The Atlantic Parks and Recreation Dept. Board of Directors is taking their monthly meeting to the great outdoors, once again. Last month they met in the shelter at Cedar Park. Monday evening (July 20), the Board will meet in the Kiddie Korral Shelter at Sunnyside Park, beginning at 5:15-p.m.

Action items on their agenda include:

• Updates on the Schildberg Trail and Summer Programs.
• Adult Kick Ball
• Adult Art in the Park
• Department staffing
• and an Aquatics meeting.

In his reports to the Board, Parks and Rec Director Bryant Rasmussen will discuss:

• The Trailhead water fountain
• National Park and Rec Month activities
• Tree Cleanup
• Sealing the Sunnyside Basketball Court & east Ride/Schildberg Trails
• and Wildlife Refuge Areas.

The meeting next month will take place at the City Park Shelter in downtown Atlantic.

Here are the results from the Pottawattamie Count Fair Swine Show held Sunday, July 18 in Avoca.

• Champion Purebred Berkshire Gilt:  Mallorie Sick  Reserve:  Marlie Sick
• Champion Purebred Duroc Gilt:  Ryan Conover  Reserve:  Jaxon Kadel
• Champion Purebred Hampshire Gilt:  Collin Harder  Reserve:  McKenna Sick
• Champion Purebred Hereford Gilt:  Ryan Conover
• Champion Purebred Poland China Gilt:  Owen Kadel
• Champion Purebred Spotted Gilt:  Addison Kadel  Reserve:  Jaxon Kadel
• Champion Purebred Gilt:  Mallorie Sick  Reserve:  Marlie Sick
• Champion Commercial Gilt:  Evan Harder  Reserve:  McKenna Sick
• Overall Champion Breeding Hog:  Mallorie Sick  Reserve:  Evan Harder
• Champion Market Gilt:  Collin Harder  Reserve:  McKenna Sick
• Champion Purebred Berkshire Barrow:  Marlie Sick  Reserve:  Tavon Moore
• Champion Purebred Duroc Barrow:  Jersey Hilgenberg
• Champion Purebred Hampshire Barrow:  Collin Harder  Reserve:  Evan Harder
• Champion Purebred Hereford Barrow:  Owen Kadel  Reserve:  Callie Schulte
• Champion Purebrd Spotted Barrow:  McKenna Sick
• Champion Purebred Yorkshire Barrow:  Pierce Johnson  Reserve:  Pierce Johnson
• Champion Purebred:  McKenna Sick  Reserve:  Pierce Johnson
• Champion Crossbred Barrow:  McKenna Sick  Reserve:  Collin Harder
• Champion Market Barrow:  McKenna Sick  Reserve:  McKenna Sick
• Overall Champion Market Hog:  McKenna Sick  Reserve:  Collin Harder
• Champion Pen of 3:  Jersey Hilgenberg  Reserve:  Evan Harder
• Champion Senior Showman:  Pierce Johnson
• Champion Intermediate Showman:  Tavon Moore
• Champion Junior Showman:  Mallorie Sick
• Overall Champion Showman:  Tavon Moore

Champion Breeding Buck – Lilly Anderson, East Sunrisers

Reserve Champion Breeding Buck – Joseph Daniel, Red Oak FFA

Champion Breeding Doe – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Reserve Champion Breeding Doe – Karsyn Poston, East Sunrisers

Champion Breeding Pair – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Overall Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit – Karsyn Poston, East Sunrisers

Champion Fryer Meat Rabbit – Oliver Dykes, Stanton Strivers

Reserve Champion Fryer Meat Rabbit – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Champion Roaster Meat Rabbit – Alyssa Strebe, Stennett Panthers

Reserve Champion Roaster Meat Rabbit – Cord Nippert, East Sunrisers

Overall Grand Champion Meat Rabbit – Alyssa Strebe, Stennett Panthers

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Meat Rabbit – Oliver Dykes, Stanton Strivers

Champion Pen of Three Fryer Meat Rabbits – Victoria McFarland, Stanton Strivers

Reserve Pen of Three Fryer Meat Rabbits – Cord Nippert, East Sunrisers

Champion Pen of Three Roaster Meat Rabbits – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Reserve Champion Pen of Three Roaster Meat Rabbits – Alyssa Strebe, Stennett Panthers

Overall Grand Champion Pen of Three Meat Rabbits – Victoria McFarland, Stanton Strivers

