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Hawkeye State Cat Club is a member club of The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), based in Des Moines Iowa. Traditional show date, 2nd weekend in February.
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The mission of Hawkeye State Cat Club is to increase awareness of the cat fancy. Hawkeye State Cat Club was founded in October 1947 by four women who shared an interest in cats. It was originally a local club with no national affiliation. When membership increased, the decision was made to join a national organization. Members chose to become a member club of The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc. (CF

A) because of their high breed standards. At that time, CFA had fewer than 40 member clubs. One of Hawkeye State's founding members, Mrs. John (Lillias) Bloom was a member of CFA's national board, later serving as the organization's president. CFA has grown from a small national organization to the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats, with member clubs across the world. Hawkeye State Cat Club was incorporated under the laws of Iowa in August 1960. Our membership includes active breeders of pedigreed cats, household pet owners, and people who just love and enjoy cats. Our first show was held on January 9-10, 1954 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines, with 208 cats on display. The club has since held shows in Waterloo, Marshalltown, Des Moines, West Des Moines, and Altoona. Our current show hall is on the east side of Des Moines at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.. Hawkeye State's purpose is to promote selective breeding, to improve the cat fancy, and to encourage better health, nutrition, and care of all cats. This CFA member club is a non-profit corporation. Profits from our shows, if there are any, are donated to local and national organizations which provide care and research for the welfare of all cats.

08/03/2024

Written by Vicki Nye:
Dear Colleagues:
I am heartbroken,
Today Wain Harding passed away. Wain was a private person, he didn’t want a fuss made.
We know many people will want to know as he has made a very large impact on CFA.
His local family let me know this -
No cards, No services. If people want to they can make Donations to:
Ukiah Volunteer Hospice
620 S Dora St
Ukiah 95482
Memo line..Anderson Valley Hospice.
The local hospice folks were really helpful for him in these last weeks.
Dear Wain, you made all of our lives so much richer.

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08/03/2024

Written by Vicki Nye

Willa Hawke passed away at her home in Oklahoma City this afternoon (Friday Aug.2, 2024). Willa had been a Cat Fanciers Association judge for 50 years when she retired in 2016.
At her time of death she was living with her daughter Candice. She is also survived by sons Chuck and Carson. She was proceeded in death by her son Donnie, her husband Bill and her former husband and father of her children, Charles.
Willa bred Siamese and Burmese cats under the Cattery name Rogers Hts. A cat she owned and loved, New Moon Eclipse of Rogers Hts, appears on many Siamese pedigrees.
There are no services planned for Willa who had been suffering with heart valve issues and dementia. Condolences may be sent to the Willa Hawke family, % Candice Rogers, 2417 SW 135th, Oklahoma City, OK 73130. You may make a donation to a cat charity of your choice in her name.

Willa Hawke passed away at her home in Oklahoma City this afternoon (Friday Aug.2, 2024). Willa had been a Cat Fanciers Association judge for 50 years when she retired in 2016.
At her time of death she was living with her daughter Candice. She is also survived by sons Chuck and Carson. She was proceeded in death by her son Donnie, her husband Bill and her former husband and father of her children, Charles.
Willa bred Siamese and Burmese cats under the Cattery name Rogers Hts. A cat she owned and loved, New Moon Eclipse of Rogers Hts, appears on many Siamese pedigrees.
There are no services planned for Willa who had been suffering with heart valve issues and dementia. Condolences may be sent to the Willa Hawke family, % Candice Rogers, 2417 SW 135th, Oklahoma City, OK 73130. You may make a donation to a cat charity of your choice in her name.

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07/04/2024

July 4th- Independence Day 🇺🇸

07/01/2024

We have just learned of the loss of CFA Allbred judge, Kitty Angell. Our thoughts are with her family in this time of sorrow.

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06/02/2024

Happy Pride month!

June 1st- Pride

05/05/2024

🇲🇽 Feliz Cinco De Mayo 🇲🇽

#クリバンキャット #猫 #漫画 #고양이 #만화

04/22/2024

Wishing a blessed Passover to those who celebrate. Chag Pesach Sameach!

