In 2024 the Governor's Charity Steer Show held another record-breaking year, elevating the bar by raising $568,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show is inching closer to $6 million in donations since its inception in 1983.

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All money raised benefits the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa located in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. These three houses have served over 55,000 families from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Families from all 99 counties in Iowa have benefited from the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa.

 

This event, hosted by the Office of the Governor of Iowa, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association, and the Iowa Beef Industry Council is another example of the care the beef cattle industry has for our state, rural communities, and those in need.

 

“This worthy cause supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa is a celebration of our great cattle industry, and highlights how important this industry is to the state of Iowa,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds.  This donation will be so impactful to the families served by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. I applaud the next generation of producers, our youth exhibitors, for their dedication and hard work, and their drive to help others in need.”

 

The Governor’s Charity Steer Show would not be possible without our sponsors, youth exhibitors and their families, celebrities, and buyers. Their impact through volunteering, donations, and dedication created another successful show and fundraising outcome.

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We look forward to to breaking records and making memories in 2025. Please consider donating!

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Watch for more details coming soon!

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1. Sponsors: Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association

    Celebrity: Governor Kim Reynolds

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2. Sponsors: Crawford County Cattlemen and Nor-AM Cold Storage

    Celebrity: Lt. Governor Chris Gearhart Cournoyer

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3. Sponsor: Davis County Beef Promoters

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4. Sponsors: Mahaska County Cattlemen & Friends

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5. Sponsors: Iowa Farm Bureau

    Celebrity: Brian Feldpausch, Vice President, Iowa Farm Bureau

    Exhibitor: Lucas Sheehan | Remsen, IA

    Steer: Rocky

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6. Sponsor: Dee Zee, Inc. (The Quality Truck Accessory People)

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7. Sponsor: Iowa Bankers Association

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8. Sponsors: Volunteer Boards of Iowa Ronald McDonald House Charities

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    Exhibitor: Chandler Ludwig | Elma, IA

    Steer: Snoop Dog

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9. Sponsors: Eastern Iowa Ronald McDonald House and Quad Cities McDonald's

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    Exhibitor: Tyler Lukavsky | Washington, IA

    Steer: Thunder

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10. Sponsors: Central Iowa Ronald McDonald Houses and Des Moines Area Independent Owner Operators

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      Exhibitor: Asher Henson | Martensdale, IA

      Steer: Colt

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11. Sponsors: Siouxland Ronald McDonald House and Siouxland Area McDonald's Operators

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      Exhibitor: Merrit Moss | Hull, IA

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12. Sponsor: Friends of Floyd County

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13. Sponsor: Monroe County Cattlemen & Supporters

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14. Sponsor: Iowa County Beef Supporters

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15. Sponsors: Foster and Evelyn Barkema Charitable Trust and Friends of Franklin County Cattlemen

      Celebrity: JayJay Goodvin, Chief Explorer of the Iowa Gallivant

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16. Sponsor: Iowa Junior Hereford Association

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17. Sponsors: Benton County Cattlemen and Local Supporters

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18. Sponsor: Iowa Corn Promotion Board

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19. Sponsor: Johnson County Cattlemen & Reeve Farms

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20. Sponsors: Jackson County Cattlemen and Friends of Jackson County

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21. Sponsors: Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and ISU College of Veterinary Medicine

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      Exhibitor: Matt Elbert | Rock Rapids, IA

      Steer: Trice​

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22. Sponsor: District 20 Cattlemen's Associations

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      Exhibitor: Hailey Pedrick | Ollie, IA

      Steer: All On Red

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23. Sponsor: Iowa Premium, A National Beef Company

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24. Sponsor: ServiTech, Inc.

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      Exhibitor: Henry McCollom | Colo, IA

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25. Sponsor: Iowa Angus Association

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