CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 28, 2019) — The African-American Museum of Iowa will recognize Dr Simon Estes with a Lifetime Achievement Award and four statewide leaders during its 2019 History Makers Gala. Honorees Lorinda Ampey (Marion), Marie Christian (Davenport), Dr Raynard Kington (Grinnell), and Bridget Saffold (Waterloo) were nominated by their peers and selected by a Museum committee based on their professional and community impact as leaders.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2019) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Labor Council and State Lodge salute all working men and women in the state of Illinois this Labor Day, particularly the law-enforcement officers, emergency telecommunicators, corrections officers, probation officers, and support-personnel working in the law-enforcement field who will be on-duty to help make the holiday safe and enjoyable for everyone.

The US Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the New York Times reports, fears "ransomware" attacks against America's voter-registration systems in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. In response, it's launching a program that "narrowly focuses" on protecting those systems.

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

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