August 15 and 16, 2025, Fair Results are listed: Open Culinary; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Fair Board Election; Tractor Pull; Pedal Pull 2. If a winner’s town is not listed, it is Morrison. All towns are in Illinois unless noted.
25-21 / Open Culinary Elaine Seevers of Cordova took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Baked Goods Sections, with Ashley Vandermyde of Morrison taking Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Canned Goods Sections, at the Fair’s Open Culinary Show.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR HONORS
Baked Goods Sections (Sponsored by HyVee, Clinton, IA)
Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Canned Goods Sections (Sponsored by Sullivan’s Foods)
Ashley Vandermyde
AWARDS
Judge’s Choice for Best Baked Goods (Sponsored by Farmer’s National Bank)
Danielle D. Finkle with Decorated Cupcakes
Judge’s Choice for Best Over-All Canned Goods (Award Ball Canning Book)
Mike Selburg, Lyndon with BBQ Sauce
Grandmas Goodie Basket – Rosette Award
Kara M. Schipper, Erie
CANNED FRUIT
Pears
1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
Applesauce
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Steven D. Schroeder; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Peaches
1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Steven D. Schroeder
Any Other Pie Filling (fruit)
1. Ashley Vandermyde; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Alicia Eyrich, Lyndon
CANNED VEGETABLES
Green Beans Or Yellow Beans
1. Marissa Folkers; 2. Ashley Vandermyde
Tomatoes
1. Mike Davis; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque
DISPLAYS JELLIES AND JAMS
Jellies (4 Kinds)
1. Ashley Vandermyde; 2. Angela Eagle, Fulton
Jams (4 Kinds)
1. Shelley Tiesman; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
JELLIES, JAMS, PRESERVES, ETC.
Any Pepper Jelly
1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Angela Eagle, Fulton
Strawberry Jelly
1. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Ashley Vandermyde
Red Raspberry Jelly
1. Ashley Vandermyde
Blackberry Jelly
1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Mike Davis; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Black Raspberry Jelly
1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton
Grape Jelly
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Steven D. Schroeder
Apple Jelly
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton
Any Other Jelly
1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Red Raspberry Jam
1. Ashley Vandermyde; 2. Kara M. Schipper, Erie
Black Raspberry Jam
1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Shelley Tiesman
Peach Jam
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Shelley Tiesman; 3. Angela Eagle, Fulton
Cherry Jam
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, I; 2. Steven D. Schroeder; 3. Shelley Tiesman
Strawberry Jam
1. Kara M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Shelley Tiesman; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Blackberry Jam
1. Ashley Vandermyde
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
1. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Shelley Tiesman
Any Other Jam
1. Shelley Tiesman; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Kara M. Schipper, Erie
Sweet Cucumber Pickles
1. Tex Suarez; 2. Buck Hill,; 3. Jeff Bos
Bread And Butter Pickles
1. Louise Clark; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton
Beet Pickles
1. Angela Eagle, Fulton
Dill Pickles
1. Susan Devers; 2. Tex Suarez; 3. Mary Jo Tichler
Any Other Pickles
1. Tex Suarez; 2. Buck Hill; 3. Mike Davis
Any Other Relish
1. Jenifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 2. Mary Jo Tichler; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Honey
1. Ellen Feltes; 2. Katie Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Salsa
1. Buck Hill; 2. Tex Suarez; 3. Steven D. Schroeder
Canned Meat, not opened
1. Mary Vos
Butter, In Jelly Jar
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Michelle VanderEide, Fulton
JUICES, CIDERS, WINE & BEER
Tomato Juice
1. Mary Jo Tichler; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Any Other Juice
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Steven D. Schroeder; 3. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Cider
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Wine
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Beer
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
SOUPS & SAUCES
BBQ Sauce
1. Mike Selburg, Lyndon
Pizza Sauce
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Jenifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Spaghetti Sauce
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Jenifer L. Witmer, Sterling; 3. Ashley Vandermyde
