Public Relations chair of the Iowa State Dairy Science Club I know my advocating and working with others in the dairy industry will only flourish! Go Cyclones!! As the year comes to a close we must remember the reason for the season and count our blessings for all that we have this holiday season. It is always important to set time aside and to think about all that you have to be thankful for this past year, for example: milk prices have rose! During this holiday season do an act of kindness for someone else to brighten their day. If anyone has anything that they would need my assistance for in the next upcoming months, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or by phone 563-542-5072. I hope everyone has a safe and warm Merry Christmas with a Happy New Year!Happy Holidays,Rachel M. Demmer

Dear Iowa Junior Holstein Association, We had a great time representing Iowa in the Dairy Jeopardy Contest at the National Holstein Convention. It was a lot of fun and a valuable learning experience. Thank you for the cash donation to help cover our convention expenses. We made many new friends and had a good time!Thanks again,Amanda & Alyssa Dougherty Dear Iowa Junior Holstein Association, Thank you for the gift of money to help cover my conven-tion expenses at our National Holstein Convention. I enjoyed rep-resenting Iowa this year by being on the Iowa Senior Quiz Bowl Team. It was a great experience and a lot of fun! I met up with some old friends and made some new ones. I had a great time.Thanks again,Andy Dougherty

2014 Iowa Holstein Princess


December 29-306th AnnuAl IOWA JunIOR

HOlSteIn COnventIOn • Fun Games & Activities • Guest Speakers

• Learn about the National Convention Quiz Bowl Exam • Junior Annual Meeting

• Movie Night• Pool Time • Dance • Learn new things! • Meet new people!

• And much more!

who: Any junior member or enthusiast between the ages of 8 & 21 years old.

Location: Comfort Inn & Suites, 527 16th Ave Southwest, Dyersville

Cost: $25.00 per attendee which covers room, food, and favors. Due with registration.

Registrations should be mailed by December 22 to: Jeff Hammerand,

23920 N Bankston Rd. • Epworth, IA 52045

contacts:• Josh Simon • 563.599.9188

[email protected]• Megan Rauen 563.590.8774

• Jeff Hammerand 563.580.3908

For a copy of the registration form, please visit www.iowaholsteins.org.

For planning purposes, please register by December 22. If you missed the registration deadline,

you are still welcome to attend!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Iowa Junior Holstein Convention!!

Come Experience a Dairy Wonderland with the

Iowa Holstein Juniors!

Wishing Everyone a Blessed Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year!

Lands-Brook Farms"The Landsgards"

18239 Gunder Rd. • St. Olaf, IA 52072Phone & Fax: 563-783-2489 • Larry’s Cell: 563-419-5576

[email protected]

Welcoming the newest member of the Landsgard Family - Clara Elizabeth,

daughter of Zach and Whitley, born November 24th at 8:30 am.


For Sale ~ Iowa Holstein Auxiliary Cookbooks Cookbooks are available upon request. Cost is $10 & shipping $4.

Contact: Kathy Demmer • [email protected] Sundown Rd • Peosta, Iowa 52068

563.542.2983 or 563.876.3120* to save on shipping costs, contact Kathy to see

if someone has cookbooks for sale near you.

Iowa Holstein Association Board Meeting Minutes President Matt Hamlett called the Board of Directors meeting of the Iowa Holstein Association to order at 11:47 a.m. on No-vember 15, 2014 at Cabo Blue, Fayette, Iowa. All members were present except Dave Chapman, District 4; Bob Rahe, District 8 and Todd Bushman, Director-at-Large. Carl Mensen moved to seat Walt Wessel for Todd Bushman, seconded by Jason Menne. Motion carried. Carl Mensen moved to approve the minutes of the August 24 meeting as printed in the Herald, seconded by Jess Rediske. Motion carried. Treasurer Shellie Volker presented the Treasurer’s report. Af-ter discussion, Shellie will check on cd and money market rates at various institutions and report back to the Executive Committee so the National Convention seed money can be reinvested. Katie Stoll moved to approve the Treasurer's report, seconded by Joe Gibbs. Motion carried. Paula Smith, Secretary, reported on the Executive Committee Meeting. The scholarship recipients are Mariah Schmitt, Leah Hasevoort and Robert Gallagher. A new scholarship, Linda Pagel Holstein Scholarship, has been established. This $500 scholarship will be due postmarked by January 31. Nominations for the as-sociation awards were considered and selected. Recipients will

