12 Aug 2014

Iowans Crochet Wins in Iowa State Fair Contest

By Lori Chappell
DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Alyssa McNab of Des Moines received Best of Show honors in the Crochet division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Melanie Stiles, also of Des Moines, received the Sweepstakes award.

Additional results below:

Doily (less than 14 inches, white or ecru)

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Alice Grimm, Riverside

3) Sandy Winchester, Ankeny

4) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Doily (less than 14 inches, colored thread)

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

4) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Honorable Mention) Erin Hodgson, Ames

Doily (2 or more colors)

1) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

2) Keri Crowley, Indianola

3) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

4) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

Centerpiece (14-21 inches in diameter)

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

4) Sandy Winchester, Ankeny

Centerpiece (22-30 inches in diameter)

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Keri Crowley, Indianola

3) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

4) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

Luncheon Cloth (30-54 inches in diameter)

1) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

2) None Awarded

3) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

Dresser Scarf or Runner

1) None Awarded

2) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

3) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter)

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Afghan (granny squares, block pattern & assembly)

1) Lila Modlin, Perry

2) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

3) Margie Davidson, Windsor Heights

4) Deanna Cathcart, Fort Dodge

Honorable Mention) Miranda Hartman, Urbana

Afghan (ripple pattern)

1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

2) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

3) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

4) Deanna Cathcart, Fort Dodge

Afghan (shell stitch)

1) None Awarded

2) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines

3) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

4) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

Afghan (stitch other than above)

1) Linda Campbell, Johnston

2) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

3) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

4) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

Honorable Mention) Julie Lyon, Boone

Honorable Mention) Nancy Schimmels, Cresco

Baby Afghan

1) Sandra Kinzenbaw, Marengo

2) Betty Christianson, Pleasant Hill

3) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

4) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Bethany Kula, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

Baby Jacket

1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

2) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Child's Dress

1) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

2) Laurie Navin, Polk City

3) Darcy Johnson, Arispe

4) Samantha Bullock, Ankeny

Child's Sweater

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) Jackie Holecek, Davenport

Shawl / Poncho

1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

2) Sara Brown, Iowa City

3) Melissa Perkins, Nevada

4) Christina Shuy, Marion

Honorable Mention) Diane Killam, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

Honorable Mention) Laurie Navin, Polk City

Pullover Sweater

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) None Awarded

4) Laurie Navin, Polk City

Cardigan Sweater

1) Katy Diltz, Coggon

2) Betty Whitson, Ottumwa

3) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

4) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Honorable Mention) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

Lace Edging

1) Jadvyga Gerasimovic, Iowa City

2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

3) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

4) Susan Cole, Exline

Scarf

1) Katy Diltz, Coggon

2) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

3) Sara Brown, Iowa City

4) Seren Shank, Ames

Honorable Mention) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

Hat

1) Seren Shank, Ames

2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

3) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

4) Sara Brown, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Deanna Cathcart, Fort Dodge

Purse

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

2) Judith Hainaut, Des Moines

3) Catherine Gochnauer, Adel

4) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) J. Sue Myatt, Bettendorf

Honorable Mention) Seren Shank, Ames

Jewelry

1) None Awarded

2) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

3) Seren Shank, Ames

4) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Doll Garment - Yarn

1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

Doll Garment - Thread

1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

2) Barbara DeWit, Tracy

3) Joey Shaw, Perry

Toy

1) Catherine Gochnauer, Adel

2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

3) Taylor Hardy, Osceola

4) Samantha Bullock, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Sarah Berns, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Terri Argotsinger, Ankeny

Ornaments

1) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

2) Jessica Weinreich, Oskaloosa

3) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

4) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Holiday Decoration

1) None Awarded

2) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines

Crochet Rug

1) Melanie Stiles, Des Moines

2) None Awarded

3) None Awarded

4) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

Felted Item

1) Seren Shank, Ames

2) Melissa Perkins, Nevada

3) Katy Diltz, Coggon

4) Laurie Navin, Polk City

The Fabric and Threads Department is located on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group. The exhibits are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every Fair day.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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12 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair IV

By Lori Chappell

Old Time Flavors Featured in Iowa State Fair Nostalgic Cooking Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Patty Hummel of Allison won First Place Overall and a $300 cash award in the Nostalgic Comfort Food competition judged Friday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.  Lonnie Hartstack of Clarinda earned Second Place Overall and $200. Susie Jones of Waukee claimed Third Place Overall and $100.  Contestants were challenged to create a retro or nostalgic dish that featured the taste of days gone by. Each entry was accompanied by a written description of why the dish is nostalgic to the cook. Entries were judged on taste, originality and appearance.

