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Quality journalism needs your support to thrive. Donate and keep the facts flowing. DECORAH — The 2025 Winneshiek County Fair 4-H/FFA Dog Show, held Sunday, July 6, and Monday, July 7, gave young handlers and their dogs a chance to showcase months of training and dedication in agility, obedience, rally and showmanship competitions. With tails wagging, more than a dozen breeds, from high-energy herding dogs to gentle retrievers, showed off their skills and connections with their handlers in this highlight event of the fair. Agility First Level Agility Champion: Madeline Rausch with Maggie (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Reserve: Brynn Van Gerpen with Jack (German Shorthaired Pointer) Second Level Agility Champion: Anya Volkmann with Gracie (Aussiedoodle) Reserve: Karmyn Bakken with Ziva (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Third Level Agility Champion: June Fassbinder with Clover (Australian Shepherd) Reserve: Karmyn Bakken with Chester (Mountain Cur/Boxer mix) Fourth Level Agility Champion: Jenessa Kane with Della (Labrador Retriever) Reserve: Jenessa Kane with Cody (Border Collie) Grand Champion Agility: Anya Volkmann with Gracie (Aussiedoodle) Reserve Grand Champion Agility: Avery Luzum with Teddy (Bichon/Maltese mix) Rally First Level Rally Champion: Madeline Rausch with Maggie (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Reserve: Tessa Bril with Sunny (Yellow Labrador Retriever) Second Level Rally Champion: Karmyn Bakken with Ziva (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Reserve: John Toby Schnitzler with Parker (Labrador Retriever) Third Level Rally Champion: Madyson Koch with Oliver (Border Collie/Australian Shepherd/Boxer mix) Reserve: June Fassbinder with Clover (Australian Shepherd) Grand Champion Rally: Madyson Koch with Oliver Reserve Grand Champion Rally: Kamryn Bakken with Ziva (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Obedience Intro Class Champion: Lydia Geiger with Beefcake (Labrador Retriever) Reserve: Madeline Rausch with Maggie (Miniature Australian Shepherd) Beginner Novice A Champion: Genevieve Melcher with Louie (Goldendoodle) Reserve: June Fassbinder with Ozzie (American Staffordshire Terrier/Chihuahua/Poodle mix) Beginner Novice B Champion: Kylie Zoulek with Rooster (Retriever mix) Reserve: John Toby Schnitzler with Parker (Labrador Retriever) Preferred Novice Champion: Madyson Koch with Oliver (Border Collie/Australian Shepherd/Boxer mix) Reserve: Jena Peters with Winnie (English Coonhound) Novice A Champion: Nathan Rhodes with Arlo (Labradoodle) Reserve: June Fassbinder with Clover (Australian Shepherd) Novice B Champion: Jenessa Kane with Della (Labrador Retriever) Reserve: Avery Luzum with Riley (Golden Retriever) Grand Champion Obedience: Jenessa Kane with Della Reserve Grand Champion Obedience: Nathan Rhodes with Arlo Showmanship Collegiate Showmanship 1st Place: Avery Luzum Senior Showmanship (Grades 9–12) 1st Place: Kylie Zoulek 2nd Place: Madyson Koch 3rd Place: Jena Peters Intermediate Showmanship (Grades 7–8) 1st Place: Jorgan Lee-Juve 2nd Place: Anya Volkmann 3rd Place: June Fassbinder Junior Showmanship (Grades 4–5) 1st Place: Alex Holthaus 2nd Place: Genevieve Melcher 3rd Place: Brynn Van Gerpen Unlock a world of knowledge! Sign up for free DecorahNews.com newsletters and receive local news, local events and everything that is happening in and around Decorah.

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Paw-sitively Impressive Performances at County Dog Show