be notified with the awards being presented at the State Conven-tion. The ad hoc committees were appointed as follows: Auditing Committee - David Joachim, chair; Gene Henderson and Alden Arthur; Nominating Committee - Mark Knudtson, chair; Dave Chapman, Dan Bolin and Jeff Hammerand; PDCC - Trent Henkes, chair; Paul Stempfle and Larry Landsgard; Resolutions - Mark Kerndt, chair, Lana Strein and Mark Steffens; and the Historical Committee - Larry Landsgard, chair, and Matt Stewart. Standing Committee appointments were made. New assignments follow: Herald - Mark Steffens and Dave Chapman; Junior Advisory - Kathy Demmer and Shirley Simon; Program Development & Management - Matt Hamlett, chair, Mark Kerndt and Jay Hansen; Sale - Lance and Jonna Schutte and Katie Stoll; and Show - David Joachim, Rick Reuter and Kaitlin Kempel. Jess Rediske moved to accept the Executive Committee report, seconded by Katie Stoll. Motion carried. Herald - Trent Henkes commented that the December issue was the "junior" issue and ads are due anytime. Junior Advisory - Jeff Hammerand reported that the juniors are planning the state junior convention December 29-30 in Dy-ersville. The officers will meet during Thanksgiving vacation to plan the convention. Information will be mailed in a newsletter to all junior members. Cow awards are due December 1. Membership - Shellie Volker reported that the membership letter and cards will be mailed in early December. Program Development and Management - It has been de-cided to skip a bus tour in the Spring of 2015. However, interest has been expressed in a bus trip to the Royal. Mark Kerndt, Jess Rediske and Katie Stoll will check on prices and various tour options and give a report to the board next year. The 2015 State Convention will be held February 27-28 in Independence. The committee will be in charge of hosting the convention. Sale - The 2015 state sale will be held in West Union on March 21. Walt Wessel will chair the 2015 state sale committee with Scott Courtney, Eric Rediske, Sheri Danhof, Tom Simon, Brian Harbaugh and Mark Kerndt as committee members. Some additional people will be recruited to assist them with selecting consignments. Scott and Amy Courtney will clerk the sale. Show - District 8 will host the 2015 State Show at the Iowa State Fair. Jason Volker moved to approve the standing committee reports, seconded by Joe Gibbs. Motion carried. Holstein Field Rep Dennis Devore reported that registrations are up 7% for our area. National Director Mark Kerndt reported that a National Board Meeting would be held the following week. He explained updates to the TPI formula and the genetic base change. Beginning with the December genetic evaluation, the genetic base will be updated to center on cows born in 2010, and the TPI will include two new components: Feed Efficiency and a Fertility Index. Also, if you have any suggestions on ways to improve the Enlight program, please let Mark know. New Business - Shellie Volker presented the 2015 Budget. Katie Stoll moved to approve the proposed budget, seconded by Dan Bolin. Motion carried. Katie Stoll moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jess Rediske. Motion carried with adjournment at 12:42 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Paula Smith, Secretary

Linda Pagel Holstein Scholarship Linda Pagel served the Iowa Holstein Association as secre-tary and treasurer for 13 years. She also was a Family and Con-sumer Science teacher for many years. Youth have always been a part of her life. Her support and dedication to Iowa Holstein Juniors has be a large part of their success on the national level. The Iowa Holstein Association Board of Directors would like to honor Linda with a scholarship for an active Iowa Junior Holstein Member or recent member. Qualifications for Scholarship - Applicant must be a mem-ber or recent member of the Iowa Junior Holstein Association and must have completed one year of secondary education. This $500 scholarship can only be received one time. The application form is available at www.iowaholsteins.org. Application Deadline - Mail completed applications post-marked by January 31, 2015 to Trent & Leslie Henkes, 18467 165th St, Luana, IA 52156.


