TheSimmental Today

a project of the Iowa Simmental AssociationCirculation To 1200+ Iowa ASA, ISA, AJSA, & IJSA Simmental Members

Volume 12, Issue 1 Editor: Morgan Wadsworth January, 2016

Iowa Simmental AssociationBoard of DirectorsPresident ~Tammy Heaton 204 W. Pleasant - Monroe 641-751-1984 tammy.heaton@pioneer.comVice President ~Eric Gerdes 1564 Pilot Grove Rd - West Point 319-850-1694 gerdes_eric@yahoo.comExecutive Secretary/Treasurer ~Sherrie Moore

2219 Vermillion Ave - Rose Hill 641-632-8343 or 641-660-0071 shermoore9@gmail.com

Directors ~Al Johnson 308 S 4th St - Northwood 515-689-0790 johnhq@q.comKirk Lynch 1849 190th St - New Hampton 563-379-1190 kirklynch@iowatelecom.netJay Steenhoek 11645 NE 112th St - Maxwell 515-238-5938 Ncg4bulls@hotmail.comNate Horman 903 Pinon Dr, Unit 2 - Ames 515-291-7478 nate.horman@yahoo.comTom Robinson 2094 Linn-Delaware Rd, - Coggan - 319-435-2582 tlklrob@msn.comAndy VanAernam 2892 280th St - Exira 712-304-4425 avanaernam@gmail.comJeff Thompson 507 Center St - Lone Tree 319-629-4296 jeff.thompson@tyson.com

Expo Schedule of EventsFriday, February 12, 2016 ~ Cattle may arrive at the Iowa State FairgroundsSaturday, February 13, 2016 ~ Queen Contest ~ 9:30 A.M. ~ Prairie Meadows Hotel Cattle check-in ~ 10:00 A.M. ~ Original registration papers required! (Note

to consignors: cattle evaluation for sale order will take place at check-in) IJSA Annual Meeting ~ 1:00 P.M. ~ Penningroth Sale Arena (Junior’s

parents/guardians are encouraged to attend) ISA Annual Meeting ~ 4:00 P.M. ~ Penningroth Sale ArenaSunday, February 14, 2015 ~ Sale cattle viewing ~ all day Parade of Sale Cattle ~ 1:00 P.M. ~ Penningroth Sale Arena Bull Buyers Social ~ following parade ~ Cattle area Social hour ~ 5:30 P.M. ~ Prairie Meadows Hotel Banquet Foyer Banquet, Awards, Auction ~ 6:30 - Prairie Meadows Hotel Banquet RoomMonday, February 15, 2016 ~ Sale cattle viewing ~ until sale time Iowa Simmental Sale ~ 11:30 A.M. ~ Penningroth Sale Arena

Iowa Simmental Expo HeadquartersThe ISA annual banquet and awards program will be held February 14, at the

Prairie Meadows Banquet Room. Rooms may be reserved at Prairie Meadows Hotellocated in Altoona, IA. Rooms have been blocked for the nights of February 12-15th.The hotel phone number is (515) 957-3000 or (800) 325-9015. Cost of the rooms are$107 plus tax. Rooms may not be available after Friday January 22nd so make yourreservations early!

Banquet tickets may be purchased at the door for $25 each. We encourage all ISAand IJSA members including past board members to attend. Events following themeal will include crowning of the 2016 Iowa Simmental Royalty; presentation of theChristensen Elite Award and Junior Supporter of the year; auctioning of the primeadvertising spaces in the 2016 ISA Simmental Directory; the junior fundraisingauction, and more.

Iowa Beef Expo is just around the corner!Plan to attend the Iowa Simmental Activities!

IJSA Pages

PresidentMeg Edler - Gladbrook 641-751-1122Vice PresidentKiersten Jass - Garner 641-587-2174SecretaryKylie Peterson - Albia 641-295-5861Iowa Junior Beef Breed RepresentativesKiersten Jass & Cade Bracker

DirectorsCade Bracker - Underwod 712-310-1032Drew Christensen - Exira 712-284-1115John Edler - Gladbrook 641-691-5246Jessica Kramer - Farmersburg 608-669-7956Cody Long - Creston 641-337-5037Sammi Long - Creston 641-337-5037Paige Reck - Blakesburg 641-799-9955

Chairman & TreasurerKellie Carolan - Tama 641-751-0737SecretaryMorgan Wadsworth - Dunlap 712-592-0357AdvisorsDavid & Keta Haines - Exline 641-658-2837Rob & Gina Long - Creston 641-344-3028

Iowa Jr Simmental Association Board & Advisors

Notes from the IJSA President ~ Meg EdlerHello all! Hope everyone’s holiday season is off to a

great start, and recuperating from a busy fall and gettingprepared for the spring sales, upcoming show season, andspring calving. As the Iowa Beef Expo sale is coming upfast, I look forward to another great sale this year.

As a junior member I am very excited to be a part ofthe 2016 Nationals that we are hosting this summer. Markyour calendars for July 9-15th to join us in Des Moinesfor the 2016 AJSA National Classic! Hosting thisNational takes a lot of work from many people, andfundraising. Hopefully, you have heard about the “Herd ina Tank”, our fundraiser. Make sure you contact a juniorboard member or a junior advisor to get your hands onone of the tickets for the Herd in a Tank. The winningticket will be announced at the 2016 IJSA Field Day inJune; tickets are only $100!

The Iowa Simmental Banquet is on February 14th. Asalways, the junior board is hard at work searching forauction items for our annual auction! The banquet willinclude crowning of our new Iowa Simmental Queen andPrincess, announcing of the Christensen Elite Award,Junior Supporter of the Year, introducing the ISA andIJSA boards, and much more!

See you all in February for all the excitement of theIowa Beef Expo and the Iowa Simmental “Mark ofGenetic Excellence” Sale!