Additional results below:

Side Dish/Appetizer

1) Susie Jones, Waukee

2) Lana Ross, Indianola

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Main Dish

1) Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda

2) Norita Solt, Bettendorf

3) Jacqueline Riekena, West Des Moines

Dessert

1) Patty Hummel, Allison

2) Anita Van Gundy, Des Moines

3) Joyce Larson, New Market

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 226 divisions, 883 classes and over 10,500 entries at this year's Fair. Food judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny.

Sprouts Hear Music to Their Ears at Iowa State Fair Talent Search

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Six talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 55th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 14, Friday, August 15, or Saturday, August 16.  The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

Danika Schultes, 12, Creston, Jayden Welcher, 12, Afton, Mikenna Cass, 11, Afton, Paige Hudson, 11, Afton, Clog Dance

Lucy Gannon, 7, West Des Moines, Piano

Nash Langenfeld, 7, Denison, Lily Ward, 7, Denison, Lola Mendlik, 7, Denison, Mya Goslar, 8, Ute, Kamden Bruhn, 7, Schleswig, Tap Dance

CiCi Chiodo, 11, Des Moines, Musical Theater Dance

Erin McRae, 11, Cedar Falls, Musical Theater Vocal

Josie Lindle, 12, Eldridge, Hanna Bain, 10, Eldridge, Jazz Funk Dance

Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts will be crowned champions every day of the semi-finals. The six winning acts will perform in the talent-packed championship set for Sunday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi.

Each of the six Sprout Champions will receive a prize of $250 after the Championship Show. More than $18,000 will be awarded to the Senior and Sprout divisions combined. This year's contest is sponsored by Hy-Vee.

Cranston Out-Blooms the Competition at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Forty-four exhibitors entered 600 flowers in the FFA Floriculture competition judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.  Grant Hammes of Wilton received the Award of Excellence for his purple gladiola. Sydney Bowlin of Kalona claimed the Reserve Award of Excellence, and Kendra Cranston of Deep River won the Sweepstakes trophy.

Additional results below:

Dahlia

Champion: Kylie Beebe, Griswold

Reserve Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Rose

Champion: Sydney Bowlin, Kalona

Reserve Champion: Lee Osterloh, Eddyville

Gladiola

Champion: Grant Hammes, Wilton

Reserve Champion: Beth Lett, Wilton

Marigold

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Reserve Champion: Emily Meader, Washington

Zinnia

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Reserve Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Petunia

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Reserve Champion: Brandi Murley, Rockwell City

Other

Champion: Kendra Cranston, Deep River

Reserve Champion: Cami Maurer, Wilton

Judges Enamored with Embroidery at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Linda Weber of Johnston won Best of Show in the Embroidery division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2014 Iowa State Fair.  Fabric and Threads exhibits will be on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

SURFACE

Small Household Item

1) Peggy Vespestad, Maxwell

2) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

3) Leann Baumhover, Storm Lake

4) Renee McPhee, Grimes

Honorable Mention) Catherine Krahe, Iowa City

Large Household Item

1) Peggy Vespestad, Maxwell

2) Sue Denny, Pleasant Hill

3) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock

Towels

1) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

2) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

3) Melissa Eaton, Cedar Rapids

4) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Michelle Westphal, Waterloo

Pair of Pillowcases

1) Renee McPhee, Grimes

2) Ileta Wilson, Des Moines

3) Marilyn Samson, Prairie City

4) Lois Aldridge, Kellogg

Honorable Mention) Melissa Eaton, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Catherine Krahe, Iowa City

Picture

1) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

2) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids

3) Solveig Walstrom, Cedar Rapids

4) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Honorable Mention) Marilyn Allie, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Janet Strouse, Storm Lake

