Seven youth from four Iowa counties, including one from Carroll County, were recipients of the Iowa Beef Heifer awards at the 2016 Iowa State Fair in recognition of their purebred breeding heifer projects. Jodi Opperman of Manning, daughter of Jim and Darci Opperman, received the Iowa Beef Heifer Award for her Maine Anjou entry. Opperman, along with all other 4-H, FFA and junior association members who hosted entries had their applications reviewed by the Iowa Cattleman’s Association and underwent personal interviews before the judging. Winners of each breed division receive a certificate for the purchase of a registered female sponsored by the Iowa State Fair and Beef Breed Associations.