State Fair award winners named

4-H exhibits were judged July 15 at the Webster County Fair. Each exhibit was evaluated on the goals the 4-H’er set in making the exhibit, the learning demonstrated, quality of work and techniques used, and overall general appearance and design of the exhibit. Each exhibit was given a blue, red or white ribbon based on the evaluation criteria. Judges also made State Fair selections and awarded honorable mentions to those exhibitors deserving of recognition for their efforts.

State Fair selected exhibits representing Webster County during the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17, are as follows:

Animals, Ag and Natural Resources: Grant Farnham, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Grant Peterson, Dayton Tigers; Blaine Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Visual Art/Music: Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers; Sydney Novencido, C/C Sidekicks; Ryan Stewart, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Karah Hayes, Dayton Tigers.

Photography: Sylvia Wacholtz, C/C Sidekicks; Robbie Vit, Douglas Dreamers; Maddie Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars; Grant Farnham, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Annalise Cobb, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Corbin Eslick, Dayton Tigers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers; Noah Peterson, Dayton Tigers.

Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Nutrition: Prepared, Preserved, or Educational Display): Lauren Schelle, Douglas Dreamers (2); Paisley Bintz, Dayton Tigers; Emma Johnson, Johnson Jaguars; Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Kaylee Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Thrifty Meal Challenge: Paisley Bintz, Dayton Tigers.

Family and Consumer Sciences (Child Development, Clothing, Sewing, Consumer Management): Blaine Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Kaylee Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Max Johnson, Douglas Dreamers; Mason Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Norah Lane, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Hanna Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Home Improvement: Emma Johnson, Johnson Jaguars; Adalyn Ford, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Karah Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Kaleb Johnson, Douglas Dreamers.

Personal Development: Hanna Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers.

Poster Communications: Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Allison Hayes, Dayton Tigers.

Science, Engineering and Technology: Joe Kauffman, Dayton Tigers; Caden Milham, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Jacob Wicklein, Dayton Tigers; Max Johnson, Douglas Dreamers; Lauren Schelle, Douglas Dreamers; Holden Blunk, Douglas Dreamers.

Receiving Honorable Mention:

Animals, Ag and Natural Resources: Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Maddie Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars; Maiya Herndon, Badger Builders; Lauren Schelle, Douglas Dreamers; Sabrina Fleener, Douglas Dreamers; Grant Farnham, Gowrie Groundbreakers (2).

Visual Art/Music: Goldie Davis, Dayton Tigers; Madeline Goebel, C/C Sidekicks; Blessing Cunigan, Dayton Tigers; Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers. Photography: Ben Wanat, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers; Taylor Goeders, Dayton Tigers; Vivian Speck, Dayton Tigers; Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Turner Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Aleah Anderson, Dayton Tigers; Sam Touney, C/C Sidekicks; Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Emma Trice, Johnson Jaguars; Robbie Vit, Douglas Dreamers; Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers; Naomi Zaharia, Badger Builders; Norah Lane, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

Family and Consumer Sciences (Food & Nutrition): Hanna Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Hanna Wicklein, Dayton Tigers; Turner Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Paisley Bintz, Dayton Tigers; Ava Nelson, Johnson Jaguars.

Thrifty Meal Challenge: Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers; Jennifer Touney, C/C Sidekicks.

Family and Consumer Sciences (Child Development, Clothing, Sewing, Consumer Management): Maiya Herndon, Badger Builders; Isaac Banks, Badger Builders; Ally Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Ben Wanat, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers; Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers; Mae Pokorny, Douglas Dreamers; Norah Lane, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

Home Improvement: Max Johnson, Douglas Dreamers; Lillian Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Heaven Cunigan, Dayton Tigers; Aviela Savov, Douglas Dreamers.

Personal Development: Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers; Noah Peterson, Dayton Tigers; Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Amelia Lincoln, C/C Sidekicks.

Science, Engineering and Technology: Joe Kauffman, Dayton Tigers; Max Johnson, Douglas Dreamers; Charlotte Blair, Dayton Tigers; Maddie Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars; Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers (3); Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Casey Nielson, Douglas Dreamers; Nick Albright, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers; Ryan Stewart, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Kyle Eastman, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Jacob Wicklein, Dayton Tigers; Turner Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers (2); Mason Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers (2); Charlie Bedford, Douglas Dreamers; Keagan Mowrer, Johnson Jaguars; Brookelynne Peterson, Dayton Tigers; Vivian Speck, Dayton Tigers; Ben Wanat, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Kelsey Hayes, Dayton Tigers.

4-H Clothing Selection/Fashion Revue/$20 Challenge/Innovative Design Results

Webster County 4-H members participated in the categories of Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, Innovative Design, and $20 Challenge. Judging took place on June 21. Winners were announced during the Webster County Fair style show on July 16. They are as follows:

Clothing Selection

The 4-H Clothing Selection program is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to become careful consumers, as they learn about making economical purchases, caring for clothes, and selecting clothing that looks good on them. Participants model a garment they have purchased.

Seniors: Two individuals were selected to represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair: Aianna Kirby, C/C Sidekicks; Sydney Novencido, C/C Sidekicks. The alternate selected was Annalise Cobb, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

Intermediates: Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers, was the selected Champion, and Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers, was Reserve Champion. AvaMarie Kirby, C/C Sidekicks, was awarded Honorable Mention.

Juniors: Lillian Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers, was selected Champion, and Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers, was Reserve Champion. Honorable Mention was awarded to Falen Klein, C/C Sidekicks. Best Use of Color was awarded to Kinley Wirt, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Best Accessorized was awarded to Anna Nicholson, Douglas Dreamers.

All the participants in Clothing Selection received ribbons as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Aianna Kirby, blue; AvaMarie Kirby, blue; Falen Klein, blue; Sydney Novencido, blue.

Dayton Tigers: Emma Hayes, blue; Joley Swanson, blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Anna Nicholson, blue; Claire Schelle, blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Annalise Cobb, blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Lillian Newell, blue; Kinley Wirt, blue.

Fashion Revue:

Fashion Revue exhibitors model an outfit they have made. They are judged on clothing construction, fit, suitability, and modeling the garment. They are also judged on color, style, fabric choice and total cost.

