Local residents and businesses continue to earn high marks in the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Oren Roorda earned first place in the bone saw, two man crosscut, and bucksaw categories of the Timber Sports competition. Ulrich Meat Market of Pella was 2nd and Int Velds Meat Market in Pella placed 3rd in the summer sausage category of the Best of the Wurst sausage maker contest. Brenda Becker continued bringing in the ribbons after placing 3rd place overall in the Snappy Popcorn Creations competition. She took first place in the sculpture division.