Saturday, August 15 Iowa State Fair Highlights
DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2015)(readMedia)-- With so much adventure and excitement to experience here at the Iowa State Fair, here's a brief recap of what you may have missed today and what to expect tomorrow.
Skip Hitchcock of Muscatine won first place in the Best Tasting Tomato competition, judged Saturday at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. His Jersey Boy variety tomato bested a record of 40 other entrants to win the top prize.
Dave Francois of Central City won second place with his Mortgage Lifter variety of tomato.
The Fair's new Iowa wine, Iowa beer and Iowa soda showcase, "Top of the Vine," is now open. It is located next to Grandfather's Barn and is a short distance east of the Cultural Center. It opens at 9 a.m. and closes at midnight.
Garden savvy visitors to the Iowa State Fair put their knowledge to the test in the Weed Identification Contest. Contestants were challenged to identify up to 40 pesky plants. Madelyn DeJong of Montezuma won first place in the Youth class. Matthew Vandehaar of Altoona won first place in the General class, and in the Professional class, Lowell Sandell of Lincoln, Neb. earned first place.
The State Fair Weed Identification Contest is conducted by Iowa State University Extension and the Integrated Roadside Pest Management Program to educate the public about weedy plants.
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Clarion-Goldfield FFA Member Wins Grand Champion Market Pig at Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ben Jacobson of Clarion showed the Grand Champion Market Pig at the FFA Market Swine contest judged Thursday during the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
Alex Alliger of Gowrie claimed Reserve Grand Champion Market Pig honors.
Alexis Delaney of DeWitt won Champion Purebred Market Swine honors, and Cory Sampson of Nevada received Reserve Champion Purebred Market Swine honors.
More than 350 exhibits showed 564 animals in this year's competition.
Additional results below:
Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Kaleb Miller, Liberty Center
Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Gilt: Baily Sonka, Van Horne
Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Zach Lear, Spencer
Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Gilt: Mike DeDecker, Pleasant Hill
Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Walker McDermott, Anita
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Gilt: Larame Boysen, Columbus Junction
Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Bailey Core, Pleasantville
Reserve Champion Light Weight Market Barrow: Lexi Marek, Washington
Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Ben Jacobson, Clarion
Reserve Champion Medium Weight Market Barrow: Alex Alliger, Gowrie
Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt
Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Market Barrow: Baily Sonka, Van Horne
Champion Chester White: Cory Sampson, Nevada
Reserve Champion Chester White: Seth Warren, Glenwood
Champion Duroc: Cory Sampson, Nevada
Reserve Champion Duroc: Zachary Lear, Spencer
Champion Hampshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt
Reserve Champion Hampshire: Kelsey Brecht, Van Horne
Champion Berkshire: Erin Schmidt, Van Horne
Reserve Champion Berkshire: Mark Wellik, Garner
Champion Spotted: Zachary Lear, Spencer
Reserve Champion Spotted: Lexi Marek, Washington
Champion Poland China: Clayton Vopelak, La Porte City
Reserve Champion Poland China: Natalee Dippel, Belmond
Champion Yorkshire: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt
Reserve Champion Yorkshire: Cory Sampson, Nevada
Champion All Other Breeds: Alexis Delaney, DeWitt
Reserve Champion All Other Breeds: Cory Sampson, Nevada
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 22, 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.
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Jones County's Ellen Schlarmann Crowned 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen
DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Ellen Schlarmann, 17, of Jones County was crowned the 2015 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 51st anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor KCWI.
The daughter of Dave and Sue Schlarmann of Monticello, Ellen was chosen out of the 101 contestants who participated in this year's competition. All had been crowned queen of their respective county fairs prior to the State Fair.
Emily Harney, 18, of Dallas County was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Le Anne and Matt Harney of Granger. Second runner-up was Kiley Elder, 18, of Marion County. She is the daughter of Bart and Dianna Elder of Ackworth. Sarah Ruby Clark, 18, of Monroe County was named third runner-up. She is the daughter of Larry and Patty Clark of Albia.
Raeann Victoria Hanlon, of Calhoun County, was given the Outstanding Leadership Award. The 19-year-old is the daughter of Eugenia and Jeff Hartsook and Kraig Hanlon of Rockwell City. Shelby Soper, 17, of Adair County was given the Personality Plus Award. She is the daughter of Clint and Mindy Douglas of Adair.