Silk Ribbon Embroidery

1) Ronda Smith, Cedar Rapids

2) None Awarded

3) Lydia Raim, North Liberty

Pillow

1) Renee McPhee, Grimes

2) Cynthia Bortell, Winterset

3) Leann Baumhover, Storm Lake

Accessory for Needlework

1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids

2) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids

3) Karen Steggerda, Urbandale

4) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

Crewel Embroidery

1) Diane Killam, Cedar Rapids

2) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

3) Berniece Quint, Cedar Rapids

4) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn

Silk & Metal Embroidery

1) None Awarded

2) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

Stumpwork

1) Phyllis Olson, Cedar Rapids

2) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids

Brazilian Embroidery

1) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids

2) J. Sue Myatt, Bettendorf

3) Linda Lee Miller, Cedar Rapids

4) Anne Hanson, Cedar Rapids

Crazy Quilt Item

1) Linda Weber, Johnston

2) Renee McPhee, Grimes

3) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

4) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree

Embroidered Holiday Decoration

1) Cynthia Bortell, Winterset

2) Wilma Brouwer, Pella

3) Marylou Nelson, Ames

4) Carol Bertram, Storm Lake

Temari

1) Sheri Ekstrom, Cedar Rapids

2) Martha Lawrence, Cedar Rapids

Item Made Using English Smocking Techniques

1) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Item Made Using Punch Needle Embroidery

1) Renee McPhee, Grimes

2) Sachi Kumagai, Pleasant Hill

3) Lydia Raim, North Liberty

MACHINE

Picture

1) Joanne Roth, Des Moines

2) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

3) Lois Friday, Iowa City

Towel

1) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

2) Joanne Roth, Des Moines

3) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton

Honorable Mention) Mary Dustin, Albia

Pillow

1) Joanne Roth, Des Moines

2) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

3) Lois Friday, Iowa City

Garment for Adult or Child

2) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

Home Décor Item

1) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

2) Janet Moser, Minburn

3) Lois Friday, Iowa City

4) Joanne Roth, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Julie Bergeon, Iowa City

Holiday / Seasonal Item

1) Lois Friday, Iowa City

2) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

3) Mary Dustin, Albia

4) Barbara Zelhart, Albia

Machine Appliqué

1) None Awarded

2) Joanne Roth, Des Moines

3) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Christopher Verlo, Des Moines

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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12 Aug 2014

Clay County's Elizabeth Glover Crowned 2014 Iowa State Fair Queen

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Glover, 17, of Clay County was crowned the 2014 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 50th anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi.

The daughter of Louis and Lois Glover of Spencer, Elizabeth was chosen out of the 102 contestants who participated in this year's competition. All had been crowned queen of their respective county fairs prior to the State Fair.

Megan Andersen, 18, of Grundy County was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Eric and Darla Andersen of Cedar Falls. Second runner-up was Amber Neisius, 19, of Cherokee County. She is the daughter of Bruce Rainboth and Betty Neisius of Marcus. Emily Pattee, 19, of Shelby County was named third runner-up. She is the daughter of Cindy Pattee of Harlan.

Brooklyn Plagge, of Franklin County, was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. The 17-year-old is the daughter of John and Anne Plagge of Hampton. Lydia Grace Dawley, 17, of Winneshiek County was given the Personality Plus Award. She is the daughter of Nathan and Jacque Dawley of Decorah.

Queen Elizabeth, who will reign for the next year, receives a $2,800 scholarship from the Iowa State Fair in addition to her crown, sash and trophy. She also receives a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist, a $600 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall and a pair of diamond earrings from B. Shannon Designs.

The first runner-up earns a $1,300 scholarship and $300 gift card to Jordan Creek Mall; the second runner-up wins $700 in scholarship money and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card; and the third runner-up receives a $500 scholarship and $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Outstanding Leadership recipient wins an $800 Scholarship and a $250 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. The Personality Plus winner receives a $500 scholarship and a $200 Jordan Creek Mall gift card. All members of the Royal Court receive a plaque from the State Fair and a floral bouquet from Boesen the Florist. An anonymous donor graciously provided the Jordan Creek gift cards for the Royal Court.

Judging is based on personality, attitude, awareness, leadership, citizenship, contribution to community, overall appearance, charm and poise.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

11 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair III

By Lori Chappell

Top Honors Awarded in Iowa State Fair FFA Market and Carcass Lamb Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Grand Champion honors were awarded Thursday in the FFA Market and Carcass Lamb shows at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Tanner Berry of Sac City showed the Grand Champion FFA Market Lamb, and Chelsea Nelson of Exira took Reserve Grand Champion honors.

