So much goes into our coverage of the GJCF

Express Editorial

     The Monticello Express takes great pride in covering everything associated with the Great Jones County Fair, not to mention publishing our annual GJCF souvenir issue.

     Many 4-H and FFA families treasure this special issue featuring all of the champions and reserve champions from every livestock-judging show during the week, as well as the official show results.

     These kids work tremendously hard in the days leading up to the fair to make sure their animals are in top-notch condition.

     The issue also includes all of those who submitted a 4-H F.A.S.T. project for State Fair judging. Many of those who entered projects won purple ribbons.

     The Express also includes the open shows (prime steer, horse, and swine) and the open exhibit winners.

     Our souvenir issue will be published Aug. 2, as it takes time for both the ISU Extension & Outreach Office to compile all of the results. We have to then translate those results into “articles” for you, our readers, to enjoy.

     As they say, it takes a village…

     That saying proved quite true this year during fair week.

     One of our team members had a family emergency on Wednesday, and we were all able to pull together to make sure every livestock show and fair photo opp was covered.

     We had an amazing Express team on deck this year, some who jumped in at a moment’s notice: Pete Temple, Kim Brooks, Abby Manternach, Chloe Gray, Sophie Gray, Olivia Goodyear, Mary Yanda and Mark Spensley.

     We couldn’t have pulled off our successful fair coverage without the great help of the dozens of fair and Extension volunteers. Those assisting with the livestock shows are a huge source of information to make sure everyone is on task, and to make sure the youth come to us for their photos, and much more. you can tell that those working for the Extension service are passionate about their jobs, and only want the best fair experience for the 4-H/FFA youth.

     Another year of covering the GJCF has come and gone, but as my co-worker Pete Temple likes to say, “You’re never completely done with the fair.” (K.N.B.)

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