Any Other Sauce/Soup
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Craig VanderMolen
BREADS AND MUFFINS
Loaf White Bread (Yeast)
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Whole Wheat Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton
Cinnamon Bread (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
12″ Pizza Crust
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Any Other Yeast Bread
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Yeast Rolls -3
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Paige Snyder, Fulton
Clover Leaf Rolls (Yeast)-3
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cinnamon Rolls (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clark; 3. Ann M. Schipper, Erie
Coffee Cake (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Carmel Pecan Rolls (Yeast)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Zucchini Bread
1. Louise Clark; 2. Keagan Bruins; 3. Nancy Stevens
Banana Bread (No Nuts)
1. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark
Corn Bread (Small Loaf)
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Bread
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Lori Belt
Cranberry Bread
1. Lori Belt,; 2. Nancy Stevens,; 3. Angela Richmond
Pumpkin Bread
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Lori Belt; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Nut Bread
1. Nancy Stevensn; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Date Nut Bread
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Quick Bread
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt; 3. Jenny Butkus
Baking Powder Biscuits (3)
1. Nancy Stevens
Raisin Bran Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt
Blueberry Muffins (3)
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Danielle D. Finkle; 3. Laurie Sim
Pumpkin Muffins (3)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens; 3. Lori Belt
Apple Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt; 2. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Corn Muffins (3)
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Zucchini Muffins (3)
1. Lori Belt, Morrison; 2. Danielle D. Finkle; 3. Nancy Stevens
Any Other Muffins (3)
1. Louise Clark; 2. Danielle D Finkle, Morrison; 3. Lori Belt, Morrison
Sourdough Bread
1. Amelia Richmond; 2. Angela Richmond; 3. Shelley Tiesman
Any Other Sourdough Product
1. Amelia Richmond; 2. Angela Richmond; 3. Shelly Davis
CAKES
Rhubarb Cake (No Frosting)
1. Angela Eagle, Fulton; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Louise Clark
Angelfood (No Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Carrot Or Zucchini (White Icing)
1. Laurie Sim
Any Other Cake
1. Laurie Sim; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Lemon Bars (3)
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Any Other Pudding Dessert
1. Nancy Stevens
Coconut Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim
White 3 Layer Cake (Icing)
1. Danielle D. Finkle; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
German Chocolate Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Bundt Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Banana Cake (Icing)
1. Andy Sim
Recipe Using A Boxed Mix (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Jello Cake
1. Nancy Stevens
Yellow Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Laurie Sim
Devils Food Cake (Choc. Icing)
1. Danielle D. Finkle; 2. Andy Sim; 3. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Laurie Sim
Jelly Roll
1. Nancy Stevens
Decorated Cupcakes (6)
1. Danielle D. Finkle; 2. Ann M. Schipper, Erie
Applesauce Cake (cream cheese or light icing)
1. Andy Sim
Spice Cake (Icing)
1. Laurie Sim; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Chiffon Cake
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 3. Laurie Sim
Chocolate Sheet Cake (Icing)
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cheesecake, Plain
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cheesecake-Fruit
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Cheesecake-Any Other
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens
DECORATED CAKES
Best Decorated Birthday Cake (some non edible)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Most Unusual Decorated Cake (all edible)
1. Danielle D. Finkle; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton
Best Decorated Cake (All Edible)
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Christine Buis, Fulton
Best Decorated Cake(some non-edible decorations)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Most Unusual Cake (some non-edible decorations)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton; 2. Danielle D. Finkle
Best Decorated 150th Whiteside County Fair Cake (some non-edible)