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Meat Rabbits – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Champion Beginner Showman – Maven Allen, Stanton Strivers

Champion Junior/Intermediate Showman – Alyssa Strebe, Stennett Panthers

Champion Senior and Overall Grand Champion Showman – Corbin Wolfe, Stennett Panthers

Champion Market Barrow: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Champion Market Barrow: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Champion Market Gilt: Carston Johnson – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Champion Market Gilt: Will Pollock – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Market Hog: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Champion Derby Barrow: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Champion Derby Barrow: Allie Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Champion Derby Gilt: Carter Johnson – Stanton Strivers

Reserve Champion Derby Gilt: Marleigh Johnson – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Derby Hog: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Grand Champion Derby Hog: Allie Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Overall Grand Champion Market Hog: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Marleigh Johnson – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Leah Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Tonna Damewood – East Sunrisers

Champion Junior/Intermediate Swine Showman: Kennedy DeVries – Red Oak FFA

Champion Senior Swine Showman: Leah Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Overall Grand Champion Swine Showman: Leah Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Four young ladies from Audubon were vying for the title of Audubon County Fair Queen. When their scores were tabulated, Kennedy Rohe was crowned Queen. Kennedy is the daughter of Derrick and Jessica Rohe. Runner-Up went to Madi Steckler, the daughter of Toby and Pam Steckler. Abby Brooks and Abigail Zaiger were also in the running for Audubon County Fair Queen.

(Left to right) Madi Steckler, Runner-up, & Kennedy Rohe, 2021 Audubon County Fair Queen. (Photos via the Audubon County Fair Facebook page)

Audubon County Fair Queen candidates

Audubon County Fair

• 9:00 AM Judging Open Class Static & Antiques Entries
• 10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horse Show
• 2:30 PM Livestock Judging Contest Sign up
• 3:00 PM Livestock Judging Contest
• 4:00 PM-9:00 PM Inflatable Attractions
• 5:00 PM Clover Kids Rabbit Show
• 4-H/FFA & Open Rabbit Show
• 7:30 PM Figure Eight Races

Montgomery County Fair

• 8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Swine Show – Livestock Pavilion
• 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 4-H Exhibit Bldg Open
• Throughout the day: Chain Saw Artist; Meyer’s Petting Zoo; Kid’s Zone (Old white Commercial Bldg. by the YMCA); Kiddie Train; and Country Critters.
• Noon-9 PM: Commerical Bldg. Open
• 1:00 PM: 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show in the Livestock Pavillion
• 1:00-4:00 PM: Senior Citizens Day Bingo at the Fairgrounds Auditorium
• 1:00-5:00 PM: Caricature Artist Wayne Sealy at the 4-H Exhibit Bldg
• 4:00-8:00 PM: Horseshoe Court open for Tournament Throw at the Kirk Vannausdle Horseshoe Court
• 4:30-6:30 PM: Balloon Creations at the 4-H Exhibit Bldg
• 5:00-7:00 PM: Mill/Montgomery Cattlemen’s Assoc. Steak Supper at the Fairgrounds Auditorium
• 7:00-9:00 PM: Bingo at the 4-H Exhibit Bldg
• 7:00-10:00 PM: Villisca Lion’s Kiddie Ferris Wheel at the Fairgrounds Midway
• 7:30 PM: FREE Bull Ride in the Grandstand Arena
• 9:00 PM: DJ Jenny Ellis – Grandstand Area (Following the Bull Ride).

Pottawattamie County Fair

• 8:00am Goat Show, followed by Sheep Show
• 1:00pm Poultry, Rabbit, Small Pet and Dog Show

Shelby County Fair

• 7:45a.m ………………. Swine Exhibitors Meeting
• 8:00a.m ………………. Judge 4-H/FFA Swine
• 10:00a.m …………….. Judge 4-H/FFA Horses
• 10:00a.m. ……………. Carnival
• 2:00p.m ………………. 4-H Rabbit Agility – Tent
• 3:00p.m ………………. 4-H Working Exhibits – Tent
• 4:00-4:30p.m.………Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
• 5:00-5:30p.m……….. Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
• 6:00p.m ………………. Kiddy Parade – Grounds
• 6:00p.m ………………. Bill Riley Talent Show
• 6:00p.m ………………. Registration for Mutton Busting – Starts at 7:00 p.m. – Show Ring
• 6:30p.m ………………. Family Fun Night Games – Tent
• 8:00-8:30p.m.……….Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
• 8:30p.m ………………. Concert: Finding Dixie– West of Grandstand
• Dark………… ………. Fireworks Show – Shooting off North of Grandstands
• 4-H & Open Class Buildings open 10:00a.m. to 9:00p.m.
  Commercial Building open 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Nishna Valley Model Railroad Building open 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Goat Show Results

