DES MOINES – Paul Whited of Afton won first place in the adult division of the harmonica competition judged Aug. 13 at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
The contest was part of “Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions” in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.
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For many, Sunday dinners with family are an Iowa tradition. That special meal was the inspiration for the Sunday dinner at Mom’s competition Aug. 12 at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
Contestants were challenged to create a ribbon winning main dish, side dish, dessert and snack that would be served at a family Sunday dinner.
Judy Kiburz-Harrison of Tingley claimed second place overall and $50, and also place first in dessert (adult and youth).
Entries were judged on taste, story and appearance.
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Horseshoe throwers competed in the Iowa state regional team championship and open singles divisions of the horseshoe pitching tournament held Aug. 10 at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
The State Fair hosts both championship and open class competitions every fair day. Division winners are crowned daily. All horseshoe pitching competitions take place on the clay courts just east of Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall.
Local results below:
Iowa state regional team championship
1) West Des Moines – LeRoy Law (Captain) of West Des Moines, Ron Rowley of West Des Moines, Carl Kaiser of Des Moines, Skip Hills of Altoona, Roz Smith of Pleasant Hill, Derek Bloodgood of Creston
6) Central Iowa Women – Deb Davis (Captain) of Ankeny, Kristy Klejch of Creston, Shirley Sprague of Berwick, Sheryl Mason of Grinnell, Kelly Turbett of Tama
Open class singles
Class A – first – Derek Bloodgood of Creston
Class C – first – Deb Hymbaugh of Creston
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Participants from across Iowa competed in the open singles, state women’s championship and state juniors and cadets championships divisions of the horseshoe pitching tournament held Aug. 12 at the 2018 Iowa State Fair.
Local results below:
Open singles
Class D – first – Ryce Reynolds, third – Nancy Reynolds, fifth – Emma Reynolds, all of Mount Ayr
Women’s state
championship
Championship – first – Kristy Klejch of Creston