That's All Folks!

This past weekend Iowa Hereford Juniors from around the state came together to exhibit their cattle and to reconnect with each other in Spencer, IA. Saturday morning was the junior meeting, where we elected the board of directors and heard three great speeches. The new directors are as follows:

President: Karly Biddle
Vice President: Jacob Arp
Secretary: Ella Meyer
Treasurer: M'Lynn Knapp

Directors:
Alecia Knapp
Max Cherry
Colton Black
Lindsay Black
Cortney Cooper
Collin Johnson

Sunday was bittersweet for me, as I passed on the title before the show began. I have had a wonderful experience this past year, and will never forget all the memories and all that I have learned. The friends I have made will be life long, and I wish the best of luck to all of the National Hereford Queen Candidates this fall.

Congratulations to Karly Biddle, 2012 Iowa Hereford Queen and Ella Meyer, 2012 Iowa Hereford Princess!

Thank you to both the Iowa Hereford Association and the Iowa Junior Association for all of your support and also for helping me at the events. Thank you also to Tena Biddle, my queen coordinator, without your help I would not have had this great experience. And of course thank you to my family for being "Queenie's Barn Crew," my escort, and dealing with all of the fashion!

See you at Junior Nationals!

Alecia Knapp
2011 Iowa Hereford Queen
1st Runner-Up National Hereford Queen

Iowa Hereford Preview-Tomorrow!

I can't believe that it's been a year already! Tomorrow my family will load up two heifers and a steer and drive to Spencer, IA for the 2012 Iowa Hereford Preview. Then on Sunday right before the show I will pass on the crown, I can't believe it's that time already! I can't wait to see all my fellow juniors and their families again. I wish everyone safe travel to the show and a fun and exciting weekend! See you in Spencer, Alecia Knapp Iowa Hereford Queen 2011

2012 Iowa Beef Expo

I had a great first day at the Iowa Beef Expo! It was great to be back at the Iowa State Fair Grounds! To start off my day I was the announcer for the Parade in the Pavilion, which was lots of fun! If you know me, then you know that I love to talk! I also loved getting to see fellow Hereford juniors and breeders, it was great to catch up with everyone! After the parade I walked through the barn with my Dad, who is my chaperone for the first part of this trip. After lunch we made our way to the North Annex of the Cattle Barn for the sale. The stands were packed again this year! I got to draw the winner of the Junior Association's 50/50 raffle, and then they auctioned off the Junior's donated lots which included ad space in three different magazines and also a painting that Karly Biddle (IA Jr Hereford Princess) and I held for everyone to see. For the rest of the sale I ran tickets from the auction block to the settlement table. Overall I had a great day talking with everyone and seeing some excellent cattle! 

Alecia Knapp, 2011 Iowa Hereford Queen

Iowa Beef Expo: This week!

Tomorrow I will be at the Iowa Beef Expo in Des Monies, IA! I am very excited to help with the parade in the morning at 9 am, and then the sale at 12 pm. This will be my 6th Expo, and my second attending the sale. I should be fairly easy to spot with my tiara and sash! Come say hi, I love to talk! I will also be around on Jr. Show day, and will be present for pictures with Herefords! Don't be afraid to ask me to jump in yours, I love to hold ribbons! I hope all exhibitors have a wonderful and safe weekend in Des Monies!

Here is the Sale Catalog

See You in Des Monies!

Alecia Knapp, 2011 Iowa Hereford Queen