Are you looking for aleadership opportunity thatwill allow you to meet andwork with talentedindividuals in the cattleindustry? If so, the IowaSimmental Association islooking for eligible youngladies to become contestantsfor the Iowa SimmentalQueen and Princess. Inaddition to this honor, the

2016 Iowa Simmental Queen will be awarded $250 and theIowa Simmental Princess will be awarded $150 after theirreign.

If you are between the ages of 14 and 21 years of ageby January 1, 2016 unmarried, an IJSA member, andknowledgeable about the Simmental breed, please considerthis your invitation to apply. It is also required that you beable to attend the Beef Expo Simmental Sale, the IowaSimmental Association Field Day and the Iowa State FairSimmental Shows during 2016.

The contest will be held on Saturday, February 13th at9:30 a.m. at Prairie Meadows Hotel in Altoona. Thiscontest will coincide with the Iowa Beef Expo and the IowaSimmental activities. The contest will conclude with theQueens luncheon at noon. The 2016 Queen and Princesswill be crowned during the banquet on Sunday eveningFebruary 14th.

To enter, send a resume stating your name, parentsnames, address, phone number, birthday, Simmentalbackground, interests, activities, future plans, and a shortessay on “Why I want to be the 2016 Iowa SimmentalQueen or Princess.” Mail to Darci Mass, 1778 320th St.,Adair, IA 50002 by January 20, 2016. No late applicantswill be accepted. If you would like additional informationcontact Darci at 641-746-3339 or 641-740-0597 or emailher at darcisue@yahoo.com and she can fill you in on allthe exciting details! Prepare your resume today and join inthe rewarding experience!

~ Attention all Juniors ~Plan to attend the annual meeting of the juniorassociation on Saturday, Feb 13th at 1:00 in the

Penningroth Sale Arena. Be a part of electing theboard members and voicing your opinion on

planning our activities for the upcoming year.

Get your ticket NOW!! The winning ticket forthe “Herd in a Tank”will be drawn at the 2016

ISA Junior Show in Ames on June 5th. Contacta Jr board member, Jr. advisor, or Tammy

Heaton to get your ticket today!

IJSA Pages Cont.Notes from the IJSA Board Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 2:13 p.m. via conference call on Dec. 13, 2015 by Vice- President Kiersten Jass.The secretary and treasurer’s reports were given and approved. 7 directors, 6 advisors, and Tammy Heaton werepresent. Items of discussion included:● Junior Supporter of the Year- junior board voted and will be awarded at the Annual Banquet● Facebook Group- After much discussion we decided to set up a private group just for ISA and IJSA members to

keep members updated with our activities● IJBBA Rules- Purebred vs. Percentage Rules; Iowa will be following ASA/AJSA Rules; Kellie has also spoken to

Iowa 4-H and made them aware of the new rule changes.● Beef Expo/Banquet- assigned duties during Expo and the banquet; board will be contacting breeders for

fundraising auction items; Gina will be putting together the end of the year slide show. We need LOTS of pictures!!● 2016 Field Day/Junior Show- Field Day dates are June 4th – 5th; because of the anticipated increase in

participation this year, the Red Angus will be having their own field day; Watch the April ISA Newsletter for allthe details; We will be planning classic workouts, the meal, cattle check-in, and county awards check-in at theFebruary & March meetings.

● AJSA Update- Encourage members to be an AJSA Trustee (applications due to ASA June 1st); Keep an eye out forupdates to the ASA website; Silver & Gold Merit Awards due June 1st; Start saving your pop tabs for this year’sJunior Nationals!! ASA is working on making changes to currents rules that will not be in effect until 2017; FollowAJSA on Facebook for current updates!

● 2016 National Classic Update- FUNDRAISING GOAL IS $60,000…Currently only sold $8,000 worth oftickets; Final ticket will be sold & the winner will be drawn the 2016 IJSA Junior Show; If people do not want todonate semen/embryos they can always donate money; Plan to sell at sales, Denver, and Expo; Tank donations needto be sent to Nichols Cyro Genetics!; Facebook Page – Invite all of your friends and family to like it to stay up todate on information; making plans for Opening Ceremony and entertainment; Banquet will be a brunch in theVaried Industries Building; If you have any ideas please contact an IJSA board member, IJSA advisor, or TammyHeaton.

● IJSA Board Organizational Meeting will be in March and coincide with the ISA Board meeting● 2016 Youth Activities Internship Deadline January 5th

● 2016 Regional/National Classic Update- No North Central Regional this year; South Central Regional – June 15-18 –Stillwater, OK; Eastern Regional – June 15-18 – Cookeville, TN; Western Regional – June 23 -25 – Bozeman,MT; National Classic – July 9 – 16 – Des Moines, IA; The AJSA National Classic Lodging Scholarship is dueApril 15th; 2016 AJSA Community Service Project – Ronald McDonald House – Save your pop tabs!!

● Senior Board Meeting Update- At the Iowa State Fair the bulls will be shown on Friday afternoon in the :openarena”; Iowa Beef Expo is expecting 161 lots including 90 head of bulls. The banquet will be held at PrairieMeadows.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:02 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kylie Peterson, IJSA Secretary

“Herd in a Tank” DonationsThank you to the generous breeders for

donating semen and embryos for the 2016National Classic Fundraiser “Herd in aTank”. All units are being collected at

Nichols Cryo-Genetics in Maxwell, Iowa.If you have not already done so, pleasemake arrangements to have your units

delivered to or take them there. To see themost recent list of items included in the

tank please see the ISA Website, click onthe “Herd in a Tank” flyer and a PDF will

open with the list. Please let TammyHeaton or Kiersten Jass know if you have

any questions.