In the carcass judging, Megan Collison of Rockwell City earned Grand Champion honors while James Leonard of Newton received the Reserve Grand Champion banner.

The judges saw 367 animals from 136 exhibitors in the Market Lamb division and 77 animals from 50 exhibitors in the Carcass division.

Additional results below:

MARKET WETHERS

Champion Light Weight Wether: Tanner Berry, Sac City

Reserve Champion Light Weight Wether: Chelsea Nelson, Exira

Champion Medium Weight Wether: Chelsea Nelson, Exira

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Wether: Heather Ziesman, Algona

Champion Heavy Weight Wether: Chelsea Nelson, Exira

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Wether: Heather Ziesman, Algona

Champion Market Wether: Tanner Berry, Sac City

Reserve Champion Market Wether: Chelsea Nelson, Exira

MARKET EWES

Champion Light Weight Ewe: Garret Gourley, Webster City

Reserve Champion Light Weight Ewe: Chansea Nelson, Exira

Champion Medium Weight Ewe: Paige Petzenhauser, Roland

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Ewe: Cade Suhr, Adair

Champion Heavy Weight Ewe: Chance Deppe, Maquoketa

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Ewe: Derek Henningsen, DeWitt

Champion Market Ewe: Garret Gourley, Webster City

Reserve Champion Market Ewe: Paige Petzenhauser, Roland

CARCASS LAMBS

Champion Live: Tanner Berry, Sac City

Reserve Champion Live: Austin Himes, Central City

Champion Scan: Megan Collison, Rockwell City

Reserve Champion Scan: James Leonard, Newton

The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion market lambs, as well as 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 16, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

 

Watkins FFA Member Wins Grand Champion Market Pig at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Erin Schmidt of Watkins showed the Grand Champion Market Pig at the FFA Market Swine contest judged Thursday during the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Alexis Delaney of DeWitt claimed Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig honors.

Luke Worden of Belmond won Champion Purebred Market Swine honors, and Cory Sampson of Nevada received Reserve Champion Purebred Market Swine honors.

Nearly 250 exhibits showed 568 animals in this year's competition.

Additional results below:

Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Elizabeth Jones, Williamsburg

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Theresa Fitzgerald, Boone

Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Luke Worden, Belmond

Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Grant Wolfe, Hudson

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Kolton Greiner, Keota

Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Luke Greiner, Keota

Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Alex Alliger, Gowrie

Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Erin Schmidt, Watkins

Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Austin Lane, Spragueville

Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Kale Boysen, Morning Sun

Champion Chester White: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Reserve Champion Chester White: Makayla Scanlon, Oskaloosa

Champion Duroc: Luke Worden, Belmond

Reserve Champion Duroc: Cory Sampson, Nevada

Champion Hampshire: Austin Lane, Spragueville

Reserve Champion Hampshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt

Champion Berkshire: Austin Lane, Spragueville

Reserve Champion Berkshire: Mary Heiller, Madrid

Champion Spotted: Spenser Becker, Keota

Reserve Champion Spotted: Lexi Marek, Riverside

Champion Poland China: Alex Umbaugh, Adair

Reserve Champion Poland China: Walker Wegener, DeWitt

Champion Yorkshire: Luke Worden, Belmond

Reserve Champion Yorkshire: Dan Harmsen, Rock Valley

Champion All Other Breeds: Brittany Schafer, Sheldon

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Pigs, along with 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 16, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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11 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair I

By Lori Chappell

FFA Members Stomp Out Competition in Iowa State Fair Beef Championship

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2014)(readMedia)-- FFA exhibitors competed in the Performance Beef Show judged Wednesday prior to the start of the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Entries were open to purebred, grade or crossbred market steers.

Complete results below:

Choice Retail Beef - Window A

Champion: Brooke Sieren, Keota

Reserve Champion: Logan Bauer, Exira

Champion Produce: Logan Bauer, Exira

Reserve Champion Produce: Lucas Looney, Wheatland

Lean-Lite Beef - Window B

Champion: Shana Hilgerson, Elkader

Reserve Champion: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Champion Produce: Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland

Reserve Champion Produce: Jacob Looney, Wheatland

Hotel-Restaurant Beef - Window C

Champion: Logan Bauer, Exira

Reserve Champion: Luke Orr, Elkader

Champion Produce: Luke Orr, Elkader

Reserve Champion Produce: Lucas Looney, Wheatland

Perry Hampshire Sets New Iowa State Fair Big Ram Record

DES MOINES, IA (08/07/2014)(readMedia)-- A two-year-old Hampshire ram from Perry set a new Iowa State Fair record, tipping the scales at 507.5 pounds during the Big Ram competition judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The top ram, dubbed "Zeus" by owner Daryl Mickelson, bested his nearest competitor by 86.5 pounds.

