Iowa State Fair Exhibit and Contest Winners From Johnston: Aug. 23

Johnston residents brought in several top prizes in various competitions at the Iowa State Fair.

From sweet treats to the best legs check out today's installment of fair results.

Great Appetizer Contest

• Phoelisa McGuire earned second place. Entries were judged on taste, nutrition, appearance and ease of preparation.

Leg Above Competition - Mr. Legs

• Clark Peterson placed fifth in Heftiest category

Ugly Ice Cream Creations

• Henric Krause took third place overall and second in the nine to 12 year old category
• Grace Whitlow placed second overall in the six to eight year old category

Homemade frosting and creative recipes

• Phoelisa McGuire placed fourth overall her take on red velvet cake from scratch

Tart Treats

• Natalie Ridgway received honorable mention in the Key Lime Challenge

After School Snack

• Clarissa Ridgway placed second in the five to 10 year old category

Bonsai Award

• Cheri Pike placed fifth for the novice/intermediate category

Best Sauerkraut

• Joyce Krause placed third in the best sauerkraut recipe and second in the most creative recipe

My Favorite Meatloaf

• Natalie Ridgway placed second for her recipe based on taste, texture, creativity and appearance

Casey's General Stores' Donut Competition

• Natalie Ridgway took third for entry based on taste and presentation

Great American Spam Championship

• Shawn McGuire placed third in the Kid Chef Competition

Krusteaz Kreations

• Rosemary Ridgway placed third in the muffins category

Mango Mania

• Natalie Ridgway placed first and received a $100 gift certificate to The Flying Mango restaurant

Snack Mix Contest

• Phoelisa McGuire placed second in the salty category

Nan's Nummies Cookies contest

• Rosemary Ridgway won blue ribbons in the chocolate cookie calls and frosted cut out cookies

Jell-O Competition

• Rosemary Ridgway took second place overall and a $75 gift card. She also took first in the desserts category

Candy Chemistry

• Clarissa Ridgway placed first in the nine to 12 year age class
• Megan McGuire took second in the five to eight year age class