• Article Photo. Izzie Birker at the Iowa State Fair with
    Izzie Birker at the Iowa State Fair with "Cole The CornStar" and Sir-Loin. She's raised $17,139.54 so far for the Ronald McDonald House
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  • Article Photo. French Fry and Reagan Regan Burmeister
    French Fry and Reagan Regan Burmeister
  • Article Photo. Tim O'Connell and Reagan Burmeister
    Tim O'Connell and Reagan Burmeister
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In the 2024 lineup for the Governor's Steer Show, two steers with connections to Benton County helped to bring the total donated to the Ronald McDonald House to to $568,000!

If you would like to donate to the cause and support one of the area presenters, you can still donate at the link below..just note the steer's number so that your donation will go to the appropriate place.

Click here:  Governor's Charity Steer Show 2024 | Iowa Cattlemen's Association (Powered by Donorbox)

Sir-Loin #9

Izzie Birker, Garrison, raised $12,639.54 before the auction and brought in another $4,500 at the auction for a total of  $17,139.54.  Sponsors were  Eastern Iowa Ronald McDonald House and Quad Cities McDonald's.

Izzie showed her steer with "Cole The CornStar" from CornStar Farms. He is a YouTube & Social Media Influencer and you can see his content HERE.

French Fry #17

Reagan Burmeister, Rowley, raised a total of $14,000 for the Ronald McDonald House as well. Her sponsors were  Benton County Cattlemen and Local Supporters. Reagan showed her steer with  Tim O'Connell, a 3x World Champion Bareback Rider.