Second place was claimed by Seelow Sheep Farms' two-year-old Rambouillet ram who weighed in at 421 pounds.

Solid Rock, the four-year-old Suffolk ram owned by Merle Van Klompenburg of Orange City claimed third place at 408.5 pounds.

Peabody Wins Hearts and Iowa State Fair Big Boar Title

DES MOINES, IA (08/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Fueled by the memory of a friend, a group of former college buddies set out to win the Iowa State Fair Big Boar contest judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

The five-year-old Hampshire boar named Peabody, owned by Pleasant Hill's Friends of Peabody, weighed in at 1,273 pounds. Peabody was shown by Lori Dvorak of Ankeny and raised by Dvorak with assistance from Craig Rowles and Tom Dittmer.

The winning boar was named after Brad Peyton, an Urbandale attorney, businessman and founder of the Shining City Foundation, who died last year following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Peabody was Peyton's nickname when he attended Iowa State University.

Big Mac, a two-year-old crossbred shown by McDonald Acres of Ryan earned second place at 1,142 pounds.

Boss Hog, the four-year-old crossbred shown by Gene Stoltzfus and Kip Granger of North English claimed third place at 1,132 pounds.

The Shining City Foundation is based in Urbandale. It was founded in 2001 and is dedicated to enhancing the general welfare of underserved populations around the world through improved health care, housing and education.

Prescott Charolais Tops Iowa State Fair Super Bull Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Big Daddy, the 3,012-pound Charolais bull owned by Craig Stalcup of Prescott, outweighed the competition to win the Super Bull contest judged Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Doug Sudbrock of Indianola took second place with his 2,501-pound Red Angus bull, Wingnut, and third place with his 1,329-pound Red Angus bull, Grumpy.

Big Daddy, as well as the Big Boar and Big Ram, will be on display at the Iowa State Fair in the Cattle, Swine and Sheep Barns, respectively, through August 17.

4-H Siblings Win Grand and Reserve Champion Market Broiler at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/08/2014)(readMedia)-- 4-H members from all around Iowa competed in the 4-H Poultry Show held Thursday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Hannah Van Roekel of Wellman exhibited the Grand Champion Market Broiler, and her brother, Jonah Van Roekel also of Wellman, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Broiler.

Additional results below:

Grand Champion Bantam: Trey Tempel, Kamrar

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam: Tate Linton, Sioux City

Grand Champion Water Fowl: Tate Linton, Sioux City

Reserve Grand Champion Water Fowl: Tate Linton, Sioux City

Grand Champion Large Fowl: Shau Landt, Charles City

Reserve Grand Champion Large Fowl: Sydney Hansen, Monticello

Grand Champion Commercial Fowl: Kyrnan Liske-Rochholz, Walcott

Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Fowl: Brett Schoenherr, Monmouth

Egg Production

1) Brett Schoenherr, Monmouth

2) Attylissa Bailey, Hamilton

3) Bridget Hughes, Winterset

Champion Poultry Presentation: Grace Westercamp, Farmington

Reserve Champion Poultry Presentation: Tommee Pelky, Bonaparte

Champion Junior Showmanship: Taylor McCreedy, Atlantic

Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship: Emilee Beekman, Pierson

Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Lillian Dahir, Minden

Reserve Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Madelyn Cink, Wesley

Champion Senior Showmanship: Attylissa Bailey, Hamilton

Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship: Hannah Dagel, Sibley

The Grand and Reserve Champion Market Broilers, along with 14 other livestock champions, will be auctioned in the prestigious Sale of Champions on Saturday, August 16, at 2 p.m. in the Penningroth Media Center of the Putney Family Cattle Barn. The event is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, a non-profit organization established to encourage the pursuit of agriculture-related careers by Iowa's youth.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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07 Aug 2014

Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair Woodcarver's Auction

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Every year Fairgoers from all around the world come to the Iowa State Fair to see the exhilarating art of chainsaw carving. For the 11 days of the Fair, sculptors, and registered chainsaw carvers, A.J. Lutter and Gary Keenan will amaze spectators with their work as they transform simple logs into pieces of art in less than one hour. The pair is nationally known, traveling to city, county and state Fairs, and can sculpt anything from people to animals.