Photo Share SiteCheck out the Iowa Simmental Photo Share

Site iowasimmental.shutterfly.com forpictures of ISA/IJSA activities. If you have

any pictures that you would like to share withour members feel free to upload them to thissite. Photos may be used to compile the ISA

Annual Banquet “Year-in-Review” SlideShow or IJSA Scrapbook. We’re especiallylooking for photos from our Association’s

“earlier years” and ISA Royalty during theirreign. If you have hard copies please contactJr. Advisor Morgan Wadsworth for delivery,she can scan them and return upon request.You can also email your photos to Morgan.

Junck Simmentals2nd Annual Private Treaty Bull Sale at the Farm

1132 Carroll Ave. Sioux City, IA 51108

Juncks 20 GranSire: HOC BrokerDam: Power Plus● High Selling bull at

our 2015 sale● Full brother sells on

our 2016 sale

○ Graduating Class of 2016 will be on displayFebruary 1st-7th

○ Bids will close February 7th

Sires:HOC Broker Current WeightsAmerican Pride Semen TestedEbony`s Grandmaster Scrotal MeasuredWS A Step Up EPD`s AvailableLMF Movin` Forward

Contact:Rick Junck- (712) 560-6949Ron Junck- (712) 239-3680

Welcome New ISA Members! ~Brian Birchmier of Maxwell, Andrew

Benning of Hampton, Clint Brown of Afton,Nick Fitzsimmons of Vail, Zach Greiman ofGarner, Doug, Marla, Jake & Jace Hlas of

Traer, Dave Horman of Lowden, Lyle Hoversten of Webster City,Chris Janacek of Keota, Steve Kaisand of Oskaloosa, Kevin &

Darci Maas of Adair, Dwight McDonald of Russell, Willie Morrisof Plainfield, Beau, Maverick & Sterling Morris of Plainfield,

Justin Opperman of Manning, Bret Paulsen of Cedar Rapids, HeathPaulsen of Lakota, Tom & Stacey Rooney of Maxwell, CorySampson of Nevada, Jon Schaben of Dunlap, Ryan Schorg of

Remsen, Chad & Liz Smith of Stratford, John & Cheryl Walston ofBedford, Jeremy Walter of Farragut, Rod Williams of Stuart, and

William & Becky Woodside of Pleasantville.Welcome to our Iowa Simmental family!

New ASA Members from Iowa ~Nate Simons of Greene, Vajgrt Cattle Co. of Newhall, Tyler

Campbell Cattle of Corydon, Kuhlmann Cattle Co. of Ottosen, A toZ Livestock of Hawkeye, Jim Weber of Parnell, Gibbs Livestock of

Rhodes, Ryan Gotto of Mapleton, Lammert Farms Inc. of Neola,Zach Ralfs of Walcott, Bouslog Cattle Co. of Harper, Joa Cattle of

De Witt, Diamond G Ranch of Ringsted, McLaughlin Farms ofShelby, Nate Becker of Atkins, Purkett Show Cattle of DeWitt,Van Ryswyk Farms of Lucas, and Michael Nervig of Osceola.

We would invite you to join our state assoc. if youare not already a member!

Notes from the ISA President - Tammy HeatonHappy New Year Simmental Enthusiasts;

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and were able to spend time with family andfriends. As I write this note it is with some mixed emotions as well as with much excitement onwhere we have been and where we will be going in 2016.

Let me start by saying THANK YOU! Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as yourIowa Simmental Association President over the past few years. I have truly enjoyed theopportunity as well as the chance to work with other board members that share in my love forSimmental Cattle and care about the success of other Iowa Simmental Breeders. I look forward toparticipating as a board member for my final year in a different capacity which will allow me moretime to focus on the upcoming National Classic that is being held in Des Moines in July of 2016.

Again thank you and I hope you all realize how much I have appreciated your feedback, concerns and support over thepast few years.  The Iowa Simmental Association truly is top of the class in my book.

2016 EXCITEMENT!! I am so excited for the opportunity that Iowa has been given to host the 2016 NationalClassic. This event is a great opportunity to support the next generation of Simmental breeders as well as showcaseour wonderful state. This National Classic will be one for the history books and if you haven’t planned to donate orvolunteer I encourage you to. Nothing is more rewarding then giving back to our youth and it will take ALL of us toensure that we pull this off. When our visitors left in 2010 they were very pleased with how the event went and wewant to make sure that they have an even better time this year. So, I am asking that each of you find a way to getinvolved as we can sure use your help. Mark your calendar July 9th- 15th.

Well as you all know I like to keep these short and sweet so in closing. As we start the New Year let’s take a fewminutes to remember those individuals that we unfortunately lost this past year and lets carry their love for Simmentalwith us as we go into 2016. I wish you all great health, great happiness, and may your pastures always be filled withgreat Simmental cattle.Best Wishes, Tammy Heaton ~Iowa Simmental Association President

The Iowa Junior Simmental Association has been selectedto host the annual National Junior Simmental Classic at theIowa State Fairgrounds in July 2016.

Members of the AJSA ages 8-21 participate in the NationalClassic. They come from all parts of the country toparticipate in leadership development, educationalcontests, and cattle exhibition held at this great event eachsummer. We expect to have approximately 1000+exhibitors and parents attend the event in Des Moines.

We want to take this opportunity to ensure that you areaware of this week long promotional opportunity and ask for your financial support in order toensure the success of this event. It is a great opportunity to showcase your operation, businessand/or sale by providing sponsorship for the various activities and/or awards that make up theweek. You will have Local and National exposure supporting the next generation of leadersalong with recognition on all advertising for the event prior to and during the activities.

We hope you will support this National event and have included a form with the various levels ofdonation available. Please note there are various ways to help and all donations small or largeare greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration.

If you are interested in more information please feel free to contact Tammy Heaton at 641-751-1984, Gina Long at 641/344-2867 or e-mail 2016Simmental@gmail.com.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,Iowa Simmental Association, Inc

We pledge the following amount to the 2016 Junior Simmental National Classic.