2014 Show Highlights

Paul, Jody, Scott & Jessica Stempfle16707 100th St • Maynard, IA 50655 • [email protected] • 563-637-2471

Stempfle Holsteins

SteMPfle Goldwyn GAbby1st winter Calf, district 1 Show

2nd winter Calf, Cattle Congress

SteMPfle SId HAIleyAll-Iowa winter yearling

Junior All-Iowa winter yearling1st Place, district 1 Show1st Place, Cattle Congress

Supreme Junior Champion, fayette County fairJunior Champion, blue Ribbon dairy Show

Junior Champion, Cattle Congress open Showdue in december to Atwood

SteMPfle Atwood toRIeSupreme Champion, blue Ribbon dairy Show

SteMPfle wIndbRook GlItteR1st fall yearling, district 1 Show

fresh and looking good!

SteMPfle G w Atwood GAlAxy-etReserve Senior Champion, fredricksburg dairy days

SteMPfle Atwood GlICe-etfresh and looking good! IVf soon

Gen-I-beq MASCAleSe bRonzeJunior All-Iowa Spring yearling

1st Spring yearling, district 1 ShowJunior Champion, bremer County open Show

10th Spring yearling, Spring national ShowJunior Champion, Cattle Congress Junior Show

1st Place Spring yearling, Cattle Congress

Congratulations Scott on a Great Year!top Individual, Iowa State fair Judging Contest

All-American, world dairy expo 4-H Judging Contestnational Cattle Congress Scholarship

Senior Showman, Cattle Congress


Reserve All-Iowa Junior best 3 1st Junior best 3, district 1 Show Premier exhibitor, district 1 Show

Salutations Juniors!I am Josh Simon, the president of the Iowa Junior Holstein Association and hopefully you have enjoyed your fall! I would like to thank the officer team and Junior Advisory Chair for all their help this past year and for putting on an amazing National Conven-tion. I would also like to extend an invita-tion to the Iowa Junior Holstein Convention being held at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville on December 29th and 30th. If you have any questions on any junior events please feel free to contact either myself [email protected] (563-599-9188) or Jeff Ham-merand, Junior Advisory Chair at [email protected] or (563-580-3908). Thank you,Josh SimonQuiz Bowl Test All Iowa juniors are invited to take the Quiz Bowl test to qualify for the quiz bowl teams or jeopardy that will represent Iowa at the 2015 National Convention. The test will be given on December 29 at 11:00 a.m. at the Iowa Junior Convention at the Com-fort Inn, Dyersville. In case of bad weather, the test will be given December 30. Contact Jeff Hammerand by 11 a.m. on December 29 if you need to take the test later in the

Iowa Junior Holstein Association Newsday. If you are unable to take the test at the convention, contact Jeff Hammerand at 563-580-3908 (cell) or [email protected]. Everyone will take the same test. The top four scores in the junior division (9 to 15 years as of January 1, 2015) and the top four scores in the senior division (16-21 and not over 21 on Jan. 1, 2015) will make up the quiz bowl teams. All other juniors taking the test are eligible for the jeopardy contest, which has three divisions: junior 9-13, intermediate 14-17 and senior 18-21. Questions for the test will come from the following sources: 2014 and 2015 Hol-stein and Ayrshire Dairy Bowl questions, Holstein Dairy Jeopardy questions and 2014 Hoard’s Dairyman, Holstein Pulse and Holstein World are beneficial to review. Current news questions may also be asked on the test; check out the Holstein Asso-ciation website to stay updated and review for the test as well. Dairy Bowl and Dairy Jeopardy questions can be found by going to www.holsteinfoundation.org. State Junior Annual Meeting The State Junior Annual Meeting will be held on December 29 at 1:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn, Dyersville. All juniors are welcome to attend. We will be electing new officers and making plans for the new year.National Junior Member Awards Any junior members wishing to apply for National DJM or YDJM should update their books and submit a black and white copy to Jeff Hammerand postmarked by January 5, 2015. Members must have won the award on the state level to apply for the national award. Also all applicants must be state and national members.State Junior Awards Award applications are due post-marked January 5, 2015 for Iowa Holstein Young Distinguished Junior Member (for youth 9-15 years old as of January 1, 2015) and Iowa Holstein Distinguished Junior Member (16-20 years of age as of January

