2011 Governor's Charity Steer Show
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Governor Branstad & Kori Jeanne McLaughlin
 Steer: Ferdinand.
Raised by: Kori Jeanne McLaughlin, Mediapolis.
Sponsor: Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.
Celebrity Showperson: Governor Terry Branstad.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Iowa City, Coralville, Williamsburg, Washington, and West Branch for $13,100.
2011 GCSS Grand Champion Steer
2011 GCSS #01
Steer: Swag.
Raised by: Nick Fitzsimmons, Vail.
Sponsor: Tyson Fresh Meats of Dakota Dunes, SD, Crawford County Cattlemen, and Friends and Family of Nick Fitzsimmons including Huebner Funeral Homes, Hawley Insurance Agency, Henningsen Family, Dalton Automotive, Drees Family Farms, Golden Harvest Seed, Westside State Savings Bank, Aspinwall Coop, Collision Embryo Service, Weier Ag Center, Vetter Equipment, Cogdill Farm Supply, Denison Livestock Auction, Dunlap Livestock Auction, McCollough Cattle Co., Burch Livestock, Von Glan Cattle Co., Roecker Show Cattle, Fitzsimmons Simmental, Vail Insurance Agency, Ricke Show Cattle, Vogt Cattle, Wessel Show Cattle, Kunze Show Cattle, First National Bank of Manning, Otto Show Cattle, Grimm Cattle, Gruhn Show Cattle, Farm Service Coop, and Clair and Lou Ann Otto.
Celebrity Showperson: Governor Shomei Yokouchi of Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Purchased by: Cookie’s Food Products & Westside State Bank for $3,500.
2011 GCSS #02
 Steer: Kaboom.
Raised by: Catherine Punt, Alton.
Sponsor: NW Iowa Cattlemen’s Associations including Cherokee, Lyon, Monona, Plymouth, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury.
Celebrity Showperson: Heidi Gansen, Miss Rodeo Iowa 2011.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Fort Dodge, Algona, Webster City & Emmetsburg for $3,500.
2011 GCSS #03
 Steer: Stich.
Raised by: Madison Snyder, Bloomfield.
Sponsor: Davis County Beef Promoters including Bloomfield Livestock Market, Success Bank, Troy Elevator, Keith’s Foods, Swaim Farms, Farm Bureau Insurance, Kincart Physical Therapy, Lynch Law, Dave Hopkins, Crop Service, Hoskin Elevator, North Side Insurance, Davis County Hospital, Davis County Tire, Titan Soil, Darin Westhoff, Rancho Centinela, Community 1st Credit Union, Doug & Jolene Davis, Batterson Red Angus, Jarr Cattle Co., Bank of the West, B & B Propane and Jet Gas, and Dicky Bish.
Celebrity Showperson: Troy Dannon, University of Northern Iowa Athletic Director.
Purchased by: James Oil Co. & James Simmental for $4,500 with an additional contribution by Tama Livestock Auction for $900.
2011 GCSS #04
 Steer: Powerhouse.
Raised by: Patrick Frank, Keota.
Sponsor: Case IH Dealers of Iowa.
Celebrity Showperson: Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Des Moines & Grimes for $4,000.
2011 GCSS #05
 Steer: Major Vet.
Raised by: Lori Dvorak, Bondurant.
Sponsor: Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino.
Celebrity Showperson: Major Dwayne Bechtol, U.S. Army Veterinary Corp.
Purchased by: Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino for $6,000.
2011 GCSS #06
 Steer: Lenard.
Raised by: Lex Judy, Fremont.
Sponsor: Southern Iowa Merchants including Boyd Cellular Sales, Fareway, Farm Credit Services of America, Ferguson Angus, Ferguson Farms, Garland-VanArkel-Langcamp Funeral Chapel, H&S Feed and Country Store, Hy-Vee Food Store of Oskaloosa, Justin Stout Trucking, Key Cooperative, Klyn Tire, Kurt Stout Trucking, Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association, McGriff’s of New Sharon, Midwest One Bank, Style Me Crazy, Summitcrest Farms, Tip Top Auto and US Bank of New Sharon.
Celebrity Showperson: Charity Howk, Miss Teen Rodeo Iowa 2011.
Purchased by: Ron Reed Family Farms & Support for $2,750.
