The top handcrafted fly fishing flies in the state were honored in the Fly Tying Competition at the 2022 Iowa State Fair. Winners from Marion County included Mark McConell, Pella in the Adult, Wet Fly/Nymph Division and second in the Streamer Division.

 Larry Niday of Knoxville was first in the Expert Division for Streamer and Open Classes and second in Dry Fly.

Rachel Petersen of Knoxville won first place and a $60 cash award in the Death By Chocolate Raspberry competition at the State Fair. 

Local winners in the Sunday Dinner at Mom’s competition at the State Fair saw Jenny Petersen Knoxville second in the main dish category.

Nora Petersen claimed first in the outstanding youth exhibit for Sunday Dinner at Mom’s.