04/19/2024

National Cat Lady Day

How do you celebrate your favorite cat person? It's easy to celebrate the felines in our lives, but remember to also celebrate the people - your friends and family who are a part of this wonderful cat fancy!

03/31/2024

Happy Easter to all who celebrate.

02/16/2024

The members of Hawkeye State and Wild Rose Cat Clubs would like to thank everyone who helped make our shows February 10-11 such a success. We couldn't do it without you! See you next year!

02/06/2024

𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 but we have about 180 really cute ones in 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟯𝟱 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦!

Calling All Cat Lovers, Come See the Amazing Cats at the Des Moines CAT SHOW!
🐈 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟯𝟱 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦!

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 ～
👪 This is a 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 that is fun for all ages!
🏆 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the 4 separate JUDGING RINGS per day!
😻 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 cat coloring books for the first 100 children, each day!
👗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 around lunchtime on Saturday and Sunday! See fancy cats dress up! The contest is for cats that are entered in the show.
🐈 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 See fast cats run really fast in hourly agility contests!
🐱 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 some very special Ambassador Cats including the ones on Siberian Street!
🛒 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 Meow Mall for cats and people selling cat-related items and lots of non-cat-related items, too!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡 more about the 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 on a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥, all day Sunday at 9.10.11, 1, 2, & 3 by an EXPERT, A CFA Allbreed Judge!

～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave (use E 33rd & University Gate), Des Moines, IA 50317
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/sD2PEUshX96kUjy77
FREE PARKING

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 ～
Saturday, February 10th, 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, February 11th, 9 AM to 4 PM

~ 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25

Come see over 180 purebred and household pet cats compete for top cat in 4 different judging rings throughout each day. Meet Maine C**n Cats, Ragamuffins, Persians, Siamese, Devon Rex, Ragdolls, Bengals and up to 30 other breeds!

You can sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judging. No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged.

MESSAGE with any questions!

🙋 𝗙𝗔𝗤 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄❓
💵 𝘿𝙤 𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Please bring cash, credit card or debit card for admission and be aware that some vendors do not accept credit cards.
🎫 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets can be purchased at the door.
💸 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING
🐈 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙩? Some of the cats in the show may be petted. Always ask permission first, and always sanitize between cats. There may even be some cats that will be "Pet Me Cats" and these cats just love to be petted so be sure to look for them!
🐾 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜 (𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧)? No, only cats pre-registered may enter the show. There are rules our association has requiring specific vaccinations, health checks, etc. that cannot be investigated or enforced onto spectators’ cats. It is as much for the safety of your cat as well as those cats competing.
⌚ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Judging is a continuous format all day. All judges see all of the cats entered. Each judge hosts its own mini-show. There is no overall best of the best.
📗 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Here's the spectator guide to download and read about before you get to the show!https://cfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spectator-brochure.pdf
💸 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING
📷 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨?Photography is permitted but please ask permission first if using a flash or if your camera makes noise when taking a picture. It may scare some cats.
🐱‍👤 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙮 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We will have several cat item vendors.
😽 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚? Some exhibitors will have kittens or adults for sale. Sometimes these cats will have come to the show, but others may be waiting at home to find their perfect home. Look for signs that read Cats or Kittens for sale. Please note that all kittens (except rescue kitties) must be 4 months old to be in the show hall.
🍴 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚? People food will be available! A food concession 🍔 is on location for lunch. 🍴
⌛ ⌛ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We recommend planning to arrive at least two hours prior to the end of the show so you can have time to see everything.
😸 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚? If you have questions, please ask the exhibitors. Some judges will explain what they're looking for throughout their process. There are several of them all judging at once, so find one that you enjoy best from a handling or speaking perspective and have a seat.

～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave (use E 33rd & University Gate), Des Moines, IA 50317
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/sD2PEUshX96kUjy77
FREE PARKING

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 ～
Saturday, February 10th, 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, February 11th, 9 AM to 4 PM

~ 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING

02/06/2024

Wild Rose/Hawkeye State are closed to entries. Thanks to all who entered.

