Local FFA members from Marion, Warren, and Jasper Counties have earned multiple honors at the Iowa State Fair.
Horse Show:
- Champion Flag Race: Emerson Hiemstra, Pleasantville FFA
- Reserve Champion Flag Race: Abbey Votava, Pella FFA
- Champion Pole Bending: Haiden Spray, Pella FFA
- Reserve Champion Open Walk/Trot: Shay Henson, Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA
- Reserve Champion Pony Western Pleasure: Cadie Horn, Newton FFA
- Reserve Champion Junior Western Pleasure (two and three-year-old): Payton Thill, Pleasantville FFA
- Equestrian Team Award: 7th – Pleasantville FFA; T-10th – Martensdale-St. Mary’s FFA
Photography:
- 2nd Place in Iowa Landscape: Payten Tucker, Pella FFA
- 4th Place Chapter Award: Pella FFA
Agricultural Mechanics Technology Competition:
- Restored Tractor, Group – Pella Christian FFA
- Chapter Award: 6th – Pella FFA; 10th – Pella Christian FFA