Intermediate: Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers, was the Intermediate Champion.

Junior: Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers, was the Junior Champion.

Fashion Revue received ribbons as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Joley Swanson, blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Claire Schelle, blue.

Innovative Design

Innovative design was a new category this year in which the participants modeled an outfit that was created and/or altered in a unique way. This could have been done by using an innovative sewing technique, unique materials, or fabric.

Seniors: Two individuals were selected to represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair: Bianca Aquino, C/C Sidekicks; Annalise Cobb, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

Junior: Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers, was selected as Junior Champion.

The Innovative Design received ribbons as followed:

Douglas Dreamers: Claire Schelle, blue; Elkhorn Earlybirds: Annalise Cobb, blue; Johnson Jaguars: Bianca Aquino, blue.

$20 Challenge

4-H’ers participating in this area model a garment they purchased through a thrift shop, consignment store, or garage sale for $20 or less. They learn about choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and construction features, and price and cost comparison.

Seniors: Four individuals were selected to represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair: Annalise Cobb, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Aianna Kirby, C/C Sidekicks; Abby Newman, Douglas Dreamers; Sydney Novencido, C/C Sidekicks.

Intermediates: Joley Swanson, Dayton Tigers, was selected as Champion, and Reserve Champion was Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers. Honorable mention was awarded to AvaMarie Kirby, C/C Sidekicks.

Juniors: Falen Klein, C/C Sidekicks, was selected as the Champion, with Reserve Champion being Joshua Klemp, Douglas Dreamers. Most Sporty went to Miles Cobb, Elkhorn Earlybirds. Most Appropriate for A Variety of Activities was awarded to Lillian Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The $20 Challenge participants received ribbons as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Aianna Kirby, blue; AvaMarie Kirby, blue; Falen Klein, blue; Sydney Novencido, blue.

Dayton Tigers: Emma Hayes, blue; Joley Swanson, blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Claire Schelle, blue; Joshua Klemp, blue; Abby Newman, blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Annalise Cobb, blue; Miles Cobb, blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Lillian Newell, blue; Kinley Wirt, blue.

Webster County names new fair royalty

Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers and Blessing Cunigan, Dayton Tigers, were crowned 2025 Webster County Fair King and Queen on July 16.

Lauren Eslick, Dayton Tigers, was Queen runner-up, and Owen Compart, Johnson Jaguars, was King runner-up. Preliminary interviews were held on July 14. Blessing Cunigan, Gowrie Groundbreakers, will represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair in August. Grell Roofing provided a $500 scholarship to the fair queen. Iowa Central Community College also provided a scholarship to both the fair king and queen.

Webster County Soil & Water Conservation District Commission will sponsor the Queen at the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest and provided a $500 scholarship to the fair king. Co-sponsors are the Webster County Fair Board and Webster County Extension and Outreach.

Other candidates were Aianna Kirby, C/C Sidekicks; Bianca Aquino, Johnson Jaguars; Brookelynne Peterson, Dayton Tigers; Kyla Egli, Johnson Jaguars; Hanna Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Lily Stewart, Central Plains FFA.

Beef Show winners announced

The annual Beef Show was held July 18 at the Webster County Fair.

Colton Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won Grand Champion Market Beef; Reserve Champion went to Kase Condon, Johnson Jaguars.

Champion Market Heifer was awarded to Hanna Wicklein, Dayton Tigers. Champion Market Steer honors went to Kase Condon, Johnson Jaguars, and Reserve Champion to Boe Davis, Dayton Tigers.

Mack Allan, Johnson Jaguars, won Best Interview Bucket Bottle Calf, and Caleb Lundgren won Best Records Bucket Bottle Calf. Caleb Lundgren, Dayton Tigers, won Champion Feeder Calf. Caleb Lundgren, Dayton Tigers, won Advanced Feeder Pen.

Jacob Wicklein, Dayton Tigers, won Champion Commercial Heifer; Reserve Champion went to Kase Condon, Johnson Jaguars.

Aleah Anderson, Dayton Tigers, won Champion Registered Purebred Female; Reserve Champion went to Caden Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The Champion Cow/Calf Pair was shown by Declan Lundgren, Dayton Tigers. Aleah Anderson, Dayton Tigers, won Champion Supreme Female; Reserve Champion went to Jacob Wicklein, Dayton Tigers.

Colton Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won Champion in Rate of Gain.

Showmanship Awards were given in three categories. Senior Showmanship went to Aleah Anderson, Dayton Tigers; Intermediate Showmanship to Jacob Wicklein, Dayton Tigers; and Junior Showmanship to Caden Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

All participants received ribbons as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Aleah Anderson, two purple; Boe Davis, two purple; Creo Davis, one purple; Goldie Davis, two purple; Caleb Lundgren, three purple, one blue; Declan Lundgren, three purple; Jacob Wicklein, two purple; Max Wicklein, one blue; Hanna Wicklein, one blue, one red.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Dixie Dahlhauser, one purple; Caden Haug, two purple; Colton Haug, two purple.

Johnson Jaguars: Mack Allen, one blue; Kase Condon, two purple, one blue; Kolton Condon, two purple, one blue.

Central Plains FFA: Lilly Stewart, one purple.

Webster County Fair Goat Show results

Many champions were selected at the Annual Goat Show on July 17.

Brinlynn Alliger of the Gowrie Groundbreakers was awarded Champion Market Goat. Reserve went to Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA.

Champion Rate of Gain was awarded to Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA, and Reserve Champion Rate of Gain was awarded to Wyatt Miller, Dayton Tigers.

Champion Webster County Born and Raised went to Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA, and Kolton Condon, Johnson Jaguars, won Reserve honors.

Champion Breeding Doe went to Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA, and Reserve Champion honors went to Kase Condon, Johnson Jaguars. Champion Breeding Buck Goat was awarded to Gabby Stewart, Central Plains FFA, and Reserve Champion Breeding Buck Goat was earned by Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA.

