DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 27,20 19) — The Kane County Cougars put together a late rally to surprise the Quad Cities River Bandits 3-2 on Tuesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. The Cougars took three of the four games in the series and now are one win or a Wisconsin loss from clinching a play-off berth.

SPENCER, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley today held his 99th county meeting for the 39th consecutive year as part of his annual 99 county meetings with an hour-long town meeting at the Spencer City Hall.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will host a roundtable with US Drug Czar Jim Carroll, Dale Woolery, Director of the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy, and members of the law enforcement community in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, August 29, to discuss the fight against methamphetamine use. 

 

The following event is open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Thursday, August 29 

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Adults placed with their baked goods in the Foods Made with Honey division, judged Friday, August 16, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Jordyn Siepker of Des Moines was named overall adult winner. Brooklynn Sedlock of Indianola won overall winner for youth entries.

Don King of Waverly and Brooklyn Sedlock of Indianola were named tie winners of the sweepstakes award.

Entries were judged on use of honey, appearance, texture, and taste.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Entries in the Krusteaz Kreations competition were judged Friday, August 16, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

 

Breads and Coffee Cakes

1) Charlene Hermiston, Blue Grass

2) Mary Burr, Iowa City

3) Terri Sinclair, Cumming

 

Muffins

1) Robin Abraham, Cedar Falls

2) Mary Burr, Iowa City

3) Jordyn Siepker, Des Moines

 

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Dairies competed for top honors in the Jersey Dairy Cattle show judged Thursday, August 9, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

The Grand Champion Female was shown by Ski Pal Ayrshires, Epworth. KCCK Genetics, Dyersville, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Female. Rachel Hefel/Bambi/Joe Gibbs, Epwroth, received Honorable Mention.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Top dairies competed for honors in the Guernsey Dairy Cattle show judged at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Prairie Moon Guernseys, Waukon had a solid showing at the Fair taking home Champion Premier Exhibitor and Champion Premier Breeder.

South Lane Farm of Epworth earned Female Grand Champion. Prairie Moon Guernseys of Waukon took Reserve Champion Female Grand Champion.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — The top quick-bread makers from across the state put their best creations to the test in the Quick Breads competition, judged Friday, August 16, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair. Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Tingley took home the Sweepstakes award.

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

 

Competition results follow:

 

Apricot Bread

1) Barb Miller, Prairie City

2) None

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Yeast breads for the Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum Yeast competition were judged Friday, August 16, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Louise Piper of Garner claimed first place and a $75 cash award.

Charlene Hermiston of Blue Grass earned second place.

Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Horseshoe-throwers from across the state competed in the Iowa State Men's Championship division of the Horseshoe Contest Sunday at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

The State Fair hosts horseshoe competitions every Fair day. All Horseshoe Pitching competitions take place on the horseshoe courts just east of Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.

 

Iowa State Men's Championship

1) Joseph Smith, Gladbrook

2) Tom Tabat, Fort Dodge

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