1. Christine Buis, Fulton
Decorated Wedding Cake
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie
COOKIES
Decorated Sugar Cookies (12)
1. Ally Tomman, Sterling
Peanut Butter Cookies
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Laurie Sim
Sugar Cookies
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lori Belt; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton
Cake Mix Cookies
1. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 2. Keagan Bruinsn; 3. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA
Sandwich Cookies
1. Lori Belt; 2. Kara M Schipper, Erie
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1. Louise Clark; 2. Angela Richmond; 3. Hudsyn Finkle
M & M Cookies
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Andrea Hayes, East Dubuque; 3. Louise Clark
Filled Cookies
1. Lori Belt; 2. Danielle D. Finkle
Gingerdrop Molasses Cookies
1. Lori Belt; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Drop Cookies
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Lori Belt
Oatmeal Cookies
1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Laurie Sim
Applesauce Cookies
1. Lori Belt
Thumbprint Cookies
1. Lori Belt; 2. Andy Sim
Snickerdoodles
1. Lori Belt; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Louise Clark
Brownies
1. Hudsyn Finkle; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Lori Belt
No Bake Cookies
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton; 3. Lori Belt
Plain Rice Krispie Treats
1. Louise Clarkn; 2. Hudsyn Finkle; 3. Lori Belt
Cereal Cookies (no Rice Krisplies or Oatmeal)
1. Ann M. Schipper, Erie; 2. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 3. Lori Belt
Any Other Cookies
1. Keagan Bruins; 2. Andy Sim; 3. Danielle D. Finkle
CANDY
Chocolate Covered Cherries
1. Danielle D. Finkle
Bridal Mints
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
Chocolate Fudge
1. Laurie Sim; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lori Belt
Candy, Any Other
1. Hudsyn Finkle,; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Lori Belt
Cereal Mix
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA; 2. Lori Belt; 3. Nancy Stevens
Puppy Chow
1. Heather Luckritz, Clinton, IA; 2. Lori Belt
Flavored Popcorn
1. Judith Ross, Camanche, IA
HOMEMADE PIES
Plain Crust
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Louise Clarkn; 3. Nancy Stevens
Cherry
1. Louise Clark; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens
Raisin Plain Or Cream
1. Katie Abell, Prophetstown; 2. Nancy Stevens
Coconut Cream
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens; 3. Louise Clark
Any Other Pie
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Louise Clark; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Apple
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 2. Nancy Stevens; 3. Louise Clark
Rhubarb
1. Louise Clark; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova; 3. Nancy Stevens
Lemon Meringue
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Danielle D. Finkle; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Berry
1. Louise Clark; 2. Nancy Stevens,; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pumpkin
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 3. Louise Clark
Chocolate Cream
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 2. Nancy Stevens
Peanut Butter
1. Danielle D. Finkle; 2. Nancy Stevens
Peach
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Louise Clark; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Pecan
1. Elaine Seevers, Cordova ; 2. Nancy Stevens; 3. Louise Clark
Banana Cream
1. Nancy Stevens; 2. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
Custard
1. Louise Clark; 2. Nancy Stevens; 3. Elaine Seevers, Cordova
GRANDMA’S GOODY BASKET
Grandma’s Goodie Basket Display
1. Kara M Schipper, Erie ; 2. Ashley Vandermyde; 3. Lynda VanderEide, Fulton
25-20 / OPEN BEEF Allissa M. Martin of Oregon, IL, showed the Grand Champion Steer Overall at the Fair’s Open Beef Show.
AWARDS OPEN SHOW -FEMALES
Heifer Champion Overall
Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental
Heifer Reserve Champion Overall
Allissa M. Martin, Oregon. with Angus
Cow/Calf Champion Overall
Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River, with Angus
Cow/ Calf Reserve Overall
Charlee J. Ebersole, Milledgeville, with Simmental
Pair of Females Champion Overall
Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental with Simmental
Pair of Females Reserve Champion Overall
Alyssa Miller, Lanark, with Simmental with Shorthorn
Bull Calf Champion Overall
Morse Reynolds, Chadwick, with Commercial
Bull Calf Reserve Champion Overall
Harlon Nuding, Kewanee, with Hereford
AWARDS OPEN SHOW -STEERS
Grand Champion Steer Overall
Allissa M. Martin, Oregon, with Other Commercial
