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August 22, 2026
26-22 / OPEN BEEF
Contact:
Abe Huizenga, Publicity
815-772/7329
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOLEE MEADE OF SHANNON SHOWED THE GRAND CHAMPION STEER OVERALL AT THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S OPEN BEEF SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Jolee Meade of Shannon showed the Grand Champion Steer Overall at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Open Beef Show.
Results to follow…
Whiteside County Fair 2026
Open Beef
2-2-2
AWARDS OPEN SHOW -FEMALES
Heifer Champion Overall
Allissa M Martin, Oregon with Angus
Heifer Reserve Champion Overall
Millie Meade, Shannon with Angus
Pair of Females Champion Overall
Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River with Angus
Pair of Females Reserve Champion Overall
Millie Meade, Shannon with Angus
Bull Calf Champion Overall
Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick with Simmental
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Champion
Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Family Exhibitor Pair of Females Overall Reserve Champion
Millie Meade, Shannon
AWARDS OPEN SHOW -STEERS
Grand Champion Steer Overall
Jolee Meade, Shannon With Light Weight Crossbred
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Overall
Allissa M Martin, Oregon With Heavy Weight Crossbred
ANGUS
May 1 2025 – Aug. 31 2025
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Jolee Meade, Shannon; 2. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 3. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Jan 1 – Feb 28
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Champion Angus & Reserve
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Champ Angus Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Top Ten Angus Heifer
1. Millie Meade, Shannon; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 3. Jolee Meade, Shannon
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Prospective Steer Calf Jan26
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Heifer Calf Jan 2026 To Present
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Milton Nuding, Prophetstown; 3. Harlon Nuding, Kewanee
Jan 1 – Mar 31
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Sept. 1 2025 – Dec. 2025
1. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
May 1 2025 – Aug. 31 2025
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
Jan 1 2025 – April 30, 2025
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Jan 1 – Feb 28 25
1. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
Pair Of Females
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
Other Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
Other Champion Pair Of Females
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
HEREFORD
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Lindzi Larsen, Prairie Du Sac, WI
Heifer Calf Jan. 2026- Present
1. Wade Alexander, Milledgeville
May 1 2025 – Aug. 31 2025
1. Carly Alexander, Milledgeville
Jan 1, 2025. – April 30 2025
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville; 2. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
Pair Of Females
1. Carly Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Carly Alexander, Milledgeville; 2. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Champion Pair Of Females
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
SHORTHORN
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
May 1 2025 – Aug 31 2025
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
SIMMENTAL
Bull Calf Jan 2026 – Present
1. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Wesley Vander Eide, Morrison
Heifer Calf Jan. 2026 To Present
1. Lindzi Larsen, Prairie Du Sac, WI
May 1 2025 – Aug 31 2025
1. Dillyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville; 3. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Simmental Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Dillyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Simmental Champion Bull Calf
1. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
FAMILY EXHIBITOR PAIR OF FEMALES
Family Exhibitor Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Hadly Witt, Lanark
OPEN CROSSBRED STEER
Light Crossbred
1. Jolee Meade, Shannon; 2. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Heavy Crossbred
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Crossbred Champion & Reserve
1. Jolee Meade, Shannon; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
TOP TEN ANGUS
Top Ten Angus Steer
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Hadly Witt, Lanark
PURBRED STEER CLASS
Light Open Angus
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Heavy Open Angus
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Angus Champion & Reserve
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Light Hereford
1. Harlon Nuding, Kewanee
Heavy Hereford
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Champion & Reserve
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville; 2. Harlon Nuding, Kewanee
All Open Shorthorn
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Shorthorn Champion & Reserve
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
CHAMPION
Grand Champ Heifer Overall
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Grand Champ Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Grand Champ Steer Overall
1. Jolee Meade, Shannon; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
Grand Champ Family Exhibitor
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
August 21, 2026
26-16 / JUNIOR BEEF
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALLISSA MARTIN OF OREGON TOOK HEIFER CHAMPION OVERALL AT THE 155TH ANNUAL WHITESIDE COUNTY FAIR’S JUNIOR BEEF SHOW
MORRISON, ILL.- Allissa Martin of Oregon took Heifer Champion Overall at the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Beef Show.