2011 GCSS #07
 Steer: America Needs Farmers Angus.
Raised by: Cole Lauterbach, Van Meter.
Sponsor: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation.
Celebrity Showperson: Brian Waddingham, Executive Director of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers.
Purchased by: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation District #5 for $5,000 with an additional contribution by Rehder Farms for $500.
2011 GCSS Reserve Champion Steer
2011 GCSS #08
 Steer: Opportunity.
Raised by: Wendy Wiggins, Mitchellville.
Sponsor: Des Moines Area Community College.
Celebrity Showperson: Rob Denson, President of DMACC.
Purchased by: Carlisle Family Practice Clinic for $2,500 with an additional donation by DMACC Agribusiness Club for $2,500.
2011 GCSS #09
 Steer: Old Yeller.
Raised by: Kyle Andrews, Allerton.
Sponsor: Dee Zee Inc.
Celebrity Showperson: Major J.D. King, U.S. Army (retired).
Purchased by: Friends of Dee Zee including Metalwest, Empire Resources, Pioneer Strategic Sourcing, Linweld, Master Tool, Superior Extrusions, Ryerson, Kuntz, DMB Supply, Ryadon, Schaffner Mfg, RockTenn, Capco/Winnebago Industries, Peerless Supply, Western Extrusions, Tasler, Koneta and Aleris International for $9,700.
2011 GCSS #10
 Steer: Watson.
Raised by: Franchesca DeVore, Promise City.
Sponsor: Iowa Bankers Association.
Celebrity Showperson: Mark Pearson, WHO Radio.
Purchased by: Sigourney Tractor, Sinclair Family, Summit Farms & Bruce Rastteter for $6,000.
2011 GCSS #11
 Steer: Thanks A Million.
Raised by: K. J. McCrea, Eddyville.
Sponsor: Volunteer Boards of Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses.
Celebrity Showperson: Trevor and Teri Meers Family.
Purchased by: Friends of K. J. including Quality Ag-Albia, Pfizer Animal Health-Barney Gehl, Ozinga Feed-Oskaloosa, Veenstra Trucking-Oskaloosa, Southern Iowa Fair Association, Kelli Steil-State Farm Insurance, Garland-Vanarkle-Langkamp Funeral Chapel, Inc.-Oskaloosa, Tri County, Inc.-Eddyville, Ajinomoto Heartland LLC-Eddyville, Belzer Equipment-Albia, Dykstra Farms, Russell Livestock, Appanoose Vet Clinic, Knoxville Regional Livestock, Grandma Peggy, White Oak Salers-Fremont, Country Store-Fremont, Ronnie Reed & family, and Perry Middlesworth & family, Matthew Kennedy & family, and Brian McCrea & family for $4,500.
2011 GCSS #12
 Steer: Mocha McMoo.
Raised by: Kallie Burns, Bloomfield.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Eastern Iowa.
Celebrity Showperson: Terry Brands, University of Iowa Assistant Wrestling Coach.
Purchased by: Curran Cattle Co. for $3,300.
2011 GCSS #13
 Steer: Golden McNugget.
Raised by: Danielle Esbeck, Brayton.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Central Iowa.
Celebrity Showperson: Daryl Strohbehn, 2011 Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Hall of Fame Inductee.
Purchased by: Iowa Livestock Marketing Association for $3,000.
2011 GCSS #14
 Steer: Encore.
Raised by: Taylor Pudenz, Carroll.
Sponsor: McDonald’s of Northwest Iowa and Dr. Pepper.
Celebrity Showperson: Lacy Stevenson, Iowa State Fair Queen 2010.
Purchased by: Hamilton County Camping Group for $4,000.
2011 GCSS Showmanship Award
2011 GCSS #15
 Steer: Cowboy.
Raised by: Jennifer Wicks, Rockford.
Sponsor: Friends of Floyd County, Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed, and Quality Liquid Feeds.
Celebrity Showperson: Bill Northey, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture.