1, 2015). These awards will be presented at the Iowa Holstein Convention Banquet on February 27 in Independence. For the Iowa DJM and Young DJM Awards, junior members must use the na-tional forms in applying for these awards. For the state competition submit a black and white copy of your DJM or Young DJM book. Visit www.holsteinusa.com/juniors/index.jsp to find the appropriate links for these award applications. If you have any questions, please con-tact Jeff Hammerand. Completed applica-tions should be submitted to Jeff Hammer-and, 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045.Prepared Public Speaking Contest & National Junior Folding Display Contest The details for the 2015 Prepared Pub-lic Speaking Contest and Folding Display Contest will be announced at a later date. These contests will be on the agenda at the state meeting on December 29. Wisconsin Award Trip An Awards Trip to Wisconsin is avail-able to juniors at least 16 years of age. Par-ticipants selected will join Wisconsin award winners in visiting dairy herds in the state at the end of March or first part of April. To be considered for the trip, please write a one page story on why you would like to go on the Awards Trip. Previous trip partici-pants are eligible to reapply. The deadline is postmarked January 5, 2015. Send your sto-ry to Jeff Hammerand, 23920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA 52045.

iJHA OfficersJosh simon, President • 563-744-3134 [email protected] Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046rachel Demmer, Vice-President • 563-876-31206222 Sundown Rd, Peosta, IA 52068Bethany simon, secretary • 563-744-354110476 Cemetery Rd, Farley, IA 52046Megan rauen, Treasurer • 563-744-3185204 7th Ave NE, Farley, IA 52046Mary scott, Historian • 563-637-2386 12402 R Ave, Westgate, IA 50681Katie stewart, Historian • 319-283-133715434 25th St, Oelwein, IA 50662Amanda & Alyssa Dougherty, Digital HistoriansPO Box 131, Epworth, IA 52045Andy Dougherty, reporterPO Box 131, Epworth, IA 52045JuNiOr ADVisOrY cOMMiTTee cO-cHAirsJeff & Tammy Hammerand • 563-580-390823920 N Bankston Rd, Epworth, IA [email protected]


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to yours Idle-Neer HolsteinsSteve SyWassink

15373 Hwy. 92 • Letts, IA 52754 319-759-2171• www.idleneer.com

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Lavon BontragerTAG Mid-West Sales Manager

[email protected]

319-430-98785524 Derby Ave SW

Kalona, IA 52247

www.transamericagenetics.com

10476 Cemetery Rd • Farley, IA 52046Tom Simon 563.599.9183 • Rick Simon 563.744.3541 • Mark Simon 563.542.1297 • Bill Rauen 563.599.9384

[email protected] • www.farnear.com

Congratulations to Our Juniors on a Great Year!

Congratulations Josh on being a 2014 DJM Finalist! Senior Dairy Bowl Team Sportsmanship Award

Megan, Andy, Josh and Bethany


Farnear Juniors Representing Iowa at the National Convention

Senior Dairy Bowl Team: Megan Rauen, Andy Dougherty, Josh Simon & Bethany Simon

Junior Dairy Bowl: Adam SimonIntermediate Dairy Jeopardy: Alyssa Dougherty

Junior Dairy Jeopardy: Amanda DoughertyFolding Display Contest: Megan RauenDigital Scrapbook: Amanda Dougherty

DJM Finalist: Josh Simon

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In June 2014, Iowa Junior Holstein members hosted and participated in the National Holstein Convention. A great time was enjoyed by everyone participating in the contests, enjoy-ing Holstein activities, and meeting new friends.

2014 National Junior Holstein Convention Highlights

The Senior Dairy Bowl Team won the Sportsmanship Award. Team members were Megan Rauen, Andy

Dougherty, Josh Simon and Bethany Simon.

