2022 Swine Show Judging Results at the Lee County Fair

Crossbred Breeding Champion: Brody Moeller

Crossbred Breeding Reserve Champion: Brody Moeller

Purebred Breeding Champion: Jaren Gerdes

Purebred Breeding Champion: Riley Stucker

Champion Breeding Gilt: Brody Moeller

Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Brody Moeller

3rd Overall Breeding Gilt: Jaren Gerdes

4th Overall Breeding Gilt: Ward Fraise

5th Overall Breeding Gilt: Riley Stuecker

Champion Derby Gilt: Jayden Mueller

Champion Derby Barrow: Alex Schwartz

Champion Derby Swine: Alex Schwartz

Reserve Champion Derby Swine: Jayden Mueller

Champion Derby Carcass: Taylor Jones

Reserve Champion Derby Carcass: Zoey Jones

1st Place Rate of Gain: Taylor Jones

2nd Place Rate of Gain: Zoey Jones

Champion Competitive Swine Barrow: Zoey Jones

Champion Competitive Swine Gilt: Taylor Jones

Champion Competitive Swine Live: Taylor Jones

Reserve Champion Competitive Swine Live: Jalyn Hawk

Champion Junior Competitive Swine Overall: Kaylee Moeller

Champion Intermediate Competitive Swine Overall: Jalyn Hawk

Champion Senior Competitive Swine Overall: Josh Hawk

Champion Market Gilt: Haley Lampe

Champion Market Barrow: Brody Moeller

Purebred Market Champion: Jaren Gerdes

Purebred Market Reserve Champion: Riley Stuecker

Champion Market Swine Carcass: Owen Weisinger

Reserve Champion Market Swine Carcass: Grant Hasenclever

Champion Market Swine: Haley Lampe

Reserve Champion Market Swine: Jaren Gerdes

3rd Overall Market Swine: Riley Stuecker

4th Overall Market Swine: Brody Moeller

5th Overall Market Swine: Owen Swan

Supreme Champion Swine: Haley Lampe

Champion Senior Swine Showperson: Cameron Nabors

Champion Intermediate Swine Showperson: Adelyn Lampe

Champion Junior Swine Showperson: Owen Weisinger

Champion Advanced Swine Showperson: Haley Lampe

Sheep and Goat Show Judging Results from the Lee County Fair

Sheep/Meat Goat Show:

Champion Breeding Female Meat Goat: Brody Moeller

Reserve Champion Breeding Female Meat Goat: Haley Lampe

3rd Overall Breeding Female Meat Goat: Blake Mohrfeld

4th Overall Breeding Female Meat Goat: Adelyn Lampe

5th Overall Breeding Female Meat Goat: Adella Adkins

1st Place Rate of Gain: Cade Wilson, Evelyn Adkins, Teagan Snaadt

2nd Place Rate of Gain: Cade Wilson

Champion Market Goat: Haley Lampe

Reserve Champion Market Goat: Macyn Lampe

3rd Overall Market Goat: Adelyn Lampe

4th Overall Market Goat: Brody Moeller

5th Overall Market Goat: Jenna Schwartz

Champion Senior Meat Goat Showperson: Justin Snider

Champion Intermediate Meat Goat Showperson: Cade Wilson

Champion Junior Meat Goat Showperson: Macyn Lampe

Champion Advanced Meat Goat Showperson: Brody Moeller

Champion Hair Breeding: Johnathan Seyb

Champion White Face Breeding: Brinley Hocker

Champion Speckled Face Breeding: Zane Houtz

Champion Black Face Breeding: Haley Lampe

Champion Home-Raised Breeding: Johnathan Seyb

Reserve Champion Home-Raised Breeding: Anna Loges

Champion Commercial Ewe: Haley Lampe

Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe: Jenna Schwartz

3rd Overall Commercial Ewe: Owen Weisinger

4th Overall Commercial Ewe: Zane Houtz

5th Overall Commercial Ewe: Johnathan Seyb

1st Place Rate of Gain: Korben Moeller

2nd Place Rate of Gain: James Seyb

Champion Derby Lamb: Korben Moeller

White Faced Market Division Champion: Laura Mehmert

Speckled Face Market Division Champion: Laura Mehmert

Hair Market Division Champion: Madison Hassman

Lightweight Market Division Champion: Jenna Schwartz

Middleweight Market Division Champion: Emma Mohrfeld

Heavyweight Market Division Champion:  Macyn Lampe

Home-Raised Market Division Champion: Arabella McDowell

Home-Raised Market Division Reserve Champion: Bryer Stevens

Champion Market Lamb: Macyn Lampe

Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Emma Mohrfeld

3rd Overall Market Lamb: Jenna Schwartz

4th Overall Market Lamb: Jenna Schwartz

5th Overall Market Lamb: Grace Hulsebus

Champion Pen of 3: Grace Hulsebus

Champion Senior Sheep Showperson: Adelyn Lampe

Champion Intermediate Sheep Showperson: Macyn Lampe

Champion Junior Sheep Showperson: Zane Houtz

Champion Advanced Sheep Showperson: Haley Lampe

Lee County Fair Judging Results from the Horse Show and the Poultry Show

Horse Show:

Grand Champion Halter: Justin Snider

Reserve Grand Champion Halter: Emma Smith

Champion Senior Showmanship: Halie Coulter

Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Baylor Ferreira

Champion Junior Showmanship: Bailey Palmer

Champion Senior Horsemanship: Halie Coulter

Champion Junior Horsemanship: Bailey Palmer

Poultry Show:

Champion Poultry:  Sidney Gruntmeir

Reserve Champion Poultry: Allison Gruntmeir

Champion Duck: Justin Snider

Champion Senior Fowl Showperson: Shanna Buford

Champion Intermediate Fowl Showperson: Baylor Ferreira

Champion Junior Fowl Showperson: Madison Hassman

Champion Advanced Fowl Showperson: Justin Snider

Flags At Half-Staff

Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags in Iowa to remain at half-staff  through sunset on Sunday, July 10, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.  Shinzo was assassinated in Japan.