Champion Boer Doe: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Reserve Champion Boer Doe: AJ Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Breeding Doe: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Doe: AJ Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Champion Home Raised Market Goat: Garrett True – East Sunrisers

Reserve Champion Home Raised Market Goat: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Overall Grand Champion Market Goat: Garrett True – East Sunrisers

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Champion Beginner Showman: Dalton True – East Sunrisers

Champion Junior/Intermediate Showman: AJ Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Champion Senior Showman: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Overall Grand Champion Showman: Tyler Beeson – Stennett Panthers

Sheep Show Results

Champion Breeding Ram: Carly Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Reserve Champion Breeding Ram: Wyatt Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Champion Breeding Ewe: Jolee Fisher – East Sunrisers

Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe: Leah Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Grand Champion Breeding Lamb: Jolee Fisher – East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Lamb: Leah Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Champion Feeder Lamb: Wyatt Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Reserve Champion Feeder Lamb: Carly Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Champion Home Raised Market Lamb: Jackson Fisher – East Sunrisers

Reserve Champion Home Raised Market Lamb: Jackson Fisher – East Sunrisers

Champion Purchased Market Lamb: Allie Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Champion Purchased Market Lamb: Allie Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Allie Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Allie Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Champion Home Raised Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Jackson Fisher – East Sunrisers

Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Wyatt Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Reserve Champion Purchased Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Carly Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Jackson Fisher – East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 3 Market Lambs: Wyatt Roberts – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Jolee Fisher – East Sunrisers

Champion Beginner Showmanship: Jackson Fisher – East Sunrisers

Champion Junior/Intermediate Showmanship: Jolee Fisher – East Sunrisers

Champion Senior Showmanship: Leah Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Grand Champion Overall Showmanship: Leah Sandin – Red Oak FFA

Dog Show results:

Grand Champion Obedience: Madison Doyle & Waylon- Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Obedience: Rowyn Rigby & Jesse- Grant Spitfires

Champion Junior Dog Handler: Addelyn Gettler & Brinley- Stanton Strivers

Champion Intermediate Dog Handler: Landon Gigstad & Maddie- Stennett Panthers

Champion Senior Dog Handler: Madison Doyle & Raya- Grant Spitfires

Overall Grand Champion Dog Handler: Addelyn Gettler & Brinley- Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Agility: Lilly Focht & Bella- East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Agility: Conner Christensen & Milo- Red Oak FFA

Poultry Show Results

Grand Champion Egg Production Individual: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Egg Production Individual: Madison Doyle – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Egg Production Pen of 3: Madison Doyle – Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Egg Production Pen of 3: Corbin Wolfe – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Standard Breeding Chicken: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Breeding Chicken: Alexa McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Standard Breeding Pen: Corbin Wolfe – Stennett Panthers

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Breeding Pen: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Bantam Chicken: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Chicken: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Bantam Breeding Pen: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Breeding Water Fowl: Cord Nippert – East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Water Fowl: Allie Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Domestic Water Fowl Duck/Geese Breeding Pen: Madison Doyle – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Breeding Other Fowl: Corbin Wolfe – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Domestic Fowl Meat Production Individual: Grace Nippert – East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Domestic Fowl Meat Production Individual: Allie Sandin – Stanton Strivers

Grand Champion Domestic Fowl Meat Production Pen: Grace Nippert – East Sunrisers

Reserve Grand Champion Domestic Fowl Meat Production Pen: Cord Nippert – East Sunrisers

Grand Champion Chicken Meat Production Individual: Colin Jacobs – Southwest Valley FFA

Reserve Grand Champion Chicken Meat Production Individual: Corbin Wolfe – Stennett Panthers

Grand Champion Chicken Meat Production Pen: Alexa McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Reserve Grand Champion Chicken Meat Production Pen: Josie McCunn – Grant Spitfires