Iowa won the State Banner Contest which was designed and made by Vanessa, Sally and Cynthia Hamlett.

Nathan Arthur placed third in the Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy Contest.

Sally Hamlett placed 3rd and Joey Adams placed 2nd in the Senior Dairy

Jeopardy Contest.

Iowa Juniors having fun at the Hoedown - Cynthia and Vanessa Hamlett, Brooke Courtney, Brylie Volker,

Natalie Eick, Hannah Scott and Sally Hamlett

Shirley Simon, Junior Luncheon Speaker Marshal Yanda, Tom Simon and DJM Finalist & NHWSO Winner Josh Simon.

Some photos courtesy of Randy Blodgett, Holstein World

Public Speaking Contestants - Kate

Stewart and Rachel Demmer, 3rd Place

Senior Division

Regan Demmer, Brody Courtney, Brendan Lovstuen and Blake Courtney at the Hoedown.


Represented You at Moovin' On the River

DJM Finalist & nHWSO Winner ~ Josh Simon1st Place Penny Wars ~ Iowa

Senior Dairy Bowl team Sportsmanship Award~ Andy Dougherty, Megan Rauen, Bethany Simon & Josh Simon

Junior Dairy Bowl team ~ Cynthia Hamlett, vanessa Hamlett, Adam Simon & Brylie volkerSenior Dairy Jeopardy ~ Joey Adams - 2nd Place & Sally Hamlett - 3rd Place

Intermediate Dairy Jeopardy ~ Nathan Arthur - 3rd Place, Alyssa Dougherty & Kate StewartJunior Dairy Jeopardy ~ Regan Demmer, Amanda Dougherty, trenton Hammerand,

Cole Kruse, Chase Redfern, naomi Scott & Brynlee volkerPublic Speaking ~ Rachel Demmer - 2nd Place Senior Division & Kate Stewart

Folding Display Contest ~ Sally Hamlett, vanessa Hamlett, & Kate Stewart5th Place Scrapbook ~ Mary Scott & Kate Stewart

5th Place Digital Scrapbook Contest ~ Amanda Dougherty1st Place Banner ~ Sally Hamlett, Cynthia Hamlett & Vanessa Hamlett

Congratulations to All of Our Junior Members on an Outstanding Year!December 2014 Iowa Holstein Herald 19

World Dairy Expo Highlights

iNTerNATiONAL JuNiOr HOLsTeiN sHOwJudge: Molly sloanTotal Head shown: 241 summer Yearling: 12 - Arthurcreek Atwood Chaos-ET, Nathan Arthurwinter Yearling: 14 - Stempfle Sid Hailey, Scott Stempflefall Yearling: 11 - Smith-Crest Sid Mel, Shawn BanowetzJunior 2-Year-Old cow: 10 & 1 B&O - Scott-more WB Amaretto , Rachel Mills; 12 - Roggua Extreme Lassy, Geanna Coons and Cael, Chase & Caden Cannon5-Year-Old cow: 5 - Goldenflo Goldwyn Foxie, GeAnna Coons; 9 - Gleneil Goldwyn Flirt-ET, Geanna Coons6-Yr-Old & Older: 6 - Miss Sco-Lo-Kc Rosalee, Geanna CoonsgrAND iNTerNATiONAL reD & wHiTe sHOwJudge: callum McKinven Total Head shown: 252spring Heifer calf: 15 - Lyons-DL Ducati Glitter-Red, Carly Lyonswinter Heifer calf: 15 & 6 Jr - Lyons-DL Licorice Bri-Red, Michael Lyonsfall Yearling: 11 & 5 Jr - Lyons-DL Bwire Ganessa-Red, Michael LyonsJunior 2-Year-Old cow: 5, 1 Jr & 1 Jr B&O - Fishersons Redmen Hiccup-Red, Tyler Fisher senior 2-Yr-Old cow: 12 - Greenlea Ad AE-Red-ET, Alan Dykshorn and Steve & Deb HeuerJunior 3- Year-Old: 11 & 3 Jr - Lyons-DL Secure Ginseng-Red, Michael Lyons reserve intermediate of the Junior show: Fishersons Redmen Hiccup-Red, Tyler Fisher4-Yr-Old cow: 13 & 5 Jr - Lyons-DL Rly Baby Cakes-Red, Michael LyonsiNTerNATiONAL HOLsTeiN sHOwJudge: Paul Trapp Total Head shown: 398fall Yearling: 10 - Smith-Crest Sid Mel, Shawn BanowetzJunior 2-Year-Old cow: 13 - E and M Acres Gold Chip 450, Dan Hovden, Jason Volker & E & M Farmsenior 2-Yr-Old cow: 4 - Old-Acres Gold Sidney-ET, Dan Hovden & Jason Volker; 13 - Tande Atwood Popsie, RegancrestJunior 3-Yr-Old cow: 15 - Golden-Spike Contender Pasta, Jason Steinlage and Maya Genetica

