The best of Iowa, courtesy of Hy-Vee and WHO Radio

Each year, Hy-Vee supports the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement by purchasing the Grand Champion livestock exhibited at the Iowa State Fair. And for many years now, WHO Radio in Des Moines has partnered with us in promoting the Iowa livestock industry by helping give away that award-winning beef, pork and lamb to some lucky WHO listeners.

Van & Bonnie’s Grand Champion Giveaway promotion is taking place now on WHO (1040-AM in Des Moines). Just visit the WHO website and click to enter any or all of the three drawings — one for beef, one for pork, one for lamb. On Friday, September 10, Van & Bonnie will announce the name of a winner for each drawing, and those three winners will have 10 minutes and 40 seconds to call and claim their prizes.

Congratulations to the young 4-H and FFA members who raised and exhibited these champion animals:

Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer — Jessica Marty, LuVerne

Grand Champion FFA Market Hog — Adam Schafer, Sheldon

Grand Champion 4-H Market Lamb — Hunter Gerths, Albia

A portion of the proceeds of the sale helps fund a scholarship program for deserving youth interested in agricultural-related careers.