(5 Carat) $5000+

(4 Carat) $3500 to $4,999

(3 Carat) $2,500 to $3,499

(2 Carat) $1,000 – $2,499

(1 Carat) $1 to $999

I am also interested in volunteering my time/efforts during the event: YES or NO (circle one)

Please return this form along with your donation to the following address.Also, please include how you would like for your sponsorship to appear within publications.

Tammy HeatonIowa Simmental Association, IncPO BOX 1095 ~Monroe, IA 50170

Checks can be made payable to:Iowa Simmental Association, Inc

If you would prefer to be billed in 2016 we can arrange that, but we ask that payment be made in full by March 1st, 2016

Tickets are now on sale now through the2016 Iowa Simmental Summer Field Day

visit our websitehttp://www.breedingcattlepage.com/Simmental/iasimmassoc/

To purchase a ticket contact a Junior Member or callTammy Heaton@ 641/751-1984 or Gina Long @ 641/344-2867

Notes from the Sr. Board December MeetingThe ISA Board met December 5, 2015 at the ISU Hansen Center. Meeting was called to order by President TammyHeaton. Board members present were Tammy Heaton, Eric Gerdes, Sherrie Moore, Al Johnson, Kirk Lynch, TomRobinson, Jay Steenhoek, Jeff Thompson and Andy Van Aernam. Also present were Kellie Carolan, DeanDrummond, Gina Long, Bert Moore, Marshall Ruble and Morgan Wadsworth. The Secretary minutes and Treasurer’sreport were read and approved. Items of discussion included:● Junior Report – Kellie reported that the Jr. board is having their Dec. meeting via conference call; dues have been

coming in, and “Herd in a tank” units are being collected at Nichols Cryo-Genetics.● Newsletter – Morgan reported the deadline for the Jan. issue is Dec. 15th; Newsletter mailing list is 1200+ and avail-

able to anyone who wants to receive it, link via ISA website to sign up; discussed having Email and mailed options tobe more “green” and potentially cut down some cost.

● Breeders Directory – Kirk reported on Mary’s behalf that there were lots of ads, but not many checks have beensent; B&W ads are probably outdated; discussion of amount to charge to layout an ad

● State Fair Show – Dean reported that the bull show will be Fri. afternoon in the “open arena”, females will continueto be Sat. morning in the pavilion; discussion of when/where to have the meal, judges names discussed

● Field Day – Red Angus will not be joining us since we are expecting more head with the upcoming National in Io-wa; possible judges discussed

● Futurity – Nominations due May 15th…NO EXCEPTIONS!● 2016 Expo Sale – Several new consignors, Catalog will have a ‘blue jean’ look to coordinate with the National Clas-

sic, Entries include 90 bulls (23 March, 10 half-blood, 6 ¾-blood), 16 breds, 46 opens and 9 genetic lots, total 161lots, last year was 147; discussion of memorial for Bill Ballard in the catalog and at sale, Bull buyer social will con-tinue to be held Sunday after the video parade. Discussion of genetic defects vs genetic traits

● Banquet – Headquarters, social and banquet at Prairie Meadows; the meal cost more than in the past, board decidedto raise cost of tickets to $25 and if there is any money remaining to donate it to the National classic; ChristensenElite Award was decided

● Expo Rules – IJBBA rules updated to 7/8+ show Purebred, ½ to 7/8 show percentage, steers 50%, Sire and dam donot have to be listed on papers

● Board Nominations – Kellie Carolan, Dustin Ford, and Nate Ruby, will also accept nominations at the annual meet-ing in February

● Symposium – Al and Bert reported that 2016 will be in Bozeman to show off the new ASA Headquarters, deadlinefor registrations will be July 1st, Still planning on 2017 in Iowa (possibly Ames)

● ASA Update – Bert reported that cost share dollars paid out were up 33%, Chip Kent is new to the ASA inPR/member relations and will be based out of Columbia, Missouri; Iowa is fortunate to have such an involved boardand membership

● 2016 National Classic – only about $8,000 in ticket sales so far, expecting $60,000, winning ticket will be drawn atField Day in June; working on corporate/breeder sponsorships, make checks out to Iowa Simmental Assoc., Inc; havebeen notified of numerous donation lots through fall/winter sales, contact Tammy ; Planning on feeding 1000 people3 meals per day, Tammy working with VandenBerg Catering on menu; awards banquet will be brunch in the VariedIndustries Bldg.

Respectfully Submitted, Sherrie Moore - ISA Secretary/Treasurer

Thanks to ISA board members Kirk Lynch and AndyVan Aernam for their service to the Iowa SimmentalAssociation. They have each served the maximum oftwo 3-year terms and will be retiring from the boardin February. In addition Jeff Thompson and TomRobinson have served one 3-year term and are

eligible for an additional 3-year term on the ISA board. In addition toJeff and Tom, the board has nominated Kellie Carolan, Dustin Ford,and Nate Ruby. Nominations will also be taken from the floor at theannual meeting to fill these open seats. If you are interested inrunning for the board please send Tammy Heaton a short write up ofwhy you should be considered for a board position. Please email it toher at tmtheatons@gmail.com or bring copies to the annual meeting.

The Iowa Simmental Associationlost a longtime friend this year.

The Rev. William E. Ballard, 77, of Lacona,died November 12, 2015, at Iowa Methodist MedicalCenter in Des Moines. Bill was born February 24, 1938,in Nevada, Iowa, the son of Claude and Hazel (Holland)

Ballard. Bill’s Story County roots run deep. He was a great-great-grandson ofMormon Ballard, who with his brother was dispatched by the Dragoons fromFort Des Moines to settle Story County in 1844. Schools, businesses, a creek, andother natural features in the Huxley area still bear the family name.

Bill graduated from Collins High School in 1956 and enrolled atSimpson College, where he played basketball and baseball and was a member ofLambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He met Sue Ellen Goode at Simpson, and theywere married in 1960. Bill began serving as a student pastor in the MethodistChurch while a student at Simpson. He graduated from Simpson in 1960, thenattended Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado, where he earned master’sdegrees in divinity and religious education in 1964.