Purchased by: Friends of Floyd County including Terry & Becky Meyer Family, Five Star Co-op, Paplow Roofing & Seamless Gutters, Stewart Realty Co, Scott & Sam Soifer, Osage Co-op, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, Floyd County Cattlemen, Quality Liquid Feeds, Bill Northey, Elaine Poppingg, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed Mill, Sterling Wicks, Tim & Laura Paplow Family, Terry Wicks Family, Matt & Tina Hoeft Family, Dale Siems, Reiman Show Cattle, Twin Cedar Cattlemen’s Marketing, Schwarzrock Imp., Mark, Bea & Brittany Volk, Great Aunt Vicki, Dennis Dight & family, Dayy Dight, Wical Show Supply, Biggs Auto, Steve & Angie deBuhr Family, Rockford Insurance, Al’s Auto Body, Carol Chittum, Floyd County Farm Bureau, Sandy Wicks, Phelps Implement and Galen & Char Greenzway Family for $5,000.
2011 GCSS #16
 Steer: Pat’s Choice.
Raised by: Brandi Jo Lawless, Albia.
Sponsor: Monroe County Cattlemen & Supporters.
Celebrity Showperson: Billy Huber, Professional PRCA Calf Roping Champion.
Purchased by: Monroe County Cattlemen & Support including Adams Auto Body, Albia Animal Clinic, Albia Motors, Appanoose County Livestock, Barker Implement, Belzer Equipment, Ben Shinn Trucking, Bettis Construction, Bogies Steakhouse, Burrells Meat Locker, Cargill/Nutrena Feeds, Central States Cattle, Chiropractic Health Center, Coal Creek Cattle, Community First Credit Union, Crop Production Services, John Crall Family-Pioneer Seeds, Duea Motors, Falvey Lumber, First Iowa State Bank, Gardner Crop Insurance, Garvers Animal Health Center, Greiner Implement, Goff & Nash, Golden Furrow, Steve Goodlow, Hawkeye Box & Pallets, Hawkeye Farm Management & Real Estate, Haywood Show Cattle, Herbold Show Cattle, Honey Creek Resort State Park, Hoop Beef Systems, Indian Hills Inn, Iowa Aluminum, Johnson Insurance, Patti Judge, KIIC Radio, Kness Manufacturing, John Knowles, Mike & Jane Knowles, Joe & Kari Knowles, John & Lois Knowles, Knoxville Regional Livestock, Kubota of Southern Iowa, John & Mary Kay Lawless, John & Jo Beth Lawless, Lifetime Dental Solutions, Micks Furniture & Appliance, Monroe County Care Center, Monroe County Farm Bureau, Morehead Auction & Appraisal, Ottumwa Motor Sports, Peoples State Bank, Quality Ag & Quality Power Sports, Relco Locomotives, Denny & Carolyn Ryan, Russell Livestock Market, Scieszinski Construction, Shinn Construction, Smith Fertilizer & Grain, Southern Iowa Oil, Stoner Show Pigs, TBC Insurance, Tharp-Winfield Funeral Home, 3D Pain & Body, Brett Tratchel Family, Veenstra Trucking, and Milt Wilson Family for $5,400.
2011 GCSS People's Choice Award
2011 GCSS #17
 Steer: Gilligan.
Raised by: Tayte Lindemier, Watkins.
Sponsor: Benton County Cattlemen.
Celebrity Showperson: Senator Tim L. Kapucian.
Purchased by: Curran Cattle Co. for $2,250.
2011 GCSS #18
 Steer: Chumley.
Raised by: Kaleb Gorsch, Marengo.
Sponsor: Iowa County Beef Supporters including Iowa County Tire, B 4 Cattle Co., Bob & Joann Scoville, Circle J Grain, Daniel & Kristine Burck, Darryl & Peggy Grimm, DR Feed, Duwa Action/Jeff Wille Family, Eddie & Jean O’Brien Family, Farm & Family Vet Clinic, Glandorf Farms, Grimm Real Estate & Insurance, Iowa County 4-H/FFA Sale, Iowa County Cattlemen, Jim Elwood Implement, Kevin & Barb Carte, Keystone Saving Bank, Kurt & Marilyn Meyer Family, Larry & Kris Jones, Lillis Insurance Agency Inc., Livestock Dispatch, Maas Show Cattle, Matt Kahler Trucking, Mike & Dawn Smith Family, Scott & Sherry Grimm, Myers Grill & Catering, Oxford Sales Barn, Pat Donohoe Family, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Ponchero’s Mexican Grill, Powell Funeral Home, Precision Ag Service, Ralph Clubb, Rob Veatch & Mary Kaiser, Robert & Ryan Gorsch, Roehrkassie Meat Co., Rogers Show Steers, Ross Butler & Sandy Kinzenbaw, Sean & Mary Wetjen Family, Shaull Tiling & Drainage, Sundown Bar & Grill, Todd & Wendy Hagen Family, US Bank Williamsburg Branch, Veterinary Medical Center, Williamsburg Fast Stop and Zuber Grain, Inc.
