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Iowa State Fair Exhibit and Contest Winners From Johnston: Aug. 22

Take a look at the awards given to Johnston competitors at the Iowa State Fair.

There's sweet rewards in today's Iowa State Fair results roundup.

From ice cream toppings to your grandparents' favorite foods, check-out the tasty results.

My Favorite Ice Cream Topping

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  • Natalie Ridgway took third place in the sauces and syrups category.

Impossible Recipe Contest

  • Rosemary Ridgway took third place overall in the competition, which was judged on taste, appearance and use of recipe provide. Rosemary also placed second in the Bacon Cheeseburger Pie category.

C&H Chocolate Chip Cookie Creation

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  • Megan and Kyle McGuire won top honors in the contest. Megan took first in the six to 11 age group, while Clarissa Ridgway took second. Kyle placed first in the 12 to 17 age group.

Rise to the Red Star with Whole Grain Breads

  • Rosemary Ridgway took third place and won $25 for her entry. Contestants were tasked to create an award winning yeast bread or roll that contains at least 50 percent while grains.

Kids Cooking with Soy

  • Kyle McGuire took first place in the cookie class. Entries were judged on flavor, creativity and appearance.

Chocolaterie Stam Chocolates

  • Faye Erickson placed second in the turtles competition.

Snickerdoodle competition

  • Joseph Ridgway placed first in the competition to create original snickerdoodle recipes.

 

  • Clarissa Ridgway placed second.

Animal Face Cakes

  • Clarissa Ridgway placed first in the six to 13 year old competition to decorate a cake as an animal's face.

Snappy Popcorn Creations

  • Natalie Ridgway placed third in sweet treats - popcorn balls, caramel corn, kettle corn

My Most Creative C&H Sugar Cookie Contest

  • Clarissa Ridgway placed second and Joseph Ridgway took third in the six to 10 year old class.

My Grandparents' Favorite Food

  • Kyle McGuire placed third in the contest for main dish and side dish. He placed first in the snack and dessert category.


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