WEST DES MOINES – Iowa Farm Bureau Federation members have the opportunity to participate in a special meet and greet reception on Tuesday with some of Iowa’s “greats,” including internationally known opera singer Simon Estes, wrestling legend Dan Gable and former Iowa Hawkeye and National Football League football player Tim Dwight.

The reception will be held Dec. 4 at the Iowa Hall of Pride in Des Moines, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A ticket is needed to attend the event. Tickets can be purchased when members register for the annual meeting at their county offices, IFBF officials said.

Farm Bureau members are encouraged to wear the colors of apparel of their favorite high school, college or professional teams.

The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is the presenting sponsor of the Iowa Hall of Pride, located in the Iowa Events Center on the first floor of Hy-Vee Hall in downtown Des Moines. The organization’s annual meeting runs Dec. 4-5 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and features educational seminars and speakers covering farm finances, management, policy and other issues. To see the agenda for the IFBF two-day annual meeting, visit www.iowafarmbureau.com and click on the rotating link regarding the event.