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Overall
Allissa M. Martin, Oregon, with Angus
ANGUS
Cow And This Year’s Calf
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Heifer Calf Jan 2025 To Present
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Top Ten Angus Heifer
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 3. Millie Meade, Shannon
Champion Angus & Reserve
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Apr 1- Apr 30
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Emma Krum, Mt. Carroll
Jan 1- Mar 31
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Bull Calf Jan 2025 To Present
1. Morse Reynolds, Chadwick
Heifer Calf Jan 2024 To Present
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Sept. 1 2024 – Dec. 2024
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt
May 1 2024 – Aug. 31 2024
1. Morse Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Other Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Emma Krum, Mt. Carroll; 2. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Apr 1 – Apr 30
1. Emma Krum, Mt. Carroll; 2. Harlon Nuding, Kewanee
Jan 1- Mar 31
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
HEREFORD
Bull Calf Jan. 2025- Present
1. Harlon Nuding, Kewanee
May 1 2024 – Aug. 31 2024
1. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Jan 1, 2024. – April 30 2024
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 2. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 3. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson
Hereford Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 2. Carly Alexander, Thomson
SHORTHORN
Bull Calf Jan 2025 – Present
1. Veronica Larsen
Heifer Calf Jan. 2025 To Present
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
May 1 2024 – Aug 31 2024
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Jan 1 2024 – April 30 2024
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Breslyn Reynolds, Prophetstown
Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
SIMMENTAL
Cow & This Year’s Calf
1. Charlee J. Ebersole, Milledgeville
Bull Calf Jan 2025 – Present
1. Charlee J. Ebersole, Milledgeville
Heifer Calf Jan. 2025 To Present
1. Nikki Ebersole, Sterling
May 1 2024 – Aug 31 2024
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Mazy Queckboerner, Polo
Simmental Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Mar 1- Apr 30
1. Dillyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Cole Knebel, Lanark; 3. Kevin Larsen
Jan 1- Feb 28
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Mazy Queckboerner, Polo
FAMILY EXHIBITOR PAIR OF FEMALES
Family Exhibitor Pair Of Females
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 3. Emma Krum, Mt. Carroll
CHAMPIONS
Heifer Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
Cow/Calf Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Charlee J. Ebersole, Milledgeville
Pair Of Female Overall & Reserve
1. Alyssa Miller, Lanark; 2. Alyssa Miller, Lanark
OPEN CROSSBRED STEER
Weight Division – 1
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Weight Division – 2
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt; 3. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Crossbred Champion & Reserve
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt
TOP TEN ANGUS
Top Ten Angus Steer
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Mazy Queckboerner, Polo
PUREBRED STEER CLASS
Angus Light
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Mazy Queckboerner, Polo
Angus Medium
1. Millie Meade, Shannon; 2. Parker L. Lindskog, Prophetstown
Angus Heavy
1. Cole Knebel, Lanark; 2. Sawyer Marceau, Polo
Angus Champion & Reserve
1. Allissa M. Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Hereford Light
1. Wesley Vander Eide
Herefords Heavy
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 2. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson
Hereford Champion & Reserve
1. Carly Alexander, Thomson; 2. Tinlee Alexander, Thomson
Shorthorn Division 1
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Shorthorn Division 2
1. Cole Knebel, Lanark; 2. Mazy Queckboerner, Polo
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve
1. Cole Knebel, Lanark; 2. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
All Open Simmental
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Simmental Champion & Reserve
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
All Open AOB
1. Sawyer Marceau, Polo; 2. Cole Knebel, Lanark
AOB Champion & Reserve
1. Sawyer Marceau, Polo; 2. Cole Knebel, Lanark
25-22 / OPEN SHEEP Jim Gruenhagen of Davenport, IA, swept the Champions by taking Champion Ram Overall, Champion Ewe Overall, and Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs at the Fair’s Open Sheep Show.