Champion Dairy Goat honors went to Karah Hayes, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve Champion went to Stella Wood, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Awards were given for showmanship in three categories. Trigg Spangler, Elkhorn Earlybirds, was awarded Junior Goat Showmanship, and Lilly Stewart, Central Plains FFA, received Senior Goat Showmanship. Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship was awarded to Caleb Hayes, Dayton Tigers, and Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship to Stella Wood, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The Costume Class was won by Scarlett Wood, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Ribbons were awarded to all participants as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Sylvia Wacholtz, five blue.

Dayton Tigers: Caleb Hayes, one purple; Karah Hayes, three purple; Wyatt Miller, three purple.

Douglas Dreamers: Joseph Vit, one purple; Robert Vit, one purple, one blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Jax Spangler, one purple, one blue; Trigg Spangler, two blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Brinlynn Alliger, two purple; Adalynn Milham, one purple, one blue; Scarlett Wood, one purple; Stella Wood, two purple.

Johnson Jaguars: Kase Condon, one purple, one blue; Kolton Condon, two purple; Adolee Mowrer, one blue; Cambree Mowrer, one purple, one blue; Keagan Mowrer, one purple, one blue.

Central Plains FFA: Gabby Stewart, two purple; Lilly Stewart, five purple.

Horse Show results announced

The Horse Show was held July 18-19 at the Webster County Fair.

The Champion Mare was shown by Ava Nelson, Johnson Jaguars, and Reserve went to Jillian Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The Champion Gelding was shown by Luke Muench, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve went to Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The Champion Pony was shown by Julia Matton of the Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve was shown by Alexis Essing of the Johnson Jaguars.

Receiving first-place awards for “Pleasure” classes were: Aubreigh Ballard, Douglas Dreamers; Equestrians with Disabilities-Lead Line; Addison Loseke, Johnson Jaguars, Trail Course Senior, Horsemanship Senior, Ranch Riding Senior; Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Trail Course Intermediate; Sabrina Fleener, Douglas Dreamers, Trail Course Junior; Ava Messerly, Johnson Jaguars, Western Pleasure Senior, Senior Showmanship; Jillian Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Western Pleasure Intermediate; Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Western Pleasure Junior; Alexis Essing, Johnson Jaguars, Ranch Horse Pleasure Senior; Calli Bird, Johnson Jaguars, Ranch Horse Pleasure Intermediate, Ranch Riding Intermediate; Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars, Ranch Horse Pleasure Junior, Horsemanship Junior, Ranch Riding Junior; Madelyn Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars, Horsemanship Intermediate; Millie Egli, Johnson Jaguars, Intermediate Showmanship; Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Junior Showmanship.

The Costume Class winner was Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers, who dressed as the character Glinda from “Wicked” with her horse dressed as Elphaba.

Friday night was time for fun and games for the 4-H’ers. Senior Egg and Spoon was Addison Loseke, Johnson Jaguars; Intermediate was Madelyn Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars; and Junior was Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars.

Senior Pole Bending was Ava Nelson, Johnson Jaguars; Intermediate was Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Junior was Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars.

Senior Key Hole Race was Luke Muench, Dayton Tigers; Intermediate was Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Junior was Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars.

Senior Barrel Racing went to Ava Messerly, Johnson Jaguars; Intermediate went to Kenyia Ruebel, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Junior went to Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Senior Flag Race went to Addison Loseke, Johnson Jaguars; Intermediate went to Brock Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Junior went to Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars. Senior Mystery Class was Kyla Egli, Johnson Jaguars; Intermediate went to Calli Bird, Johnson Jaguars; and Junior went to Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars.

Belt Buckles were awarded to 4-H’ers who earned the most points in the horse show and throughout the horse project year. Customized chairs were awarded to 4-H’ers who received Reserve.

The winner in the Senior Class was Alexis Essing, Johnson Jaguars; Reserve was Addison Loseke, Johnson Jaguars.

The winner in the Intermediate class was Calli Bird, Johnson Jaguars, and Reserve was Madelyn Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars.

The Junior Champion was Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars, and Reserve was Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Belt buckles and chairs were also awarded to the 4-H’ers who earned the most points on game night with the same project year expectations. Addison Loseke, Johnson Jaguars, was the Senior winner, Alexis Essing, Johnson Jaguars, was the Reserve. Kenyia Ruebel, Gowrie Groundbreakers, was the Intermediate winner, and Calli Bird and Madelyn Wittrock, Johnson Jaguars, tied for Reserve. The Junior winner was Abby Allen, Johnson Jaguars, and Reserve was Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Ribbons were awarded as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Luke Muench, three purple, three blue, three red, two white.

Douglas Dreamers: Aubreigh Ballard, two purple; Charlie Bedford, one blue, three red, five white; Harrison Carzoli, one purple, two blue, one red; Sabrina Fleener, one purple, five blue, 4 red, one white.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: McKenna Fevold, four blue, five red; Leia Hruska, one blue, two red, two white; Mara Hruska, one blue, two red, one white.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Drew Ahlers, two purple, six blue, two red, two white; Deegan Brandel, four purple, three blue, four red, two white; Kensley Cox, two purple, two blue, two red, one white; Dixie Dahlhauser, two blue, two red, four white; Shayden Hefley, one purple, one blue, six red, two white; Ella Kuhn, five blue, one red; Jillian Matton, four purple, six blue, seven red, three white; Julia Matton, two purple, four blue, four red, two white; Caden Milham, two blue, two red; Brock Norine, six purple, six blue, four red; Kiley Norine, three purple, six blue, four red, four white; Kenyia Ruebel, two purple, five blue, one white; Aurora Stuelke, four blue, one white.

Johnson Jaguars: Abby Allen, 12 purple, one blue, two red; Calli Bird, six purple, six blue, two red, two white; Kyla Egli, one purple, three blue, five red; Milli Egli, one purple, one blue; Alexis Essing, three purple, 10 blue, three white; Emma Johnson, two blue; Addison Loseke, six purple, five blue, three red; Ava Messerly, five purple, four blue, four red, three white; Ava Nelson, three purple, two blue, 4 red, three white; Emma Trice, one blue, one red; Logan Wittrock, one purple, one blue, one red; Madelyn Wittrock, six purple, seven blue, two red, three white.

Poultry Show results announced

The 4-H Poultry Show was held July 18 at the Webster County Fair.