Bulls For Sale at All Times

Home of Terrick HolsteinsTerry & Kelly Eick

1105 Ivory Ave. • Plainfield, IA 50666Phone: 319-275-4719

Fax: 319-275-4501Email: [email protected]

sales & service representativeDave Knipper

465 West 34th CourtMarion, IA 52302

319-447-9255

District 4 Junior showsibley - June 14, 2014Junior Heifer calf: Great-Heritage Lila, Jacob Egginkintermediate Heifer calf: Roxy-Dane Wind Mitzi, Jonathan Krogman senior Heifer calf: Hawkeye Atwood Dani, Jonathan Krogman summer Yearling: Sapena, Trevor MortensenJunior Yearling: Great-Heritage Calinda, Jacob Egginkwinter Yearling: JKR Damion Dakota, Logan Renessenior Yearling: NoneJunior champion: JKR Damion Dakota, Logan Renesreserve Junior champion: Hawkeye Atwood Dani, Jonathan Krogman Junior 2-Year-Old cow: Nonesenior 2-Year-Old cow: Brandon Diva, Logan Renes3-Year-Old cow: SDG-GH Paisley, Austin Dreessen4-Year-Old cow: Great-Heritage Brenden, Colby Wagenaar5-Year-Old cow: Tande Brando Merry, Cody ChapmanAged cow: None125,000-Pound cow: Nonesenior champion female: Tande Brando Merry, Cody Chapman

The Fayette County 4-H Dairy Judging team finished a strong 7th out of 22 teams at the National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. The contest is held every year in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. During the contest, students place ten classes representing five dairy cat-tle breeds and defend their placing with five sets of oral reasons. Team members were Scott Stempfle, Nathan Arthur, Mary Scott and Sally Hamlett. The team won the Jersey breed portion of the contest. Nathan Arthur was 2nd individual in Jersey Judg-ing. The team placed 2nd in Brown Swiss with Mary Scott finishing 3rd individually. Scott Stemple was consistent all day and finished 13th overall, while Mary Scott’s 16th overall finish qualified them as All-Americans. To qualify for the national contest, the Fayette County Team swept the Iowa 4-H Dairy Judging Contest. They were 1st

Fayette County 4-H Dairy Judging Team Places at National Contest

Overall team and 1st Oral Reasons out of 12 county teams. Scott Stempfle placed in the top 5 in every breed for 1st place overall individual. He won the Jersey and Guern-sey Breeds. Nathan Arthur finished 3rd and Mary Scott 5th overall. Mary Scott won the Oral Reasons portion of the contest, with Scott finishing 3rd and Nathan 5th. All of the team members are Iowa Ju-nior Holstein members.

reserve senior champion female: Great-Heritage Brenden, Colby Wagenaargrand champion female: Tande Brando Merry, Cody Chapmanreserve grand champion female: Great-Heritage Brenden, Colby WagenaarNovice 6 & under: Brooke KrogmanNovice 7 & 8 Years Old: Janna DreessenJunior showmanship: Daniel Egginkintermediate showmanship: Trevor Mortensonsenior showmanship: Colby Wagenaar

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Coach Kathleen Scott, Nathan Arthur, Sally Hamlett, Mary Scott, Scott Stempfle and Coach Katie Adams

