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.

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.

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)

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