Projects were judged on the basis of workmanship, design, usefulness, appearance and safety. Restored tractors were judged on appearance, mechanical work, safety and documentation. Oral presentations by the exhibitor were also considered in the judging of all projects.
Complete results below:
First Year Tractor Exhibitor
1) Cassidy Simmons, Guthrie Center
2) Logan Adair, Truro
3) Scott Evans, Iowa Falls
1958 and Prior
1) Jarad Taylor, New Virginia
2) Collin Fenneman, Clarksville
3) Jacob Miller, Dixon
1959 and Later
1) Matt Tekippe, Manchester
2) Meghan Miller, Dixon
3) Jacob Miller, Dixon
Group of 2 or More Tractor
1) Meghan Miller, Dixon
2) Mount Ayr FFA
3) Dalton Webster, Sigourney
Champion Restored Tractor: Matt Tekippe, Manchester
Restored Farm Equipment
1) Calvin Richardson, Tama
2) Kyle Huber, Wellman
3) Samantha Urmie, Long Grove
Computer Designed Project
1) Derek Anderson, Garner
2) Angela Delariva, Ellsworth
Metal Working/Welding - Small
1) Natalie Johnson, Murray
2) Kayla Kuhnle, Marengo
3) Trevor Stevenson, Wheatland
Metal Working/Welding - Medium
1) Marshal Wilz, Eddyville
2) Matthew Sturges, Rockwell
3) Zachary Neff, Fremont
Metal Working/Welding - Large
1) Bradley Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
2) Bradley Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
3) Ben Offenburger, Chariton
Woodworking - Indoor
1) Jami Wiesen, Shenandoah
2) Dylan Riedesel, DeWitt
3) Christian Jorgensen, Griswold
Woodworking - Outdoor
1) Brent Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
2) Briana Ver Steegh, Oskaloosa
3) Cassidy Simmons, Guthrie Center
"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. 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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