No Horsing Around for FFA Competitors at Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Champion High Point Horse was awarded to Muddy Waters, owned by Victoria Brandt of AGWSR at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday during the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Brandt also claimed Champion High Point Exhibitor honors.

Morgan Williams of Hudson claimed Reserve Champion High Point Horse. Reserve Champion High Point Exhibitor honors went to Madison Burke of DeWitt Central.

Additional results below:

Champion Barrel Racing: Amy Harkins, Central Trail

Reserve Champion Barrel Racing: Casey Allen, East Union

Champion Flag Race: Kayla Carolan, Hudson

Reserve Champion Flag Race: Dani Morrow, ADM

Champion Pole Bending: Ethan Faeth, Central Lee

Reserve Champion Pole Bending: Amy Harkins, Central Trail

Champion Draft Breeds: Emma Bair, Tri-County

Reserve Champion Draft Breeds: Emma Bair, Tri-County

Champion Draft Showmanship: Skie Campbell, Brokaw

Reserve Champion Draft Showmanship: Taylor Maasdam, Lynnville – Sully

Champion Trail Class: Morgan Williams, Hudson

Reserve Champion Trail Class: Josie Oldenburger, Aplington- Parkersburg

Champion Draft Horse Single Pleasure Driving: Skie Campbell, Brokaw (Clarinda)

Reserve Champion Draft Horse Single Pleasure Driving: Taylor Maasdam, Lynnville Sully

Champion Light Horse/Pony Pleasure Driving: Nathan Boldt, Pella

Reserve Champion Light Horse/Pony Pleasure Driving: Taylor Reynolds, Pekin

Champion Heavy Hitch Draft Team: Emma Bair, Tri-County

Reserve Champion Heavy Hitch Draft Team: Skie Campbell, Brokaw (Clarinda)

Champion English Pleasure: Morgan Williams, Hudson

Reserve Champion English Pleasure: Victoria Brandt, AGWSR

Champion English Equitation: Erica Noel Mehlhaus, Boone A&M

Reserve Champion English Equitation: Josie Oldenburger, Aplington- Parkersburg

Champion Hunter Hack: Eliza Parish, Interstate 35 (Truro)

Reserve Champion Hunter Hack: Kira Steiner, Monticello

Champion Two-to-Five Year Old Walk Trot: Wade Wuebker, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Two-to-Five Year Old Walk Trot: Taylor Bearman, New Hampton

Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Bailey Godwin, Jefferson

Reserve Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Ciera Krogmann, Northeast

Champion Junior Western Pleasure (two and three-year-old): Olivia Mollenhauer, Wilton

Reserve Champion Junior Western Pleasure (two and three-year-old): Ella Carlson, South Harden

Champion Junior Western Pleasure (four and five-year-old): Erica Noel Mehlhaus, Boone A & M

Reserve Champion Junior Western Pleasure (four and five-year-old): Lane McGreal, Central Community

Champion Senior Western Pleasure: Carson Shinn, Knoxville

Reserve Champion Senior Western Pleasure: Morgan Williams, Hudson

Champion Western Equitation: Danielle Nemmers, Earlham

Reserve Champion Western Equitation: Grace Blake, North Tama

Champion Reining: Danielle Nemmers, Earlham

Reserve Champion Reigning: Caitlin Sanderman, Waverly- Shell Rock

Champion Bareback Pleasure: Carson Shinn, Knoxville

Reserve Champion Bareback Pleasure: Sierra McCullough, Knoxville

Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure: Mary Van Rentzell, Earlham

Reserve Champion Ranch Horse Pleasure: Hannah Dvorak, Benton Community

Champion Pony Breeds: Nathan Boldt, Pella

Reserve Champion Pony Breeds: Bailey Godwin, Green County

Champion Mule: Victoria, Brandt, AGWSR

Reserve Champion Mule: Bailey Brummel, Murray

Champion Other Light Breeds: Syd Etten, Independence

Reserve Champion Other Light Breeds: Afton West, Pleasantville

Champion Western-Type Horse: Madison Burke, DeWitt Central

Reserve Champion Western-Type Horse: Olivia Mollenhauer, Wilton

Champion Showing: Grace Blake, North Tama

Reserve Champion Showing: Elyse Buysse, West Liberty

Equestrian Team Award:

1) DeWitt Central

2) Knoxville

3) Hudson

4) Greene County (Jefferson)

5) Aplington- Parkersburg

6) Earlham

7) Northeast

8) Central Trail (Leon)

9) Pleasantville

10) Nodaway Valley- Green Field

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Ladies Yell Over the Crowd for Ribbons at Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Bonnie Swalwell Eilert of Newton won top honors in the Ladies' Husband Calling contest judged Friday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Leshe Eichelberger of Muscatine claimed second place and third place went to Virginia Stone of Waukee. Pamela Gladfelder of Albia claimed fourth place in the contest.