02/03/2024

🙋 𝗙𝗔𝗤 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄❓

💵 𝘿𝙤 𝙄 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Please bring cash, credit card or debit card for admission and be aware that some vendors do not accept credit cards.
🎫 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙗𝙪𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets can be purchased at the door.
💸 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING
🐈 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙩? Some of the cats in the show may be petted. Always ask permission first, and always sanitize between cats. There may even be some cats that will be "Pet Me Cats" and these cats just love to be petted so be sure to look for them!
🐾 𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜 (𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝, 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙧 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧)? No, only cats pre-registered may enter the show. There are rules our association has requiring specific vaccinations, health checks, etc. that cannot be investigated or enforced onto spectators’ cats. It is as much for the safety of your cat as well as those cats competing.
⌚ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Judging is a continuous format all day. All judges see all of the cats entered. Each judge hosts its own mini-show. There is no overall best of the best.
📗 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Here's the spectator guide to download and read about before you get to the show!https://cfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/spectator-brochure.pdf
💸 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING
📷 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙄 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨?Photography is permitted but please ask permission first if using a flash or if your camera makes noise when taking a picture. It may scare some cats.
🐱‍👤 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙮 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We will have several cat item vendors.
😽 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚? Some exhibitors will have kittens or adults for sale. Sometimes these cats will have come to the show, but others may be waiting at home to find their perfect home. Look for signs that read Cats or Kittens for sale. Please note that all kittens (except rescue kitties) must be 4 months old to be in the show hall.
🍴 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚? People food will be available! A food concession 🍔 is on location for lunch. 🍴
⌛ ⌛ 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙄 𝙜𝙤 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙬? We recommend planning to arrive at least two hours prior to the end of the show so you can have time to see everything.
😸 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚? If you have questions, please ask the exhibitors. Some judges will explain what they're looking for throughout their process. There are several of them all judging at once, so find one that you enjoy best from a handling or speaking perspective and have a seat.

～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave (use E 33rd & University Gate), Des Moines, IA 50317
Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/sD2PEUshX96kUjy77
FREE PARKING

～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 ～
Saturday, February 10th, 9 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, February 11th, 9 AM to 4 PM

~ 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～
Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash
General Admission: $10; Family of 4 Admission with at at least 2 kids: $25
FREE PARKING

Calling All Cat Lovers, Come See the Amazing Cats at the Des Moines CAT SHOW!

02/01/2024

Will this be your first cat show? Wondering what all the ribbons mean? Looking for a specific breed? On Sunday, February 11, CFA Allbreed Judge John Webster will be giving spectator tours of the show hall. He plans to offer three in the morning at 9, 10, and 11 am; with three more in the afternoon at 1, 2, and 3 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of CFA's best!

01/30/2024

Wild Rose and Hawkeye State Cat Clubs
invite you to our CFA Cat Show
“In the Mew’d for Love”

Hours: 9 am-4 pm
Saturday Feb, 10 and Sunday Feb. 11

Admission:

$10.00 per person
$25.00 Family rate (Limit of four)

Card payments accepted through Square

01/22/2024

If you are thinking about entering Wild Rose/Hawkeye State, please make your reservations at the LaQuinta inn now! Our block of rooms closes tomorrow.
La Quinta Inn, 1785 11th St., Altoona, IA (515) 214-2589. We have 20 2 bed rooms blocked for our show weekend February 10-11. Rate is $130 plus tax per night, no pet fee. Cut off to get this rate is Jan 23, 2024. Please call hotel directly for this rate. La Quinta is located near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, about a 15 minute drive from our show hall. There are numerous restaurants in this area.

If you choose to stay closer to the show hall, the clubs also have a block reserved at the Econo Lodge and Suites, 410 E. 30th St., Des Moines, (515) 216 0196. Rate is $90.00 plus tax per night for either king or double rooms with a $25.00 pet fee per stay. Must call hotel directly to receive rate. Econo Lodge is a five minute drive from our show hall. There are no restaurants located within walking distance.

