Iowa Farm Bureau Federation

11/02/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/02/2026 11:50

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Farm roots, a love for animals and a Farm Bureau incentive help drive a new veterinarian's return to Mitchell County.

Bailee Bortz always knew she wanted to care for animals.

"I used to pretend to give my stuffed animals shots as a kid," she said.

On career day in second grade, she donned scrubs with an animal safety pin attached to the lapel, posing as a future veterinarian.

"I was part of 4-H and FFA while I was in school, showing and raising goats, pigs and...

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