Vivian Speck, Dayton Tigers, earned Best of Show; Reserve Best of Show went to Karah Hayes, Dayton Tigers.

Champion Pigeon was shown by Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve Champion Pigeons were both shown by Cooper Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Champion All Other Poultry was Drew Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve Champion was Issac Banks, Badger Builders.

Champion Waterfowl was shown by Stella Wood, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve Champion Waterfowl by Turner Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Champion Bantam Waterfowl was shown by Kensley Cox, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Reserve Bantam Waterfowl went to Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Champion Chicken was won by Kara Hayes, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve Champion Chicken by Henry Compart, Johnson Jaguars. Vivian Speck, Dayton Tigers, won Champion Bantam Chicken along with Reserve Champion Bantam Chicken.

Showmanship honors were as follows: Senior — Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Intermediate — Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Junior — Stella Wood, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

The costume class winner was Kenley Spece, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Her chicken was dressed as Bob Ross (chicken), and Kenley was dressed as his painting (exhibitor).

Ribbons were awarded to all participants as follows:

Badger Builders: Camile Banks, three blue; Harper Banks, three blue; Isaac Banks, one purple, two blue; Scarlett Zaharia, three blue.

Dayton Tigers: Caleb Hayes, three blue; Karah Hayes, two blue; Kelsey Hayes, three blue; Vivian Speck, four blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Harrison Carzoli, eight blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Kyle Eastman, two blue; Leia Hruska, four blue; Mara Hruska, three blue; Charlie Meyer, three blue; Cooper Rentz, three blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Drew Ahlers, one purple; Lane Ahlers, one purple, three blue, one red; Turner Ahlers, three blue; Lilly Allen, one blue; Kensley Cox, four blue; Evan Kuhn, three blue; Leonard Loeffler, two blue; Cooper Spece, 12 blue; Kenley Spece, two purple, 14 blue; Ryan Stewart, five blue; Scarlett Wood, three blue; Stella Wood, one purple, six blue.

Johnson Jaguars: Henry Compart, eight blue; Owen Compart, four blue; Emma Johnson, five blue.

Fort Dodge FFA: Kylee Thackery, six blue; Naomi Zaharia, five blue.

Sheep Show results

Many champions were selected at the Annual Sheep Show July 17.

Hailey Rees, Central Plains FFA, showed the Champion Purebred Ewe Lamb, and Layne Condon, Johnson Jaguars, showed the Reserve Champion Purebred Ewe Lamb.

Emilia Bloomquist, Central Plains FFA, showed the Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb. The Reserve Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb was earned by Landon Bloomquist, Central Plains FFA.

Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe was shown by Grace Kauffman, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve Supreme Champion Breeding Ewe was exhibited by Blaine Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Joe Kauffman, Dayton Tigers, was awarded Grand Champion Market Lamb, and Reserve went to Grace Kauffman, Dayton Tigers. Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb went to Joe Kauffman, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Lamb went to Owen Compart, Manson Northwest Webster FFA.

Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb was shown by Grace Kauffman, Dayton Tigers, and Reserve Champion Middle Weight Market Lamb was awarded to Hailey Rees, Central Plains FFA.

Charlotte Adam, Gowrie Groundbreakers, received Champion Light Weight Market Lamb, and Hailey Rees, Central Plains, was awarded Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Lamb. Champion Market All Other Face Lamb went to Blaine Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve Champion went to Owen Compart, Manson Northwest Webster FFA.

Champion Rate of Gain Market Lamb honors went to Owen Pudenz, Central Plains FFA, and Reserve to Gracie Kallansrud, Douglas Dreamers. First Place Advanced Feeder Lamb was awarded to Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers, and Reserve went to Lillian Allen, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

There were three levels of Showmanship. These winners each received a Showmanship Jacket and a lamb grooming kit. Senior Showmanship was won by Blaine Peterson, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Intermediate Showmanship went to Aubree Richardson, Dayton Tigers; and Junior Showmanship was earned by Layne Condon, Johnson Jaguars.

A 4-H Travel Chair was awarded to the exhibitor who earned the most points in the sheep show. The winner of this award was Layne Condon, Johnson Jaguars.

Ribbons were awarded to all participants as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Grace Kauffman, three purple; Joe Kauffman, one purple, one blue; Jacob Nieland, one purple, two blue; Aubree Richardson, two purple; Brayden Richardson, one blue; Canton Richardson, one blue; Garrett Swanson, one purple, one blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Sabrina Fleener, one purple; Gracie Kallansrud, three blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Charlie Meyer, one purple, one blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Charlotte Adam, one purple, one blue; Lillian Allen, three purple, two blue; Aiden Anderson, one purple; Blaine Peterson, five purple.

Johnson Jaguars: Henry Compart, three purple; Layne Condon, five purple, one blue; Kinnick Egli, two blue; Adolee Mowrer, one red; Cambree Mowrer, one blue.

Central Plains FFA: Emilia Bloomquist, one purple; Owen Pudenz, two purple, one blue; Hailey Rees, three purple, one red.

Manson Northwest Webster FFA: Owen Compart, three purple.

Swine Show results

The Swine Show was held July 17 at the Webster County Fair.

Caden Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers, was awarded Champion Market Hog, and Brylee Alliger, Gowrie Groundbreakers, received Reserve Champion.

The Champion Market Barrow award went to Caden Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Reserve Champion went to Brylee Alliger, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Hanna Hicks, Gowrie Groundbreakers, showed the Champion Market Gilt; Brynlee Vogel, The Union 4-H Club, was Reserve Champion.

Champion Purebred Market Hog was awarded to Caden Haug, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Reserve Champion went to Trigg Spangler, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

The Senior Showmanship award went to Nicholas Vogel, Central Plains FFA; Brylee Alliger, Gowrie Groundbreakers, took Intermediate Showmanship, and Brady Anderson, Elkhorn Earlybirds, received Junior Showmanship.

Champion Pen of 3 was won by Wyatt Miller, Dayton Tigers; Reserve Champion was awarded to Brookelynne Peterson, Dayton Tigers.

The Champion Commercial Breeding Gilt was won by Nicholas Vogel, Central Plains FFA; Brylee Alliger, Gowrie Groundbreakers, received Reserve Champion.