H Rachel & Jake - Scottmore Windbrook Amaretto - Junior All-Iowa Junior 2-Yr-Old1st Bred and Owned, International Junior Holstein Show

H Rachel & Jake & Mary - Frahil Goldwyn Lace - Grand Champion, District 1 Junior ShowH Mary - Scottmore Shottle Cheer EX-91 - Reserve Junior All-Iowa Aged Cow - Production Award

Scottmore Humpty Dumpty EX-90, Reserve Supreme Champion, Fayette County Fair1st Oral Reasons, 5th Individual Overall, 1st Team, Iowa 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

16 Individual Overall, National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest, All-American H Ben - 2nd Individual & 1st Team, Junior Division, Iowa 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

Intermediate 4-H Showmanship, Fayette County FairH Naomi - 1st Individual & 1st Oral Reasons, Junior Division, Iowa 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

Reserve Junior All-Iowa Junior ShowmanshipH Adam and Hannah - Trainees

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

SCOTTMORESCOTTMOREH O l S T E i n S

milk strong • live long

Mike & Kathleen Scott Family12402 R Ave • Westgate, IA 50681

[email protected] • 563.637.2386

Congratulations to Our Juniors on a Successful Year!


In order to qualify as a Progressive Genetics Herd (PGH), a herd must qualify under the following criteria: Herd owner must be a member of both their national and state associations, and enrolled in the Deluxe or Premier TriStar options and Herd Classification programs. Must have a minimum of twenty 87% RHA and higher cows in the milking herd with CTPIs. No minimum requirement for number of young stock.

# Years Avg. Herd Name qualified cTPi Adaway Dairy LLC 3 1744Curtis N. Anderson 1 1740Darin & Sonya Burnikel 15 1978David A Petersen 12 1790David J. & Rhonda J. Bahr 3 1758De Su Holsteins LLC 24 2115Elsbernd Dairy Farm LLC 5 1951Gav-N-View Farm 6 1872Gerald B. Nurre 15 1873Jason Menne 8 1900Jason Volker 3 1837Lance & Jonna Schutte 4 1807Mark C. & Sara Ann Wilcox 19 1804Marlin J. Bontrager 9 1833Matthew & Jana Hamlett 1 1911Nordic-Haven Holsteins 24 1779Pamela Jensen Bolin 17 1861Paul F. Schmitt 22 2076Philip Specht 6 1738Regancrest Holsteins, LLC 24 1906Reuben Nolt 1 1774Reuter Dairy, Inc. 7 1836Rick & Kathy Demmer 23 1840Rick & Tom Simon 21 2058Ronald E. Franck 9 1796Roorda Dairy 6 1801Scottmore Holsteins 12 1847Steven SyWassink 10 1759Walter W. Wessel 5 1893William Langreck 16 1844

2014 Progressive genetics Herd Award

2014 Progressive Breeders registry Awards Years %Name Qualified Homebred BAA Milk Fat ProCoonridge Holsteins 4 75.2 106.2 29004 1011 818J & J Dairy, Inc. 4 98.3 105.8 25961 976 801Louis Courtney 6 79.7 109.2 28077 1018 846Mark D. Hamlett 9 95.5 107.4 27360 1023 800Paul F. Schmitt 18 87.5 108.5 28143 1034 850Richard & Elaine Pausma 6 98.3 105.6 26953 1095 825Scottmore Holsteins 20 96.4 108.2 27839 1010 834Terry E. Eick 15 98.7 107.5 29344 1053 889


Index to AdvertisersFarnear Holsteins ................................................... 15Henkeseen Holsteins ............................................24Iowa State University ..............................................9Lands-Brook Farms ............................................... 11Lyons Holsteins .........................................................2Moondale Farm ...................................................... 23Prairie State/Select Sires ....................................... 5Scottmore Holsteins .............................................21Stempfle Holsteins ................................................13

Breeder Advertising RatesFull Page $100.001/2 Page 60.001/4 Page 45.00Calling Card (1 year) 35.00Photos (each) $5.00Additional 2-Color 30.00Full Color Available upon request

MiscellaneousHerd Averages: Month/RHA or DHIR Lactation AverageNo 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 sched-uled 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.