01/17/2024

Just a reminder—Hawkeye State/Wild Rose’s block of rooms at the LaQuinta Inn, Altoona, IA, closes January 23. You have less than a week to make your reservation.
La Quinta Inn, 1785 11th St., Altoona, IA (515) 214-2589. We have 20 2 bed rooms blocked for our show weekend February 10-11. Rate is $130 plus tax per night, no pet fee. Cut off to get this rate is Jan 23, 2024. Please call hotel directly for this rate. La Quinta is located near Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, about a 15 minute drive from our show hall. There are numerous restaurants in this area.
If you choose to stay closer to the show hall, the clubs also have a block reserved at the Econo Lodge and Suites, 410 E. 30th St., Des Moines, (515) 216 0196. Rate is $90.00 plus tax per night for either king or double rooms with a $25.00 pet fee per stay. Must call hotel directly to receive rate. Econo Lodge is a five minute drive from our show hall. There are no restaurants located within walking distance.
Roseann A. Davis
Show Secretary, Hawkeye State Cat Club

01/04/2024

Entries are open for Hawkeye State/Wild Rose CC's upcoming shows, February 10-11, 2024. Enter early, enter often! https://entries.cfa.org/onlineEntry.php

12/07/2023

Sending wishes for a happy and blessed first night of Hanukkah to all who celebrate.

12/04/2023

Silly kitty ...🤎🖤🤍🐾

11/27/2023

Happy Holidays, everyone! 😻

11/23/2023

The members of Hawkeye Sate Cat Club are thankful for their friends in the cat fancy!

We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 and we are grateful for your continued support!

07/14/2023

Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer with the Cat, or The Lady in Gold and the Golden Cat 🎨
Today is the birthday of the famous Austrian artist Gustav Klimt🎉🎨
🖼 The details of the painting and its story https://fatcatart.com/2020/02/love-is-gold/?lang=en
☝️ On the occasion of Gustav Klimt's birthday, the artwork is listed in our shop https://shop.fatcatart.com/product/klimt-adele-cat-print/

07/13/2023

July 13th- National French Fries Day

07/10/2023

This might be one of our favorite days out of the year, National Kitten Day! Who doesn't love kissing those tiny little noses, or playing with itty bitty beans?

Share some of your favorite kitten photos to help us start the week off on the right paw!

07/04/2023

July 4th- “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” -Nelson Mandela

05/22/2023

Quite the Dandy -- we love you, kitten!! 🤎🤍🖤🐾

05/14/2023

Sending happy Mother's Day wishes to all, two legged and four pawed!

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day

Whether your kids have two legs, or four, we're wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day from all of us at CFA to you!

05/12/2023

Cats rescuing a fireman 😹
By Jim'll Paint It

Address

P. O. Box 3153
Des Moines, IA
50316

Opening Hours

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Meow Mall

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙚𝙤𝙬 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙡 for you and your cats' needs. We have different cat-type vendors with very unusual cat toys, cat trees, and cat needs along with many catty items for you! We always have a large area for vendors and we expect a variety at our show this year with all sorts of quality, cat-themed art, and products. Check out their websites and their wares at the show! Plus we have local rescue groups who will have cats and kittens for adoption. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 all these 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘀, you will be sure to find what you are looking for! Come to the Premier Des Moines Cat Show! 🐈 𝗦𝗘𝗘 𝗨𝗣 𝗧𝗢 𝟯𝟱 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗦! ～ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 ～ 👪 This is a 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬-𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 that is fun for all ages! 🏆 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the 4 separate JUDGING RINGS per day! 😻 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 cat coloring books for the first 100 children, each day! 👗 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 around lunchtime on Saturday and Sunday! See fancy cats dress up! The contest is for cats that are entered in the show. 🐈 𝗙𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗚𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 See fast cats run really fast in daily agility contests! ❤️ 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue, Iowa will be on-site meeting people with adoptable kitties. https://www.facebook.com/HappyTalesRanchandRescueIowa 🛒 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 Meow Mall for cats and people selling cat-related items and lots of non-cat-related items, too! ～ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ～ Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Ave (use E 33rd & University Gate), Des Moines, I