Trophies will be awarded to:
Champion Ram Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with Shropshire
Reserve Champion Ram Overall
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA, with Polypay
3rd Place Ram Overall
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley, with Natural Colored
Champion Ewe Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with Shropshire
Reserve Champion Ewe Overall
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove, with Hampshire
3rd Place Ewe Overall
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley, with Columbia
Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA, with Shropshire
Reserve Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA, with Polypay
3rd Place Champion Mixed Pair of Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley, with Natural Colored
POLYPAY
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Yearling Ewe
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Champion Ewe/Reserve Ewe
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
Flock
1. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA
NATURAL COLORED
Senior Ram Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ram Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Yearling Ewe
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 3. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ewe Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 3. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 3. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ewe/ Res Ewe
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Flock
1. James D. Davis, Hinckley; 2. James D. Davis, Hinckley
HAMPSHIRE
Yearling Ram
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Yearling Ewe
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ewe/Reserve Ewe
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Mix Pair Of Lambs
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Flock
1. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
SHROPSHIRE
Yearling Ram
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Yearling Ewe
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Champion Ewe/Reserve Ewe
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
Flock
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA
SUFFOLK
Yearling Ram
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Yearling Ewe
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Todd Gravert, Clinton, IA
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Todd Gravert, Clinton, IA
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Todd Gravert, Clinton, IA
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Todd Gravert, Clinton, IA
Champion Ewe/Reserve Ewe
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
Flock
1. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 2. Paul Ramsdell, Franklin Grove
COLUMBIA
Senior Ram Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ram Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ram Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram/Reserve Ram
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Yearling Ewe
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Yearling Ewes
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Senior Ewe Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Junior Ewe Lamb
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Pair Of Ewe Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ewe/Reserve Ewe
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Pen Of 3 Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
Flock
1. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley; 2. Morgan J. Davis, Hinckley
CHAMPIONS
Champion Ewe Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Charles Ramsdell, Franklin Grove; 3. Morgan J Davis, Hinckley
Champion Ram Overall
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
Champion Mixed Pair Of Lambs
1. Jim Gruenhagen, Davenport, IA; 2. Kevin Hermann, Eldridge, IA; 3. James D. Davis, Hinckley
25-25 / ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS
Five members of the Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors were elected to three-year terms, Saturday, August 16, 2025, the final day of this year’s annual five-day run. They were elected by ballots cast by Exhibitors and Season-Ticket Holders.
Directors elected were Dana Fox, Hillsdale; Karl Kovarik, Tampico; Brad Noble, Morrison; John Wiersema, Morrison; Mike Wiersema, Morrison.
25-23 / TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL Pullers showed their muscle as they maneuvered their modified trucks and tractors in front of the Whiteside County Fair’s Grandstand, Friday, August 15, during the night’s traditional “Pullers” event. The pull was cut short due to weather, and the track became too slick to pull. Winners placed in the class divisions sanctioned by the Illini State Pullers.
TRACTOR CLASSES
CLASS 3 – 7000 Lb. Naturally Aspirated Super Stock/Pro Field Tractors
1. Roy Book; 2. Steve Little, Rollo; 3. Dave Charlet, Cambridge
CLASS 4 – 6500 Lb. Open Tractors
1. Tom Venhuizen; 2. Justin Post, Lee; 3. Austin Dornbush, Albany
TRUCK CLASSES
CLASS 4 – 6200 Lb. Super Stock 4X4 Trucks
1. Judson Partridge, Ottawa; 2. Tim Merchant, Serena; 3. Kirk Parks, Leland
CLASS 5 – 65000 Lb. Light Pro Stock Diesel 4X4 Trucks
1. Ajay Jess, Earlville; 2. Joey Tordai, Earlville; 3. Jeremy Beetz, Mendota
25-24 / PEDAL PULL 2 With hands clutched on steering wheels and determination in their eyes, on Saturday, August 16, 50 youngsters took their turns at a chance to take home the top prizes, in the second round of the Fair’s Children’s Tractor Pedal Pulls.
TWO WHEEL DRIVE
Four Year Olds and Under
1. Brock Deuth, Polo, Full Pull Full Pull
2. Braydon Tichlar, Full Pull 20ft 6in
3. Ronan Burn, Full Pull 18ft 11in
Five Years Old
1. Remi Stiles, Miles, IA, 35ft 4in
2. Colton Hoagland, 35ft 3in
3. Dax Alexander, Carrollton, VA, 26ft 1in
Six Years Old
1. Bentley Spears, Sterling Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull
2. Sawyor Stiles, Miles, IA, Full Pull Full Pull 34ft 5in
3. Luke Stralow Full Pull Full Pull 33ft 8 in
Seven Years Old
1. Brayden Deuth, Polo Full Pull 39ft 1in
2. Ily Schroeder, Clinton, IA, Full Pull 38ft 3in
3. Finley Alexander, Carrollton, VA, Full Pull 33ft 3in
Eight Years Old
1. Cayson Deets, Full Pull 39ft 2in
2. Karter Schroeder, Clinton, IA, Full Pull 24ft 4in
3. Seth Stralow 30ft
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
Nine and Ten Years Old
1. Kyle Schroeder, Clinton, IA, Full Pull Full Pull Full Pull
2. Everlee Stiles, Miles, IA, Full Pull Full Pull 35ft 6in
3. Cora Stralow, Full Pull 37ft 7in