TROPHY AWARDS
Heifer Champion Overall
Allissa M Martin, Oregon with an Angus
Heifer Reserve Champion Overall
Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick with a Shorthorn
Pair of Females Overall Champion
Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River with an Angus
Pair of Females Overall Reserve Champion
Hadly Witt, Lanark with an AOB
ROSETTE AWARDS
Bull Calf Champion Overall
Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick with a Simmental
OTHER AWARDS
Grand Champion Steer Overall
Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark with an Angus
Reserve Grand Champion Steer Overall
Allissa M Martin, Oregon with a Crossbred Heavy Weight
SHOWMANSHIP WINNERS
Peewee (ages 4-7) Award of donated halter/Drink Cups
All
Junior Division (ages 8-10) Showmanship
Millie Meade, Shannon
Intermediate Division (ages 11-14) Showmanship
Jocelyn Ruppert
Senior Age Category (ages 15-21) Showmanship
Alyssa Galloway, Galt
ANGUS
May 1, 25 – Aug 31 2025 (Heifer)
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Jan 1 2025 – Aprl 30 2025
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 3. Jolee Meade, Shannon
Jan 1 – Feb 28 25
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon; 3. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Angus Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
Angus Champion & Reserve Heifer
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River
Angus Pair Of Female Champion & Reserve
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
COMMERCIAL/OTHER
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Jan 26 To Present Heifer
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick
Apr 1 – To Present
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Sept 1 25- Dec 31 25 (Heifer)
1. Jordan Galloway, Galt
May 1 25 To Aug 31 25 (Heifer)
1. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll; 2. Hadly Witt, Lanark
Jan 1 2025 – Aprl 30 2025
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
Jan 1 – Feb 28
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
Other Pair Of Females
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
Other Champion And Reserve Heifer
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick
Other Prospective Steer Champion & Reserve
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Other Pair Of Female Champ & Reserve
1. Hadly Witt, Lanark; 2. Emma Krum, Mount Carroll
HEREFORD
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Lindzi Larsen, Prairie Du Sac, WI
Jan 1 2026 To Present Heifer
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
May 1 2025 – Aug 31 2025 Heifer
1. Carly Alexander, Milledgeville
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI; 2. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Pair Of Females
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Champion Reserve Heifer
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville; 2. Carly Alexander, Milledgeville
Hereford Pros Steer Champ & Reserve
1. Lindzi Larsen, Prairie Du Sac, WI
Hereford Pair Of Female Champ
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
SHORTHORN
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
May 1 25 – Aug 31 2025 Heifer
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Shorthorn Champion And Reserve
1. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick; 2. Veronica Larsen, Morrison
Shorthorn Pros Steer Champ & Reserve
1. Gavin Larsen, Sauk City, WI
SIMMENTAL
Bull Calf Jan 2024 – Present
1. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Prospective Steer Calf
1. Wesley Vander Eide, Morrison
Jan 1 2026 To Present Heifer
1. Lindzi Larsen, Prairie Du Sac, WI
May 1 25 – Aug 31 25 Heifer
1. Dillyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Jordan Galloway, Galt
Jan 1 2025 – April 30 2025
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 3. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Simmental Champion And Reserve
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark
Simmental Bulf Calf Champ & Reserve
1. Breslyn F Reynolds, Chadwick
Simmental Pros Steer Champ & Reserve
1. Wesley Vander Eide, Morrison
JUNIOR CROSSBRED
Steer – Light Crossbred
1. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville; 2. Jolee Meade, Shannon
Steer – Heavy Crossbred
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Alyssa Galloway, Galt
Steer – Champion Crossbred Steer
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Greyson Zumdahl, Baileyville
PUREBRED STEER
Light Angus
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Hadly Witt, Lanark
Heavy Angus
1. Millie Meade, Shannon; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
Champion Angus Steer
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Millie Meade, Shannon
All Junior Hereford
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Champion Hereford Steer
1. Tinlee Alexander, Milledgeville
Champion Shorthorn Steer
1. Eastyn Zumdahl, Baileyville
Grand Champion Overall & Reserve
1. Jocelyn Ruppert, Lanark; 2. Allissa M Martin, Oregon
CHAMPION
Grand Champion Heifer Overall
1. Allissa M Martin, Oregon; 2. Morse M Reynolds, Chadwick
Grand Champion Pair Of Females
1. Adalyn Heslop, Leaf River; 2. Hadly Witt, Lanark