27 Aug 2019

Whole Grain Breads Win Awards at State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

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.

27 Aug 2019

Men Horseshoe-Throwers Compete in Championship at Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

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

27 Aug 2019

Limousin Cattle Champions Named at Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Anderson Limousin of Garner was awarded Champion Iowa Female. Jim and Becky Venner of Breda were awarded Champion Iowa Bull.

Anderson Limousin of Garner took home Grand Champion Limousin Female and Kennedy Crist of Tipton exhibited the Reserve Champion Limousin Female.

Callahan Brothers of Centerview, Missouri, were awarded Grand Champion Bull and Jim and Becky Venner of Breda were awarded Reserve Champion Bull.

27 Aug 2019

Aberdeen Cattle Exhibitors Compete for Champion Titles

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Top honors were given during the 2019 Iowa State Fair Aberdeen Cattle show.

27 Aug 2019

FFA Horse Competitors Aren't Horsing Around

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Champion High Point Exhibitor honors were awarded to Morgan Williams of Hudson at the FFA Horse Show judged Wednesday, August 7, during the 2019 Iowa State Fair. Kirstin Schaefer of Wyoming claimed Reserve High Point Exhibitor

Additional results below:

 

Champion Barrel Racing: Dally Orman, Agri-Power FFA (Eddyville)

Reserve Champion Barrel Racing: Amy Harkins, Central Trail FFA (Leon)

 

27 Aug 2019

Dairy Special Awards Given in Iowa State Fair Dairy Show

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Dairies competed for special awards among the 2019 Iowa State Fair Dairy Cattle shows.

Supreme Champion Cow was awarded to Breezy Dairy of Epworth, and Supreme Champion Heifer was awarded to HB Holsteins of Marengo.

Additional results below:

 

Group Classes Additional Premiums

1) Holtz View Farms, Maquoketa

2) Nors Holsteins/Melaar Ayrshires, Decorah

3) Ridge View Farm, Lancaster, Mo.

27 Aug 2019

Top Growers Win State Fair Awards

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Vegetable winners were crowned during the 2019 Iowa State Fair in the John Deere Agriculture Building sponsored by Alliant Energy.

 

VEGETABLES — CULINARY HERBS

 

Culinary Sage

1) Robert Morris, Des Moines

2) Carol Todd, Des Moines

3) Daniel Cretors, Urbandale

 

VEGETABLES — EDIBLE NUTS

 

Black Walnut

1) Robert Morris, Des Moines

27 Aug 2019

Western Pleasure Riders Compete for Champion Titles at 2019 Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 27, 2019) — Western pleasure riders brought their skills to Des Moines to compete in the Open Western Horse Show judged Saturday, August 10, at the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

 

OPEN WESTERN

 

All Breed Western Horsemanship — Riders 18 and Under

1) Bennett Family Livestock, Perry

2) Jenna Wheatley, Adair

3) Kayla Jack, Victor

4) Laurie Abernathy, Indianola

26 Aug 2019

Michael Drejka is a Political Prisoner

By Thomas L Knapp

Just over a year ago, Michael Drejka fatally shot Markeis McGlockton in a Clearwater, Florida convenience store parking lot. On August 23, a jury found Drejka guilty of manslaughter. Drejka should never have been charged with a crime.

26 Aug 2019

WQPT Sets Screenings for Ken Burns’s “Country Music”

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2019) — WQPT, PBS for the Quad Cities region will begin airing Ken Burns’ new eight-part 16.5-hour film Country Music, beginning Thursday, September 26 at 8PM. The film is directed by Ken Burns, and produced by Burns and his long-time collaborators Dayton Duncan and Julie Dunfey. The series will stream on station-branded PBS platforms, including PBS.org and PBS apps beginning September 15.

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