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American Royal – Junior Premium Livestock Auction

It was a record-setting year for the American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction. One hundred and sixty four supporters of the American Royal gathered in Wagstaff Theatre on October 23rd to congratulate the Grand and Reserve Champions of the Livestock Market Shows. Proceeds support the American Royal’s mission to impact the future of agriculture through scholarships, education and competition.

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Khyleigh North with a Grand Champion Market Hog
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Tara Hummel and family and Brian and Nancy Beaver with a Grand Champion Market Goat
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Lydia Straka and family with Sisters from Little Sisters of the Poor with a Grand Champion Market Lamb
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The bidding was sky high!
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Kassidy Bremer and family with a Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer

Additional photos in the December 10, 2016 issue
Photo Credit: Matthew Hicks Photography and ShowChampions USA

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