The 42nd annual Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show continues to elevate the bar, raising $568,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. This was a significant jump from last year’s record of $501,000.
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 more than 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. The Aug. 10 event was hosted by the Office of the Governor of Iowa, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council.
Two exhibitors exceeded the threshold of the most dollars raised throughout the event from donations and the sale of their steer. Baylen Brink raised $71,354, and Jacob Ringkob raised $58,211, both of which topped the previous record of $48,000. Winners in four categories were recognized in the show ring—Community Hero, Grand Champion Showman, People’s Choice and Judge’s Grand Champion. This year’s event hosted 24 sponsored steers, shown by their youth exhibitor and a local celebrity.