Ribbons were awarded to each club member as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Lauren Eslick, two blue; Alex Lambert, three purple, one blue; Wyatt Miller, three purple, one blue; Dane Ott, two purple; Brock Peterson, one purple; Brookelynn Peterson, three purple, one blue; Carver Peterson, two blue; Colby Peterson, one purple, one blue; Molly VanSickle, two purple, one blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Brady Anderson, three purple; Jax Spangler, two purple; Trigg Spangler, two purple.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Brinlynn Alliger, two purple; Brylee Alliger, three purple; Caden Haug, two purple; Colton Haug, one purple; Cooper Hefley, two purple; Hanna Hicks, two purple, two blue; Kaylee Hicks, one purple, two blue.

Central Plains FFA: Emilia Bloomquist, one purple, four blue; Benson Konecne, one blue; Nicholas Vogel, five purple.

Calhoun County 4-H: The Union: Brynlee Vogel, one purple.

4-H Rabbit Show winners announced

The annual Rabbit Show was held July 17 at the Webster County Fair.

Best of Show in the Breed Division was given to Lane Ruebel, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Reserve was Gracie Kallansrud, Douglas Dreamers.

Best of Show in the Pet Division was awarded to Allison Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Reserve went to Benson Konecne, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

Best of Show in the Commercial Division was awarded to Kensley Cox, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Reserve was Kensley Cox, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Kensley Cox, Gowrie Groundbreakers, received the Largest Rabbit award; Henry Compart, Johnson Jaguars, took home the award for the Smallest Rabbit.

The Costume Class Award Winner was Gracie Kallansrud, Douglas Dreamers. Kensley Cox, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won Champion Market Pens; Jamison Bernau, Manson Northwest Webster FFA, was awarded Reserve Market Pens.

Showmanship Awards were as follows: Scarlett Zaharia, Badger Builders, Junior; Gracie Kallansrud, Douglas Dreamers, Intermediate; and Owen Compart, Johnson Jaguars, Senior.

The 4-H Rabbit Hopping Show was also held July 17 at the Webster County Fair. The award for Champion Straight Course Beginner was given to Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers. Benson Konecne, Gowrie Groundbreakers, was awarded the Straight Course Intermediate award. The Champion Straight Course Senior award was given to Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers.

All participants were awarded ribbons as follows:

Badger Builders: Naomi Zaharia, three blue, one white; Scarlett Zaharia, two purple, three blue, one white.

Dayton Tigers: Allison Hayes, one purple, one blue; Vivian Speck, six purple, five blue; Joley Swanson, two blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Cora Anderson, one blue; Harrison Carzoli, three blue; Degan Friesth, eight blue; Cameron Hurtt, two purple, two blue; Gracie Kallansrud, two purple, 14 blue, one white; Addison Potter, three blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Annalise Cobb, two blue; Miles Cobb, four blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Kensley Cox, two purple, 10 blue, one white; Benson Konecne, four blue; Ella Kuhn, three blue; Lane Ruebel, one purple, one blue; Kinley Wirt, two blue.

Johnson Jaguars: Henry Compart, four blue; Owen Compart, three blue.

Mason Northwest Webster FFA: Jameson Bernau, one purple, 14 blue, three white.

County Council installed at the Webster County Fair

The 2025-26 4-H County Council was installed on July 20 after the Parade of Champions at the Webster County Fair. The installation was led by County Youth Coordinator Kristyn Klemp and youth members of the 2024-25 County Council.

The new County Council members are:

C/C Sidekicks: Aianna Kirby, Sylvia Wacholtz, Zoey Wacholtz, and Jennifer Touney.

Dayton Tigers: Blessing Cunigan, Luke Muench, Brookelynne Peterson, Joe Kauffman, Jacob Nieland, and Emma Hayes.

Douglas Dreamers: Cora Anderson.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Lane Ahlers, Brock Norine, Tyler Wanat, and Ben Wanat.

Johnson Jaguars: Bianca Aquino.

This group of high school 4-H youth will work with the adult Youth Committee as they set goals for the upcoming year in the 4-H program.

Horticulture Show results

The annual 4-H horticulture show was held at the Webster County Fairgrounds on July 18. Awards were given as follows:

Flowers and Plants

Ben Wanat, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Champion Flower.

Joseph Vit, Douglas Dreamers, Reserve Champion Flower and Honorable Mention.

Lauren Schelle, Douglas Dreamers, Honorable Mention.

Vegetables

Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Champion Vegetable and Honorable Mention.

Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Reserve Champion Vegetable.

Herbs

Grant Peterson, Dayton Tigers, Champion Herb and Honorable Mention.

Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers, Reserve Champion Herb.

Ribbons in the Horticulture Department were awarded as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Xavier Cunigan, one blue; Grant Peterson, four blue, one red.

Douglas Dreamers: Claire Schelle, six blue, one red; Lauren Schelle, seven blue, one red; Joseph Vit, two blues, one red; Robert Vit, two blues, one red.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Drew Ahlers, one blue; Lane Ahlers, three blue, two red; Aiden Anderson, seven blue, two red; Ben Wanat, one blue, one red; Caitlyn Wanat, five blue; Tyler Wanat, one blue, one red.

Bucket of Flowers exhibits were on display starting July 15 during the Webster County Fair. Many 4-H’ers chose to leave their flowers to beautify the fairgrounds for the rest of the summer.

Special awards went to:

Most Creative: Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers.

Best Arrangement: Gracie Kallansrud, Douglas Dreamers.

Best Use of Color: Joesph Vit, Douglas Dreamers.

Outstanding 4-H Display: Kylie McGonegle, Douglas Dreamers.

Best Use of Fair Theme: AvaMarie Kirby, C/C Sidekicks.

Best Choice of Flowers: Aianna Kirby, C/C Sidekicks.

All 4-Hers who completed a bucket of flowers received a participation ribbon. Exhibitors are as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Aianna Kirby, AvaMarie Kirby.

Dayton Tigers: Goldie Davis.