Todd Halbach563.552.8071

District Sales [email protected]

1365 Cody Parkway Apt 215Platteville, WI 53818

www.jetstreamgenetics.com

PeTe's AucTiON & PHOTONormen Peterson

Auctioneer & Photographer

25664 County Rd. 5 Wykoff, MN 55990

(507) [email protected]

www.petesauctionandphoto.com

Mike & Kathleen Scott FamilyWestgate, Iowa563-637-2386

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Obituary Keith Sullivan, age 84, of Osage, de-parted from this life peacefully at home on Saturday, October 25, 2014. A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, October 30, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Keith was born June 13, 1930, in Osage, Iowa, to Harold and Marie (Schweiger) Sul-livan. He married Marlyn Groth on De-cember 26, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. Keith was a lifelong dairy farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, the Catholic Order of Foresters, and was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and a former Grand Knight. Keith was a member of the Iowa Holstein Association and was a former 4-H leader. Keith, Marlyn, and their son, Jim, spent many years wintering in Donna, Tex-as. Keith is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marlyn of Osage; daughters, Linda (Al) Marquesen of Albia, Kathy (Larry) Vaira of Billings, Montana, Mary (Mike) Irigoin of Brockton, Montana; sons, Joe (Debbie) of Olympia, Washington, Bill of Ames, Dan (Diane) of Osage, Mike of Kas-son, Minnesota, Tom (Donna) of Osage, Ed of Charles City; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mark (Helen) and John (Carol); and sisters, Dorothy and Mary. He was preceded in death by his par-ents; son, Jim; and brother, Jerry.

Dear Iowa Junior Holstein Association,Thank you for the money to support the trip to Dubuque. I had a great time competing in Jeopardy and loved the convention.Thank you!Naomi Scott

Moondale S PandoraSupreme Junior Champion, Junior Champion

& 1st Senior Calf, Clayton County Fair1st Place, Youth Dairy Classic

Reserve Junior Champion, District 17th Place, State Show

2nd Place, Cattle Congress

Moondale-AAA-SF Careful3rd Place, Youth Classic

2nd Place, Cattle Congress

Moondale Atwood Portia3rd Intermediate Calf & 4th Senior Showmanship,

Clayton County Fair4th Place, Youth Classic

3rd Place, District 111th Place, State Show

Moondale Atwood KamSupreme Champion, Champion Holstein& 1st 4-Yr-Old, Clayton County Fair

2nd Place, Youth Dairy Classic

Moondale G’sun Jessie1st Senior Yearling, Clayton County Fair

4th Place, Youth Classic4th Place, District 1

8th Place, State Show4th Place, Cattle Congress

Ryan had a Supreme Year!!

From Our Farm to Yours:

Happy Holidays!

Dan & nancy Moon 19475 155th St.

Monona, IA 52159 Phone & Fax: 563-539-4562

[email protected]

3 miles south past Kwik Star, then 1 mile west

visitors Always Welcome29 eX 19 vG BAA 112.9%

Lact. Avg. 25,150 1000 750

Happy Holidays from Our Barn to Yours!Two of the Stars in Our Barn

Breeding bulls and cows for sale at all times!

6/14 BAA 110.9% 26 EX 35 VG 4 GP

Henkeseen San Dawnette VG-892-2 365 28748 3.2 899 2.8 786Sanchez x Rainyridge Dundee Daine EX-90 xRainyridge Sammy Dawn EX-92Has an Atwood bull for saleDue in June to Siemers Mogel Pety

Henkeseen J Jamaica eX-913-6 332 25,414 3.5 887 3.1 799Jasper x Durham Harley EX-92 x Hillary EX-94 x Marci EX-94Has a March daughter byGen-I-Beq ElegantDue in Feb to Golden Dreams

Documents

Iowa Holstein Heraldiowaholsteins.org/Dec 2014.pdfall about the wonderful Holstein breed and dairy industry. They, of course, found a roll of the “I met a dairy farmer” stickers