Des Moines Cat Show Breeds

Here is a video of all the breeds (164 cats) entered this weekend, in alphabetical order, that plan to Come to the Des Moines Allbreed Cat Show This Weekend! Some breeds have more divisions to them, too! Browse thru them all, BUT come this weekend and SEE the REAL thing! Come to the Des Moines Allbreed Cat Show This Weekend! ~ SEE UP TO 40 BEAUTIFUL CAT BREEDS! ~ 👪 This is a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages! 🏆 Watch cats and kittens compete for Best in Show IN EACH of the 4 JUDGING RINGS per day! 👗 Cat costume contest around lunchtime each day! 😻 FREE cat coloring books for the first 100 children, daily! 🐈 See fast cats run really fast in daily agility contests! ❤️ Happy Tales Ranch and Rescue, Iowa will be on site meeting people with adoptable kitties. https://www.facebook.com/HappyTalesRanchandRescueIowa 🛒 Meow Mall for cats and people selling cat related items and lots of non-cat related items, too! ~ ADMISSION ～ Tickets 🎟️ at the door - Credit/Debit/Cash Adults $8 • Seniors & Children 5-12 $5 • Family of 4 $20 ～ LOCATION ～ Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center Iowa State Fairgrounds 3000 E Grand Ave (use E 33rd & University Gate), Des Moines, IA 50317 Google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/sD2PEUshX96kUjy77 FREE PARKING ～ SHOW HOURS FOR GUESTS ～ Saturday, February 12th, 9 AM to 4 PM Sunday, February 13th, 9 AM to 4 PM Come see over 100 purebred and household pet cats compete for top cat in 4 different judging rings throughout each day. Meet Maine Coon Cats, Ragamuffins, Persians, Siamese, Devon Rex, Ragdolls, Bengals and up to 30 other breeds! You can sit and watch cats on the judging table, or walk around and visit with the cats between judging. No matter what time you arrive you’re bound to see your favorite breed being judged. ～ SHOW ACTIVITIES ～ 👪 This is a family-friendly event that is fun for all ages! 👗 Cat costume contest around lunchtime EACH DAY! 🏆 WATCH cats and kittens compe

May you, your family, and all your critters have a wonderful and Merry Christmas!

From the tombs beside the Pharaohs, see many ancient breeds from long ago, at CFA Cat Shows. When you visit our shows, you can see see how much we love our cats, many that are a nearly endangered species! Visit a CFA Cat Show near you! https://cfa.org/event-calendar/ #cat #catlady #kittens #catlovers #catshow #cats #purebredcats #pedigreecats

Des Moines Cat Show by Hawkeye State Cat Club

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Hawkeye State Cat Club was founded in October 1947 by four women who shared an interest in cats. It was originally a local club with no national affiliation. When membership increased, the decision was made to join a national organization. Members chose to become a member club of The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc. (CFA) because of their high breed standards. At that time, CFA had fewer than 40 member clubs. One of Hawkeye State's founding members, Mrs. John (Lillias) Bloom was a member of CFA's national board, later serving as the organization's president. CFA has grown from a small national organization to the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats, with member clubs across the world. Hawkeye State Cat Club was incorporated under the laws of Iowa in August 1960. Our membership includes active breeders of pedigreed cats, household pet owners, and people who just love and enjoy cats. Our first show was held on January 9-10, 1954 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines, with 208 cats on display. The club has since held shows in Waterloo, Marshalltown and Des Moines, before settling into our current show location, The Palace Theatre in Adventureland Park, Altoona, IA. Hawkeye State's purpose is to promote selective breeding, to improve the cat fancy, and to encourage better health, nutrition, and care of all cats. This CFA member club is a non-profit corporation. Profits from our shows, if there are any, are donated to local and national organizations which provide care and research for the welfare of all cats.