Summer Show Information 

2009 Pride of the Heartland Classic
When: July 6-11, 2009
Where: Iowa State Fairgrounds; Des Moines, Iowa
Exhibitor Mail-out: Letter, Schedule, Exhibitors, Facilities Info
Pride of the Heartland Schedule of Events (as of 10/16/09)
Rules
Entry Forms
Participant Letter
Photo/Poster Label
Carcass Contest Study Guide
Photo Mounting Instructions
Quiz Bowl Statements

Hotels: The official show hotels are the Sleep Inn and Super 8 of Ankeny

Headquarters Hotel The Sleep Inn 5850 Morning Star Court Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 Phone: (515) 299-9922 Block is Full	Overflow Hotel Super 8 of Ankeny Phone: 515-964-4503 Block: Gelbvieh Juniors Rate: $55 + tax = $61.60
Additional Hotel Holiday Inn Downtown 1050 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314 Ph: 515-283-0151 Rate: $79.95 (Book before June 15) Click here for booking link with discounted rate	Additional Hotel Heartland Inn in Ankeny $65/night 1-515-964-8202 Ask for the Gelbvieh Block

Please note: If you choose to book at a hotel other than the Sleep Inn or Super 8, make sure they can accommodate your parking needs.

Junior Voice Articles

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• One Thing Leads to Another, by Dana Stewart

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