Local competitors have been honored for their work at the Iowa State Fair, including sewing, cooking, and beef breeding.

Brooklynn Sedlock of Indianola won first place and a $50 cash award in the 9 x 13 Versatility One-Pan Dish competition.
Contestants were tasked with making an award winning dish, side dish or bread that can be made in a 9 by 13 pan.
Entries were judged on taste, presentation and originality.

In the senior citizen division of the Fabric and Threads Competition:

Crochet – Baby Afghan
1) Wynona Bohemann, Norwalk

Knit Sweater
(Honorable Mention) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Pieced Wall Quilt – Individual or Team
1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

Mixed Technique Quilt – Individual or Team
1) Nancy DeLay, Indianola

Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing. Participants created quilts individually or in a team.

For FFA Breeding Beef Exhibitors:

Reserve Champion Charolais Percentage Heifer: Jenna Tlach, Indianola FFA, Indianola
Champion Shorthorn Heifer: Riley Thill, Pleasantville FFA, Pleasantville
Champion Simmental Heifer: Rylie Thill, Pleasantville FFA, Pleasantville
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer: Ryder Thill, Pleasantville FFA, Pleasantville

Chapter Award
2. Pleasantville FFA, Pleasantville