Douglas Dreamers: Cora Anderson, Ella Anderson, Harison Carzoli, Kaleb Johnson, Maxwell Johnson, Gracie Kallansrud, Kylie McGonegle, Joseph Vit, and Robert Vit.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Charlie Meyer.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Caitlyn Wanat.

Webster County 4-H Fair winners in educational presentations, extemporaneous speaking, working exhibits and Share the Fun

Communication is a vital skill taught throughout the Webster County 4-H Program. Communication competitions happen both prior to, and during, the Webster County Fair. Educational presentations and extemporaneous speaking events took place on June 21 at the Webster County Extension Office. State Fair presentations will be made by the following Webster County 4-H’ers.

Extemporaneous Speaking: State Fair Selected: Jennifer Touney, C/C Sidekicks.

Ribbons for all participants in Extemporaneous Speaking were awarded as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Jennifer Touney, blue.

Educational Presentations: State Fair Selected: Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers; Ella Anderson, Douglas Dreamers; Lane Ahlers, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Emma Johnson, Johnson Jaguars; Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Kaci McGonegle, Douglas Dreamers.

Ribbons for all participants in Educational Presentations were awarded as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Jennifer Touney, blue.

Dayton Tigers: Emma Hayes, blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Cora Anderson, blue; Ella Anderson, blue; Kaci McGonegle, blue; Casey Nielson, blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Lane Ahlers, blue.

Johnson Jaguars: Emma Johnson, blue.

4-H Communications entries that were judged throughout the Webster County Fair included Working Exhibits and Share the Fun acts. These activities gave 4-Her’s the opportunity to demonstrate their communication skills and interact with an audience.

Representing Webster County for Working Exhibits:

Working Exhibits: State Fair Selected: Aianna Kirby and AvaMarie Kirby, C/C Sidekicks; Allison Hayes and Vivian Speck, Dayton Tigers; Emma Hayes, Dayton Tigers; Bianca Aquino and Bellah Aquino, Johnson Jaguars.

State Fair Alternate: Cora Anderson, Douglas Dreamers, and Jennifer Touney, C/C Sidekicks; Blessing Cunigan, Xavier Cunigan, Heaven Cunigan, and Serenity Cunigan, Dayton Tigers.

Ribbons for all participants in Working Exhibits were awarded as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Aianna Kirby, blue; AvaMarie Kirby, blue; Jennifer Touney, blue.

Dayton Tigers: Blessing Cunigan, blue; Heaven Cunigan, blue; Xavier Cunigan, blue; Serenity Cunigan; blue; Allison Hayes, blue; Emma Hayes, blue; Vivian Speck, blue; Jacob Nieland, blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Cora Anderson, blue; Joseph Vit, blue; Robert Vit, blue.

Johnson Jaguars: Bellah Aquino, blue; Bianca Aquino, blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Kaylee Hicks, blue.

Share the Fun presentations provide an opportunity to perform before an audience, purely for the sake of enjoyment. 4-Hers shared their talents on July 19 at the fair.

Those representing Webster County for Share the Fun? are as follows:

Share the Fun: State Fair Selected: Aiden Anderson, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Leonard Loeffler, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Addison Potter, Douglas Dreamers.

State Fair Alternate: Charlie Meyer, Elkhorn Earlybirds.

Participation ribbons for all participants in Share the Fun were awarded as follows: C/C Sidekicks: Jennifer Touney; Dayton Tigers: Vivian Speck; Douglas Dreamers: Gracie Kallunsrud, Addison Potter; Elkhorn Earlybirds: Annalise Cobb, Miles Cobb, Norah Lane, and Charlie Meyer; Gowrie Groundbreakers: Aiden Anderson, Leonard Loeffler, and Mason Newell.

Static Exhibit results

Static exhibits were judged July 15, prior to the beginning of the Webster County Fair. Youth were evaluated on their goals and the quality of workmanship of the exhibit. Clover Kids Club (K-3) members were also given the opportunity to bring static entries for a limited number of categories. These youth visited with a judge about their project.

Following are the results listed per club:

Badger Builders

Camille Banks: Home Improvement, blue; Other FCS, blue.

Harper Banks: Visual Art, blue; Woodworking, blue; Food, blue.

Isaac Banks: Sewing, blue; Woodworking, blue; Food, blue.

Jonathan Bedel: Self-Determined, red.

Lydia Cowell: Photography, 2 blue.

Maiya Herndon: Home Improvement, blue; 4-H poster, two blue; Food Display, blue; Music, blue; Child Development, blue; Animal Science, blue.

Jack Yetmar: Fish, blue; Visual Art, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Food, blue.

Naomi Zaharia: Photography, two blue, one red.

Scarlett Zaharia: Visual Art, four blue.

C/C Sidekicks

Cassandra Clute: Photography, red; Visual Art, blue.

Jaden Clute: Photography, red.

Eleftheria Goebel: Visual Art, two blue; Sewing, blue.

Madeline Goebel: Visual Art, blue.

Aianna Kirby: Photography, three blue, two red; Visual Art, two blue.

AvaMarie Kirby: Photography, three blue, two red; Visual Art, three blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Bucket of Flowers, Participation.

Falen Klein: Photography, blue; Food, blue; Visual Art, blue.

Amelia Lincoln: Health, blue; Self-Determined, blue; Photography, one blue, one red.

Miura Novencido: Photography, three blue; Visual Art, blue.

Sydney Novencido: Visual Art, three blue.

Jennifer Touney: Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue.

Samuel Touney: Photography, four blue, two red.

Sylvia Wacholtz: Home Improvement, blue; Photography, two blue.

Dayton Tigers

Aleah Anderson: Photography, four blue, one red.

Paisley Bintz: Food, two blue; Thrifty Meal, blue.

Charlotte Blair: Woodworking, blue.

Blessing Cunigan: Food, two blue; Visual Art, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue.

Heaven Cunigan: Home improvement, blue; Visual Art, blue; Food, blue.

Serenity Cunigan: Food, blue; Visual Art, blue; Home Improvement, two blue.

Xavier Cunigan: Home Improvement, blue.

Boe Davis: Photography, blue; Food, blue.

Creo Davis: Photography, five blue; Food, blue.

