Clayton County Cattlemen hold annual banquet
The Clayton County Cattlemen’s Banquet was held Nov. 20, at Johnson’s Reception Hall in Elkader. A meal was followed by a program and auction.
Among the highlights was the crowning of the 2021-2022 Beef Queen, Brooke Hansel. Emilie Meyer was named Beef Princess.
Several awards were also handed out. Gary Westhoff was recognized as the Clayton County Cattleman of the Year, while the Young Cattleman of the Year Award went to Geordan Hanson. Steve Schilling was honored as Clayton County Friend of the Cattlemen, and Johnson’s Restaurant and Reception Hall received the Golden Steak Knife Award.
Clayton County Fair market beef and market dairy rate of gain winners were also recognized along with scholarship winners Tayler Martins and Hazen Loan.