Last Friday, the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), Iowa Cattlemen?s Association (ICA), and the Office of the Governor of Iowa launched its fundraising for the Iowa Governor?s Charity Steer Show (GCSS). It was a nice, sunny day, and several of Iowa?s ag leaders were in attendance, including Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig and Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds.
Tanner Lawton, ICA Director of Field Services & co-chair of the GCSS, opened up the event by talking about the show?s 40th anniversary and the theme of ?togetherness.?
In the spirit of the show?s 40th anniversary, a lot of reflecting was done on the show?s beginnings compared to where it is today, especially with the amount of people they?ve been able to help through the charity. ICA CEO Matt Deppe gave some history on the event.
Of course, the event is a great way to highlight the values of Iowa?s beef producers. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds took to the podium to thank Iowa?s cattlemen and the Ronald McDonald House for their charitable efforts.
The GCSS doesn?t only help raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House- it also brings a ton of awareness to their cause. Brenda Miller, Executive Director of the Des Moines Ronald McDonald House, thanked the state of Iowa for being able to come together and support the charity.
All in all, everybody is excited to kick off this year?s show and continue the annual tradition of supporting families through the Ronald McDonald House. Few people are more excited than the prospective exhibitors, who are vying for an opportunity for their steers to be shown. IBIC Director of Industry Relations and GCSS co-chair Casey Anderson said the work is just getting started and encouraged everyone to get involved in any way they can.
For more information on the Governor?s Charity Steer Show, visit https://www.iowagovernorscharitysteershow.com/.
