DES MOINES – Sorghum replaced traditional sweeteners in the breads, desserts and other foods entered in the cooking with sorghum competition, judged Aug. 17 at the Iowa State Fair. Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Tingley placed third in desserts (pies, cookies and bars).
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Julia Wearmouth, 58, of Lorimor placed second throwing 81 feet in the women’s division of the ESPN cow-chip throwing contest judged Aug. 17 at the state fair. More than 144 contestants tried their hands at hurling the cow chips.
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Young fairgoers pedaled their way to success in the peda- power pull held Aug. 16 at the state fair. In the event, kids attempt to pedal a mini tractor 40 feet (a “full pull”) pulling a box weighing from 80 pounds for 4-year-olds to 260 pounds for 11-year-olds. In the event of a tie or two full pulls, weight is added and a re-pull is held to determine the winner.
For the girls, Ella Wasko, 8, of Mount Ayr placed second with 34 feet; Kinzey Ripperger, 9, of Lorimer placed second with 33 feet, 1 inch; and Sophia Chafa, 11, of Greenfield placed first with a full pull and second pull with 28 feet, 2 inches. For the boys, Lane Parrish, 6, of Diagonal placed fourth with 32 feet, 2 inches; and Brock Jones, 8, of Shannon City placed first with a full pull.