Add a piece of Iowa State Fair art to your home by attending the 2014 Woodcarver's Auction! The auction will feature the sculptures that Lutter and Keenan create each day at the Iowa State Fair. In addition to the woodcarvings, champion meats will be up for bid during the sale, including ham, bacon and dried beef.

The 2014 Woodcarver's Auction will be held on Sunday, August 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the air-conditioned comfort of the Cattle Barn's Penningroth Media Center. All funds generated from the auction will be used by the Blue Ribbon Foundation to preserve and renovate the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Since its inception in 1993, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has been raising funds to renovate and restore the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Funds have been generated to support 40 projects throughout the Fairgrounds. Improvements have been made to the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building, the Grandstand, the Campgrounds and Ye Old Mill. In addition, funds support the building of new facilities such as the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center, Elwell Family Food Center and the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $100 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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07 Aug 2014

Extreme Sunday Brings "Amazingly Amusing" Fun to Last Day of Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Discounted admission, rock legends and family fun round out the last day of the 2014 Iowa State Fair, set August 7-17. Gate admission on Extreme Sunday, August 17, will be $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 6 to 11 until 9 p.m.

Grandstand Entertainment

Rock legends Foreigner and Styx wrap up the 2014 Grandstand performances at 8 p.m. Foreigner, hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, has 10 multi-platinum albums, 16 top-thirty hits and over 75 million albums sold. They are responsible for rock anthems such as "Juke Box Hero," "Feels Like the First Time," "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is." Styx has secured two Super Bowl appearances and four consecutive triple platinum albums. They transformed a generation of rock music lovers with hits like "Come Sail Away," "Too Much Time on My Hands," "Mr. Roboto," "Fooling Yourself" and "Babe".

Tickets for all concert and track events are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800/745-3000. All concert events are reserved seating. All track events are general admission. The State Fair Ticket Office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday for walk-up orders only (no mail, phone or fax orders). Convenience charges will apply to all tickets. Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair. Gate admission must be purchased separately.

Free Stage Entertainment

Extreme Sunday will feature an array of top musical acts all free with gate admission, including the Bill Riley All Star Show featuring Carrie McDowell and Love Train at 7 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi.

Here Come the Mummies, a group dressed as Egyptian mummies that plays "funk from beyond the grave," performs at 8 p.m. on the Fairview Stage sponsored by Coors Light with media sponsor KCCI 8 News.

Fastball, a rock group known for singles like "The Way," "Sooner or Later" and "Out of My Head", plays at 8 p.m. on the Bud Light Stage sponsored by ABC5.

Charles Esten, best known for his role on ABC's Nashville, will perform songs like "Keep Coming Back" and "Like New." The show kicks off at 8 p.m. on the Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17.

Family Fun

Final day family fun abounds with the Bill Riley Talent Search championships, a dog agility demonstration, and numerous contests including the Mother-Daughter Look-alike contest, the Pigtail, Ponytail, Braid, Mohawk and Mullet contest, and a cribbage tournament. In addition, don't miss your last chance to watch chainsaw artists A.J. Lutter and Gary Keenan in Heritage Village at 10 a.m., Noon, 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Bandaloni One Man Band will be showing off his impressive musical skills at the Putney Family Cattle Barn at 11 a.m. and the Rock Island Triangle at 1 and 3 p.m. Take a picture with "God Bless America", a statue by Seward Johnson depicting Grant Wood's "American Gothic" located at the entrance of Pella Plaza. The Budweiser Clydesdales will also be parading for the final time at 2 p.m. on the Grand Concourse and Rock Island Avenue. Lastly, give a round of applause to the Red Trouser Show as they show off crazy acrobatic tricks and hilarious stunts. The Red Trouser Show will be performing at Noon, 3 and 6 p.m. on Expo Hill.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Discounted gate admission tickets are on sale now through our convenient print at home ticket option at iowastatefair.org. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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05 Aug 2014

Special Programs to Honor Veterans at the 2014 Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (08/04/2014)(readMedia)-- On Monday, August 11, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military with special Veterans' Day programming and discounts throughout the day. "Nothing Compares" to the Iowa State Fair, August 7-17.

Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans' Day, August 11. With a military I.D., retired and active members of the armed forces and their spouses will receive $8 gate admission from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Veterans' Day will also feature special patriotic programming.

The Veterans' Day parade, an annual tradition featuring military bands, floats and more, will parade down the Grand Concourse at 11 a.m.

The Spirit of Liberty Foundation's Freedom Bell will be on display north of the Administration Building through August 11. The bell honors our armed forces past, present and future.

Stop by the West Grand Exhibit Area to check out Hoover Presidential Library Museum display focused on President Hoover's food relief efforts during World War I. Brush up on your history, snag a Hoover biscuit and be sure to catch the Hoover Humanitarian Relief Ship as it cruises the grounds daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Visit the "Remembering Our Fallen" display in the Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center Atrium and pay tribute to Iowa's military who have died from wounds since September 11, 2001. The display is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The special events don't stop there. Throughout the day Fairgoers can enjoy performances such as a military tribute concert honoring Iowa's veterans as well as performances by the 34th Army Band and Iowa Military Veterans' Band.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Discounted gate admission tickets are on sale now through our convenient print at home ticket option at iowastatefair.org. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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31 Jul 2014

Annual Parade to Kick-Off 2014 Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (07/31/2014)(readMedia)-- The 2014 Iowa State Fair Parade is set Wednesday, August 6. The Parade will begin at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Des Moines and is the kick-off to this year's "Amazingly Amusing" Fair, August 7-17.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) will serve as this year's Parade Marshal in honor of over 100 years of service to the Des Moines Area. The CVB draws millions of visitors to the area each year and serves as a resource for many local events including amateur, collegiate and professional sports in tandem with the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, a division of the CVB. In the last several years, the CVB has collaborated with the Iowa State Fair to bring even more events to the area including the NAIA Wrestling Tournament, Percheron Horse Association of America's World Congress and National Junior High Finals Rodeo.

The CVB is led by President and CEO Greg Edwards. In addition to his role with the organization, Edwards serves as Chair of the Susan G. Komen Foundation's Des Moines Affiliate, as a board member for the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Destination Marketing Alliance and the Travel Federation of Iowa, and Past Chair of Destination Marketing Association International.

The Iowa State Fair Parade is the state's largest, showcasing nearly 200 floats, animals, vehicles, novelty and performing units. Staging will take place at the State Capitol complex. Parade entrants will then travel west on Grand Avenue to 13th Street. Dispersion will take place between 13th and 18th Streets.

Highlights of the gala event will be re-broadcast on parade night throughout central Iowa on KDSM Fox 17 beginning at 10 p.m.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Discounted gate admission tickets are on sale now through our convenient print at home ticket option at iowastatefair.org. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

30 Jul 2014

Cultural Center Renovations and Exhibits Completed for the Iowa State Fair

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (07/29/2014)(readMedia)-- The completed three-phase renovation of the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center will debut at the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. Improvements to the building include new exhibit space, improved traffic flow, additional public restrooms and air conditioning.

For the first time in several years, the building's third floor will be open to the public. The fully renovated floor will host new exhibit space for the Fair's popular fine art and photography displays as well as daily programming on the new artists' demonstration stage. In recognition of the Photography Salon's 75th year, it will feature only black and white entries, including submissions in this year's theme class saluting Ansel Adams.

The three-phase building renovations also include a focus on improved accessibility with expanded walkways, new ADA compliant family restroom facilities, two working elevators and air conditioning. Additional improvements include enhancements to the courtyard, including a paved plaza and a new exhibit by the Greater Des Moines Public Arts Foundation.

The Cultural Center will showcase Bill Woolston's 1975 photo essay Iowa's Fair in the atrium as well as the state's largest art show with exhibits in the areas of fine arts, photography, creative arts, wood projects and doll house and miniature room. More than 2,500 exhibits will be on display.

Fairgoers can let their creative flags fly and try their hands at making art. Make and Take projects available in the Cultural Center include magnets, wire jewelry and name bracelets. Young fairgoers can also participate in fun hands-on activities at Art Attack in the Cultural Center courtyard.

Eleven days of live demonstrations and working exhibits also offer Fairgoers the opportunity to see art in action, with artists demonstrating such art forms as wheel thrown pottery, glass fusing, china painting and more.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. Discounted gate admission tickets are on sale now through our convenient print at home ticket option at iowastatefair.org. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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