2019: Year in Review
December 23, 2019
By Joseph L. Murphy, Iowa Soybean Association
Our “Pictures of the Week” celebrate our favorite moments of 2019. As the calendar turns to a new year, it’s a special opportunity to reflect on the incredible people we’ve met, communities we visited and food we enjoyed this year.
Thank you for joining the Iowa Food & Family Project in exploring how food is grown around the state and meeting the farm families who make it happen; 24/7, 365 days a year. Enjoy these snapshots from 2019 and get ready for another incredible year, and decade, ahead!
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At the Corner Station Cafe near Templeton patrons enjoy breakfast while catching up on the local news. Iowa is known for its small-town cafes and local eateries. Whether it is a place to grab a quick cup of coffee or a restaurant on main street they are a vital part of Iowa's identity. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Morgan's Corner Bar & Grill in Ottumwa was recognized as a Top 10 finalist in the 2018 Iowa’s Best Burger Contest sponsored by the Iowa Beef Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Sam Berry cross-country skis at Jester Park near Granger. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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John and Joan Maxwell check on their Jersey dairy cows at Cinnamon Ridge Farms. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Dutch letters and other sweet treats sit in the windowsill at Jaarsma’s Bakery in Pella. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Sausage is pulled out of the smoker at Ulrich’s Meat Market in Pella. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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The historic Niland's Cafe, Colo Motel and a retired filling station are at the intersection of the Lincoln Highway (New York to San Francisco) and Jefferson Highway (Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans) in Colo. Niland’s has been a staple in the area since the late 1920’s when Highway 30 (Lincoln Highway) was paved. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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The American flag flies beside the Madison County Courthouse in Winterset during the Fourth of July weekend. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Burnie, a member of the Beagle Brigade, checks luggage at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. His role is to prevent intentional or unintentional entry of harmful plant pests and animal diseases into the U.S. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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The University of Iowa baseball team warms up ahead of a summer game in Iowa City. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Rochelle and Kathleen Gilman jump on the Gator to do chores on their cattle farm near Stuart. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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RAGBRAI's Iowa AG Oasis offered up a wide range of food and fun - including goat yoga! Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Toni and Mackenzie Thiele jump on the four-wheeler on their family’s pig farm in Elma. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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A Ferris wheel ride reveals the beauty of the Jones County Fair at dusk. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Shon Clausen, Des Moines, gives his granddaughter Rylee a ride on his shoulders while they wait for a corn dog on during the last night of the Iowa State Fair. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Paul Yeager of Iowa Public Television prepares to launch a cow chip during the Cow Chip Throwing competition at the Iowa State Fair. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Aspen Fenton competes in the Iowa State Fair whistling contest at Pioneer Hall. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Governor Kim Reynolds leaves her mark on the Iowa Food & Family Project’s paint-by-number mural at the Iowa State Fair that showcases farming as Iowa’s masterpiece. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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A trail of dust blows through the ring as a boy tries his hand at the Wool Riders Only Mutton Bustin' competition at the Iowa State Fair. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Jonathan Wetter welcomes 40 food-minded consumers to his pig farm near Rinard during Expedition Farm Country. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Aaron Titterington demonstrates how cows are milked at Jones Family Dairy near Spencer during Expedition Farm Country. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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One of the youngest members of the Jones Family Dairy near Spencer interacts with a dairy cow during Expedition Farm Country. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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In Auburn, curious consumers climb aboard Jeff Frank’s combine during Expedition Farm Country. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Henry Stephens (left) and Chuck McCrory, both from Crowley, Texas, share a laugh after preparing their award-winning chili recipes. This weekend, about 300 chili aficionados will be pitting their best recipes against each other during the 53rd Annual World Champion Chili Cook-Off. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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The sun sets near Oxford. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Mary Kuster Shell, a food scientist and creator of Food Science Secrets blog, shares insights on food manufacturing during the Table Talk podcast. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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The Royster family picks apples at Center Grove Orchard in Cambridge. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association
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Ron Herring, facilities manager, performed routine maintenance on the clock tower of the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel. Photo credit: Joseph L. Murphy/Iowa Soybean Association