Celebrity Showperson: Rick Wanamaker, Iowa Realty.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Iowa City, Coralville, Williamsburg, Washington and West Branch for $3,000 with an additional contribution by McGregor Farms for $300.
2011 GCSS #20
 Steer: Chumley.
Raised by: Kaleb Gorsch, Marengo.
Sponsor: Iowa County Beef Supporters including Iowa County Tire, B 4 Cattle Co., Bob & Joann Scoville, Circle J Grain, Daniel & Kristine Burck, Darryl & Peggy Grimm, DR Feed, Duwa Action/Jeff Wille Family, Eddie & Jean O’Brien Family, Farm & Family Vet Clinic, Glandorf Farms, Grimm Real Estate & Insurance, Iowa County 4-H/FFA Sale, Iowa County Cattlemen, Jim Elwood Implement, Kevin & Barb Carte, Keystone Saving Bank, Kurt & Marilyn Meyer Family, Larry & Kris Jones, Lillis Insurance Agency Inc., Livestock Dispatch, Maas Show Cattle, Matt Kahler Trucking, Mike & Dawn Smith Family, Scott & Sherry Grimm, Myers Grill & Catering, Oxford Sales Barn, Pat Donohoe Family, Pioneer Hi-Bred, Ponchero’s Mexican Grill, Powell Funeral Home, Precision Ag Service, Ralph Clubb, Rob Veatch & Mary Kaiser, Robert & Ryan Gorsch, Roehrkassie Meat Co., Rogers Show Steers, Ross Butler & Sandy Kinzenbaw, Sean & Mary Wetjen Family, Shaull Tiling & Drainage, Sundown Bar & Grill, Todd & Wendy Hagen Family, US Bank Williamsburg Branch, Veterinary Medical Center, Williamsburg Fast Stop and Zuber Grain, Inc.
Celebrity Showperson: Rick Wanamaker, Iowa Realty.
Purchased by: McDonald’s of Iowa City, Coralville, Williamsburg, Washington and West Branch for $3,000 with an additional contribution by McGregor Farms for $300.
2011 GCSS #19
 Steer: Almighty.
Raised by: Hunter Dyer, Chariton.
Sponsor: Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch of Billings, Montana along with Adam Curran of Channel Bio, Twin State, Inc., Wright Co. Ag. LLC to Larry & Angie Harrah, Franklin County Cattlemen, Rainbow Feed & Cargill Animal Nutrition, Plains Marketing to George & Cathy Jaques, Jake Hansen, and Victory Lanes Farm.
Celebrity Showperson: Gary Adams, Director of Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch of Billings, MT.
Purchased by: James Oil Co. & James Simmental for $2,800.
2011 GCSS #21
 Steer: Big Guy.
Raised by: Tamara Harre, Gillman.
Sponsor: Marshall County Beef Supporters.
Celebrity Showperson: Dr. Cathann Kress, Vice Provost of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Purchased by: McGregor Farms for $3,000.
2011 GCSS #22
 Steer: Big John.
Raised by: Garrett Moeller, Miles.
Sponsor: Friends of Jackson & Clinton County including Wilson/Kedley Show Catte, Northeast FFA Alumni, Ron Bormann Insurance, Cornelius Seed Corn, Keith Hueneke, Papke Custom Trucks, Franzen Family Used Tractors, Schnoor Show Cattle, Wayne Meyer, Ben Shearer Trucking & Excavating, Andrew Naeve, Geno’s Pizza, John & Paul Kruse Farms, Mark Lindstrom, Holdgrafer Baling, KMAQ Radio Station, B & G Auctions, and Betty Jean Moeller.
Celebrity Showperson: Jon Reader, 2011 Iowa State University 174# National Champion wrestler.
Purchased by: Knoxville Regional Livestock Market & Kisling Custom Cattle Working for $2,300 with an additional contribution by Rehder Farms for $500.
2011 GCSS #23
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