Bill was ordained a deacon in the Iowa Methodist Church in 1963 and afull elder in 1965. Over the course of his 49-year career in ministry, Bill servedMethodist and United Methodist churches in Armel, Colorado, and manycommunities in Iowa. After retiring from ordained ministry in 2006, Bill becamea hospice minister with Hospice of Central Iowa (later HCI Care Services),retiring for a second time in 2013. Bill and Sue Ellen retired to Lacona. Bill waselected Mayor of Lacona in 2009 and served in that office through his death.

Bill also served as Chaplain of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy formore than 27 years, starting in 1988 and continuing through the date of his death.Bill was active in numerous civic, community, and professional organizationsthroughout his professional life including Boy Scouts of America, RotaryInternational, Kiwanis, and LakeView Country Club in Chariton. Bill raisedSimmental cattle with Sue Ellen’s family and was a member of the IowaCattleman’s Association and the Iowa Simmental Association (Christensen EliteAward recipient, 2015). He served as a judge for many 4-H county fairs over theyears. A self-taught auctioneer, Bill helped carry on Goode Auction Service,founded by Sue Ellen’s grandfather in Lacona more than 100 years ago, andcalled numerous estate, equipment, and charity auctions over the years.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sue Ellen of Lacona; three sons, Bill (KimWalker) of Oskaloosa; Steve (Jennifer) of Iowa City; and John “Eddie” (Jodi) ofDes Moines; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, a sister, threesisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Editor’s note: Bill was a man with many varied interests and activities, as youcan read above, we should be thankful we had this wonderful man as an activemember of our association. Bill was a generous and giving man...Some of myfondest memories of him were at the ISA Sale at the Iowa Beef Expo and at theAnnual Banquet taking bids for the ‘Prime Directory advertising’ and Juniorfundraising auctions. He was friendly and could talk to anyone about almostanything. When he was awarded the Christensen Elite Award last February, hehardly could say anything, as he felt so humbled by the honor bestowed on himby our Association.

Newsletter Email OptionIn an effort to be more ‘green’ and also

save some money printing the newsletterthe ISA board has decided to give

recipients the option of receiving theircopy via via email, mail, or both. If you

would like to receive an electronic versionof this newsletter emailed to you pleasecontact editor Morgan Wadsworth with

your email address.

Genetic Defect ReminderRemember ALL cattle selling in the

Iowa Beef Expo Simmental salemust be “clean” from GENETIC

DEFECTS per ISA Rules.Currently these defects include TH,PHA, AM, NH, CA, OS, and DD.Animals must be guaranteed freefrom these defects via the seller.

ISA-IJSA Facebook GroupThe ISA/IJSA has recently started aclosed Facebook group to keep our

members updated on events and activities.The group is open to any/all ISA/IJSA

members and Iowa Simmentalenthusiasts, and will be used in

conjunction with the ISA Website andNewsletter. If you’ve not already been

added just search “Iowa SimmentalAssociation”, click “Join” and a group

Admin. will allow you access.

The 2016 NationalClassic now has aFacebook Page!!

Search “Denim & Diamonds in DesMoines” and ‘Like’ our page to stay up-

to-date on all of the news!

Get to Know your Board Member - Sherrie MooreHi! My name is Sherrie Moore and I am the new Executive Secretary/Treasurer

for the Iowa Simmental Association. Our family has been a long time member of theassociation and proud to be a part of such a great organization! I started in the positionin June and am still learning the ropes as each day comes along.

I was introduced to the cattle business when I married L.E. in 1975. At that timewe were raising Shorthorns which was the breed of choice for the Moore/Stewartfamilies in and around Rose Hill, Iowa. In 1979 L.E. and I bought our first Simmentalbull from the Goode family from Lacona and in 1981 bought out Sam Bunting’s herd ofSimmental cows and thus started our journey in this great breed. We have seen a lot ofchanges over the years and Simmentals are gaining a foothold in the cattle industry as aleader in research, genetic information and boasts having one of the finest juniorprograms in the country.

My husband, L.E. and I live on the family farm near Rose Hill and run about 120head of cows. L.E. teaches Physical Education at North Mahaska High School in New Sharon and is also the girlsbasketball coach. We had the honor of winning the 1A Girls State Basketball Championship in 2012. What anadventure! I am a Realtor with Hawkeye Real Estate in Oskaloosa and keep busy on the farm. Our daughter, Ashley,grew up in the junior program and we were heavily involved at the local, state and national level. She attended everyregional and national from 1994 to 2005 and gained valuable tools for life as well as developing friendships fromaround the U.S. in our many travels. I would recommend involvement to any family as the benefits are numerous toeveryone! Ashley is now married to Bradley Warren and they live in Springfield, Kentucky with two of the cutest kidsthat call us Gammaw and Papa – McLane (2 ½) and Edwin (9 months). They are working on their own herd ofSimmental and Angus cattle.Our wish for everyone is to have a safe and prosperous calving season and we will be seeing you around the barnsometime this year!

Get to know Dr. Bert MooreBert Moore currently serves as an Area Representative and State Association

Liaison for the American Simmental Association. An Iowa native, he grew up on ageneral livestock and crops farm near Iowa Falls, Iowa. He lives in Indianola, Iowawhere he and his wife Millie are in the process of developing 75 acres of pasture andhay ground. After graduation from Iowa State he moved to North Dakota to do graduatework which grew into a 40 plus year career as a faculty member at North Dakota StateUniversity. During that time he coached 40 Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Teamsand taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in the Animal and Range SciencesDepartment and conducted applied research of sheep and beef. Following retirementfrom NDSU he moved to Omaha, Nebraska and spent four and one half years asexecutive secretary of the American Shorthorn Association during which time heinitiated Shorthorn’s move to the IGS multi-breed evaluation system.