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

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Top Quick Bread Honored at the State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Phyllis Arp of Walcott won First Place Overall in the Iowa Bed and Breakfast Quick Breads competition, judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Marjorie Rodgers of Indianola earned Second Place Overall and the Sweepstakes award. Carol Shafer of Norwalk claimed Third Place Overall.

Barb Miller of Prairie Center earned the Reserve Sweepstakes award.

Entries were judged on appearance, texture, flavor and aroma.

Results follow:

Apricot Bread

1) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Biscuits

1) Jeffrey King, Newton

2) Diane Rauh, Des Moines

3) Molly Thomas, Centerville

Cheese Bread

1) Barb Miller, Prairie City

2) Andrea Spencer, Stanton

Corn Bread

1) Molly Thomas, Centerville

2) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

3) Jeffrey King, Newton

Cranberry Bread (without nuts)

1) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

2) Phyllis Olson, Newton

Flavored Biscuits

1) Jeffrey King, Newton

Fruit Muffins (blueberry, date, raisin, etc.)

1) Phyllis Arp, Walcott

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

3) Linda Anderson, Urbandale

Nut

1) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

2) Barb Miller, Prairie City

Pumpkin (With Nuts)

1) Matthew Phoenix, Ankeny

2) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

3) Molly Thomas, Centerville

Pumpkin (Without Nuts)

1) Cynthia Murphy, Des Moines

2) Renelda Heasty, Clarence

3) Andrea Spencer, Stanton

Honorable Mention – Molly Thomas, Centerville

Pumpkin Date

1) Barb Miller, Prairie Center

2) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

3) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

Pumpkin Raisin

1) Matthew Phoenix, Ankeny

2) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

3) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

Scones

1) Jeffrey King, Newton

2) Mindy Paulson, West Des Moines

3) Karen Pavlik, Waukee

Vegetable (zucchini, carrot, etc.)

1) Marjorie Rodgers, Indianola

2) Andrea Spencer, Stanton

3) Barb Miller, Prairie Center

Zucchini Bread

1) Kathy Poetting, Des Moines

2) Molly Thomas, Centerville

3) Judy Kiburz-Harrison, Tingley

Quick Bread Other Than Named

1) Phyllis Olson, Newton

2) Jeffrey King, Newton

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There are 177 divisions, 769 classes and over 9,856 entries at this year's Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center sponsored by Blue Bunny Ice Cream.

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FFA Breeding Swine Capture Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Show

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Youth from across the state competed in the FFA Breeding Swine Show on Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Kelsey Pretz of Columbus Junction captured the Supreme Champion Commercial Gilt title while Spencer Mauss of Grinnell claimed the Supreme Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt title.

Additional results below:

Champion Berkshire Gilt: Emily Harold, West Branch

Reserve Champion Berkshire Gilt: Abigail Badger, Jefferson

Champion Chester White Gilt: Brennan Lynch, Boone

Reserve Champion Chester White Gilt: Tyler Frasher, Anamosa

Champion Duroc Gilt: Tyler Frasher, Anamosa

Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Bridget Fritchen, Packwood

Champion Hampshire Gilt: Bradi Bohlke, Kingslay

Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt: Jada Rock, Wilton

Champion Poland China Guilt: Alexis Vroegh, Oskaloosa

Reserve Champion Poland China Guilt: Davin Brugman, Everly

Champion Spotted Gilt: Macy Marek, Washington

Reserve Champion Spotted Gilt: Dayton Brugmen, Everly

Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Carter Pokorny , Traer

Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt: Laura Yoder, Wellman

Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Grace Schlutz, Letts

Reserve Champion Other Breeds Gilt: Mikala Denney, Mediapolis

Chapter Awards

1) Wilton

2) Garner

3) Washington

4) Wapello

5) Wellman

6) Monroe

7) Wheatland

8) Grundy Center

9) Mediapolis

10) West Branch

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Frequently ranked as one of the top events in the country, the Iowa State Fair is the single largest event in the state of Iowa and one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country. Annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world, the Iowa State Fair located at East 30th and East University, just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines is Iowa's greatest celebration with a salute to the best in agriculture, industry, entertainment and achievement. "Nothing Compares" to State Fair Thrills, August 10-20, 2017. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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