Lifestyle  Rural Lifestyle

Campustown Showdown: One-of-a-kind event celebrates beef producers in Iowa

January 29, 2025 12:29 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

A one-of-a-kind cattle show is set to debut in Ames, Iowa this April. The inaugural Campustown Showdown will bring a mixture of agriculture and entertainment to the local community.

Event Founder Christian Calliham joined RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander to discuss how the event came about and what attendees can expect.

Related Stories
saddle up for success 1280.jpg
Rural Lifestyle
Durango Boots’ Cowgirl Scholarship Winner Shares Her Advocate Journey
“Be willing to stick out and be different... to help inspire others, and that’s what I really hope to do...”
August 15, 2025 11:47 AM
beS5sYcS.jpg
National FFA Organization
This FFA member’s SAE is all about pumpkins and agritourism
August 14, 2025 11:28 AM
vR97EZ6L.jpg
Major League Fishing
Major League Fishing 101: Don’t Miss the One-Hour Special on RFD-TV
Mon, 8/18/25, 6 PM ET – Your catch starts here. Major League Fishing’s quick guide to everything MLF Teams.
August 13, 2025 04:44 PM
6Z79t35u.jpg
Explore 4-H
Louisiana 4-Hers had the opportunity to check out the equine excellence of The Emerald Isle
August 13, 2025 02:29 PM
ZNSI7MNF.jpg
Rural Lifestyle
Arkansas Farm Bureau shares some livestock safety tips
August 13, 2025 12:50 PM
17wACyk7.jpg
Rural Lifestyle
Kary Robinson is one of Tennessee Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers of the Year
“I love to farm— it’s in my blood!”
August 12, 2025 01:37 PM
Load More

Midwest Beef Grower & Producer Stories Young Farmers and Ranchers
RFD NEWS STAFF
RFD NEWS STAFF

LATEST STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR:

Rural America Live with AARP
RURAL AMERICA LIVE
RURAL AMERICA LIVE with AARP
Wed, 12/17/25 – 7:30 PM ET | 6:30 PM CT | 5:30 PM MT | 4:30 PM PT
November 19, 2025 02:11 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
5fKD7fLh.jpg
Trade
Legislation Looks to Improve Rail Reliability as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Approve Merger
A massive rail merger could significantly impact North American agriculture and trade flows.
November 19, 2025 12:46 PM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
8K0U8kkg.jpg
Markets
Tariff Exemptions Shift Fertilizer Outlook for Producers
Urea and phosphate see the biggest price relief from tariff exemptions, but nitrogen markets remain tight, and spring demand will still dictate pricing momentum.
November 19, 2025 12:31 PM
 · 
Tony St. James
Greater sage-grouse_BLM.jpg
Senate Energy Committee Debates Rescission of Public Lands Rule
Earlier this year, the BLM moved to rescind the Public Lands Rule from the Biden Administration. Interior Secretary Doug Bergum says overturning the rule will protect the American way of life and give rural communities a stronger voice.
November 19, 2025 11:48 AM
 · 
RFD NEWS STAFF
vSGoBe1n.jpg
Food & Drink
Farm Bureau’s Annual Survey Finds Thanksgiving Meal Costs Falling as Turkey Prices Drop
Lower turkey and wheat prices helped ease Thanksgiving costs, but underlying farm-sector pressures remain significant.
November 19, 2025 11:06 AM
 · 
Tony St. James
XYAF948O.jpg
On The Record
On the Record | Mitchell Tenpenny talks about the dynamics with his wife and “Same Moon”
November 19, 2025 09:00 AM
 · 
Currey McCullough
Load More
Rural Lifestyle & Entertainment Shows
ChrisAndTaylorMalpass_wPhotoCredit_1920x1080.jpg
Dailey&Vincent_NOLOGOS_20251203a_1920x1080.jpg
Steam locomotive enters tunnel
fh-rh-season-seven_share image_960x720.png
Mollie B
Malpass Brothers Show
Enjoy traditional country music from modern-day troubadours The Malpass Brothers. Each episode stars the brother duo of Chris & Taylor Malpass along with a featured celebrity guest– and loads of clever humor.
Dailey & Vincent Show
Brought to you by Gus Arrendale & Springer Mountain Farms, join dynamic bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent as they welcome scores of fabulous bluegrass, country, and gospel music acts as special guests. Loads of laughs, your favorite guests galore, and lots of good times are guaranteed. Don’t miss all the fun!
Trains and Locomotives
This hour-long show explores the trains and locomotives that aided the growth of travel, further settlement, and the development of a variety of American industries and agricultural ventures.
FarmHER + RanchHER
FarmHER + RanchHER on RFD-TV is working to change how people perceive a farmer by sharing the stories of the women who live and lead in agriculture.
Mollie B Polka Party
Join popular polka performer Mollie Busta as she hosts the weekly “Mollie B Polka Party” on RFD-TV! The one-hour program features the nation’s top polka bands and a wide variety of ethnic styles produced on location at music festivals from around the country.

ALL SHOWS