Indiana Angus Blog

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