Mount Pleasant, Iowa – The 2025 Henry County Fair Swine Show saw fierce competition in the barns this week, as local youth exhibitors brought forward some of the best pigs in the region. With a strong mix of seasoned showmen and impressive young talent, the event featured standout performances in both the breeding and market divisions.
Champion Competitive Gilt
Morgan Meyer
Morgan showcased a structurally sound and well-balanced gilt that rose to the top of a tough class, earning the title of Champion Competitive Gilt.
Reserve Champion Competitive Gilt
Blake Meyer
Blake earned runner-up honors with a high-quality gilt praised for its muscling and presence in the ring.
Champion Competitive Barrow
Kyndall Syfert
Kyndall’s barrow impressed Judge Lain with its expressive muscle and strong design, claiming top honors in the barrow competition.
Reserve Champion Competitive Barrow
Morgan Meyer
Morgan continued her strong run by taking Reserve Champion with another solid entry, demonstrating versatility and consistency across divisions.
Champion Market Competitive Swine
Morgan Meyer
In a highly anticipated and closely judged division, Morgan took home Champion Market Competitive Swine with a barrow described as “complete, functional, and built for the long haul.”
Reserve Champion Market Competitive Swine
Blake Meyer
Blake secured another major placing with the Reserve Champion Market Competitive Swine, rounding out a strong fair for the Meyer family.
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
Josie Nelson
Josie led the Breeding Gilt division with a gilt praised for its overall structure, femininity, and depth of body. Her entry took home the top honor of Grand Champion Breeding Gilt.
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt
Cooper Dickerson
Cooper’s gilt earned Reserve Grand Champion, with strong remarks from Judge Lain on its powerful build and excellent front-end design.