Waukee Residents Bring Home the Blue Ribbons in Iowa State Fair Contests

Butter, paper, porcelain and cattle? Yes, that’s right. Those Waukee folks are at it again, taking home honors in their respective competitions at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.

Team Butteriffic took first place in the Battle of the Butter contest Tuesday. The team of Integer Group employees Betty Baker, Debbie Kelly, both of Ankeny, Kimberly Bilstad of Waukee and Jana Erickson of Des Moines, sculpted the award-winning butter statue in just 30 minutes. The team collected a $100 prize and a chance at having their winning sculpture displayed along side the 2011 Butter Cow.

There were some artsy types who competed in the Iowans in the Creative Arts contest. Their entries are on display in the Patty and Jim Cownie Cultural Center.  Karen Carlson took home third place in the China and Porcelain Painting, Scenic Design; third place in Mug, Cup or Saucer and Honorable Mention in Christmas Decoration.

Teresa Grooms excelled in the Paper Crafts division of the Iowans in Creative Arts contest. She took the blue ribbon in the Photo Scrapbook Page – use of embellishments and Honorable Mention in the Photo Scrap Book Page – Fair theme.

Virginia Stone took first place in the Tole and Decorative Painting – Pastels category of the Iowans in Creative Arts contest.

Michelle and Dan Golightly were recognized for their top quality cattle in the Beef Feeder Calf show. The Golightlys took home fifth place honors for their February Commercial Heifers and Crossbred Steers – 320 to 394 pounds.

The Iowa State Fair ends August 21. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. For more information, visit the Iowa State Fair website.