Goldie Davis: Visual Art, blue; Photography, four blue, one red; Food, blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Corbin Eslick: Photography, three blue.

Nolan Eslick: Food, blue.

Ryker Eslick: Food, blue.

Taylor Goeders: Photography, two blue; Visual Art, red; Creative Photography, blue; Woodworking, blue.

Allison Hayes: Sewing, blue; Photography, blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Caleb Hayes: Photography, one blue, one red.

Emma Hayes: Photography, two blue; Animal Science, blue; 4-H Poster, blue.

Karah Hayes: Visual Art, two blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Kelsey Hayes: Woodworking, blue.

Caleb Lundgren: Photography, blue; Visual Art, two blue; Creative Photography, blue.

Declan Lundgren: Photography, blue; Creative Photography, blue; Welding, blue; Visual Arts, blue.

Luke Muench: Photography, four blue.

Dane Ott: Food, blue; Photography, blue.

Grant Ott: Animal Science, blue.

Brookelynn Peterson: STEM, blue.

Grant Peterson: Photography, blue; Food, Preserved Product, blue; Creative Photography, blue; Other Agriculture, blue; Aerospace, red; Food, blue.

Noah Peterson: Food, blue; Music, blue; Aerospace, blue; Creative Photography, blue; Food — Preserved Product, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; Photography, blue; Self-Determined, blue.

Aubree Richardson: Food, blue; Photography, two blue.

Brayden Richardson: Photography, two blue.

Vivian Speck: Woodworking, blue; Photography, five blue, one red; Creative Photography, two blue; Music, blue.

Garrett Swanson: Food, blue; Crop Production, blue; Photography, blue.

Joley Swanson: Photography, three blue; Food, blue; Other Family Sciences, blue; Child Development, blue; Self-Determined, blue.

Molly VanSickle: Food, two blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue.

Hanna Wicklein: Food, blue; Photography, blue.

Jacob Wicklein: Woodworking, two blue.

Max Wicklein: Woodworking blue.

Douglas Dreamers

Cora Anderson: Photography, blue; Home Improvement, blue; Citizenship, blue; Leadership, blue; Visual Art, three blue, one red; Food, preserved, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Music, blue; Bucket of Flowers, Participation.

Ella Anderson: Photography, two blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, Blue; Bucket of Flowers, Participation.

Grace Anderson: Food, Preserved, blue; Visual Art, three blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Charlie Bedford: Safety and Education in Shooting Sports, blue; Outdoor Adventures, blue; Aerospace, two blue; Fish and Wildlife, blue.

Holden Blunk: Woodworking, blue; Aerospace, blue.

Harrison Carzoli: Aerospace, two blue, one red; Animal Science, blue; Woodworking, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Sabrina Fleener: Food, two blue; Veterinary Science, blue.

Camden Johnson: Visual Art, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; Woodworking, blue; Food, blue.

Kaleb Johnson: Home Improvement, blue; Food, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Maxwell Johnson: Home Improvement, blue; Child Development, blue; Home Grounds Improvement, blue; Food, blue; Woodworking, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Gracie Kallansrud: Photography, two blue; Visual Art, two blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Kaci McGonegle: Photography, five blue; Food, three blue; Food Display, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue.

Kylie McGonegle: Food, blue; Photography, one blue, three red; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; 4-H Poster, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Abby Newman: Photography, two blue; Visual Art, blue.

Brendan Newman: Visual Art, blue.

Evan Newman: Visual Art, three blue.

Anna Nicholson: Food, blue; 4-H Poster, blue.

Casey Nielson: Visual Art, blue; Woodworking, blue; Photography, blue.

Elizabeth Pokorny: Woodworking, blue; Food, blue.

Mae Pokorney: Food, blue; Sewing, blue; Woodworking, blue.

Addison Potter: Woodworking, blue.

Aviela Savov: Visual Art, Design Process, four blue; Digital Storytelling; blue; Home Improvement, blue; Photography, six blue.

Aziel Savov: Digital Storytelling, blue.

Claire Schelle: Photography, two blue; Woodworking, blue; Aerospace, blue; Home Improvement, blue; Food, blue; Visual Art, blue; Clothing, blue.

Lauren Schelle: Conservation, blue; Food, two blue; Food — Preserved Product, blue; Woodworking, blue; Aerospace, blue; Sewing, blue.

Joseph Vit: Food, blue; Photography, two blue; Visual Art, two blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Robert Vit: Clothing, blue; Photography, three blue; Self-Determined, blue; Food, blue; Thrifty Meal Challenge, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Grace Winkel: Animal Science poster, blue.

Gabrielle Wirtz: Photography, blue; Food, red.

Elkhorn Earlybirds

Annalise Cobb: Photography, five blue; Creative Photography, blue; Visual Art, three blue.

Miles Cobb: Food, blue; Child Development, blue; Photography, two blue, two red; Visual Art, blue.

Julia Eastman: Photography, blue; Food, blue; Child Development, red.

Kyle Eastman: Photography, blue; Food, blue; Woodworking, blue.

Lucas Eastman: Food, two blue; Visual Art, blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Adalyn Ford: Home Improvement, blue.

Lillian Ford: Visual Art, blue.

Zane Haney: Photography, blue.

Leia Hruska: Home Improvement, blue; Food, blue; Food Display, Blue; Photography, two blue; Photography Idea, red.

Mara Hruska: Photography, one blue, one red, one white; Food, blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Lauren Kavanaugh: Photography, blue.

Nora Lane: Photography, three blue, one red; Visual Art, blue; Aerospace, blue; Veterinary Science, blue; Food, two blue; Food Display, blue.

Charlie Meyer: Photography, one blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Gowrie Groundbreakers

Charlotte Adam: Food, blue.

Drew Ahlers: Food, blue; Veterinary Science, blue; Woodworking, blue; Photography, two blue.

Lane Ahlers: Photography, two blue; Small Engine, blue; Woodworking, two blue; Automotive display, blue; Food, blue.

Turner Ahlers: Food, two blue; Woodworking, blue; Electric, blue; Health, blue; Photography, three blue.

Nicholas Albright: Photography, blue; Mechanics, blue.