Queen Ellen, 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, a pair of diamond earrings from B. Shannon Designs, and an Iowa State Fair Brick from the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation.
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.
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Beyer Wins Esteemed Prize in Iowa State Fair Contest
DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Evelyn Beyer of Otley was awarded the prestigious Ruth Van Den Baard Award in the Senior Citizens division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2015 Iowa State Fair.
The Ruth Van Den Baard Award is given to exhibitors who are at least 80 years of age when the item they submitted was completed. Exhibitors may enter any item using any technique eligible in the Fabric and Threads Department.
Additional results below:
Crochet - Afghan
1) Delores McClugage, Ankeny
2) Aline Grant, Pleasant Hill
3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy
4) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Marcella R. Huff, West Des Moines
Crochet - Baby Afghan
1) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy
2) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
3) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk
4) Barbara DeWit, Tracy
Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines
Crochet - Doily
1) Patricia Gilroy, Story City
2) Junellyn Ellis, Tracy
3) Barbara DeWit, Tracy
4) Kathryn Hollingsworth, Pleasantville
Honorable Mention) Norma J. Hill, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Delores McClugage, Ankeny
Knit Sweater
1) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona
2) Conti Roberts, Marion
3) Diann Egeland, Madrid
4) Shirley J. Leonard, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Sue McKinley, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs
Honorable Mention) Betty Jo Staudt, Marble Rock
Tatted Item
1) Esther Miller, Des Moines
2) Peggy Bruns, Nevada
3) Linda Beu, Reinbeck
4) SERENA LINN, Des Moines
Machine Embroidered Item
1) Colette Wortman, Urbandale
2) Norene Bruxvoort, Leighton
Honorable Mention) Donna Carter, Melrose
Honorable Mention) Margery McVay, Montezuma
Honorable Mention) Lois Friday, Iowa City
Hand Embroidered Item
1) Lillian Davidson, Brooklyn
2) Bev Brady, Des Moines
3) Marlys VonStein, Bondurant
4) Wilma Brouwer, Pella
Needlepoint Item - No Plastic Canvas
1) Janice Blubaugh, Colfax
2) Mary Langdon, Des Moines
3) Kareen Strumpel, Cedar Rapids
4) Deborah Collins, Urbandale
Counted Cross Stitch Item
1) Linda Oltrogge, Waterloo
2) Karen Nye, Mason City
3) Robert Malake, Davenport
4) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells
Honorable Mention) Louise Beeler, Truro
Honorable Mention) Verrill Dayton, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Dee Lowe, Clive
Honorable Mention) Marva Tolson, State Center
Pieced Wall Quilt - Individual or Team
1) Diane Lehman, Badger
2) Margaret Simons, Des Moines
3) Mary Dustin, Albia
4) Aileen Taylor, Pella
Honorable Mention) Connie Hansen, Audubon
Honorable Mention) Debra A. Kimball, Clive
Mixed Technique Wall Quilt - Individual or Team
1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood
2) Marge Pearson, Van Meter
3) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree
4) Linda Town, Wellsburg
Pieced Quilt - Individual or Team
1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola
2) Jan Cunningham, Ames
3) Esther Hoehns, Des Moines
4) Julia Jones, Altoona
Honorable Mention) Diane Lehman, Badger
Honorable Mention) Terri L. Miller, Rockwell
Honorable Mention) Lin VandeBerg, Runnells
Honorable Mention) Margaret Beal, Adel
Honorable Mention) Suzanne Halley, Marion
Mixed Technique Quilt - Individual or Team
1) Joan Kerns, Edgewood
2) Donna Hunter, Chariton
3) Joyce Scribner, Dysart
4) Joyce Betz, Johnston
Scrap Quilt - Individual or Team
1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola
2) Bonnabelle Rayner, Lone Tree
3) Jan Cunningham, Ames
Honorable Mention) Opal Gaskill, Manilla
Honorable Mention) Patsy Murphy, Knoxville
Honorable Mention) Sharon Meisenheimer, Johnston
Honorable Mention) Marcia Wing, Runnells
Honorable Mention) Peggy Bruns, Nevada
Any Item - Ruth Van Den Baard Award
1) Evelyn Beyer, Otley
2) Margaret Beal, Adel
3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs
4) Jackie Trevillyan, Winterset
Honorable Mention) Dorothy Weller, Earlham
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