Champion Beginner Showmanship: Maven Allen – Stanton Strivers

Champion Junior/Intermediate Showmanship: Grace Nippert – East Sunrisers

Champion Senior Showmanship: Madison Doyle – Grant Spitfires

Grand Champion Overall Showmanship: Grace Nippert – East Sunrisers

Audubon County Fair Schedule
7:00-8:00 AM 4-H/FFA Swine check in
8:00- 9:00 AM 4-H/FFA Sheep & Goat check in
9:00-10:00 AM 4-H/FFA Beef check in
9:00 AM-6:00 PM Commercial Exhibit set-up
9:30AM-11:00 AM 4-H/FFA/Open Class Rabbit/Poultry check in
11:00 AM 4-H/FFA Horses must be stalled
11:30 AM Farm Bureau Meal – Hoop
Agriland Ice Cream
1:00 PM 4-H/FFA Exhibitor Meeting
6:00 PM Open Class static must be entered
6:30 PM Pie Auction followed by
Queen Contest-Grandstand
8:00 PM Open Class exhibits must be in place

(Full Schedule HERE)

East Pottawattamie County Fair Schedule

7:00am – 8:30am Beef Weigh In
9:00am Table Setting Contest
3:30pm Livestock Judging Contest – subject to change
6:00pm Family Night

(Full Schedule HERE)

Montgomery County Fair Schedule

(Full Schedule HERE)

Shelby County Fair Schedule

7:00-8:00a.m……….. Enter & Weigh 4-H/FFA Breeding Beef Heifers, Beef Cows/Calves, Feeder Calves, Dairy Heifers & Cows in Production – All livestock is to unload at dock and be inspected by a Veterinarian.
8:00-9:00 ……………. Enter 4-H/FFA Bottle/Bucket calves – All livestock is to unload at dock and be inspected by a Veterinarian.
8:30a.m ………………. Enter 4-H/FFA Cats & Small Pets (tent)
8:30a.m. ……………… Judge 4-H/FFA Poultry (tent)
8:30a.m. ……………… Judge Open Class Non-Livestock Departments (see department rules for actual judging times)
9:00a.m ………………. Judge 4-H/FFA Cats & Small Pets
9:00-9:30a.m……….. Enter Bottle Animals – All livestock is to unload at dock and be inspected by a Veterinarian.
9:30a.m. ……………… Judge 4-H/FFA Feeder Calves, Beef Cow/Calves, Breeding Beef, and Dairy Cattle
9:30-12:30 …………… 4-H/FFA Bottle/Bucket Calf Interviews – 4-H building
10:00a.m. ……………. Carnival
10:30a.m …………….. Pie & Muffin Baking
1:00p.m ………………. Judge 4-H/FFA/Clover Kids Bottle Bucket Calf Show
2:30p.m ………………. Open Class Bottle Show
4:00p.m. ……………… Commercial Building opens to the public
6:00p.m ………………. Shelby County Fair PARADE – Theme – “Stir-up Some Fun“
7:00-7:30p.m.……..Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
8:00-8:30p.m.……..Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
8:00p.m……………Show Ring: Crowning of 2021 Shelby County Fair Queen and Hall of Fame Recognition
9:00-9:30p.m.……..Strolling Act – Farmer Phil
4-H & Open Class Buildings open following judging to 10:00p.m.
Commercial Building opens 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Nishna Valley Model Railroad Building open from 4:00p.m. – 9:00p.m

(Full Schedule HERE)

CARROLL—Officials with the Iowa DNR, Wednesday evening issued a statement with regard to a crop duster accident in Carroll County, Tuesday evening, just before the plan ditched near a field, the “crop duster released several gallons of insecticide near a private residence southwest of Swan Lake State Park.” Authorities said also, the pilot estimated he released about 10 gallons of Lorsban and six gallons of Capture about an eighth mile from the park, near 220th Street and Mahogany Avenue. The public should avoid this area while DNR investigates the incident and monitors the cleanup.”

According to the DNR, “There are potential health risks to anyone who has direct contact with quantities of these chemicals. If you have questions about possible exposure, call the Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222. If calling from an out-of-state cell phone number, call 712-277-2222 to reach the Iowa Poison Control Center.”

The plane is reportedly registered to Central Ag, LLC, of Corsica, S.D.  According to a report from the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft crashed due to the loss of the engine in a field near 22224 220th Street. The pilot was not seriously injured.

The DNR will continue to oversee cleanup and may take appropriate enforcement action. The Federal Aviation Administration and Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will also be investigating.