Nolan Albright: Photography, blue; Woodworking, blue; Food, blue.

Aiden Anderson: Food, blue.

Jacey Carlson: Food, blue.

Grant Farnham: Photography, three blue; Other Ag, blue; Hort Science, blue; Crop Production, blue; Food, blue.

Elijah Gustoff: Food, blue; Aerospace, blue.

Hannah Hicks: Sewing, two blue; Food, three blue; Self-Determined, blue.

Kaylee Hicks: Food, blue; Clothing, blue; Visual Arts, blue.

Jillian Matton: Food, blue.

Julia Matton: Food, blue.

Caden Milham: Woodworking, blue.

Lillian Newell: Home Improvement, blue.

Mason Newell: Photography, two blue, one red; Aerospace, blue; Sewing, blue.

Violet Newell: Sewing, blue; Visual Art, blue; Photography, two blue.

Brock Norine: Photography, two blue; Creative Photography, blue; Visual Art, blue.

Kiley Norine: Photography, two blue; Creative Photography, blue.

Blaine Peterson: Animal Science, blue; Food, blue; Food Display, blue; Consumer Management, blue.

Kenyia Ruebel: Photography, three blue, two red.

Lane Ruebel: Welding, blue; Woodworking, red.

Kenley Spece: Food, blue; Citizenship, blue; Visual Art, two blue; Photography, two blue.

Ryan Stewart: Woodworking, blue; Visual Art, blue.

Andrew Wanat: Photography, five blue, one red.

Benjamin Wanat: Food, blue; Photography, four blue, one red; Creative Photography, blue; Sewing, two blue; Woodworking, blue.

Caitlyn Wanat: Sewing, blue; Visual Art, blue; Food, blue; Home Grounds Improvement, blue; Woodworking, blue; Photography, three blue; Home Improvement, blue; Bucket of Flowers, participation.

Tyler Wanat: Home Improvement, blue; Photography, five blue, one red; Food, three blue; Sewing, blue.

Kinley Wirt: Food, blue; Visual Art, blue; Photography, two blue.

Scarlett Wood: Photography, blue.

Stella Wood: Photography, one blue, two red.

Emilia Zimmerman: Food, blue; Food — Preserved Product, blue; Visual Arts, blue.

Johnson Jaguars

Abby Allen: Photography, four blue.

Mack Allen: Photography, one blue.

Bellah Aquino: Photography, blue; Food, blue.

Bianca Aquino: Photography, one blue, one red; Food, blue.

Calli Bird: Photography, one blue, one red; Woodworking, blue.

Kase Condon: Visual Art, blue.

Kolton Condon: Visual art, other, blue.

Lane Condon: Photography, blue.

Cheyenne Dahlhouser: Photography, one blue, three red.

Hailey Dawson: Photography, two blue; Food, blue.

Kinnick Egli: Photography, red; Food, blue.

Kyla Egli: Photography, blue.

Millie Egli: Photography, two blue.

Nora Hogan: Food, blue; Photography, blue.

Emma Johnson: Food, blue; Visual Art, blue; Photography, two blue; Home Improvement, blue.

Adolee Mowrer: Self-Determined, blue.

Cambree Mowrer: Woodworking, blue.

Keagan Mowrer: Woodworking, blue.

Trevor Mowrer: Welding, blue.

Ava Nelson: Food, blue.

Emma Trice: Creative Photography, two blue, three red; Photography, blue.

Madelyn Wittrock: Other Ag, blue; Photography, four blue, two red; Woodworking, blue.

Cat and Pet Show winners named

The Cat and Pet Show was held July 18 at the Webster County Fair.

The Champion Pet was shown by Emma Hayes of the Dayton Tigers; Reserve Champion was awarded to Violet Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers. The Champion Cat was shown by Lucas Eastman, Elkhorn Earlybirds, and Reserve Champion by Joshua Klemp, Douglas Dreamers. Spectators’ Choice Award went to Joshua Klemp, Douglas Dreamers. Serenity Cunigan, Dayton Tigers, won the Costume Class.

Best Cat Display went to Violet Newell, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Best Cat Story went to Allison Hayes, Dayton Tigers. Best Pet Display was awarded to Heaven Cunigan, Dayton Tigers. Best Pet Story went to Ellie Carstens, Gowrie Groundbreakers.

All participants received ribbons as follows:

Dayton Tigers: Heaven Cunigan, two blue; Serenity Cunigan, one blue; Allison Hayes, two blue; Emma Hayes, two blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Joshua Klemp, one blue.

Elkhorn Earlybirds: Lucas Eastman, two blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Ellie Carstens, two blue; Violet Newell, two blue.

4-H Dog Show names champion

The 4-H Dog Show was held July 16 at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers, received High Point Dog Exhibitor First or Second Year Award. Julia Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers, was awarded High Point Dog Exhibitor Third Year and Beyond Award.

Top Care and Grooming went to Claire Schelle, Douglas Dreamers, in the first division, and Sylvia Wacholtz, C/C Sidekicks, in the second division. Top score from Pre-Novice A Obedience Class was Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers; and Pre-Novice B Obedience Class was Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Top Obedience Score from Sub Novice was Jillian Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers; and Novice Obedience was Julia Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers. Both Graduate Novice Obedience and Rally Obedience were awarded to Sylvia Wacholtz, C/C Sidekicks.

Top Open Handler Junior went to Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers; Intermediate was Julia Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers and Senior was Sylvia Wacholtz, C/C Sidekicks. Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers won Top Novice Handler; and Jillian Matton, Gowrie Groundbreakers, received Top Novice Intermediate. Harrison Carzoli, Douglas Dreamers, won the Costume Class, and Kiley Norine, Gowrie Groundbreakers, won the Trick Class.

Ribbons for all participants were awarded as follows:

C/C Sidekicks: Sylvia Wacholtz, 3 purple, 1 blue.

Douglas Dreamers: Harrison Carzoli, 2 purple, 3 blue; Claire Schelle, 1 purple, 2 blue; Lauren Schelle, 1 blue.

Gowrie Groundbreakers: Jillian Matton, 3 purple, 3 blue; Kylie Norine, 3 purple, 3 blue.