“I’m saddened by the tragic death of former Japan Prime Minister Abe Shinzo,” said Gov. Reynolds. “He was a great leader who cared so deeply for his nation and for unity. Kevin and I join with Iowans in sending our condolences to the Shinzo family and the people of Japan.”

The governor’s order is issued in conjunction with President Biden’s proclamation to lower all United States flags to half-staff for the same length of time.  Flags will be at half-staff on the State Capitol Building and on flag displays in the Capitol Complex. Flags will also be half-staff on all public buildings, grounds and facilities throughout the state.

Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties, and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flags at half-staff for the same length of time.

  • Flags are currently lowered on Friday, July 8, 2022 for the shootings in Highland Park, Illinois and in honor of a WWII veteran from Iowa.
  • Flags should remain lowered on Saturday, July 9, 2022 for the shootings in Highland Park, Illinois, in honor of a fallen soldier from Iowa, and the assassination of Abe Shinzo.
  • Flags should remain lowered on Sunday, July 10, 2022 for the assassination of Abe Shinzo.
  • Flags should remain lowered until sunset on Monday, July 11, 2022 in honor of fallen Coralville Police Sergeant John Williams.

Sports, July 8

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant Softball was defeated by Fairfield 13-0 in 2.5 innings Thursday night, the loss will effectively end the Panthers season. Head Coach Mike Beason said this following Thursday night’s game. “Fairfield is a quality team and Coty Engle is an outstanding Pitcher. Our team improved in a lot of areas this year. Congratulations to our lone Senior, Savana Walls on a fine career. At times we took one step forward and two back, but the team kept working to improve. Great group of players to work with, who need to continue to work in the off-season. Thanks to all the parents and fans who supported us throughout the year!”

Mount Pleasant Varsity Baseball will have their first round contest of the Class 3A – Substate 5 tournament tonight against Marion. That game will begin at 7:00 PM and will be played at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. Tickets can be purchased online through the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Live coverage available on KILJ.

New London

New London Varsity Baseball will take on Burlington Notre Dame in the District 11 championship of the Class 1A-Substate 6 postseason on Saturday night. Live coverage will be available on KILJ. The winner of that game will take on the winner of the Sigourney and Moravia game in the State Qualifier game on Tuesday night.

This Day in Sports History

1909 – 1st pro baseball game (minor league) played under lights

1953 – Notre Dame announced that the next five years of its football games would be shown in theatres over closed circuit TV.

1957 – Baseball Owners re-elect Commissioner Ford Frick

1994 – Preliminary trial rules there is enough evidence to try O.J. Simpson

2012 – Roger Federer wins his 7th Wimbledon and 17th Grand Slam title

Donald K. “Butch” Standley

Donald K. “Butch” Standley, 79, of rural Mt. Pleasant passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending at the Murphy Funeral Home of Mt. Pleasant.

HCHC Foundation announces 2022 Grant Applications

Henry County Health Center Foundation is pleased to announce its 2022 Grant Program. The HCHC Foundation seeks to enhance the health and well-being of Henry County individuals and families by generating financial resources to groups and organizations with a specific health related project.

The Foundation will fund projects in six health related priority areas: 1) Science and Technology, 2) Health Education, 3) Health Programming, 4) Workforce Development, 5) Workforce Recruitment and 6) Capacity Building.   Those seeking funds should submit Letters of Intent to HCHC Foundation by August 15, 2022.   Letters of Intent should include organization information, project information and dollar amount requested.  If the Foundation determines the program or project meets eligibility requirements, the applicant will receive an invitation to submit a full grant application.  Full applications will be due September 30, 2022.

According to Mark Hempen, Director, HCHC Foundation is diligently working to achieve its vision to become the premier catalyst for generating financial resources in order to create a healthier future.  “This grant program allows us to fund and support health-related projects that benefit individuals and families of Henry County.  It is a great opportunity to give back to the people who have so generously contributed to the Foundation.”

2021 award recipients included the Winfield Public Library for their 5-2-1-0 water program; Winfield Fitness Center for expansion; and Henry County Public Health for their CARE LINKS program.

Consideration for funding will be given to proposals which closely align with the Foundation’s mission, have the potential to achieve both the objectives of the applicant organization and program goals of the Foundation, and have the potential for long-term impact and sustainability in the community.   For additional details please contact HCHC Foundation Director, Mark Hempen at 319-385-6541, or MHempen@greatriverhealth.org.

This Day in Sports History, July 7

1937 – During the All-Star Game, Earl Averill hit a line drive that broke one of Dizzy Dean’s toes.

1953 – The Dodgers set a major league record when they got a home run in their 24th consecutive game.

1964 – Shea Stadium hosted it’s first and only All-Star game.

2003 – In Florida, Darrell Armstrong (Orlando Magic) was arrested after being accused of fighting with a female police officer outside a nightclub. Armstrong was booked into the Orange County jail on charges of battery on a law-enforcement officer and resisting arrest without violence.