Bert’s first exposure to Simmentals was during an Iowa State AgriculturalTravel Course to Europe and Great Britain prior to their introduction to North America. In the early 1970s NorthDakota State tested Simmentals in crosses with Herefords and then established a herd through donations from NorthDakota breeders. Their ASA membership number (1132) is the second lowest in North Dakota.

He has judged beef and sheep shows in 28 states and 4 Canadian provinces and given presentations in GreatBritain and New Zealand. In addition to the beef industry, he has had strong ties to the sheep industry, serving asfaculty supervisor to the NDSU sheep program where national champions were developed in both the Hampshire andColumbia breeds and multiple trait leaders in the Katahdin breed. His wife Millie also served as executive secretary ofthe Montadale Sheep Breeders Association for 39 years and since retirement from there, is part of the managementteam for the Midwest Stud Ram Sale which annually sells upwards to 2000 head of sheep from 40 state consignors thelast full week in June. His daughter Angi and grandson Cole live in Shoreview, Minnesota.Bert started as an Area Representative for the ASA in 2013 and in 2014 added responsibilities working with stateassociations. “It is a pleasure and a privilege to work for the ASA and with Simmental breeders and their stateorganizations. Having followed Simmentals since their introduction to North America, it is refreshing to now see theleadership position they have attained. Simmental cattle fit many markets and are major contributors through theirsophisticated approach to beef cattle improvement.”

Dave Nichols HonoredOn November 15, Dave Nichols,

a longtime Iowa Simmental breeder,past ISA Board member, and pastASA Chairman, was inducted intothe Saddle and Sirloin Hall of Fame,in Louisville, KY. Because of hisnational and internationalachievements and leadership in thebeef cattle industry, Nichols is a

deserving recipient of this supreme honor. He was a pioneer in beefcattle performance measures, as he adapted new technologies intohis family's purebred herds and championed the practices whileserving on state and national association boards. Across the board,Dave Nichols is held in high regard by beef cattle producers,educators and researchers.

In honor of prestigious award, Nichols Farms donated a 3-n-1-sale lot to the ASA Foundation to commemorate this event. Thankyou to Bob Volk, J&C Simmental, for his out-right purchase alongwith additional contributions from "Friends of the Foundation" fora grand total of $23,250. Thank you DP Sales Management (Dougand Debbie Parke, Drew and Holli Hatmaker) and Fred Schuetzefor their hard work in securing donations.Portions of article used from ASA Facebook Page

~ Futurity Info for 2015-2016 ~Now is the time to plan to be a part of the Iowa

Futurity Program. For $200 an individual or salegroup can be in this program. The buyer of

animals or sales must pay $10.00 entry fee at thetime of purchase. These animals are eligible forthe futurity show at the 2016 Iowa Junior Field

Day held in June. Monies from the nominationsand entry fees are paid pack in premiums at thisshow. If you are interested in being a part of theIowa Futurity Program please contact Tammy

Heaton or Sherrie Moore.

Bull Buyer’s SocialJoin the Iowa Simmental Association in the

Simmental alleys following the Parade of salecattle on Sunday, February 14th for some cattle

talk and a snack. Then at 5:30 join us at thePrairie Meadows Hotel Banquet Room for a

social hour followed by the ISA Annual banquetwith presentation of annual awards, the

auctioning of the 2016 Directory pages, and thejunior fundraising auction.

FALL SHOW RESULTSAk-Sar-BenCarli Henderson of Wiota ~ Reserve Champion Simmental

Heifer and 3rd Place Breeding Beef ShowmanKiley Elder of Ackworth ~ Champion SimmGenetics HeiferPaige Henderson of Wiota ~ Reserve Champion SimmGenetics

Heifer

American RoyalKiley Elder of Ackworth ~ Champion Division III & Champion

Overall ShowmanMadyson Thill of Pleasantville ~ Junior Show Winner Class 12

and Champion Purebred Junior Heifer CalfTyler Loudon of Creston ~ Junior Show Winner Class 15

Purebred HeifersChesney Steenhoek of Maxwell ~ Junior Show Winner Class 16

and Champion Purebred Senior Heifer CalfHaylea England of Mount Ayr ~ Open Show Reserve

Champion Percentage Junior HeiferGrace Greiman of Goodell ~ Open Show Winner Class 55,

Champion Percentage Senior Heifer and Reserve GrandChampion Percentage Heifer

Ruby Cattle Company of Murray ~ Open Show Winner Class57 Percentage Heifers

Sara Sullivan of Dunlap ~ Open Show Winner Class 59 andChampion Purebred Spring Heifer Calf

Madyson Thill of Pleasantville ~ Open Show Winner Class 62Percentage Heifer

Ruby Cattle Company of Murray ~ Open Show Winner Class63 and Champion Purebred Junior Heifer Calf

Ruby Cattle Company of Murray ~ Open Show Winner Class66 and Champion Purebred Senior Heifer Calf

Carli Henderson of Wiota ~ Open Show Winner Class 72,Reserve Champion Purebred Senior Heifer and ReserveGrand Champion Purebred Heifer

Questing Hills Land & Cattle of Afton ~ Open Show WinnerClass 27 Percentage Bulls

Hadden Simmental & Winther Cattle of Woodbine ~ Openshow Winner Class 37 and Champion Senior PercentageBull Calf

North American Livestock ShowGrandview Cattle Co of Ackley, IA & Schick Cattle Co. of

Clinton, IL ~ Open Show Winner Class 2 and GrandChampion Purebred Cow/Calf Pair

Sara Sullivan of Dunlap ~ Open Show Winner Class 9 andDivision 1 Champion Purebred Heifer

Maddy Udell of Sioux City ~ Open Show Winner Class 32,Division 5 Reserve Champion and Reserve Grand ChampionPurebred Heifer

