From John Stoltz

From John Stoltz (Nebraska)

Grand Champion Steer 2011 Grundy County Fair Sired by Monopoly Shown by Parson Brothers Raised by Carrousel Sold by Hueber

Shown by Max Fischer Grand Champion Hog 2011 Belt Buckle Bonanza Sired by Warfare Raised by Fischer Show Pigs

From Nic Smit (Iowa) Max Fischer (Texas) celebrating a hog win at the Belt Buckle Bonanza.

From William Thorp (Jefferson, Iowa)

The phone used to manage the News From the Road blog was lost into the lake yesterday. Text your 4th of July group photos to Michelle Thorp’s number at 515.391.9540 (Michelle Thorp’s Number). We would like to specifically invite our regular blog contributors to text in 4th of July group photos to Michelle and Matt for posting. This list includes but is not limited to John Stoltz, Jenna Brower, Stephanie Steck, Nic Smit, Jackie Townsend-Lackey, Tyler Trihus, Judd Thomson, Nick Weaver, Powers Cattle, Dave Van Sickle, Chris Ford, Matt Johnson. We hope everyone has an excellent 4th of July holiday. …

From Judd Thomson Sign thomson Club Calves in for one more team. Should give us two teams and better odds to take home some great stuff. Thanks Matt

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