August 6, 2024

McEars Makes His Way to Des Moines for the Governor’s Charity Steer Show

The Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) is proud to sponsor McEars, the corn-fed steer, at this year’s 42nd Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa. This year’s steer will be accompanied by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board® (ICPB) President Stan Nelson, a corn farmer from Middletown, Iowa, and Ryan Brenner, son of Matt and Corey Brenner and Junior at Maple Valley – Anthon Oto Community Schools.

“The Governor’s Charity Steer Show provides kids like me an opportunity to help families that utilize Ronald McDonald House Charities, and I think that is really important because it teaches us the value of community service to others,” said Ryan when asked about being selected to show. “Not only am I able to make a positive impact while learning about responsibility and compassion, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get to be on this stage with other great cattle.”

As a 4-H member and active member of the MVAO FFA Chapter, Ryan has seen the value raising livestock can have and the benefits of supporting non-profit organizations. The Governor’s Charity Steer Show allows youth and our communities to come together and contribute to a meaningful cause.

“Iowa Corn is excited to provide this opportunity for Ryan while promoting and supporting our livestock customers,” shared Stan Nelson, Iowa Corn Promotion Board President. “The Governor’s Charity Steer Show has been a longstanding tradition, and we value our involvement to support such a remarkable organization like Ronald McDonald House Charities.”

McEars will be sold at auction concluding the show. All proceeds of the show go directly to the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa and the families in need at the facility. To donate on behalf of Ryan and Iowa Corn visit https://donorbox.org/gcss2024 and mention Ryan or Iowa Corn in the notes. 