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Over $8,000 Raised for Participants In Expo Carcass Contest in Keokuk County
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SIGOURNEY — This year’s Carcass Contest at the Keokuk County Expo Fair was a major success, giving local youth the opportunity to evaluate their beef, sheep, and swine projects beyond the show ring. Judged on carcass quality like marbling, yield grade, and backfat this contest helps youth better understand how their feeding and care decisions impact meat quality.
“Thanks to tremendous community support, over $8,106 was raised through sponsorships. Every dollar will be returned to the youth exhibitors who participated in the Carcass Contest at the expo, rewarding their hard work and supporting future ag leaders,” said Kelly Albert, Keokuk County Extension and Outreach County Director.
We are incredibly grateful to all of the local businesses, families, and organizations who stepped up to support this year’s contest. Sponsors were recognized at three levels:
Gold Sponsors
Case IH J.J. Nichting Company, Colbert Feed, County Bank, Exceptional Edge LLC, Greiner Crop Services, Grove Brothers, Hog Slat, JCM Mutual Insurance Association, John and Jona Webb, Keokuk County Cattlemen’s Association, Keota Vet Clinic, Libertyville Savings Bank, Ozinga Feed Services, Prairie Mutual Insurance, Producers Livestock, RJ Fry Trucking, Sheets Chiropractic, Sigourney Body Shop, Sinclair Tractor, Strong Source Ag Service, The Feathered Farmhouse, White State Bank.
Silver Sponsors
Atwood Electric Inc., Bender Foundry, Chalupa Family Farms, Dan and Chris Burck, David and Ann Baetsle, Grimm Company Real Estate, Kelsey Hammes, Keoco Auction, Keota Custom Meats, Lions Club of Sigourney, Midwest One Bank, Modern Coop Telephone Co., Patrick Snakenberg Family, Showstoppers Equipment, The Roost Tavern, TIP Rural Electric Cooperative, Wayne and Judy Frank.
Bronze Sponsors
Axmear Fabricating, Cassie O’Rourke — Grimm Company Real Estate, Hinnah Farms, J&S Precision Ag, John Wehr Law Office, Keokuk County Vet Clinic, Kolosik Chiropractic Center, Lyle Insurance, Phelps Auto Supply.
Your generosity never goes unseen. Thank you for investing in the future of agriculture and in the youth of our community.
If you are interested in donating towards the 2026 Expo Carcass fund, please reach out to the Keokuk County Extension and Outreach at 641-622-2680 or email xkeokuk@iastate.edu.
