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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