Sara Sullivan of Dunlap ~ Junior Show Winner Class 3,Division 1 Champion, and Reserve Grand ChampionPurebred Heifer

Ben Weis of McIntire ~ Junior Show Winner Class 20 PurebredHeifers

Sara Sullivan of Dunlap ~ Junior Show Winner Class 5 andDivision 1 Champion SimSolution Heifer

Grace Greiman of Goodell ~ Junior Show Winner Class 20,Division IV Champion, Reserve Grand Champion Heifer,and Champion Bred & Owned SimSolution Heifer

Candid Photos of the 2015 ISA Annual Banquet & Sale

Fall Futurity Sale ResultsThere’s still time ~ Yes, there’s still time to find your futurity animal. A heifer or steer purchased at one of the two sales remaining will beeligible to show at the Iowa Junior Simmental Field Day that is held each year in June. There is a separate division for these animals and prizemoney is divided among this division. The entry fee is just $10 and needs to be paid when you make settlement for your purchase at the sale.

Iowa Beef Expo ‘Mark of Genetic Excellence’ Sale – Feb. 15, 2016Southwest Simmental Group ‘Spring Production’ Sale – Feb 28, 2016

‘Buckles & Banners’ Show Cattle Sale Results ~ October 23, 201558 Total lots Average $5,742; Cattle sold to 13 statesHigh Selling Lots included:$20,500 ~ Lot #2A ~ GSC Sioux 125C, Sire: W/C United, Consignor:

Gerdes Show Cattle, Buyer: Circle M Farm of TX.$18,250 ~ Lot #2 ~ GSC Sioux 130C, Sire: Pays to Believe, Consignor:

Gerdes Show Cattle, Buyer: Daniel McLaughin of IA.$18,000 ~ Lot #8 ~ LTS Stiletto’s Sangria, Sire: WLTR Renegade, Consign-

or: Lone Tree Simmental, Buyer: Tom Anderson of MO.~~~~

JS ‘Midwest Made’ & Friends Sale Results ~ October 24, 201567 Total lots Average $4,747; Cattle sold to 14 statesHigh Selling Lots included:$21,000 ~ Lot #3B ~ JS Diamond Star 15C, Sire: Mr. HOC Broker, Consign-

or: JS Simmentals, Buyer: Mike Henderson of IA.$17,100 ~ Lot #1A-E ~ JS Flatout Flirty Embryos, Sire: Revival, Upper

Class, Jack Around, Jacked Up, Style; Consignor: JS Simmentals, Buyers:John Boggess, Harroun Cattle, Jerry Walsh, Kyle Walter

$12,000 ~ Lot #49 ~ HSF/JRB Mia B411, Sire: Mr. HOC Broker, Bred to:WS A Step Up, Consignor: Foreman Cattle, Buyer: Fenton Farm Simmen-tals of MS

~~~~Heartland Simmental ‘Performance with Class’ Sale ~ October 25, 201578 Total lots Average $4,002; Open Heifers- $3,671; Bred females- $3,769;

18 pairs- $4,581High Selling Lots included:$8,500 ~ Lot #13 ~ HL Martina C154, Sire: HOC Broker, Consignor: Heart-

land Simmentals, Buyer: Skyler Luzum of IA.$8,000 ~ Lot #1 ~ HL Dolly C19, Sire: GLS New Direction, Consignor:

Heartland Simmentals, Buyer: Echard Farms of IA,$7,750 ~ Lot #43 ~ HL Ms Rio B033, Sire: WDS-GLS Rio 116 ET, Bred to

WS Prime Beef Z8, Consignor: Heartland Simmentals, Buyer: A to ZLivestock of IA.

~~~~Drake ‘Lady Diva’ Production Sale Results ~ October 31, 201539 Total lots Average $3,836; 28 Open Heifers- $4,000; 11 Bred females-

$3,418High Selling Lots included:$12,000 ~ Lot #1 ~ Drake Spitfire, Sire: W/C BF Innocent Man, Consignor:

Drake Simmental, Buyer: Brady Hawkins of IA.$7,250 ~ Lot #8 ~ Drake Pilgrim Lady C54, Sire: WS Pilgrim H182U, Con-

signor: Drake Cattle Co., Buyer: Zoe Joiner of IA.$7,000 ~ Lot #2 ~ Drake She’s Innocent A449C, Sire: W/C BF Innocent

Man, Consignor: Drake Simmental, Buyer: Colin O’Neil of WI.~~~~

Hawkeye Simmental Group Sale Results ~ November 1, 201571 Total lots Average $3,625; 43 Open heifers average $3,851, 28 Bred fe-

males average $3,218High Selling Lots included:$8,700 ~ Lot #45 ~ RBS Carman C549, Sire: RBS X Man, Consignor: Reck

Bros & Sons Simmental, Buyer: Tyler Espenscheid of Monroe, IA.$8,000 ~ Lot #4 ~ Cason’s Carland of Roses C37S, Sire: MCM Top Grade

018X, Consignor: Cason’s Pride & Joy Simmental, Buyer: Jacque Johnsonof Grand Island, NE.

$7,250 ~ Lot #7 ~ VPF Cheerleader C323, Sire: LLSF Pays to Believe ZU194,Consignor: Ver Ploeg Farm, Buyer: Sierra Stamer of Hospers, IA.

~~~~North Central Simmental Group ‘Fall Classic’ Sale ~ November 22, 201568 Total lots Average $3,621; 29 Open heifers averaged $3,460; 39 Bred heif-

ers averaged $3,741High Selling Lots included:$11,500 ~ Lot #22 ~ Jass Crystal Clear 39C, Sire: Mr HOC Broker, Consignor:

Jass Simmentals, Buyer: Kiersten Jass of Garner, IA.$8,000 ~ Lot #67 ~ Jass Combustible 85B, Sire: FBF1 Combustible, Bred to

WS A Step Up X27, Consignor: Jass Simmentals, Buyer: Abby Tlach of In-dianola, IA.

$7,300 ~ Lot #1 ~ FLE Miss Zoey C155, Sire: FBF1 Combustible, Consignor:Finesse Livestock Enterprises, Buyer: Shayla Schmitt of Hampton, IA.

