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Young Alphabet Aces Win State Fair Spelling Contests

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2018) (readMedia)-- Elementary-aged children from across the state squared off in the Youth Spelling Bee, judged Friday, August 10, at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Youth 5th and 6th grades

1) Tanya Rastogi, Bettendorf

2) Henry Yoder, Kalona

3) Sruthi Vallabhajosyula, Waukee

Youth 3rd and 4th grades

1) Lincon Clark, Centerville

2) Sophia Gustafson, Ankeny

3) Laura Fikse, Sully

Youth 1st and 2nd grades

1) Sozo Hill, Council Bluffs

2) Elliot McNulty, Mt. Vernon

3) Jason DeRidder, Grinnell

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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 Moments, August 9-19, 2018. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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