The Iowa State Fair wrapped up this weekend and exhibitors from Marion Visit this link County have done well with all their products, livestock and various talents in competition. Chloe Van Vliet of Otley was named Reserve Champion for 5th and 6th grade in the Beef category of the 4-H showmanship competition. Kiley Elder of Pella was named champion in the 7th and 8th grade class of that competition. David Dykstra, 15 of Pella advanced to the championship of the Bill Riley Talen Search with his Marimba solo.

Fudge Competition
Blue Ribbon: Carole Miller of Otley

Solo Marshmallow Crème
Honorably Mention: Brenda Becker of Pella, Carole Miller of Otley

Solo Toasted Marshmallow Crème
1st Carole Miller of Otley

“Decorate Iowa” Celebrating Iowa’s Birthday contest
honorable mention was awarded, Brenda Becker of Pella

Pedal Power Pull
Girls:
8-Year-Olds
2nd Megan Van Zanfe, Sully, 32 feet, 3 inches
3rd Kenzie Smith, Knoxville, 30 feet, 5 inches

9-Year-Olds
4th Tayler Clark, Swan, 23 feet, 4 inches

Boys:
4-Year-Olds
1st Kaidon Smith, Knoxville, Full Pull
5th Carson Amons, Pleasantville, 25 feet, 5 inches

5-Year-Olds
3rd Caleb Cook, Pleasantville, 34 feet

7-Year-Olds
4th Dillen Amons, Pleasantville, 24 feet, 4 inches

9-Year-Olds
4)th Tristan Clark, Swan, 26 feet, 11 inches
5th Caylor Clark, Pleasantville, 25 feet, 10 inches

10-Year-Olds
1st Koby Van Houweling, Prairie City, 38 feet, 11 inches

11-Year-Olds
3rd Tanner Clark, Swan, 34 feet, 1 inch
5th Tathan Clark, Pleasantville, 25 feet, 7 inches

86th Annual Fiddlers’ Contest
Under Age 17 – Friday, August 12
1st Peter Bailey, 14, Otley

Good For You Chocolate Zucchini Cake competition
Kathleen Haley Taylor of Knoxville was awarded third place in the adult class.