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Governor’s Charity Steer Show enters 40th year
An annual ag-based fundraiser will reach a milestone later this summer.
The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show enters its 40th year of raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds tells Brownfield they hope to raise $400,000 this year.
“I love the kids that put in the time and the work to raise these steers, and to have the opportunity to be a part of this,” Reynolds said.
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the show supports families during times of need. “Over the 40 years, over four and a half million dollars raised,” Naig said. “Thousands of families have been positively impacted by that because of the services that Ronald McDonald House provides.”
Event co-chair Tanner Lawton says there are different ways people can get involved. “Whether you’re helping a steer team out on the way to the show,” Lawton said, “or if you want to get on the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show website and make a donation through the donor box.”
This year’s show begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 13th during the Iowa State Fair.
AUDIO: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds
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