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Annual Banquet February 28, 2026 Stookey’s Restaurant Thorntown IN 6:00 pm Welcome- Carla West Prayer- Loran Wilson Awards- IAA Scholarships- Kevin Swaim presented to Bryce Hofing, Delaney Waterman, Rosiland Kidwell Indiana State Fair Awards-Kevin Swaim presented to: Grand Champion Steer: Gracyn Stevens Reserve Champion Steer- Avery Clute Past President Award: Carla West presented to Joe Horstman Jim Singleton Show Heifer of the Year Award: SVF Proven Queen 460 to Cooper Vagu

IAA Director’s Meeting February 28, 2026 Stookey’s Thorntown, IN 4:30 pm Welcome & Call to Order – 4:38 pm Carla West called the meeting to order. The following members were in attendance: President, Carla West, President Elect Deanna Hofing, Vice President Andrew Stewart, Treasurer, Melanie Ritz, Secretary Julie Innis, Past President, Joe Horstman. Directors: Ryan Otis, Kevin Newman, Jerritt Ross, Dr. Bruce Lamb, Kevin Swaim, Paul Hart, Les Carmichael, Sandy Carmichael, Jim

Angus exhibitors led 68 entries at the 2026 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show's Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, January 31 in Fort Worth, Texas. Garrett Lampe, Petersburg, Ill., evaluated the 68 entries before naming champions. Reserve Grand Champion Bull SSF Sanctuary 1175 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2026 Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show's Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Jan. 31 in Fort Worth, Texas. Piper Cates, Modoc, Ind., owns the Januar

Angus exhibitors led 116 entries at the 2026 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Show, January 16 in Denver, Colo. Chris Cassady, Saint Charles, Ill., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Intermediate Champion Heifer Seldom Rest Pin Up Gal 4170 won intermediate champion heifer at the 2026 National Western Stock Show's Junior Angus Show, Jan. 16 in Denver, Colo. Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Legacy Livestock Imaging.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the Indiana Angus Association Annual Banquet on Saturday, February 28! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy a delicious meal, and celebrate our Angus community. Event Details Date:  Saturday, February 28 Time:  6:00 PM EST Location:  Stookey’s Family Dining Address:  125 E Main Street, Thorntown Dinner Options Guests will be able to choose from the following dinner selections: Ribeye Catfish Chicken Pork

Angus exhibitors led 214 entries at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congress Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, January 7-10 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., and Garrett Cloud, Yale, Okla., judged the bulls, females and cow-calf pairs. Chuck Brost, Larkspur, Colo., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 214 entries were shown. Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair SE Rita K105 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congress S

Angus exhibitors led 214 entries at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congress Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, January 7-10 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., and Garrett Cloud, Yale, Okla., judged the bulls, females and cow-calf pairs. Chuck Brost, Larkspur, Colo., judged the phenotype and genotype bulls and females. A total of 214 entries were shown. Reserve Grand Champion Bull SSF Sanctuary 1175 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congre

Angus exhibitors led 190 entries at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congress Show's Junior Angus Show, January 8 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Macey Scotten, Nevada, Mo., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair SE Rita K105 won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2026 Cattlemen's Congress Show's Junior Angus Show, Jan. 8 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Sawyer Eastridge, Taswell, Ind., owns the April 2022 daughter of RVF/SE Captain H103. An April 2025 heifer calf si

Angus breeders attended the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, November 17 in Louisville, Ky. Roll of Victory (ROV) Reserve Senior Champion Bull of the Year MC TSSC Outkast 2095 won Roll of Victory (ROV) reserve senior champion bull of the year at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point ROV Angus Show, Nov. 17 in Louisville, Ky. Tom McCall, Greenville, Va., and Tim

Indiana State Fair Grounds Administration Office December 7, 2026 1:30 pm Welcome & Call to Order  by Joe Horstman at 1:31 pm – Those is attendance: Officers- Joe Horstman, Carla West, Deanna Hofing, Melanie Ritz, Julie Innis, Past President Clint Coverdale. Directors: Jim Lindley, Les Carmichael, Sandy Carmichael, Kevin Newman, Dr. Phil Howell, Jerritt Ross, Kevin Swaim, Jef Innis, Ryan Otis,Dr. Bruce Lamb attended in person but virtually, Other- Julia Wickard, Krista Stillw

Angus exhibitors led 225 entries at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, November 16 in Louisville, Ky. Brandon Callis, Minco, Okla., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Owned Reserve Intermediate Champion Heifer WLKZ Ghost M42 won owned reserve intermediate champion heifer at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Heifer Show, Nov. 16 in Louisville, Ky. Emmett Baker, Fairbank

Angus exhibitors led 179 entries at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, November 18 in Louisville, Ky. Matt Leo, Snelling, Calif., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Reserve Grand Champion Bull SSF Sanctuary 1175 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2025 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 18 in Louisville, Ky. Pip

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Indiana recorded a total of 901 Angus with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. The 10 top recorders in Indiana are: Gutwein Angus, Francesville; Oesterling Angus, Batesville; Stewart Select Angus LLC, Greensburg; Barry Nowatzke, Michigan City; Doug & Maxine Gerber, Richmond; Willer Timber Ridge Fa

The Southern Indiana Angus Association has a full lineup of monthly meetings scheduled at Pewter Hall in Brownstown, and we’d love to see you there! Each evening begins with a meal at 6:00 PM (members are responsible for payment), followed by a business meeting at 6:50 PM, wrapping up around 8:00 PM. Upcoming Meeting Dates & Speakers: Wednesday, October 8  – Kevin Swaim Thursday, November 6 Thursday, December 18  – Rance Long Thursday, January 15  – Jason Miller Thursday, Feb

Mark your calendars! The West Central Indiana Angus Association  is excited to host its 2025 Field Day  on Saturday, September 13th . This special event brings together cattle enthusiasts, breeders, and community members for a day of learning, fellowship, and great food. Event Schedule 10:45 a.m.  – Coffee, donuts, and cattle viewing at Drew Brown’s Show Barn (4162 N US HWY 41, Bloomingdale, IN). Guests will get a preview of cattle for the upcoming Bloomingdale Babes Sale  on

Item Benefactor Sale Price Buyer Shirt Sleeve- Right IJAA $500.00 Angus Live Shirt Sleeve- Left IJAA $600.00 Bloom Angus $1,100.00 Total...

Past President's Award: Clint Coverdale Joe Horstman thanked him for his service. President’s Award- Karen Fredenburg for all her hard...

Directors Meeting IAA March 8, 2025 4:00pm Stookey’s Restaurant Thorntown, IN Welcome & Call to Order by Joe Horstman at 4:09 pm The Jr....

The American Angus Association concluded a successful fiscal year, expanding the breed’s market share. The 2024 fiscal year marked the...