~~~~Ruby Cattle ‘Livin’ the Dream’ Production Sale ~ November 27, 201570 Total lots Average $6,900; 36 Open Heifers averaged $8,338; 1 pair

$28,000; 40 Bred Heifers averaged $3,946High Selling Lots included:$67,500 ~ Lot #1 ~ Ruby NFF Rhythm 481, Sire: CNS Pays to Dream T759,

Buyer: Kiersten Jass of Garner, IA and Circle T Farm of TN.$28,000 ~ Lot #37 ~ Ruby NFF Rhythm A311, Sire: Rubys Wide Open 909W,

Bull Calf at Side sired by Ruby NFF Uno Mas 5C2, Buyer: Shaun Gebauerof Otis, Co.

$20,000 ~ Lot #11 ~ Rubys Rhythm 526C, FBF1 Combustible, Buyer: BlairVohs of Bucyrus, KS.

~~~~Janssen Farms ‘The Chosen Few’ Sale Results ~ November 29, 201581 Total lots Average $3,952High Selling Lots included:$32,500 ~ Lot #1 ~ JF GF Bandy Maid 5250C, Sire: JF Milestone, Consignor:

Janssen Farms, Buyer: Guthridge Farms, IA$14,500 ~ Lot 53 ~ JF Jilt 405B, Sire: LLSF Uprising, Bred to: Back in Black,

Consignor: Janssen Farms, Buyer: Hudson Pines Farm & Bramlet Simmen-tals, NY

$11,000 ~ Lot 51 ~ Ms Maxie Lou M112S, Sire: Black Bear, Consignor: Jans-sen Farms, Buyer: Sloup Simmentals & Hilltop Simmentals

The Simmental Iowa Beef Expo headquarters willbe at Prairie Meadows Hotel for 2016. Call 515-957-3000 or 800-325-9015 to make reservations.Rooms will be $107 + tax. Tickets for the ISA

Annual Banquet will be $25.

Iowa Simmental Assoc.c/o Morgan Wadsworth3192 110th StDunlap, IA 51529Return Service Requested

2016 Upcoming Events & DeadlinesJanuary 20 – ISA Queen Contest Entries Due to Darci MaasJanuary 17- 21 – National Western Stock Show– Denver, ColoradoJanuary 16-February 7 – Fort Worth Stock Show and RodeoJanuary 16-30 – Sioux Empire Farm Show- Sioux Falls, SDFebruary 1 – IJBBA Scholarship Applications DueFebruary 13-21 – Iowa Beef Expo 13 - ISA Queen Contest (Prairie Meadows) 13 - Sale Cattle Check-in (Cattle Barn) 13 - ISA & IJSA Annual Meetings (Penningroth Sale Arena) 14 - Judging contest (Pavilion) 14 - Sale Cattle Parade (Sale Arena) 14 - Bull Buyer Social (Cattle Barn) 14 - Iowa Simmental Assoc. Annual Banquet & Social Hour (Prairie

Meadows) 15 - Iowa Simmental ‘Mark of Genetic Excellence’ Sale 18-21 - IJBBA Junior Show Weekend (See Expo or IJBBA

Website/Newsletter for Details)Early March – ISA & IJSA Board MeetingsMarch 10 – ‘The Simmental Today’ Newsletter Deadline, email items to

Morgan Wadsworth at morganawadsworth@gmail.comMarch 15 – Sullivan Supply/ Stock Show University & Kent Habeger

Scholarship Applications DueApril 1 – AJSA Classic entries available at www.juniorsimmental.orgApril 15 – National Classic Hotel Scholarship Due to Hannah Wine @ ASAMay 5 – AJSA Regional Classic Ownership & Entry DeadlineMay 12 - AJSA Regional Classic Late Entry Deadline (will be accessed late

fees)May 15 – ISA Memorial Scholarship Applications Due to ISA PresidentMay 15 – Bronze Merit Award Applications Due to ISA PresidentMay 16 – National Classic Ownership & Entry Deadline (Online Entry

available in April)May 23 - National Classic Late Entry Deadline (will be accessed late fees)June 1 – Silver & Gold Merit Award Applications due (must return via

email to ajsa@simmgene.com)June 1 – AJSA Trustee Applications Due to Hannah Wine @ ASAJune 1 – AJSA Photography, Video & Interview Contest Entries Due

June 4-5 – ISA Field Day/ Futurity Show/ IJSA Junior Show (Jeff & DebHansen Agriculture Student Learning Center, ISU Campus Ames, IA)

Watch April Newsletter for more detailsJune 10 – ‘The Simmental Today’ Newsletter Deadline, email items to

Morgan Wadsworth at morganawadsworth@gmail.comNO North Central Regional for 2016June 15-18 – AJSA South Central Regional Classic, Stillwater, OKJune 15-18 – AJSA Eastern Regional Classic, Cookeville, TNJune 23-25 – AJSA Western Regional Classic, Bozeman, MT

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~~~~Check out these ISA related websites: ISA website at

www.breedingcattlepage.com/Simmental/iasimmassocASA website at www.simmental.org ~ ~ ~Shutterfly photo share site

www.iowasimmental.shuterfly.com for a gallery of pictures.~~~~

We’re looking for Simmental-related activities that you, as members,are involved in. Let us know if you have a sale date to list. Juniors, letme know of your accomplishments. Let’s make this your newsletter!

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cludes:

~Iowa Beef Expo Schedule

~2016 National Sponsorship

~Junior Board Minutes

~Senior Board Minutes

~Fall Show & Sale Results